Rightyow77

Heres a few pictures of my Ele 2's at almost 3 months.

At the Legion of Honor in SF

http://imgur.com/Un2WV

http://imgur.com/uXmMr

couldn't figure out the image post apologies

Just received my S5000VX 24oz. in the mail today and I am in love! The fit is not completely dialed in, but I am guessing that with a hot soak these will fit a whole lot better. Anyways apologies in advance for the lack of photos don't know how to upload them onto Sufu. But if you are interested here are some I posted on SF.

http://www.styleforum.net/t/90954/samurai-lovers/750

Let me know what you think, and also big thanks to b_f for helping me out with my mundane questions.

Ended up with the s5000vx24oz.

just ordered them from 2nd, great shop.

Free hem and chain stitch too!

If I can get a 29ish waist post soak on the tagged 29 s5000vx24oz then I will be happy if I loose any more weight I can just wear a belt.

Thanks for the help b_f, I am placing my order with 2nd some time this week, since they offer overseas shipping.

Contacted the shop last night and was surprised at how quickly they replied.

Will most likely get them hemmed if I can at 33.5 to allow some shrinkage.

I looked at B_F's sizing chart and let me just say thank you good sir!

I just wanted to confirm with other members if my true waist is at a 29.5 or smaller would I be best served going tts to allow shrinkage or size down to a 28 on the s5000VX 24oz? I know the waist isn't the biggest problem but I have small thighs and I am not too worried about that so much.

Looked at the BIG measurements for the vx 24oz. and the true waist pre soak for a 29 is 30, the 28 is a 29 so if I can expect 1-1.5 inches in shrinkage post soak is the 29 a better option if I hot soak and then plan to wash in the future?

According to bf he suggests size down one, is this ideal for a nice fitted look?

I am sure this question has been asked before which is why I did not post it on the Samurai thread or on bf's sizing guide.

Thanks in advance

Deleted my super long post on the Samurai thread, because well it didn't really belong there.

Debating between 4 jeans:

- S5000VX 24oz.

- S500VX 21oz

- S710XX 19oz.

- Ih 666HX 25oz.

Is it cheaper to go with this proxy service then it is to by direct from a Japanese retailer like say, 2nd?

Was looking to by a pair of Samurai S5000VX 24oz. and it looks like the proxy service charges an 8% plus shipping cost. So I would be looking at $389.08 shipped in Japan + $31.13 for the service fee, does Sutocorp ship things as "gifts" to avoid customs fees? Also what is the average shipping cost to the US if any one knows?