SExDBxSxS12 Contest Thread

[notwithit]

^ Yeah, I'm on the fence right now...there's enough room in the top block that I don't think it would be a problem, and I'm not a big fan of wearing a belt if I don't have to...I like unsanforized denim more overall, but it's definitely more of a hassle at the outset.

Did yours stretch back to (or past) their pre-shrink size?

what do the dudes in jakarta rock?

I believe the dudes in Jakarta rock the gamelan.

[chambo2008]

Fair enough, the way I see it they will sit on your hips which are normally wider then your waist, honestly looks like a great fit I wouldn't worrie about it!

[lucaas]

Did yours stretch back to (or past) their pre-shrink size?

stretch back TO their pre-shrink size.

[notwithit]

stretch back TO their pre-shrink size.

Ok, that's definitely helpful. I assumed they'd stretch past it, given my experience with other unsanforized jeans. Many thanks!

[deadlycrayon]

in need of a new pair...should i still try to jump on these? does everyone with a pair ABSOLUTELY love it or what

[corporalclegg]

Haven't taken them off for 3 months, that should say something. Easily one of my favorite cuts, and the denim and all of the details are amazing.

[echau]

in need of a new pair...should i still try to jump on these? does everyone with a pair ABSOLUTELY love it or what

I rotate mine with my IH666sOD, and I love both pairs.

I have no problem sharing time with both pairs.

[rocco]

I can totally recommend them. I'll wear them as long as weather permits, because I guess they'll be to warm for summer.

[mr p]

Yeah, they're great in my opinion.

[DFreshLeish]

I've been looking for a pair like these for years, and now that they're made I couldn't be happier. I think they'll have one if the craziest evos ever.

Short update, taken in Disney world over the weekend. Will update with more/better pics when I get back:

[mrgodly]

can i still get in on this contest? i recently purchased them and have started wearing them for a couple days now.

[DFreshLeish]

^^^^^^^^

Technically the contest entry ended on the 28th. I am of the mindset the more the merrier, but at the same time rules are rules. Anyone have any objections to a late entry?

[notwithit]

Shucks, I was hoping I could be part of it as well, since I got mine yesterday (decided to stick with 30; soaking now). I'm (technically) representing Style Forum, since the numbers are kinda thin on that side.

If it helps, I ordered on, like, the 22nd. FedEx ground from San Fran to Philly isn't exactly fast.

[corporalclegg]

I couldn't care less. If you wanted to join the day before it ends whatever, its not like it hurts anyone.

[randomkoreandude]

+11111111111111

[DFreshLeish]

Ok, just wanted to make sure nobody else in the contest had a problem with it, ill add mrgodly and notwithit to the list! Let me know where you're from if you'd like!

[lucaas]

true true. add them to this contest!

[notwithit]

^^ Huzzah!

Gave 'em an hour soak in the machine, set to hot. I'll wear them tomorrow if they've dried completely (fingers crossed) and maybe give them a second soak this weekend.

Put some fairly thick pens in the buttonholes in the hopes of not dislocating my finger buttoning them up.

[Potsnu]

The pen works great. Haha you don't need to leave them while they dry. I just poke them through once before my first wear and my fingers are saved.

[DFreshLeish]

Now I'm having flashbacks from the first week of trying to button these, before I remembered the pen trick. My fingers still may never be the same...

[lucaas]

shit, never knew about that pen trick... *n00b*

took me like 15 minutes to button up this jeans, and my fingers got bruised.

[notwithit]

Yeah, someone else mentioned the idea of sticking some pens or markers in the buttonholes while they dry in the thread on SF.

Day 1 pictures:

Not crazy about the way they're stacking right now, but hopefully they'll settle down once the denim softens up.

[lucaas]

(dunno why the color of this tee is messed up, should be more black than that)

[DFreshLeish]

If the color of the tee is messed up just in the pictures it's most likely because you're standing under fluorescent lights

[mrgodly]

i'm from brooklyn, ny btw lol hopefully mine turn out well so i can represent!

[notwithit]

I did a second hour-long machine soak (on hot) yesterday, and I definitely got more shrink out of them. Waist still isn't super-snug, but the lower top block and thighs shrank down some more.

Did anyone else get some chalky/dusty-looking streaks on the denim when they turned them right-side out after soaking them and letting them dry? They disappear quickly and completely with wear. Just curious because I haven't seen this with other STF denim.

2nd day, following a 2nd soak. Ignore the t-shirt advertising local piercing establishment.

Gotta figure out what to do about that weird belt buckle bulge in pic #2...

[Ponga]

wow, awesome fit!

i think you have to be like 6'5" tall to get this slim look, dont you?

[notwithit]

Ha ha, thanks!

Just 6'1", but a relatively slim 6'1".

[justindisgustin]

Just wanted to say mine popped up about 3-4 weeks ago and I am so in love with them. Don't think I could have had better luck with the sizing/fit. If I belt 'em up and wear 'em like an adult they look nice and can be dressed up, and I still have the option of letting them ride a little lower and it changes the whole vibe of the cut, speaking to its versatility.

And the denim is aging beautifully and fading surprisingly quickly with great contrast, which I actually wasn't expecting given the weight of the denim. My first pair of raw denim were APC and I always thought that the only reason the contrast was so sharp with those was that they are only around 12-13 ounces. This is obviously a much more interesting denim but in terms of how fast they're evolving I've been very pleased.

Also, I expected these to feel, honestly, completely miserable in even 80 degree weather, but somehow I don't feel that much of a difference between these and my 14oz N&F weird guy's as far as breathability (word?) goes.

Can't wait to see how these progress. I'll be posting a picture once I get some more camera-visible action going on.

Sorry for gushing like a dork.

[cure]

update. lighting wasnt the best