LEROY STRAUSS TOP TOP ELITE WORLD TOUR.

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   DENIMBRO *TOP TOP ELITE*  LEROY STRAUSS DEADSTOCK 1890 WORLD TOUR

 As most of you know, Michael Harris recently found a small batch of deadstock ca. 1890 cinchback jeans from Levi Strauss competitor (and cousin), Leroy Strauss.

 This model seems to be from the Leroy Strauss budget line, similar to the Levi's 201 of the time.

 Most of the batch got snapped up by collectors immediately, but one pair was generously reserved for the denimbro community and is ready to go on a world tour!

 This pair has been given one warm wash and air-dried and has shrunk from a 34 x 34 to roughly a 32 x 32. With some wear these should accommodate a 33 waist comfortably or possibly a 34 with a bit of sweat. After another wash I think 34s are definitely out of luck, and 33s iffy. Ultimate size will probably be roughly a 31 x 31 before stretching, I'm sure they would work perfectly for a 32.

 A few people expressed great disappointment with the Leroys, so I imagine we won't see them signing up for the tour, but I imagine we can find 10 or so people who do like them and can round out a tour?

Edited by Bob Dale - 09 Aug 2017 at 5:12pm

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mr randal Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List ADMIN MDLD Joined: 12 Jan 2012 Status: Offline Points: 50868	Post Options Post Reply Quote mr randal Report Post Thanks(6) Quote Reply *Topic: LEROY STRAUSS TOP TOP ELITE* WORLD TOUR.** Posted: 08 Aug 2017 at 11:12am
	DENIMBRO TOP TOP ELITE LEROY STRAUSS DEADSTOCK 1890 WORLD TOUR As most of you know, Michael Harris recently found a small batch of deadstock ca. 1890 cinchback jeans from Levi Strauss competitor (and cousin), Leroy Strauss. This model seems to be from the Leroy Strauss budget line, similar to the Levi's 201 of the time. Most of the batch got snapped up by collectors immediately, but one pair was generously reserved for the denimbro community and is ready to go on a world tour! This pair has been given one warm wash and air-dried and has shrunk from a 34 x 34 to roughly a 32 x 32. With some wear these should accommodate a 33 waist comfortably or possibly a 34 with a bit of sweat. After another wash I think 34s are definitely out of luck, and 33s iffy. Ultimate size will probably be roughly a 31 x 31 before stretching, I'm sure they would work perfectly for a 32. A few people expressed great disappointment with the Leroys, so I imagine we won't see them signing up for the tour, but I imagine we can find 10 or so people who do like them and can round out a tour? Edited by Bob Dale - 09 Aug 2017 at 5:12pm

Shorty Long Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List whiskered Joined: 23 Apr 2012 Status: Offline Points: 3803	Post Options Post Reply Quote Shorty Long Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Aug 2017 at 11:14am
	yo! i'm in i'm typically a 33 in ROYs, so i'd likely have to get them early on in the TOUR

mr randal Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List ADMIN MDLD Joined: 12 Jan 2012 Status: Offline Points: 50868	Post Options Post Reply Quote mr randal Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Aug 2017 at 11:19am
	Tour members: 1- Shorty Long 2- Bob Dale 3- Hollows 4- Dudewhattheheck 5- illumin8em 6- Ooms 7- Foxy 8- Killer B 9- Iron Horse 10- Denimetc 11- Mr. Black Edited by mr randal - 15 Aug 2017 at 10:14pm

mr randal Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List ADMIN MDLD Joined: 12 Jan 2012 Status: Offline Points: 50868	Post Options Post Reply Quote mr randal Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Aug 2017 at 11:22am
	If we have an overseas leg, it would be a good idea to collect a small entry fee of $10 or so to enable payouts to those doing the overseas shipping. What is expedited overseas shipping nowadays for a pair of jeans- $60 or so for sub-DHL?

Shorty Long Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List whiskered Joined: 23 Apr 2012 Status: Offline Points: 3803	Post Options Post Reply Quote Shorty Long Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Aug 2017 at 11:42am
	i'm happy to help defray shipping costs if needed; i have no idea the current pricing

smoothsailor Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List whiskered anonymous Joined: 25 Mar 2013 Location: groningen Status: Offline Points: 11009	Post Options Post Reply Quote smoothsailor Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Aug 2017 at 11:52am
	awsum, to see another tour with a special pair. Too small for me though.
	dislectic

Bob Dale Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List whiskered GRAIL Joined: 16 Jan 2012 Location: Tulsa , America Status: Offline Points: 1004	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bob Dale Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Aug 2017 at 12:01pm
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The Jerry Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List whiskered Joined: 26 Feb 2013 Location: Long Beach Status: Offline Points: 2434	Post Options Post Reply Quote The Jerry Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Aug 2017 at 12:42pm
	Mr Randal let's see some detail shots of that grail piece!

hollows Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List ADMIN anonymous Joined: 24 Feb 2012 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 23415	Post Options Post Reply Quote hollows Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Aug 2017 at 12:59pm
	Ooh ooh me me I'd prefer a month in cooler weather so that I can actually wear them, I'm jorts 24/7 in the heat.
	I make things out of leather.

dudewuttheheck Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List whiskered Joined: 25 Sep 2016 Location: OC Status: Offline Points: 8626	Post Options Post Reply Quote dudewuttheheck Report Post Thanks(2) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Aug 2017 at 1:23pm
	Us commoners have a chance at the Leroy's? Oh goodie. If I get in early enough, I can squeeze into them. I'm in socal so hopefully I can be part of the early rounds before another wash. How high is the rise, btw?

LEROY STRAUSS *TOP TOP ELITE* WORLD TOUR.

LEROY STRAUSS TOP TOP ELITE WORLD TOUR.