thanks!
first of all, these were a birthday present from the girlfriend. i love them.
they're unusual because they have the areas busted out but no fading. i think that throws people off and makes them look cheap in pictures. IRL, they are really cool and unique looking, you really have to see them in person. definitely a departure from the regular washes. i look at them more like a pair of work denim. almost like canvas. and that's what they feel like too, really stiff and almost scratchy at first. this seems to be a bit of a theme with the new stuff.
i've been wearing them non-stop for two days to try and break em in. they loosened up almost everywhere and got kinda fuzzy and definitely softer. they fit a bit more snug than i would've liked at first but now they fit perfect. i love the white stitching and white leather label patch detail. i personally think they're fantastic as a unique summer-y pair.
verdict: 4/5 GREAT! very cool and unique, spring/summer appropriate, lovely white contrast details, initial fit is small--stretches to true size, gets much softer with wear