Boncoura

[Broark]

Man, those updated Alpha Shadows photos of the XX jeans has me excited for whenever SE gets their stock. Denim looks so nice!

[tigerstrom]

Damn. I need some Boncoura in my life.

[Bobbo]

Looks very nice. Interesting that the coinpocket is slightly slanted, never seen that before.

[Broark]

I just noticed that too Bobbo, think it would help a bit with usability.

Also heres a photo of some well worn cinch back Boncoura jeans from Instagram:

[d-rew12]

yeah saw that alpha shadows finally got a 36 in stock! But noticed the price increase. While I still think they're worth it just wasn't quite prepared. But I'll grab a pair eventually. 

Edited October 25, 2016 by d-rew12

[edmond]

If u want a pIr we do ours at 370 usd

[Aries]

can try a proxy like sutocorp to buy from the japanese stores?

Yep sounds like a plan.

[d-rew12]

Don't really need new jeans and the money could probably go towards something else more needed but screw it, grabbed a pair of the 66's. Alpha Shadows contacted me (since I had contacted them a few months back asking them to let me know when a 36 would get back in stock), and said they had restocked it and sadly prices have gone up due to poor exchange rate. But since I contacted them when the price was down they offered to give me 20% off. Great deal and very glad they reached out to me. So, should be here in a little bit!

[Broark]

Nice d-rew, did you go with the 66's or the XX's?

[beautiful_FrEaK]

From his text I'd say he:

 

grabbed a pair of the 66's. 

 

[d-rew12]

^Haha yeah grabbed the 66. I thought the XX was a bit wider but according to alpha shadows measurements it actually seems quite slim and thought it might be perfect after the initial soak, so I sat on it for a good 20 minutes and couldn't decide. Ended up with my original choice of the 66 just because I wanted a slim pair (hopefully not too slim though), and a lot of the Japanese measurements for the XX were bigger. So played it safe and went 66.

[Broark]

From his text I'd say he:

 

 

Whoops, had a few too many beers last night.

Looking forward to some photos once you receive your pair!

[Broark]

Found some more Boncoura denim evo, this time courtesy of Japanese store credo.

This is the Z model.

[Dr Feelgood]

maybe my eyes go wrong but i like this short

[d-rew12]

My 66's just came in! These are so damn stiff it's kind of insane. Way stiffer than the Samurai's i've tried! Very nice denim, the pocket bags are (like everyone mentioned) insanely nice. Super thick!  I do have a complaint though is there are quite a few lose/stray threads around the jean and the stitching below the top button hole is pretty poor, but not enough to really take away from the jeans. Off to the wash they go! Here are some pics and measurements. 

 

Waist: 18.75-19"

Thigh: 13.125-13.25"

Front Rise: 11.75"

Rear Rise: 16.5-17" (fabric is super stiff so hard to get a accurate measurement)

Knee 13" down: 9.25"

Leg Opening: 8"

Length: 31.5"

 

 

 

 

One of my favorite details!

 

 

Can kind of see the not so great stitching

 

 

Fit pic (not great bit denim is super stiff), 

 

 

Nice bag from Alpha Shadows

 

Edited November 5, 2016 by d-rew12

[Broark]

They look good d-rew! Interested to see how they fit after a wash.

I'm more interested in the XX variant myself, but I think those will be nice after they shrink up.

[d-rew12]

They look good d-rew! Interested to see how they fit after a wash.

I'm more interested in the XX variant myself, but I think those will be nice after they shrink up.

They're drying now hopefully pics tomorrow! And a few more notes, I guess I forgot about 66 details (since this is my first '66 type fit), so no hidden rivets, no coin pocket selvedge, etc. Very cool! And the patch is so damn soft... It's probably my favorite leather patch so far. And I was kind of shocked how small the leg opening was haha, so I am also curious to see how they'll turn out when they dry 

 

I only threw them in the wash on cold so I'll see how it is, but might have to do anything soak depending on the fit.

Edited November 5, 2016 by d-rew12

[Broark]

And a few more notes, I guess I forgot about 66 details (since this is my first '66 type fit), so no hidden rivets, no coin pocket selvedge, etc. Very cool!

 

And don't forget the lack of v-stich on the waistband under the top button!

I'm no 60's detail expert but I think the Boncoura model is fairly accurate.

[d-rew12]

And don't forget the lack of v-stich on the waistband under the top button!

I'm no 60's detail expert but I think the Boncoura model is fairly accurate.

I just noticed that! I think the only thing that is inaccurate is the leather patch instead of a paper patch (correct me if I'm wrong). Which honestly, I'd rather have the very nice boncoura leather patch than a paper patch. And I just tried them on while damp, and damn, I think I was unprepared for the slimness of them. I can hardly fit my foot through the leg opening! But I did want a slim fit so I'll wait til they're dry.

[Bobbo]

Copper rivets instead of zinc also strays from the original. But hell, there's so many brands going all in on the repro game I think it's still alright when they change a few subtle details to make, what they feel, is a better pair of jeans. 

Looking forward to seeing how these turn out for you mate! 

[clt3]

Copper rivets instead of zinc also strays from the original. But hell, there's so many brands going all in on the repro game I think it's still alright when they change a few subtle details to make, what they feel, is a better pair of jeans. 

Looking forward to seeing how these turn out for you mate! 

 

How can you tell what material they're made from?

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Copper and zinc have completely different colours. Easy to spot

[clt3]

I thought that might be it but wasn't sure. haha. So usually the 60's reproductions usually have silver/grey hardware?

[d-rew12]

Some post soak measurements if anyone's curious. I just did one machine wash on cold and stretched the waist a bit while damp and worn for maybe 25 or so minutes. 

 

Waist: 18.85"

Thigh: 12.75"

Front Rise: 11.5"

Rear Rise: 16.25"

Knee 13" down: 9"

Leg opening: 7.75"

Length 29.5"

 

And I am having some serious second thoughts, sadly. The fit fine, not uncomfortable or anything although slim (and very stiff!). However they pretty much fit pretty similar to my warehouse's although slightly slimmer and with a slightly smaller leg opening. And while I think they look good now, when the thighs stretch (and below the knee doesn't) it'll look funky and super carrot shaped. They also sit weird since they're stuff so it could mellow out. I'm starting to think the XX fit would have been a better idea. The nice thing is though I won't need to get them hemmed! Although they're probably to short for most, anyone interested? I don't mind keeping them but if anyone is interested, let me know!

[garden gnomes in space]

 I might have missed this, but whats the tagged size?

[d-rew12]

 I might have missed this, but whats the tagged size?

36! 

[cmo]

Which warehouse model are you comparing them to?

[edmond]

Xx has maybe 3/4 of an inch lower in the front rise..

[d-rew12]

Which warehouse model are you comparing them to?

My 1001's but I had them tapered.

 

Xx has maybe 3/4 of an inch lower in the front rise..

And shit, do they? That would actually make them a no go. 

[edmond]

Yea sir