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Quote: I THINK THE MATERIAL/COLOR IS ORIGINAL.

Airwalk got there first...

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Volcom does (did) on a couple styles... The Ergos for sure and maybe the Really Eff'd Up?

Hello all-

First, let me thank all of you for making this an amazing resource. People like wild_whiskey, ringring and serge have a rediculous amout of knowledge, class acts all around.

I'm about to take the plunge into high-end denim and could really use some recommendations on fit and size. First of all, the basics:

I'm 6'3", 180 lbs. I typically buy jeans 33x34. For example, a favorite pair of Levi's 529s (straight, low rise), 33x34. However, when I measure the waist (buttoned, across the back, letting the front sag) it's 18 x 2 =36. They're actually a little too big, will fall off my ass without a belt. Other measurements off this pair: front rise = 10.5, leg opening = 9.75 x2 = 19.5...... A pic for reference.

Here's another pair of favorite jeans, very much worn out. Levi's Engineered, 34x34. Same measurment across the waist, 36.

So I want a pair of project jeans. Dry selvage. I've narrowed it down to APC Rescues or English, or Nudie Reg. Ralfs or Straight Svens. They'll go mostly unrecognized in my Midwest city, brand cachet means nothing (not that it should.)

Can somebody give me some insight on what might sway my decision one way or the other? Any significant difference in quality or weight? What might be closest to the 529s? How true is the sizing? I've read the APCs run largish, should I size them down at all bearing in mind that my 33s now really measure closer to 36? What about sizing on the Nudies?

Thanks in advance, I'm sure you all will come through for me.