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501xx Info Forums » Recent Posts http://forums.nedsferatu.com/ You can find us in da tub... en-US Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:43:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q http://forums.nedsferatu.com/search.php bretto on "Hello/Ongoing photo project" http://forums.nedsferatu.com/topic/helloongoing-photo-project#post-689 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:44:01 +0000 bretto 689@http://forums.nedsferatu.com/ Keep posting pics Dave. Always like to see the progress of others. I was wanting to take a look at a pair of Gap Selvedge but I'm having a hell of a time even finding a pair locally. Apparently Canada is a selvedge free zone or something. How do the Levi's compare to the Nudies and the Gap jeans? Gill123 on "New 501® Original Shrink-to-Fit Jeans - Rigid Selvedge" http://forums.nedsferatu.com/topic/new-501%c2%ae-original-shrink-to-fit-jeans-rigid-selvedge#post-674 Sat, 24 Jul 2010 17:22:35 +0000 Gill123 674@http://forums.nedsferatu.com/ Hello all, Has anyone seen these new Levis selvedge STF jeans? They are on the Levis website. <a href="http://us.levi.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4213660&cp=3146842.3146844.3146854.3194290.3692024" rel="nofollow">http://us.levi.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4213660&cp=3146842.3146844.3146854.3194290.3692024</a> A couple things seem different about these than the regular STFs. 1. The fit description says "sits below waist" as opposed to all the other 501s which say they "sit at waist" 2. The photo portrays the jeans as a little slimmer and lower rise than the other STF photos 3. The patch on the back says 501XX instead of just 501. 4. Ive never owned a pair of selvedge denim, but i assume the denim is a bit higher quality 5. the full price is $98 on the levis website as opposed to $40 for the regular STFs 6. The selvedge STFs only seem to come in length 34 or less. I called a couple Levis retail stores. Not many of them carry the selvedge STFs, but some more major stores do. I called the Georgetown, DC store. I asked about the 34 length and she said that is the longest that they come in. She said that it is truly a 35 though, even though it says 34. So I guess they incorporated the shrinking into the size. Having had 2 pairs of the regular STFs and loving them, I compulsively ordered a pair of these new Selvedge STFs. I normally get a 31x36 in the regulars. This time I got the 31x34 since that is the longest i could get. If it truly is a 31x35, this should be ok. I'm also thinking since they are a little more low rise, that they will sit a little lower and this will add some length for cuffing, etc. Anyone had any experience with these? Do they wear, fade, contrast better? I also plan on doing these really well. No washing for AT LEAST a year. On another note, i was recently in a levis store and noticed some new signage next to the STFs. They no longer are recommending that you size up in the waist. Levis, themselves, is advertising a shrinking process very similar to what everyone on this forum does. True waist size...true fit...get them long and cuff. Wear them for a year and then soak, etc. Very interesting - i think it is catching on. dave523 on "Hello/Ongoing photo project" http://forums.nedsferatu.com/topic/helloongoing-photo-project#post-673 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 22:43:14 +0000 dave523 673@http://forums.nedsferatu.com/ Last month i bought a pair of 501 STF's in NY. Haven't worn much Levi's the last ten years. I have been an avid Nudie Jeans fan. I have been working on breaking in my Nudie Regular Ralph Dry Greycast for the past three years and they have become my favourite pair. However they are starting to show a lot of wear. As i want to keep them for as long as possible, i wear them only on special occasions. So i started this new project: <img style="width: 590px;" src="http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff258/rwf34/foto.jpg"> <img style="width: 590px;" src="http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff258/rwf34/foto-1.jpg"> Here they are together with my best friend: <img style="width: 590px;" src="http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff258/rwf34/IMG_4038.jpg"> <img style="width: 590px;" src="http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff258/rwf34/IMG_4042.jpg"> <img style="width: 590px;" src="http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff258/rwf34/IMG_4038.jpg"> <img style="width: 590px;" src="http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff258/rwf34/foto-7.jpg"> Me soaking them: <img style="width: 590px;" src="http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff258/rwf34/IMG_4045.jpg"> <img style="width: 590px;" src="http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff258/rwf34/IMG_4044.jpg"> Also bought a pair of GAP Selvege denim <img src="http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff258/rwf34/gp683783-00av1v01.jpg"> <img src="http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff258/rwf34/gp683783-00vliv01.jpg"> and another pair of Dry Nudie, so it will probably take the rest of my life getting to break them in <img src="http://forums.nedsferatu.com/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_wink.gif" title=";-)" class="bb_smilies" /> Will keep you posted on the progress of my 501 if you like dave523 on "Denim Jackets" http://forums.nedsferatu.com/topic/denim-jackets#post-672 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 22:09:00 +0000 dave523 672@http://forums.nedsferatu.com/ i have two Levi's slim fit trucker jackets. I think they look great when wearing jeans especially with a checkered fitted western shirt. But still i am hesitant to wear them. Btw i recently bought a H&M denim shirt as well. Ned on "Hello/Ongoing photo project" http://forums.nedsferatu.com/topic/helloongoing-photo-project#post-647 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:17:20 +0000 Ned 647@http://forums.nedsferatu.com/ cool shots, thanks for the update! bretto on "Hello/Ongoing photo project" http://forums.nedsferatu.com/topic/helloongoing-photo-project#post-646 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 04:57:02 +0000 bretto 646@http://forums.nedsferatu.com/ Day 63. Finally got around to take some more shots. I've worn these pants non-stop since the initial shrink, I did a rough calculation and figured that I've gotten about 835 hours of wear out of these so far. Not bad at all, I'm starting to get some nice whiskering and fading starting to show. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brettohland/4715570475/in/set-72157623726102137/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4715570475_a3edf9dda3.jpg"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brettohland/4715573563/in/set-72157623726102137/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4715573563_eda24faf01.jpg"></a> All things considered, they jeans are holding out fairly well. There's some wear starting to show in the crotch and the bottom of the cuffs. The cuffs I can deal with with a sewing machine, now sure what to do with the crotch though. Any suggestions? <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brettohland/4715576821/in/set-72157623726102137/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4715576821_4ffa30be3a.jpg"></a> At this point they were getting a little ripe and they had a general yellowish, dirty look to them. So I decided to give them a bit of a wash. Decided to go with a cold soak in the bath with some Woolite Dark. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brettohland/4715580441/in/set-72157623726102137/"><img style="width: 590px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/4715580441_89e882b108_b.jpg"></a> rangers on "ask" http://forums.nedsferatu.com/topic/ask#post-645 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:01:43 +0000 rangers 645@http://forums.nedsferatu.com/ if you want a snug fit, you'll have to start over with a size about 31 or 32 waist and a 32 leg. the waist will be tight for a few days, but they strech out a inch or so after some wear. Kane's advice is prety accurate on sizes also. good luck. rangers on "When it's time to wash your 501s" http://forums.nedsferatu.com/topic/when-its-time-to-wash-your-501s#post-644 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:48:53 +0000 rangers 644@http://forums.nedsferatu.com/ swiss-jeans; interested in your museum,I have a donation for your collection. I lost your e-mail address. e-m me @ <a href="mailto:bud501@hotmail.com">bud501@hotmail.com</a> I enjoyed your web site, its interesting in german. bebekbaik on "ask" http://forums.nedsferatu.com/topic/ask#post-643 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:31:33 +0000 bebekbaik 643@http://forums.nedsferatu.com/ Kine thanks. I bought the 34X34 size. whereas my actual size 32X30, My reactors nearly three-hour soak in cold water but not getting the results I want .. at the feet still long .. I need to do? Kane on "ask" http://forums.nedsferatu.com/topic/ask#post-642 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 03:42:11 +0000 Kane 642@http://forums.nedsferatu.com/ Hi bebekbaik, if your STF's are W 34, then the actual measured W of your pantalons is probably between 36"-37", since vanity sizing is the order of the day. Therefore, you will need to shrink 'em down about 5" to fit your 32" waist(if that is in fact your measured waist) and this unfortunately aint gonna happen. In a cold water soak of about 20 minutes, you'll be looking at about 1.5" of shrinkage but that will all come back with a few days of wear. For someone with a measured waist size of 32", then the size of STF's to get is W 30 for a perfect fit or W 31 for slightly looser. Having said that, the sizes tend to vary so its best to try them on in the store and they should fit snugly around the waist. **measured waist size = with a tape measure, pulled snugly, around your torso where you like your jeans to sit. bebekbaik on "ask" http://forums.nedsferatu.com/topic/ask#post-641 Sun, 13 Jun 2010 19:54:36 +0000 bebekbaik 641@http://forums.nedsferatu.com/ I just bought two pieces STF, indigo and black color, size 34X34 and my waist size 32X30 .. I want to soak in COLD water so that indigo is not lost .. I want to ask, how long to soak in cold water to fit in my waist? thanks Kane on "Wranglers" http://forums.nedsferatu.com/topic/wranglers#post-629 Sat, 05 Jun 2010 06:20:06 +0000 Kane 629@http://forums.nedsferatu.com/ Well, I got myself some rigid Wrangler 13 MWZ's from Sheplers and I gotta say that I'm disappointed. While the denim is raw and slightly heavier than the STF's, it isn't nearly as stiff. Some have described the Wrangler blue as blueberry but after the initial soak in cold water the color is more like light navy blue, lighter and more blue than the STF's. The weave of the denim is herringbone and the outside does not have the attractive white/blue lines of the STF's - the white is scattered evenly throughout and looks cheap. The thread used for the stitching is very thin so it does not stand out like the STF's and is blue over the fly flap. The way that Wrangler attaches the seams is not as elegant as Levi's. I can tolerate the high pockets- makes for a change and I do like the brass rivets and iconic Wrangler patch on the rear pockets. These jeans for some reason do gravitate up towards my natural waist, ie, very high. These are indubitably THE original cowboy jeans which is cool but the way they are put together and the design details is too unrefined for my tastes. Verdict: 6.8/10 (STF's would score a 9.7/10). The tale of the tape: W33 L30 Actual measurements (pre cold water soak): W 34.8" Inseam: 30.7" Shrinkage: W : 0.7" Length overall: 1.0" **denim is sanforized Suprisingly the rise (post soak) on my STF's (W33 L31) is greater ; front 30.8cm, seat 40.5cm Wrangler's rise (post soak); front 30.0cm, seat 39.5cm. Scribbles on "Hello to the forum, and looking into 501 STF's" http://forums.nedsferatu.com/topic/hello-to-the-forum-and-looking-into-501-stfs#post-628 Sat, 05 Jun 2010 04:58:36 +0000 Scribbles 628@http://forums.nedsferatu.com/ Well not willing to wait to find the time to make a trip a decent store, and keeping in mind the reasonable price(I've spent twice this on certain jeans) I ordered a pair of 501 STF's from the official levi's online store, there summer sale is on now so it was $40(instead of $46) and by entering one of my emails for their news letter as a new customer I got free shipping, so not so bad. I ended up getting a size 30x34, the length is certainly long and have a pretty significant cuffs atm, an original crease from being folded at the bottom of the leg conveniently was in just about the right spot for the cuff. At a 30 inch waist I find it still a bit too loose, and if I were going to order again I'd try at least a 29" waist(I might dare even a 28" if I don't gain any weight by the next time). Date of manufacture is September of '09, in Haiti. Its not quite as snug on the top as my experience with what I believe would be something like a ridged '66 cut.(If only it were, those fit amazing... but a somewhat different model) But still I think they fit tolerably well especially with my belt, maybe they'll be a bit better then now after the first soak, but I'm going to get a fair bit more wear into them before that. I've got about 40 hours into them right now, and I'm starting to see signs of the first creases on the back of the knee, and around the top. Got a fresh pack of white tshirts and I turn a head or two every time I go out, I love it, heh. poscogrubb on "poscogrubb's introduction" http://forums.nedsferatu.com/topic/poscogrubbs-introduction#post-627 Mon, 31 May 2010 20:49:13 +0000 poscogrubb 627@http://forums.nedsferatu.com/ Yesterday I sent my 501 STF's through the washer for the very first time, with a bunch of other older jeans in the load... turned inside-out, cold water, a little bit of detergent, short cycle, hang dry. The results: Fading is not that noticeable, except at the bottom hems where the denim rubs my heels (not saying that I wear heels <img src="http://forums.nedsferatu.com/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_wink.gif" title=";)" class="bb_smilies" /> ). The creases there and behind the knees seem to have been preserved. The denim is definitely not as rough as before. There has been shrinkage, but I haven't measured how much. It's not as snug as I'd like, so next time I buy STF's, I'll have to try a 33" waist. Scribbles on "Hello to the forum, and looking into 501 STF's" http://forums.nedsferatu.com/topic/hello-to-the-forum-and-looking-into-501-stfs#post-626 Fri, 28 May 2010 20:31:22 +0000 Scribbles 626@http://forums.nedsferatu.com/ Like most it seems that I found the forum here after finding Ned's blog posts about STF 501's during a web search. I am interested in denim jeans now, but I have to admit that during my teenage years I largely rejected blue jeans, along with most of the other values of my generation. I spent most of my time as a teen in twill cargo pants, camo army fatigues, or kahkis(for dressing up). It was only after a while after highschool that I came to appreciate jeans, outside of my previous experience. In high school what I knew as jeans were poorly fitting, generally light blue, washed out, baggy pinstripe pants, often times with a horrible fake whiskering on them. A few years after highschool I realized I could keep the few pairs of jeans I had darker and closer to the nice indigo of a new jean simply by only washing them inside out, only did I notice and start to appreciate the more interesting aspects of denim. The genuine fades and whiskers(and lack of pinstriping) you get when jeans are properly cared for and of at least a certain minimum original quality, such as the Levis 501's. Even if some have said the quality of Levi's has gone down over the years I must say there are certainly far worse choices. I've had ridged jeans before, but I'm certainly looking forward to getting my hands on a real pair of shrink to fit 501's. Unfortunately the local stores here primarily stock washed jeans, along with a smaller selection of ridged jeans. So it will be a bit longer before I can make a trip to a store with a decent selection. Size-wise from what I understand I might want something in the range of 30x33 for STF or maybe 30x34, In the rest of my wardrobe a 32 inch waist is far to large, 30 inch fits well but is still just a bit roomy, if I wanted to go without a belt, as many seem to do, I would guess a 29inch might be an option. However I am concerned that after a soaking a 29inch waist it might be just a bit too small. For length 30inch is generally just a slight bit too short and I wear anything with a 30 inch inseam lower on my waist to compensate, 32 inch inseam seams a bit too long, and even when wearing them natural I tend to destroy the hems quickly. I've never cuffed a pair of jeans and generally wear them true to size(or as close as possible), I'll have to see once I get my first pair of STFs how I feel about the cuffs while wearing them raw. My best estimate of my true current size is 29 1/2 x 31, a bit hard to find a decent fit. I don't seem to find many pairs of anything with a 31inch inseam, it always seems to jump from 30 to 32, but it maybe its just a side effect poor local selection. Outside of my intro post and talk of STF 501's I'm looking forward to making another post concerning my recent denim interests/activities; Small teaser, they are Levi's, and they haven't been discussed on the forum as far as I've seen. Ned on "New 501's for Ned!" http://forums.nedsferatu.com/topic/new-501s/page/2#post-625 Tue, 11 May 2010 15:05:40 +0000 Ned 625@http://forums.nedsferatu.com/ Thanks for the comment PlantCrone, and welcome to the forums! Your experience and insight is a great addition to our team of jean enthusiasts! scotty on "New 501's for Ned!" http://forums.nedsferatu.com/topic/new-501s/page/2#post-619 Thu, 06 May 2010 20:07:27 +0000 scotty 619@http://forums.nedsferatu.com/ Would love to see you in a pair of 501s PlantCrone! 501s on women look awesome <img src="http://forums.nedsferatu.com/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> PlantCrone on "New 501's for Ned!" http://forums.nedsferatu.com/topic/new-501s/page/2#post-613 Wed, 05 May 2010 13:27:13 +0000 PlantCrone 613@http://forums.nedsferatu.com/ Hi Ned-big thanks for the classic STF 501 article. I was tryin to explain to one of my grandkids the proper way to STF his new 501s and he didn't believe old Nana knew what she was talking about. I was one of those old so cal hippies who used to shrink her 501s in the ocean..also surfed with them on many times...I'm a very pale skinned woman and would burn badly so I had to surf with long pants and shirts on...a sight to see! Because I'm slender hipped,(OK-I have no butt-been the bane of my life as a woman forever) I've worn 501s for 40 years @ work...climbing telephone poles. They just can't be beat for long wear, especially when bought on sale..and as a single parent, I was all for long wearing jeans back then. When I retired I bought a couple pair of womens jeans.....but they are never long enough for me. It appears that women's clothing manufacturers think all of us are 5'5" or something. I'm 5'9" with long legs and have to buy $150.00 women's jeans to get the length....thats just sick when 501s fit great for $36.00 on sale. Decided to go back to 501s this year, now that the tres expensive women's jeans have shrunk so bad--turning them into capris. I buy (if I can find them) 33x38 or 40 STF 501s, do the hot water initial shrink, wear them in the yard for a couple of weeks then wash in cold water in the washer. I usually do another hot water soak after that and wear them to dry after they have hung overnight (if it's summer). Tried the pre-shrunk 501s in 31x36 and it's easy to wear, soft right out of the first washing-but have found they tend to shrink up pretty bad over time, even in washed cold, if you dry 'em in the dryer. Wish I could find black STF 501s near me....didn't even know they were available. Great information Ned-thanks a lot again. PlantCrone in Orygun Ned on "New 501's for Ned!" http://forums.nedsferatu.com/topic/new-501s/page/2#post-612 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:18:16 +0000 Ned 612@http://forums.nedsferatu.com/ Hi Tim, Yes these are the same pair. I had the crotch hole patched and haven't had any more issues with that. There are holes emerging on the cuffs but i don't think i'm going to do anything about them. I'll post more pics soon! scotty on "trip to levis store. no more XX???? wtf wtf wtf" http://forums.nedsferatu.com/topic/trip-to-levis-store-no-more-xx-wtf-wtf-wtf#post-611 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 23:20:46 +0000 scotty 611@http://forums.nedsferatu.com/ About the leather patch, my preshrunk 501s in the "dark aged" color have a real leather patch unlike the usual patch from most stores. All of the patches at the Levi store were mostly this way on the preshrunk 501s. These are made with the thinner weight 11.5oz denim which is very soft and comfy but not the same as the STF experience. I can send a photo of mine if you like. Tim on "New 501's for Ned!" http://forums.nedsferatu.com/topic/new-501s/page/2#post-610 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 15:08:19 +0000 Tim 610@http://forums.nedsferatu.com/ Hi Ned, Enjoyed the update on your STF 501s. I agree that STFs should only be hand washed. You can control the water temperature better and the shrinkage. Also, the washing machine and especially the dryer are too hard on the fabric. Blue dye leaks out of even my oldest STFs. After washing, I have to wear them around the house a bit to get them back to fitting my body just right. BTW, are you still working on that same pair of STFs that you broke in on your honeymoon? They were getting holes in some of the wrong places with the last photos you posted. Please let us see photos of how these old 501s are doing now. Thanks! Tim Ned on "New 501's for Ned!" http://forums.nedsferatu.com/topic/new-501s/page/2#post-609 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:51:29 +0000 Ned 609@http://forums.nedsferatu.com/ did another wash 2 days ago and they keep looking better and better. I'm now convinced handwashing is the only way to go because it keeps the creases for additional wear-in. they are getting higher contrast and i'm still washing away blue. Here's what i did: cold water with a few squirts of dr. bronners soaked inside out for 20 minutes or so aggitated them a bit and rinsed them a bit but not too much (this is a benefit of using dr b's) dry flat bretto on "Hello/Ongoing photo project" http://forums.nedsferatu.com/topic/helloongoing-photo-project#post-608 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 04:19:41 +0000 bretto 608@http://forums.nedsferatu.com/ Update: 9 days. The jeans are noticeably softer and less stiff. They don't seem to be getting much baggier which is nice. I think at this point I'm going to be taking shots every two weeks or so, I'm a bit worried as I get into summer that it's going to start getting too warm to wear these much. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brettohland/4539347517/in/set-72157623726102137"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4539347517_ca83e981bf.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brettohland/4539978278/in/set-72157623726102137/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4539978278_f52be2dd19.jpg" /></a> scotty on "Hello/Ongoing photo project" http://forums.nedsferatu.com/topic/helloongoing-photo-project#post-607 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 02:20:07 +0000 scotty 607@http://forums.nedsferatu.com/ LOVE the tub photo! Makes me want to go get a new pair and hop in the tub. I love that part of owning shrink to fits! bretto on "Hello/Ongoing photo project" http://forums.nedsferatu.com/topic/helloongoing-photo-project#post-606 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 04:46:08 +0000 bretto 606@http://forums.nedsferatu.com/ Thought I'd post another shot, one I took during the shrink. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brettohland/4517214528/in/set-72157623725914725"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4517214528_1d3d1f5c0b.jpg" /></a> Tim, there's nothing *but* Wranglers here during Stampede. A joyous time every year where the entire city drinks itself into a stupor and tries in vain to line-dance. Ned, I'll see where I'm at in a month. I might have enough info to write something up. Kane, funny that there weren't any STF's in Vancouver. I know that there's a Levi's store in Metrotown now, I'm going to be heading though town this summer and I think I'll go see if I can find a pair of Black STFs. Funny, my parents were in town for a couple days. My Mom told me about how when they used to wear STFs in their younger years they would end up rubbing indigo dye all over the house. I've been weary of that happening to me, but so far I haven't noticed any dye coming off. scotty on "What's between you and your 501XXs" http://forums.nedsferatu.com/topic/whats-between-you-and-your-501xxs#post-605 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 23:12:05 +0000 scotty 605@http://forums.nedsferatu.com/ With my STFs, I wear boxer briefs but with the newer preshrunk "premium" denim, nothing. They are the softest jeans I have ever owned. Tim, I may try your cutoff idea this summer. Kane on "Hello/Ongoing photo project" http://forums.nedsferatu.com/topic/helloongoing-photo-project#post-589 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 05:19:37 +0000 Kane 589@http://forums.nedsferatu.com/ Hey bretto, welcome and yes, Tim, Calgary, AB is undeniable cowboy country and i would have thought that Wranglers would reign there. However, i would not be surprised if the Wrangler 13MWZ in rigid is unavailable(even just the plain 13MWZ). In Vancouver, BC where I am from, Wrangler's were a non issue, Levi's 501's were always massively popular but the 501 STF's were completely off the radar. If you somehow knew about them then you would have to make a run to the border and through to Bellingham, WA. Ned on "Hello/Ongoing photo project" http://forums.nedsferatu.com/topic/helloongoing-photo-project#post-588 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 01:43:34 +0000 Ned 588@http://forums.nedsferatu.com/ welcome bretto! i'm glad someone else has taken the challenge to document their jeans processes as well. If you want to, I welcome you to write a post about it that I'd can post on the site. No pressure but people really like learning from other's experiences. great to have you here! Tim on "Hello/Ongoing photo project" http://forums.nedsferatu.com/topic/helloongoing-photo-project#post-587 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:03:55 +0000 Tim 587@http://forums.nedsferatu.com/ Hi Bretto, Welcome to our site! Good to hear that guys in Calgary, Alberta know about STF 501s. I've spent some good times in Calgary at Ranchman's Cowboy Dance Hall. Not many Levis or 501s. I thought that you boys were into Wranglers. Levis and STF 501s are available in retail stores in California. I always make it a point to try on a pair of STFs before I buy. Each pair is unique, and I can figure out how they'll shrink by trying them on when they're new and stiff. Also, here in California, we wear STFs unwashed with a looser fit before we wash em. Looking forward to hearing more about how you wear (out) yr STF 501 blues. Tim bretto on "Hello/Ongoing photo project" http://forums.nedsferatu.com/topic/helloongoing-photo-project#post-586 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 02:55:59 +0000 bretto 586@http://forums.nedsferatu.com/ Hey all, Decided to jump in and find myself a pair of STFs thanks to the great info on the site. The first issue I had was the fact that I couldn't find a local store that sold them, who would have thought that a city of a million people wouldn't have a place that sold raw denim (I'm in Calgary, AB. If anyone knows any place then let me know). Also couldn't find any Canadian stores that had a web presence so I ended up getting a pair from <a href="http://www.rmconnection.com/lv00501.htm#mens501">Rocky Mountain Connection</a> in Colorado. Decent enough service, they just gouged on shipping to Canada. Canucks beware. I think I picked up a pair that were a little big for me (the joys of pants shopping online) but they shrank pretty well. I thought I'd keep a photo record of wear, so I've been <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brettohland/collections/72157623726102911/">posting</a> some shots on <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brettohland/">my flickr stream</a>. I figured that if anyone would be interested, it'd be you guys. Enjoy, I'll keep posting as I go. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brettohland/4519781262/in/set-72157623726102137/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4519781262_db11b6433a.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brettohland/4519776780/in/set-72157623726102137/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2729/4519776780_3fa8498019.jpg" /></a> scotty on "live blog tonight... jumping in the tub with my 501stf's in 5 min" http://forums.nedsferatu.com/topic/live-blog-tonight-jumping-in-the-tub-with-my-501stfs-in-5-min#post-585 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 00:37:47 +0000 scotty 585@http://forums.nedsferatu.com/ Sorry for the confusion - my STF's shrunk more than I thought so I bought a pair of preshrunks next - and they had practically no shrinkage of course. I may get another pair of STFs soon just longer this time - +3 inches instead of +2 scotty on "poscogrubb's introduction" http://forums.nedsferatu.com/topic/poscogrubbs-introduction#post-584 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 00:34:58 +0000 scotty 584@http://forums.nedsferatu.com/ You have a great appreciation for Levi's 501s! Let us know how your new STF jeans do. I am about to start over with a pair myself. Ned on "poscogrubb's introduction" http://forums.nedsferatu.com/topic/poscogrubbs-introduction#post-583 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:14:05 +0000 Ned 583@http://forums.nedsferatu.com/ Hi poscogrubb! great to have you here, sounds like you have lots of experience with 501's. Ned on "Wranglers" http://forums.nedsferatu.com/topic/wranglers#post-582 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:08:25 +0000 Ned 582@http://forums.nedsferatu.com/ Kane, yeah that's a good idea with getting the wranglers a bit bigger I hadn't thought of it myself. I keep telling myself i'm going to get a pair and never do...it's all speculation until I actually give them a go. Kane on "poscogrubb's introduction" http://forums.nedsferatu.com/topic/poscogrubbs-introduction#post-581 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 03:03:05 +0000 Kane 581@http://forums.nedsferatu.com/ Welcome poscogrubb, glad to have another 501 STF fan aboard!