UES Official Contest 2014/1/1 - 2014/12/31

[Maynard Friedman]

I am glad that so many great guys are taking part in this!

Who are they then? Have I missed something?!

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Yep, you missed to sign up for this contest

 

James (Obbigood) wil take the 400Z and this way adds some variety&spice into the contest

[Somar]

Please add me to the list too b_F. I'll order the 400T

 

 

This will be my first contest, my first STF denim and my first 'made in Japan' jeans. Can't wait! 

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Then it is about time to experience the "real world" of denim

added!

[Somar]

Can't wait! 

[Obbigood]

Thanks for the update, b_F!

 

Yes, would like to try on the 400Z

[llvlaglne]

Boys, the eagle has landed

[beautiful_FrEaK]

show us some stuff! also measurements and all

[llvlaglne]

pre-soak measurements

UES 400T

Tag 34 Inseam 34

Waist - 36"

Hip - 24"

Front Rise -11.25"

Back Rise - 15.63"

Upper Thigh - 13.83"

Knee - 9.75"

Leg Opening - 8.33"

Inseam - 35"

Outseam - 46.5"

[beautiful_FrEaK]

^thx for the measurements!

So you got the short version? from your purchase post I thought you got the long version

 

edit: ah I see, it was the regular version

Edited November 14, 2013 by beautiful_FrEaK

[llvlaglne]

yep regular. but i was surprised about my inseam.... its not a big deal, if i have to stack it's cool.... if i have to do a big cuff, fine with me.

Edited November 14, 2013 by llvlaglne

[beautiful_FrEaK]

I also got the regular version since the long version was sold out (Flo took them) but with the longer rise, thus sagging and some pulling on the inseam it should be doable for me

[Max Power]

Those measurements look absolutely fantastic. Can't wait for pictures and the shrinkage results.

[volvo240thebest]

look forward to the post soak measurements!

[ThinFinn]

Those measurements look absolutely fantastic. Can't wait for pictures and the shrinkage results.

so f...ing true! *in love

gonna give my pair one or two hot soaks/washes and then they should be perfect in every way possible! stoked...and happy to be a part of this!

Edited November 14, 2013 by ThinFinn

[volvo240thebest]

a question for those who are more knowledgeable about zimbabwe cotton:

I'd be happy with a pair that stretches to 36 waist after some wear. do you think the size 34 could stretch back to 36, or should I go safer and looser with a 36 size? I sent an email to lee about that monday but still no reply from him.

thanks!

volvo

[ThinFinn]

^looking at the above measurements, i'd role with a tagged w34! give them a cold (or even warm) soak and then wear them while still damp. that way it's easier for you to stretch them back if needed!

and if the other measurements are no problem at all and your only concern is the waist...then w34 is what i'd buy!

Edited November 14, 2013 by ThinFinn

[beautiful_FrEaK]

I'm backing Finn here and will repeat what I am always saying: You can always stretch back the waist  to (at least)

the raw measurements. No matter what cotton used. I haven't had a single pair of jeans were this wasn't possible.

If you can fit jeans comfortable at the waist pre-soak, you will also be able to do so later on. Other areas of the jeans are a problem if too tight (hip, crotch region, thighs).

So you should be good with a pair of size 34 IMO

 

UES has still around 10 pairs of size 34 in stock. If you need the long version, you have to hit up Danny from Rivet&Hide

Edited November 14, 2013 by beautiful_FrEaK

[volvo240thebest]

hey guys thanks for the tips, much appreciated. will put the trigger soon. no need for a long version, I think I will have the jeans hemmed to a 31 1/2 lenght.

[Vanquish Gold]

Hmm.. ordered on the 11th and still has not been shipped yet. Guess I am spoilt by 2nd and most rakuten clothing stores lightning fast shipping service. Anyone else facing the same issue? 

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Yes, Florian, Rafael and me.

We also ordered on the 11th and not shipped yet. According to their webshop policy it may take up to 5 days until the items are shipped.

[llvlaglne]

POST hot soak:

Presoak

Waist - 34"

Hip - 23.5"

Front Rise -10.75"

Back Rise - 15"

Upper Thigh - 13.25"

Knee - 9.25"

Leg Opening - 8"

Inseam - 33.25"

Outseam - 44"

[Max Power]

Thanks a ton. I've never felt that I would like a fit that much as with these. Hope I'm right. Although I'm sure, they have a little shrinkage left. Did you agitate them while soaking?

[llvlaglne]

^ I tried my best to agitate as much as possible to get all the initial shrink out so I wouldn't have any surprises down the road. Potentially I think it would be possible to get an additional 0.5" out in the length and possibly 0.13" in the thigh and else where.

[llvlaglne]

^ I tried my best to agitate as much as possible to get all the initial shrink out so I wouldn't have any surprises down the road. Potentially I think it would be possible to get an additional 0.5" out in the length and possibly 0.13" in the thigh and else where.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

enough talk, pictures!

 

(and again thx for the very accurate measurements!)

[Sugar Mountain]

enough talk, pictures!

 

(and again thx for the very accurate measurements!)

 

This!

[aho]

^haha was about to say the same thing!

[Danny @ Rivet & Hide]

POST hot soak:

Presoak

Waist - 34"

Hip - 23.5"

Front Rise -10.75"

Back Rise - 15"

Upper Thigh - 13.25"

Knee - 9.25"

Leg Opening - 8"

Inseam - 33.25"

Outseam - 44"

 

These are you post soak measurements? They all like on point to me except for the inseam.

What was the original inseam length?

The 400T jeans we stock are 37" raw and shrink down to 35"

[llvlaglne]

@danny- originally the inseam was 35".... Post soak somewhere Between 33.13"-33.25"

Edited November 15, 2013 by llvlaglne