This Freewheelers Indigo Wabash "Longshoreman" Trousers were worn by CORLECTION's Lee, who shares:
"Talking about the “Longshoreman” indigo wabash trousers from Freewheelers, I have to say they are the Best of the Best wabash trousers I’ve ever experienced—not just one of the best. They are my favourite 'All-Season' trousers, and I’ve been wearing them for over five years. The way they age and the level of comfort are something else—unlike anything I’ve ever tried. To be honest, I’ve constantly considered buying another pair for myself.“
"This 12oz wabash fabric is inspired by early 20th-century vintage wabash trousers. The high-density cotton fabric is slowly woven on a reconstructed denim loom at an ultra-slow pace, giving it a silky-smooth hand feel and plenty of uneven texture beneath the surface. Because it is a high-density fabric, even after five years of continuous wear (about two days per week), I can barely see any signs of wear-out. The fabric itself is actually stronger than most denim, weighing 15oz or more, which is incredible!"
"Freewheelers’ products are all about the details. From the unique, dotty-textured main button to the extra bar-tack stitching on all the belt loops and pockets, every element is carefully considered. The trousers also feature a one-piece fly, a construction detail that was only found on vintage pieces from over 100 years ago."
"I always place my iPhone 15 Pro Max in the left front pocket. After five years of wear and washing, you can clearly see the fade that has formed there, which is very rare considering that I wash this pair of trousers every week. If the indigo thread-dyeing process were not as rich and deep as the one Freewheelers uses, this kind of fade would never have formed with such frequent washing."
"How can you tell whether a wabash fabric is truly GREAT or not? First of all, in my opinion, the fabric should at least be woven on vintage machinery, which naturally creates plenty of uneven texture. Secondly, the indigo colour should be thread-dyed, not over-dyed. Last but not least, the dots should be unbleached.
Freewheelers doesn’t simply leave the white dots unbleached; they also discharge-print red-beige coloured dots on top of the unbleached ones. This combined process is what makes this 12oz indigo wabash truly the Best of the Best, both in terms of fabric quality and overall execution."
"Due to my everyday in-store work, I often kneel down to carry heavy goods and take photos of products. You can tell how much work I’ve done from the fading on the knees. At the same time, it also shows just how strong this wabash fabric really is."
"To make this pair of wabash trousers 'Stronger Again', Freewheelers also added a lightweight indigo hickory lining at the waist. Over time, even this indigo hickory has aged beautifully. The price of Freewheelers’ products is usually not low; however, they are made for customers who truly understand—If You Know, You Know."
"I also love the cinch-back design of these trousers, as it allows me to adjust the waist across different seasons to accommodate different layers."
"So many hidden messages are only delivered to the wearer. These “Longshoreman” wabash trousers represent the future of vintage—if you know, you know… if you know, you know."