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Post by bugula on Oct 18, 2014 6:36:01 GMT -6
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Post by Dirty_Denim on Oct 18, 2014 8:08:23 GMT -6
They were a KS as well right? Edit: yes they were. Not bad..The Cone Mills Blue Selvedge looks good & I like the 511/Grim tim comparson they add to the slim straight cut |
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Post by bugula on Oct 18, 2014 8:11:15 GMT -6
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Post by ickes on Oct 18, 2014 13:05:10 GMT -6
the back pockets look too large, that's a pet peeve of mine. Dealbreaker.
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Post by Mattbert on Oct 21, 2014 8:27:21 GMT -6
There are some fairly odd numbers in the size charts too. Seems a bit scattershot.
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Post by gaseousclay on Oct 21, 2014 14:19:21 GMT -6
Interesting. I'd like to do more research on them before offering an opinion. The $70 price tag is appealing, but fit will determine whether or not I buy.
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Post by metals37 on Mar 31, 2015 13:15:20 GMT -6
Interesting. I'd like to do more research on them before offering an opinion. The $70 price tag is appealing, but fit will determine whether or not I buy. did you end up getting these? I was searching the internets instead of working this afternoon and found Brave Star. I'm not sure they have a fit that will work for me, but they do offer exchanges (I have to pay for shipping, but that seems reasonable). They hit all my checkboxes right now: not too expensive, American made from American fabrics, some level of flexibility to find my size. Anyway, just looking for input if anyone has purchased from them. |
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Post by stapletron on Mar 31, 2015 13:39:18 GMT -6
I got a pair in the black cone denim. I don't have much frame of reference in nice denim, just getting started. But, they seem nice and we'll constructed. I'd say they are more basic as far as styling and denim. I got the slim straight, and I liked the fit. Not the not so good part, and this is on me. I shrunk them, big time. They had that sulfur smell that I've heard can happen with black denim. I had soaked them with a little vinegar first thing when I got then, so I don't even know if the sulfur smell was an issue before that point. Anyway, I tried a few things to get the smell out, and shrunk them down to a seriously slim fit. Overall, I'd say theyre good at the price if you find a fit that works.
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Post by gaseousclay on Mar 31, 2015 13:56:58 GMT -6
Interesting. I'd like to do more research on them before offering an opinion. The $70 price tag is appealing, but fit will determine whether or not I buy. did you end up getting these? I was searching the internets instead of working this afternoon and found Brave Star. I'm not sure they have a fit that will work for me, but they do offer exchanges (I have to pay for shipping, but that seems reasonable). They hit all my checkboxes right now: not too expensive, American made from American fabrics, some level of flexibility to find my size. Anyway, just looking for input if anyone has purchased from them. I ended up passing on Bravestar, not because I didn't think they were worth it but because i'm looking for denim that uses more exciting fabrics rather than your standard cone mill variety. plus, i've poured over their fit guides and I'm not sure any of them would work for me. |
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Post by univibe88 on Apr 10, 2015 21:09:30 GMT -6
I saw a pair of these in the wild a few days ago. I was in a Chipotle for lunch. I noticed the selvedge on his cuffs first, then noticed the embroidered star.
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Post by beeranddenim on Apr 11, 2015 9:51:18 GMT -6
The embroidered star is the only thing I don't like about them
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Post by toolonginexile on Apr 16, 2015 10:35:50 GMT -6
I just ordered a slim straight....fingers crossed...dont mind the star or the price point...
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Post by gaseousclay on Apr 17, 2015 5:47:58 GMT -6
The embroidered star is the only thing I don't like about them i'm not big on it either. Ciano Farmer does the same thing with their denim- they embellish their jeans with an embroidered thingamajig on the coin pocket that doesn't really add any value imo. plus, I think it looks kinda tacky |
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Post by benjaminpersitz on Apr 17, 2015 16:38:48 GMT -6
The embroidered star is the only thing I don't like about them i'm not big on it either. Ciano Farmer does the same thing with their denim- they embellish their jeans with an embroidered thingamajig on the coin pocket that doesn't really add any value imo. plus, I think it looks kinda tacky I don't like it either. I've thought about asking him not to but I don't want to offend him. |
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Post by exophobe on Apr 17, 2015 18:33:43 GMT -6
i'm not big on it either. Ciano Farmer does the same thing with their denim- they embellish their jeans with an embroidered thingamajig on the coin pocket that doesn't really add any value imo. plus, I think it looks kinda tacky I don't like it either. I've thought about asking him not to but I don't want to offend him. I don't mind it on my 12oz ochre ducks, but if you were going with a high contrast stitch color, I can see it coming off as garish. I like the little tree though, so I don't know if I'd ask him to leave it out. |
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Post by metals37 on Apr 18, 2015 20:23:34 GMT -6
I don't like it either. I've thought about asking him not to but I don't want to offend him. I don't mind it on my 12oz ochre ducks, but if you were going with a high contrast stitch color, I can see it coming off as garish. I like the little tree though, so I don't know if I'd ask him to leave it out. To me it's pretty subtle (depending on your stitch color of course) and I like the personal touch of it. But the placement has a lot to do with that. I'm not gazing at coin pockets all that often. When manufacturers put their crazy patterns all over the back pockets it bugs me. Having said that, at least in the pictures, I don't mind the star on the Brave Star's either. It's pretty subdued. |
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Post by Winterland on Apr 18, 2015 22:45:31 GMT -6
I don't mind it on my 12oz ochre ducks, but if you were going with a high contrast stitch color, I can see it coming off as garish. I like the little tree though, so I don't know if I'd ask him to leave it out. To me it's pretty subtle (depending on your stitch color of course) and I like the personal touch of it. But the placement has a lot to do with that. I'm not gazing at coin pockets all that often. When manufacturers put their crazy patterns all over the back pockets it bugs me. Having said that, at least in the pictures, I don't mind the star on the Brave Star's either. It's pretty subdued. Opinions of logos/branding etc varies from person to person for sure. I don't mind them as long as it is subtle. Part of the attraction to smaller brands is it is a small club. Having some type of branding can allow you run into others in the club. |
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Post by variable on Apr 24, 2015 19:12:54 GMT -6
I picked up a pair of Brave Star slim straights (33) in 13oz (boring maybe, but I don't take too many risks on the first pair). The pockets are big and useful, which is nice since my Moto X is kind of large. The size ended up a bit large, so instead of breaking them in through wearing first, I'm doing a quick wash in warm water, gentle cycle. That should bring the dimensions down a little, enough to be more comfortable. Without a belt, I was in danger of ye olde plumber's crack. But now that I've dialed it in, they're not bad for an affordable and fast shipping pair o' denim. Don't mind the embroidery. It's not ostentatious, so it doesn't bother me.
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Post by exophobe on Apr 24, 2015 19:58:22 GMT -6
I picked up a pair of Brave Star slim straights (33) in 13oz (boring maybe, but I don't take too many risks on the first pair). The pockets are big and useful, which is nice since my Moto X is kind of large. The size ended up a bit large, so instead of breaking them in through wearing first, I'm doing a quick wash in warm water, gentle cycle. That should bring the dimensions down a little, enough to be more comfortable. Without a belt, I was in danger of ye olde plumber's crack. But now that I've dialed it in, they're not bad for an affordable and fast shipping pair o' denim. Don't mind the embroidery. It's not ostentatious, so it doesn't bother me. It'd bother me if you were looking at your own ass often enough for it to be bothersome. |
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Post by variable on Apr 24, 2015 20:01:06 GMT -6
Thankfully, it's not that big (any more). Thank you, MyFatnessPal.
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Post by variable on Apr 27, 2015 16:18:30 GMT -6
Well, wore 'em for two days and the wash might have been a mistake, seeing as it didn't shrink much in the waist, but the calves and knees sure feel like they did. I still like the size of the pocket bags, though, and maybe would pick a different fit that has a touch more knee room.
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Post by toolonginexile on May 14, 2015 11:32:49 GMT -6
anyone have any thoughts on the shrinkage for the bravestar 16.5 oz cone....im trying to decide what to do before a hem or taper..or just wear em or just wash em then go for the taper and hem
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Post by DigDug on May 14, 2015 12:38:01 GMT -6
anyone have any thoughts on the shrinkage for the bravestar 16.5 oz cone....im trying to decide what to do before a hem or taper..or just wear em or just wash em then go for the taper and hem I wear my jeans for a couple weeks then give them a soak before I have them hemmed. Every denim reacts a bit different. |
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Post by toolonginexile on May 14, 2015 12:40:45 GMT -6
Forgot to add that I have a closet full of what many would consider top end denim and the bravestar more then holds its own. I like them
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Post by beeranddenim on May 25, 2015 13:13:12 GMT -6
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