The Needles / Nepenthes Discussion Thread - Rebuild, Rough and Tumble, South2West8, Sonic Lab, etc.

[Chaconne]

Have you used Zenmarket before? They're a Styleforum affiliate and they make it really easy to buy from Japan. It's usually just the cost of shipping and a small nominal fee.

Yes. Zenmarket is awesome. I usually get older season stuff through them and what I’m looking for right now is new but I will give them a shot as well.

 

[KamoteJoe]

AiE is looking bonkers for SS20. I don't often buy full price when a new season comes along, but I can't help it with this brand. Every season I'm so excited by how playful and crazy their pieces are. Anyone here have any luck finding other stockists of theirs aside from Slam Jam Socialism and Goodhood?

 

[Chaconne]

Looking at the narrow trackpants. If I normally take a size 30 in pants will the 32 be too loose on me or does the elastic waist mean they will still be snug around the midsection?

 

[Lorcan7]

Looking at the narrow trackpants. If I normally take a size 30 in pants will the 32 be too loose on me or does the elastic waist mean they will still be snug around the midsection?

The Nepenthes Japan online store gives the range for the elastic waistband. I don't own a pair but it looks like you'd be good.

https://nepenthes.shop-pro.jp/?mode=cate&cbid=1802111&csid=4&sort=n&page=3

 

[maregmareg]

Just got this jacket, it's sooooo good, works well with almost everything Nepenthes I own.
The only problem I have is footwear - any ideas?

Tried on with Hoka One One Tor Ultra low and works quite well but those sneakers fit like **** imo - 0.5 size down is too tight, true size is way too big.

Black leather Chippewa boots I have look great with the jacket but other than that I have no idea.

 

[KamoteJoe]

Big fan of them, I want to grab a Tenkara jacket at some point. Try boots from Danner or Blundstone if you want to keep the S2W8 look. I also find that Yuketen Maine Guide boots work well with alot of Nepenthes family brands.

 

[maregmareg]

Big fan of them, I want to grab a Tenkara jacket at some point. Try boots from Danner or Blundstone if you want to keep the S2W8 look. I also find that Yuketen Maine Guide boots work well with alot of Nepenthes family brands.

Tenkara jackets are great, I also need to get it some day.
Great idea with Blundstones, thanks! Totally forgot that they exist. Do you know how comfortable are they for all day of walking? I need something that won't kill my legs on some weekend trips.

 

[KamoteJoe]

i did a weekend backpacking trip in Yosemite and I couldn't have imagine wearing any other shoes. They're great!

 

[Beedub]

Surely some Russell Mocs would work with that jacket?

 

[Gantenbein]

Is the sizing inside a pair of Trickers for Nepenthes US or UK sizing? Has to be UK... right?!

 

[Lorcan7]

Is the sizing inside a pair of Trickers for Nepenthes US or UK sizing? Has to be UK... right?!

Yeah should be UK size.

Be aware though Tricker's have the numerical width fitting written inside so 8 . 5 = UK 8, width fitting 5 not UK 8.5 (which would be written 81/2 . 5) - can be confusing.

 

[Gantenbein]

Thank You @Lorcan7 ! Knew about the width.. It's just that someone has a pair listed on grailed at the moment and the description got me confused. Do you own a pair? can you say something about sizing? If I'm a US9 a UK8 should be fine, right?

 

[Lorcan7]

I only own regular Tricker's not the Nepenthes version I'm afraid. maybe ask the seller to clarify, or Nepenthes NY perhaps.

 

[Gantenbein]

NEPENTHES/ネペンテス アシンメトリー スエード... - ヤフオク!

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Was eyeing these. Price is really good so I took a chance. Seem to be almost new with a tiny scuff. Hope they'll fit me.

 

[maregmareg]

How do the recent releases of Needles Assymetric Ghillie sneakers fit? Should I go with my true 10us size?