logboy

according to japanese uniqlo website, the weight of the new season selvedge denim is 13.5oz. denim is from kaihara mill, and according to the UK website, it is unsanforized, and they recommend to size up. (but from reading japanese customer review, some say the waist doesn't shrink, while the inseam shrinks by 2cm). I am eyeing a pair as well for a beat around/experimental pair. i've fondled them at a uniqlo shop here in Thailand and the fabric/construction is very decent, plus price/perceived quality ratio seems to be very good indeed (here it's 30quid, even at UK's retail price of 35quid they are still a great buy imo).

as far as i can tell, 501's hover around a similar weight, with slight variation. hesitation is that selvedge jeans i've liked the look of can be 21 ounce, which i'm guessing would affect more that just the fit and look, but the lastability, which is my major concern. 

i understand the weight of levi's 501's varies across the globe, and, considering they're the jeans i normally wear (am in the UK) i'm wondering how the weight of the MIJ selvedge and the newer (currently listed) selvedge compares? personally, i find the weight of the 501's has diminished over the years and i'm trying to figure out if continuing to buy them (i get through a pair every 18 months usually, due to blown crotch and frayed hems) is a false economy. selvedge is typically a little too expensive as a blind buy, particularly if importing, but i'd consider some uniqlo's as a trial, even at £70 for the MIJs they'd be little more than 501s are at the most cost-effective outlets.

i've emailed uniqlo to ask the weight of these new ones, if nobody knows yet - i've not had a reply, so can't share that at this time.