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2.5 inches of shrinking! Is it just me, or is that a decent bit? Either way fits very nice, how's the denim itself?

They did shrink quite a bit in the waist and length. For my short ass a hem is still in order...sadly, I'll be dropping them off this weekend for a hem

The denim is tasty. Stiff and crisp, yet lightweight and smooth. The weave is pretty consistent, but has definite character which should become more apparent with wear. The stiffness is giving me a little diaper butt, which will hopefully loosen up after a few wears.

Post soak measurements of a 32 are 31.5 x 33.5.

Fit pics with proper light:

No worries in lightening the pics. I was in a hurry this morning, those pics were taken before sunrise and lighting in my house is shit.

Ed, I went true to size. And the waist shrunk more than I expected. The inseam not so much.

On the part of the back pocket tag that goes into the back pocket, it says circa 1954, which is probably dating the denim.

Sorry Vin. I was eager to get them soaked, hung to dry and me off to sleep.

Post-soak waist = 31.5

Here are some photos I was able to take this morning before work:

The denim:

The pocketbag fabric:

Back pockets and tag:

Tag closeup:

Fit pics:

cmon zak no post soak measurement or nothing.....

I just pulled them out of the tub and unfortunately/fortunately, it's finally cooled off, so it's gonna take awhile for them to stop dripping.

My Mister Freedom Californians are taking a bath. A couple notes of interest: They are made by Toyo and are model no. SC40879. The '12' in the back pocket tag is actually a sample piece of the denim and the number 12 is silk-screened on the denim.

For sizing, I am a true 32 and purchased the 32, which are just a tad big pre-wash. The 31s were nicely snug in the waist.

Specs for California, Lot. 54 Jeans added to Mister Freedom wensite:

SPECS:

* Pattern: Original Mister Freedom® pattern, inspired by traditional 1950’s era blue jeans.

* Fabric: New Old Stock American made selvedge indigo denim. White/red stripped selvedge ID. Un-sanforized. Approx. 12oz. square yard weight. Guaranteed to age and beautify with repeat wear.

* Pocketing: 100% cotton sturdy bedford cord type woven NOS fabric. Natural un-bleached white.

* Fit: Based on the general silhouette/image of the “BRMC” blue jeans of the Wild Ones (1953). Traditional mid-rise, “tubular” silhouette legs, fit seat.

“Now, listen, ya don’t go any one special place. That’s cornball style…Ya just go (SNAP)”

* Construction: All made in U.S.A. Five pockets style. Selvedge legs and button hole fly flap. Top back pockets covered riveting and ‘zigzag flush’ reinforcement. Original “M” back pocket stitch design, securing inside all cotton twill backing.

* Stitching: All 100% cotton colour thread. We are using an original MF 12 types of gauge/colour combination thread for each pair of jeans. Main colours are Orange/Yellow/White, non colorfast.

* Trims: Original Mister Freedom casted combo metal fly buttons, steel back. Unmarked copper flat top rivetting.

* Labeling: Handmade original MF® debossed natural cowhide leather patch on right back pocket. Cheeze cloth size labeling stitched in rear part of waist band.

* Shrinkage: 8% or less, with minimal shrinkage with cold rinse/hang dry (recommended) and maximum shrinkage with hot wash/full dryer cycle. As with all denim twill, shrinkage and stretching will occur depending on the wearer’s body, activities and initial fit.

* Sizing: The Californian comes UN-WASHED and “oversized” so that the measurements match the labeling AFTER shrinkage.

Example: A tagged W32 x L34 “Californian”, off the shelf, actually measures 33” x 36” before wash. They will shrink to approx. 32” x 34” after rinse/dry.

Which size works for you depends on how you like your jeans to fit. I wear from a W30 to W32 depending on my mood/style of the pants (I have a W30 on the photo, about 2 months wear.)

NOTE:

1) On length:

To avoid the effect of the “accordeon” legs, tipical of the Japanese denim replica silhouettes, we chose graduated length for the Californian. Many pairs of vintage denim are often seen worn “as found”, ie. sometimes borderline too short on taller individuals. We prefer this to the ‘endless’ legs characteristic of all new denim production.

If the jeans are too long, cuff them (sloppy rolls our folded) if you like cuffs. If they are just or a tad too short, a narrow single fold cuff still looks cool imo. Just wear good footwear!

If they look like bermudas on you, then it’s not meant to be…

2) On washing:

We recommend the “quick cold rinse, hang dry and wear when damp” method. Subsequent washing when REALLY needed, minimal detergent and hang dry.

The “wear ‘em raw” method is great too (makes for amazing wear), but you might want to size down (if you are a measured waist 30”, wear a tagged W29), and never hit water! Even when worn raw, denim will shrink/stretch with heat/tension, so your jeans will adapt to your body over time.

Put some in my shopping cart.. ran to another room to get my wallet and now out of stock

call the NY store

Since I missed the boat, if anyone has a 32 or 33 that don't fit, I'm your buyer.

I found one brand new CPO in large at Bazar on Abbot Kinney in Venice (310-314-2101).

And fit pics:

Soaked about 45 minutes at 40C.

Waist went from 33 to 32.5'' (been streching them during drying)

Length went from 36 to 33.5''

holleman, looks great. What size do you wear in other jeans?

Markus, Paul, Roy, Stuntastic, Shub, -Z-... must spread! Great page altogether!

Cross-post from WAYJDT

bare feet, sams, old navy tee

Happy Father's Day!

riff, what model are those sams? looking good!

three Self Edge stores in September.

When is the 3rd store due to open? SELA?

What date will the Inazuma festival take place this year?

Where'd you get that done. Somewhere in the bay area? How much was it?

x2. I've got two pairs of boots that need a resole.

Beautiful shirt. Like new. Great price.

Let's try this again.

Bump bump.

To the top. I'm open to reasonable offers.

I'm selling at less than Japanese and American retail, and including shipping in the US.

im interested but i can get a bnew one here in take5 for 215 us dollars

if you can sell it to me for 150 shipped lets make it a deal

No lowballing.

I think the Leathersoul x Self Edge stuff is just in the planning stages right now. A work boot would be cool, but I can also see Kiya making up some kinda saddle shoe too....let the speculation begin!

If Iron Heart is involved, I'd imagine that we'll seeing boots. Motorcycle boots?

I'm selling a Flat Head Wabash Workshirt, like new in size 42:

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showthread.php?t=208445

I'm selling a Flat Head Wabash Workshirt, like new in size 42:

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showthread.php?t=208445

Price drop.