The official thrift/discount store bragging thread - Part II (May 2015 - Sept. 2018)

[capnwes]

So, some of the guys on here are into, or getting into workwear as a style. and i would like to share with you all how we do it here. the music might not be for everyone, but the fits are absolutely on point. hope some of you enjoy the fits, and the dancing at the end.

It is a kind of question to japan's consumer culture, asking what really is "luxury" in life. and just a bit funky too.

That was an awesome song, loved the music. Not trying to be racist, but I wish it was in English so I could get the full experience.

 

[Thrift Vader]

All good, I'm happy you could feel the vibez. i don't understand it either.

 

[capnwes]

lol

 

[OolongT]



Thank you gentlemen for the knowledge here. I would have totally passed these up.

I would have passed without a thought. What are we looking at here?

Went out for pizza.
Came back with shell.

How did they taste?

 

[GMMcL]



Paging @GMMcL. I think he did a big experiment on trouser stains a while ago.

Sorry, I usually just browse pictures these days.

Result of my experiment was that regular, non enzyme detergent (not woolite) in a 1-2 day soak worked best. Grays are most likely to bleed (unfortunately), and if you catch it early enough, you might prevent permanent damage, so vigilance in those first couple hours is critical. Some people swear by pre-treatments, and there are a few I can recommend by PM, since they were shared with me confidentially. Sometimes they work, sometimes not. Sometimes they accelerate the leakage.

It's always risky.

 

[Bahljs]

I would have passed without a thought. What are we looking at here?


How did they taste?

They're a J. Crew x New Balance 1400 Made in USA collaboration.
J. Crew's favorite model is the 1400 and NB heads (like myself) go nuts for pairs. They have something like 20+ collab colorways with New Balance, not just with the 1400. They do collabs on the 998 and 990 often (check their site, you'll see what I'm talking about).
ANY made in USA or UK New Balance is ALWAYS a pick up, I promise. Below is my exact pair of these...

 

[the2ndhandman]

Huh first sulka I've gotten that actually has a loro tag. All my others have never had this. Sweet.

 

[freehand]



Sorry, I usually just browse pictures these days.

This made me laugh. My wife asked why I was laughing and was fairly disgusted when I told her. Not sure she understands this interest of mine (thrifting, not man pee).

Thanks everyone for the help, I'll get my rubber gloves on quick smart.

 

[noob15]



Who donates such a staple! What size? Your size? I have them but want a double up haha

US 8D. Unfortunately I'm a 11.5 in most lasts.

 

[barrelntrigger]

Try soaking in rubbing alcohol. I've removed stains from ties using this method. And a few shirts.

I've used color safe bleach and it has worked.

They're a J. Crew x New Balance 1400 Made in USA collaboration.
J. Crew's favorite model is the 1400 and NB heads (like myself) go nuts for pairs. They have something like 20+ collab colorways with New Balance, not just with the 1400. They do collabs on the 998 and 990 often (check their site, you'll see what I'm talking about).
ANY made in USA or UK New Balance is ALWAYS a pick up, I promise. Below is my exact pair of these...

So, some of the guys on here are into, or getting into workwear as a style. and i would like to share with you all how we do it here. the music might not be for everyone, but the fits are absolutely on point. hope some of you enjoy the fits, and the dancing at the end.

It is a kind of question to japan's consumer culture, asking what really is "luxury" in life. and just a bit funky too.

thatseriouslylooksyourhood

 

[Bahljs]

I've used color safe bleach and it has worked.


IDK, bro, I've passed on a pair because sold listings at that time, sucked ass.

thatseriouslylooksyourhood

I guess I was strictly talking for personal, not flippy. US and UK made has a very cult following. Flips are all over (depending on model number).

 

[Bahljs]

US 8D. Unfortunately I'm a 11.5 in most lasts.

Are you looking to rid them? I'm a US 8 (7.5 but thick socks might work

)

 

[drlivingston]

Are you looking to rid them? I'm a US 8 (7.5 but thick socks might work

)

lol... As soon as I saw that they were a size 8, I knew that you would be Bahljs deep in them.

 

[Thrift Vader]

thatseriouslylooksyourhood

You know my swag

people dress like that here. #Workwear4lyfe.

lol... As soon as I saw that they were a size 8, I knew that you would be Bahljs deep in them.

Come on.... Let him have them.

 

[drlivingston]

Come on.... Let him have them.

I can just see me trying to stick my size 11 feet in those shoes. It would take more than a shoe horn. It would take a whole shoe orchestra.