Boncoura

[bod]

I'd love a pair of 66's but first I'm waiting for someone with a 32" waist and 30" inside leg to buy some and tell the world how they fit! 

[edmond]

whats a supermember?

[edmond]

[Jambon]

Lovely shade of blue aren't they. These are my 66 after 2 years plus wear.

[Maynard Friedman]

whats a supermember?

In general terms it's a large penis but in a Sufu context I'll let someone else explain.

[bod]

 Maynard!

 

Jambon they look great, whats the inseam measure on them now, they don't look too short.

[edmond]

Ohhh i should ...

[Jambon]

Inseam is 29.5inches. I'm 5'10 and wear them with a slight turn up or can get away with them down. Perfect for me don't need hemming.

[dondurian]

fuckt he denim on these are fucking awesome. any one whos interested try a pair just try a pair and youll know

How did you size on these Ed? I'm currently is Sapporo and I bumped into a store called Anatomica that sells both the one wash and raw version. Kinda expensive to be honest but seems really well made.

Thanks.

[edmond]

Hmm i think your a 34 on the 66 cut. Yeah anatomica sapporo pls also look into their alden on the modified last they are the comfiest aldens you can buy. And looks amazing

[dondurian]

Ed,

I did see the Alden's which is very tempting. I actually tried a size 33 in the 50 and the 66(one wash). They were snug but should be good after they stretch out. Do you think a 33 in the raw version is the way to go or should I go for a 34?

Thanks again.

[edmond]

33 wpuld be good but better 34 to attain the right silhouette. Get a 34 on raw man inseam shrinks to 31.5 inch so 1 big fold or 2 small folds for you !

[edmond]

fast fasdderssss

 

worn for around 3 weeks initial soak only no wash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[edmond]

boncoura fisrt wash after 6 weeks

 

[edmond]

 

 

 

[garden gnomes in space]

nice blue.  looks like its on the Warehouse spectrum

[mikecch]

Very nice Ed. Do you know much about their dyeing method?

I have a pair coming. Can't wait.

[edmond]

 

 

 

[Broark]

Ed the Boncoura denim looks really nice, need a pair at some point. Either the 66 or the XX.

Also does Signet sell the 41 chino from Boncoura? They look really nice. Trying to track a pair down.

[mikecch]

Just got mine today.

Initial impressions whilst photographing are that they are no frills, but well made.

Denim is nice, mildly irregular, not hairy. The indigo is fairly dark and consistent.

Fabric is pre-soak, so a bit stiff, but handles well and is not scratchy.

Stitching is very neat, very well done. Attention to details is good.

Hardware is superb - nice buttons, and nice rivets too.

Leather patch has a good, soft hand - deer skin? Surprisingly tasteful patch design, and no typos!

Pocket cloth is exceptional herringbone - agree with Ed, shirting quality indeed.

 

Don't want to spam the thread.

Will have more detailed photos and thoughts on my blog soon.

 

Off to the bath it goes!

 

[Broark]

Nice! Those the 66 model?

I'm really thinking about getting a pair of the XX's. The faded pairs I've seen on Instagram look great.

[mikecch]

^ Oops, yeah, 66 model.

Legs are shorter than average. No cuffing on these. Inseam ~32 inches pre-soak.

 

Edit: Initial thoughts are up on my blog, more photos too.

Edited July 18, 2016 by mikecch

[FeloniousMonk]

That 66 model looks surprisingly more tapered than I would have expected. Excellent! Really looking forward to seeing a pair in person soon.

 

Thanks for the review, always nice to see more info on these harder-to-find brands.

[Broark]

Nice write up on the 66's, is the coin pocket chainstitched or does it have selvedge on the inside?

I'm convinced that I'll get a pair of the XX jeans now, they remind me a bit of what Ooe does. Straight forward, thoughtfully made jeans.

[mikecch]

^ Folded and chain-stitched.

[cmo]

Any post soak measurements available?

[mikecch]

^ Sorry, I stretched them out by wearing them damp. I'll measure at next wash. Can confirm it is indeed shrink-to-fit.

[cmo]

No worries. Even just inseam and leg opening that I would be interested in.

[mikecch]

^ okay, no worries, will do later today.

[mikecch]

Boncoura 66, sz 36.

Shrink-to-fit, then stretched out again.

Measurements...

Waist 19" (flat)

Front rise 12" 

Thigh 13"

Knee 9.5"

Leg opening 8"

Inseam 30"