John Elliott - official affiliate thread

[jstrath406]

I like a clean shoe as much as you guys but I just never understood the love for AF1's. They're big and bulky and they especially don't look good on skinnier jeans on 90% of people. I'm sure if you're an AF1 fan these JE versions might be cool because of the subtle differences but it's just that a subtle difference. If any of you all walked by me wearing those I'd have a hard time telling if they were the og or JE version.

They’re an all time classic design. I never wear mine with skinny jeans anyway, I agree that’s not a good look. Always pair mine with cargos or other baggy pants. Bulky looks good with the right outfit. I like them because JE put their subtle touch on them without ruining such a classic shoe by doing too much. Still, for $160 I don’t know if I’ll cop.

 

[j023]

Sounds like a lot of passing to me... we will see how many of you stick to that on RD...

 

[Edeezus]

imo the Vandals are way better and it’s $10 cheaper. Hard pass on a pair of shoes I outgrew in high school for that price point.

 

[npa23]

I like a clean shoe as much as you guys but I just never understood the love for AF1's. They're big and bulky and they especially don't look good on skinnier jeans on 90% of people. I'm sure if you're an AF1 fan these JE versions might be cool because of the subtle differences but it's just that a subtle difference. If any of you all walked by me wearing those I'd have a hard time telling if they were the og or JE version.

If you notice people who wear them it's with baggy pants or females wearing shorts or baggy pants. Classic design and I'll always have a pair on my rotation.

Like above said... $160 for minimal designs I'd have to bring up close to look at... Pass. Maybe if they slimmed it down a little yeah but pass.

 

[j023]

 

[due_dilla]

If I can double up on the AF1s... I definitely will. The subtle detailing on these is incredible. Instant classic in my opinion.

 

[TheOpOg]

Got a package deal of 3 Cast 2s for a great price -- Coba, Nimbus, and Presidio.

I was originally a 32 in jeans, then lost some weight over the summer, and I'm noticing that a 31 waist is a little loose (rag & bone and JE cast 2), but perfect elsewhere (almost too tight in the thigh and knee).

In this case, would you guys advise sizing down again to a 30? Or just sticking with a belt and/or let the jeans ride at the hip (widest point)?

Damn, those are 3 great pairs of denim. I am really mad I had to sell my Coba's but they stretched out a bunch, I lost some weight, and they just didn't fit me well anymore. Great summer denim though. I am in the same boat as you the waist on my denim becomes way too loose after a couple weeks of wear but if I size down it becomes uncomfortably tight through my thighs and calves. It's been a pretty common complaint on here with JE denim. I would consider getting the waist taken in. The only issue is then it might make the denim harder to sell down the line if you decide to (although many may appreciate it). I have just been using an old drawstring to keep mine up.

The really sucky part for me is that I am between sizes 34 and 36 - which is a HUGE leap in measurements. 34's have a 33" waist and the next size up, 36, has a 4" increase to 37"! That's a 12% increase in circumference in just one size step up. To put that into perspective, the size increase over the prior 4 sizes, 30 to 34, isn't even an 8% increase combined! The jump from size 29 to 34 is more comparable at a 13% increase in circumference. So there are 6 size choices over a 13% increase in waist size and then essentially none over the next 12% increase in waist size. I realize this is because there is most likely more demand for JE denim around the 30-33 range but it's still frustrating to have a size gap that big (and probably not optimal business-wise). Imagine being a size 31 in JE denim but your only choices are a size 29 or 34. It sucks. JE should come out with a size 35 denim or bump up size 34 a bit and bring size 36 down a bit to reduce the massive size gap there.

On the JE AF1, does anyone know if there is higher quality leather on the JE version? It looks like the Nike check is better but I am curious about the rest of the shoe's body. The "leather" on the normal AF1 is crap and feels like plastic. I'd be a little more excited if I knew it had better quality leather throughout. Anybody have hands-on yet?

 

[npa23]

On the JE AF1, does anyone know if there is higher quality leather on the JE version? It looks like the Nike check is better but I am curious about the rest of the shoe's body. The "leather" on the normal AF1 is crap and feels like plastic. I'd be a little more excited if I knew it had better quality leather throughout. Anybody have hands-on yet?

It's a NikeLab release so probably a little better in leather quality

 

[rbroseph]

For those who love washed black and O/S tees, I highly recommend Billy LA. I was lucky to grab a couple on sale and the marshal tee is my new favorite. Super soft and the wash is amazing, similar to the JE/Woo collab. Ribbing on the collar has a nice stretch to it too. Pics with the classic rider

 

[nsubrmnn]

For those who love washed black and O/S tees, I highly recommend Billy LA. I was lucky to grab a couple on sale and the marshal tee is my new favorite. Super soft and the wash is amazing, similar to the JE/Woo collab. Ribbing on the collar has a nice stretch to it too. Pics with the classic rider

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Not a fan of the outline of the pocket, or lack there of... also, that rider looks a little big on you. Did you try sizing down on it?

 

[rbroseph]

@nsubrmnn yeah... I lost over 25lbs in the last 4 months. My whole closet looks a little big on me haha

 

[nsubrmnn]

@nsubrmnn yeah... I lost over 25lbs in the last 4 months. My whole closet looks a little big on me haha

Good for you man! I’m sorry if my comment came off negative.

 

[quickstruck]

For those who love washed black and O/S tees, I highly recommend Billy LA. I was lucky to grab a couple on sale and the marshal tee is my new favorite. Super soft and the wash is amazing, similar to the JE/Woo collab. Ribbing on the collar has a nice stretch to it too. Pics with the classic rider

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how big was their sale? looks like that shirt goes for $180 retail... at that price i'd rather get 2 washed black replicas/anti-expos haha

 

[rbroseph]

how big was their sale? looks like that shirt goes for $180 retail... at that price i'd rather get 2 washed black replicas/anti-expos haha

Got the marshal for $90 and Joseph for $70 at one of their online stockists. I love JE but their basalt tees are too big in the sleeves for my liking and antis are too long for my height. Still need to try the replica

 

[Hao-Wei Chen]

With all the Carbon talk lately, is it worth buying if I already have the obsidian?
Are the differences noticeable?