anders

I'll be there on wednesday during my lunch. Might stop by again on thursday or friday just to see if finished.

Carl is right. I think that it is safe to assume that if you have decided to go for 005's than you pretty much want a low rise, slim fit. That's the kind of cut they are and that's what you'll get if you go with your correct waist size. If your waist measures 32", then get a 32 raw or one-wash. I bought the raw 32's from BiG, soaked them using the Samurai method, and they are now at tag size and fit perfectly (but tight). For anyone it helps, I am 5'11" 178lbs and muscled do to weightlifting. My waist is 31 hips 32 and thighs are 23".

Measurements (BiG method) POST-soak (size 32):

Waist – 32â€

Front Rise – 9.5â€

Back Rise – 13.5â€

Upper Thigh – 22â€

Knee – 17â€

Hem – 17â€

Inseam – 33â€

Are those measurements right after soaking (before wearing and restreching) or are they after you've worn them and streached them a bit?

005 is a more flatering jean than the 003 in my opinion. i have very big thighs and i sized up one. they ended up fitting just fine. i think if i got my true size, they would have been too tight for me. also, because of the low rise, the waist is actually closer to your hips, so you will need a little more space.

if you have larger thighs or have big hips, i would size up one. if you are on the slim side, get your size. if you buy them from BiG, you can exchange them (as long as you don't soak them).

I'm not slim like people on here are slim but I'm definately not thick in the legs. I would say that I have "normal" thighs that have some muscle, while most people that have posted here I would consider have thin thighs. On the other hand, I've been told by some girls that I'm one of the few guys that actually has an ass (probably due to my running and crew/rowing 3 years ago).

After some more research I'm thinking that I'd need atleast a 32, and maybe a 33. Again, I am 32ish in the smallest part of my waist and 33 a bit lower.

As a 32/33, are you sure you wouldn't prefer to just go with the XX-003? We're probably built differently, but I'm a 32 and even the AI-001 is pretty damn tight in the thighs. I may not even fit inside a pair of 005

BTW, they look awesome pacioli.

I'm thinking the XX-005 because I really want a lower rise. I sized down in my RRDS but I think that if I wear my true size or even size up from my true size I can get the XX-005 to fit me how I want them to. Thoughts?

These are(were, rather) my PBJs in 30. I usually wear a 28/29 in most other jeans, I can fit a APC NS 26. PBJ 30 are a little baggy for my taste, I'm trading these for PBJs in 28 from another SF member. I'll update my post with a fit comparison between the two.

Anyhow... pictureslolcast:

http://www.tehw00t.net/winq/IMG_5189.JPG

http://www.tehw00t.net/winq/IMG_5190.JPG

http://www.tehw00t.net/winq/IMG_5191.JPG

These pictures look more like the fit I'm looking for compared to the others posted. I'm a true 32" or 33" so I'm thinking I should probably get a 31 or 32.

Now I just want to try the 5000vx when Selfedge opens and decide how much I like those and whether I should buy the PBJ or 5000vx.

I guess that is my biggest question about the 005's. Some of the pictures on here show them worn pretty tight. However I also saw a guy wearing them IRL and they wore a little bit looser, more like my RRDS.

My suspicion is that it really depends if people size down or not. I have a feeling that a lot of the pictures in this thread are of people who have sized down. I am a true 32-33" but I got my RRDS in 30" which streched out a bit and are perfect now. I'm thinking that if I got some 005's in 31" or 32" or even 33" they might fit a little looser, while also helping me wear them lower on my hips, which I prefer.

Any ideas from those who own them, esp. those who sized up?

Thanks.

I am looking for a fit similar to RRDS. I know the 005 are a little more staright, but I don't want them much tighter than the RRDS. I am wearing the RRDS in a 30 and they were tight when new but have stretched out nicely (not washed yet). If I were to get the 005, what size would you recommend to get a fit similar to 30" RRDS?

I'm also trying to decide between the PBJ-005 and the 5000vx. Any preferences/recommendations between the 005 and 5000vx?

(I will try the 5000vx when Selfedge opens, assuming they will have them.)

A belt

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Is there anywhere else I can get this belt besides a japanese auction?

Oubre: Post edited.

Wow, I'm not sure how I missed that it is November 1st instead of October 1st. Guess I got anxious and assumed it was this Sunday. I don't really keep track of what month it is, just that its a new month.

Carl: www.rolo.com

For those of you living in San Francisco:

Rolo on Market is having 20% off from 12-6 during the Castro Street Fair. Yes, you will have to deal with the fair, but you also get 20% off your clothes.

Already got my jeans on hold so I'm not afraid of you guys picking them up before I get there.

(cross posted on styleforum)

HEWSINATOR: What japanese denim would you recommend in place of RRDS (looking for best "wear in"/contrast)? I was turned off by Japanese denim because they seemed hard to get or $285+ (BiG). However, I will definately be checking out the canes and sammys at Self Edge's openning in San Francisco next month.

jchosko: I was about to buy a pair on e-bay from cultizm . He has them for ~230USD shipped. It looks like he owns a store in Germany and has about 5 RRDS on ebay at a time. I've contacted him through ebay and he seems quite helpful, although hes German so his english isn't that great. Someone also recommended Oi Polloi which will be 119GBP (~225USD) shipped but they only have 32/32 or 33/34 in stock.

The only reason I didn't buy from cultizm is because a local store (Rolo for those in San Francisco) is having 20% off everything tomorrow so I have my size RRDS on hold and am buying them there tomorrow.

What are the hours going to be on Sunday?