by DenimAddict

Here is a 2nd part of the TR Auth guide for 2007 styles, quality and materials still hold true in all models. First, lets start with whats new pockets, buttons, tags, and belt tags. Here is a picture of the new inner tag this tag is for both men and women (as opposed to buddah for men and horseshoe for women) Familiarize your selfs with the cursive font, in addition notice how the “J” in “Brand Jeans” now instead of dipping it sits slightly above the other letters.

******NEW POCKET DESIGN*******

Real #1

Real#2

As you can see, the new pockets have a distinct overlapping in the horseshoe with triangles. The Horseshoes still have a curve at the beginning of the hooks, also the horseshoes fill the pockets. Next we will look at some fakes.

Fake #1

Fake #2

-In the first fake you can notice how the horseshoe is made of 2 equilateral triangles, in both the real pairs the triangle is not and also in the first fake the hooks of the horseshoe are straight. Also note the way the horseshoe does not fit the pocket. Overall, the “leather” belt tag looks obviously like plastic, stitching looks terrible and look at the wash!

-In the 2nd fake the horseshoe looks more improved, but as always they make mistakes, compare with Real #2, notice how the horseshoe ends right before reaching the pocket. Also the hooks once again are not curved downwards!

*****Painted Pockets*****

Real #1

Real #2

One of my personal favorites painted pockets feature painted horseshoes that are made to look as the they were done quickly with several gaps in the paint especially at the ends, notice how the ends look somewhat feathery and jagged? However these new horseshoes still fill the pockets as usual. For women there is a new pocket flap design as can be seen on real #1, note the round flaps instead of the old style flaps? For mens the pockets are still in the traditional Joey/Billy flap, however there are styles in Bobby no flap as well. One important fact, all mens will have leather patches, no cloth patches!!!

Fake #1

Fake #2

-Fake #1, notice the too defined ends of the horseshoes? If thats not enough compare how the horseshoe fills the pockets with Real #1, note how low the paint goes?

-Fake #2, First the pockets don’t have the proper and distinct curve that TR flaps have. Also where is the leather patch?? Lastly the painted horseshoes do not line up with the flaps and are too clean at the ends.
*****Heritage Pockets*****

Another style of pocket that has been released often referred to as the “boob” pocket is the Heritage pocket design which features an elongated horseshoe and completely new hardware.

Real #1                                                         Fake #1

Joey/Billy pocket design: First note how the curved flap on the pockets still applies, while on the fake it has a dramatic curve. Also on the fake check out the hideous stitching and how emaciated the horseshoe is!! Also look at the hardware…not the new style hardware instead it looks like the traditional hardware.

*Now we will look at the no flap horseshoes and the horseshoe underneath the flaps, sorry if it gets confusing.

Real #1 (Under the flap)                                         Real #2

Fake #2

Note on the no flap real #2 (Bobby style) how the horseshoe hooks are straight and stubby, be aware that this never applies to traditional horseshoes or the “triangle” horseshoes!! The wing of the horseshoe should be exactly 1/8th of an inch from the side of the pocket!! Note how the fake is literally has no space and is lined haphazardly!

*****50’s Style*****

This style is personally not my favorite at all, but they come in some killer washes. These are designed to look old with misshaped horseshoes. These also have new hardware and a new pocket leather tag.

Real #1                                                     Fake #1

-Note that on the real pockets the horseshoe should be completely symmetrical. Also the flaps should sit in the middle of the pocket not completely covering it. Note on the fake the flap goes to far left. Also the hooks (beginnings of the horseshoes) should be arcs, note on the fake they are just straight.

^ Here are a few of the 2007 patches for men (right) and women (left), note on the upper right (mens) there is a “lot” and “w” <—They will never have numbers after!!
Lastly remember that the patches will never be perfect rectangles!!

Hope this guide is helpful if you have any questions please post comments and I will reply as soon as possible!

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