Aviv

Bump for 1933 501s for sale!

3 hours ago, setterman said:

If he's going to wear those boots with them most of the time, the inseam is a little short.  But, IMO their length is perfect for summer with a low top sneaker or a dress loafer.  

Yea that's exactly my problem. I wear boots all the time. Summertime and wintertime. It's my other obsessions. I don't really do sneakers, though I do have some derbies I wear on rare occasion. 

4 hours ago, mandel9000 said:

Oh no, that length was perfect on you! And what chicote says is true, shorter inseams really work well for summer. Your decision though, good luck either way! 

I appreciate that! I think I could pull it off if I had more of a retro/old timey wardrobe. I just don't have the right stuff to wear with them. My loss will be someone's good deal! Just posted them in the market 

Bump for new LVC 1976 for sale!

I think in the end I'm going to sell my 1976s. I'm not sure the shorter length look goes with the rest of my wardrobe. I'll let them go for 150 to anyone here! Only worn 3 times 

2 hours ago, bod said:

That's a short inseam for a supposed tag size 34L!  I may bag a pair as they're £160.00 and even less with a discount code.

My 32/34 was not short like that. It seems strange to me - perhaps the smaller rise on one size down? Mine were 34.2 inches and shrunk to 32.2.

@serotonin flood They were up a week ago under the wrong name because: Levi's is dumb. I notified them of this problem and presumably they are fixing it. If you switch to the UK site you can see that they're up. I'm sure it's just a matter of time. 

5 minutes ago, bod said:

From what I can see they look fine and I'm a fan of clean fit, no stacks or turn ups. Just hope they're fully shrunk?

Yea that's what i was going for for once - usually I'm always cuffing. I've been moving more towards a retro/classic/choose your term look. They are definitely fully shrunk since I gave them an agitated wash in the machine. 

So I was able to get a pair of the 1976's. I intentionally went for a 34 inseam, despite being that I'm 6'2 (I usually go for a 36 when possible). Anyone else here rock the high water look? When I see a lot of vintage Levi's ads from the 60s and 70s a lot of dudes rocked a pretty cropped pair of jeans - and I mean before cuffing! Any opinions on this around here among the repro fans? I'm on the fence about whether or not I can pull it off. Basically I am talking no break at the hem - just straight. 

They are a cool fit for sure for those who are wondering. To me they look like the best example of a true 60s/70s 501 fit I've seen LVC produce. 

So about the fit: is this too short? Or can I pull it off late 60s style (think of those photos of the Beatles in jeans, those were some high hems!)

Last pair sold 

So I noticed something weird on Levis.com: Check it

So, I have a pair of 1933 501s in rigid that I got from Cultizm. These are tagged 32x36. I have machine washed them once with no spin to get the shrink out. I have worn them maybe 10 times, so there is basically no wear. However, I cut off the cinch and all but the front two suspender buttons (they hurt to wear a belt over!). I love this 10 oz denim but these jeans are just too wide for my chicken legs. 

Measurements in inches:

Waist 16.5
Front rise 12
Upper thigh 12
Knee 9.25
Hem 8.5 
Back rise 16

Letting them go for $80 shipped. These are barely worn! 

So, while I understand current Skull 5010xx to be at least partially sanforized, can I ask how people have sized them? I'm usually a 32 in Flat Head for example, which is my TTS. Skull 32s seem a bit big for me starting at 33.5 inches, according to BiG. Can I size down to the 31 and get some stretch out of them? It sounds like they don't shrink much when they get wet, as they aren't true "shrink to fit" in that sense. 

For sale is a pair of Flat Head 3005 jeans I purchased from Self Edge a couple of weeks ago. Hot soaked them once, and wore them 5 times. They just aren't the fit I'm going for. There is almost no visible wear except on the pockets (where TFH tends to wear fastest). These are unhemmed. 

Measurements in inches:

Waist flat: 16

Rise: 10.5

Upper thigh: 12

Knee: 9.25

Hem: 8.2

Inseam: 34

These were $315 retail, asking $190 shipped. 

All Japanese dealers are only getting suede arcuates (starting with this current season) , some international dealers are getting suede and some are getting regular.  At Self Edge we're getting only the regular stitching arcuates.

Phew! I had a feeling you guys would not go for the suede.

Perhaps someone can ask Kiya if self edge will continue to get the regular arcs?

That ultra suede is just ugly, plain and simple. Are they doing this indefinitely?

On an unrelated note: I think it's funny you guys consider the 3009 a modern look. They might not be repro jeans, but they are pretty 60s-looking. I guess it depends what you mean by modern. It seems like people are referring to lower rises? Lots of jeans in the 60s were skinny with low rises, especially the late 60s. I actually decided to go back to my roots in terms of fit and picked up the 1002. I look sexy as fuck - Jim Morrison all the way. Just look up photos of your favorite "classic rock" artists and you'll see jeans like that as early as 66-67. 

This is just to say - wider leg fits don't automatically mean they are retro looking (after all, remember the 90s??). I also think it's how you wear them and size them, but that's just me. In my 1002s I can look like a 2016 super future fashion jerk, or like Robert Plant in 1970. Depends on how you rock em. 

Still available?

Yup! 

How come no one is buying my 3003s? Whats wrong with you denim nerds? These are what it's all about!

Better ask the shop you wanto to buy from for real measurements. I know the waist of size 34 ranges from 90 cm to 92 cm on different pairs.

Ha! I did. Denimio told me to check the SDA website. It says a 30 tag measures 33 waist. Are they usually that different from the tagged size? I'm a true 32 and often take 31 in brands that fit big in the waist, but I've never ordered a 30...

Anyone have a fit pic of the D1709? The SDA size chart says a 32 waist measures 89 cm! Seems huge and confusing

Yea it is what it is. I should have just bought a second pair of 3009s since they are my fav! I think I can get most of my money back since this is a special pair that you don't see often. I'm selling at a good price. 

Here are measurements (in inches) for those who asked: 

Tagged 32: 

Waist flat: 15.5

Front rise: 11.5

Upper thigh: 12

Knee: 9.5

Hem: 8.5

Inseam: 34

Hit me up if you want these!

Well guys I have to sell the 3003. I'm usually capable of pushing through a waist stretch but these are truly too small for me. After a day of wear I'm in real stomach pain. Not worth it for me nor is this how I want to wear jeans.

I'll post a sale thread with measurements shortly.

They look perfect Aviv, I think it was worth the effort to finally arrive at this pair.

Perfect!

Thanks guys! Glad to hear it. I went for a 32 which is TTS and the top button was definitely crazy tight but I figured if it's true that they dry them as part of the one wash process then there would be plenty of room for stretch. Sizing up would ruin the rest of the fit for me, and unlike the 3009s these have no issues with the rise so I'm going to do some squats until the waist feels comfy!

I will get measurements once I take them off! Pics in the meantime...

I really dig this fit.