TCB

[beautiful_FrEaK]

They look definitely better than their first WW2 jeans. The measurements are also just like I would prefer them (looking at a W36 as well).
But for now I decided against them

[yung_flynn]

I really like the look of those late 40s WW2 jeans, like the others more than I liked the original s40. I was on the fence for a while on whether to grab them to fill my surprising lack of WW2 repros but I was more tempted by Rockets instead (and even there I’m still waffling between the WW2 and 37 pair). If TCB ever restocks or these hit Bears though, I still might be tempted because the measurements look identical to the 1890s whose fit I really enjoy (seat is obviously different). 
 

@willi by the way, have you put any significant wear into your pair of Cats Drive jeans? I think that you’re one of the few others here with a pair. I’ve only worn occasionally and I’m still on the fence on what I think of the fit. 

[Alec Leamas]

15 minutes ago, yung_flynn said:

Cats Drive jeans?

For info, mine are up for sale, I ultimately came down on the fact I got the size wrong. A learning experience, if they do a re-run I may be tempted to get a size or two bigger.

[willi]

No I haven't worn my Cats Drive jeans much. Maybe a month total, haven't washed them. Nothing wrong with the jeans which I like and got a good fit on, it's a problem with my purchasing habits.

[yung_flynn]

2 hours ago, Alec Leamas said:

For info, mine are up for sale, I ultimately came down on the fact I got the size wrong. A learning experience, if they do a re-run I may be tempted to get a size or two bigger.

Same for me. Mine fit and they stretched a ton, but I think that I would have preferred a size larger. I was surprised by how tight they were through the hips and seat initially.

I pull them out from time to time to wear and I always enjoy wearing them, but they've not yet enticed me into a prolonged stretch of wear. I've contemplated selling mine occasionally as well, but I don't really need to clear the space and I do like them so they're remaining for now.

[PrettyBoyTony]

I like the look of the TCB 60s and they seem less trim than resolute 710s. Size 33 in the TCBs have a front rise of 11.5 inches and a back rise of 15 inches. That's a perfect rise for me but does that keep shrinking after washing? Does anyone have measurement of the rise after some good use. I fear they became almost low rise as heard TCB has a tendency to shrink. 

[tjsma]

16 hours ago, PrettyBoyTony said:

I like the look of the TCB 60s and they seem less trim than resolute 710s. Size 33 in the TCBs have a front rise of 11.5 inches and a back rise of 15 inches. That's a perfect rise for me but does that keep shrinking after washing? Does anyone have measurement of the rise after some good use. I fear they became almost low rise as heard TCB has a tendency to shrink. 

I have a pair of 60s in size 32 that I’ve been wearing for about a year. I can share some measurements if that’s helpful. I previously had a pair of the 50s that shrank and shrank with washing. I ended up selling them on because the thighs in particular became uncomfortably snug. By comparison, my 60s have kept their shape very well. At least that’s my impression. I haven’t tried comparing measurements with new.

[PrettyBoyTony]

3 hours ago, tjsma said:

I have a pair of 60s in size 32 that I’ve been wearing for about a year. I can share some measurements if that’s helpful. I previously had a pair of the 50s that shrank and shrank with washing. I ended up selling them on because the thighs in particular became uncomfortably snug. By comparison, my 60s have kept their shape very well. At least that’s my impression. I haven’t tried comparing measurements with new.

That would be really helpful thanks. Interesting that the 60s hasn't shrunk as much as the 50s. Maybe I had confused the two when reading about them. 

[tjsma]

@PrettyBoyTony

Front rise:

Back rise:

Waist (in case it’s useful):

Bear in mind these are a size 32, rather than 33:

 

 

Edited December 2 by tjsma
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[PrettyBoyTony]

5 minutes ago, tjsma said:

@PrettyBoyTony

Front rise:

Back rise:

Waist (in case it’s useful):

Bear in mind these are a size 32, rather than 33:

 

 

That's super useful thanks! Looks like they've not shrunk much at all in the rise looking at the measurements online. Great colour on these!

[Thicolas Rage]

Looks like TCB is also doing a lined version of the new Late 40s jacket with the same flannel lining used for the pockets of the jeans. Looks great - http://tcbjeans.com/2024/12/19/50461 

[willi]

Not getting me this time but I'd buy the lined dog apron if they want to sell those.

[blooming]

On 12/1/2024 at 2:25 AM, PrettyBoyTony said:

That's super useful thanks! Looks like they've not shrunk much at all in the rise looking at the measurements online. Great colour on these!

My 60s are a size 31, wish I had bought a 32 but they fit. I can also confirm that there was more or less no rise shrinkage on my pair, just a bit in overall length and waist which stretched back out (even more so that I'm about 10lbs up from when I bought them).

Edited December 20 by blooming

[Alec Leamas]

20 hours ago, willi said:

Not getting me this time but I'd buy the lined dog apron if they want to sell those.

SAME!

[Cold Summer]

The new Late 40s jeans look great. Is it the same denim as the other 40s jeans? I've never been real crazy about how that denim faded, based on most of the examples I've seen, but some of that could be chalked up preferences in washing frequency.

[willi]

1 hour ago, Cold Summer said:

The new Late 40s jeans look great. Is it the same denim as the other 40s jeans? I've never been real crazy about how that denim faded, based on most of the examples I've seen, but some of that could be chalked up preferences in washing frequency.

It's a completely new denim. I think it comes from a different mill as well but I'm not positive.

[Sympathy-For-The-Denim]

@willi I'm a little confused regarding those late 40s. Did TCB just update their WW2s or is their a new model in the line. Just asking for I couldn't find another pair online other than their ww2... On your photos it seams they don't feature a red tab, which was one thing I like TCB for. Could you confirm?

[beautiful_FrEaK]

It's a new, probably additional model. Up to now only available from TCB directly but other shops will carry them as well.

[indigoeagle]

This shop has quite a wide selection of TCB items. They're sold out there now, but might get them again.

https://www.qurious-web.com/product/6041

[beautiful_FrEaK]

19 minutes ago, indigoeagle said:

This shop has quite a wide selection of TCB items. They're sold out there now, but might get them again.

https://www.qurious-web.com/product/6041

My guess: they haven't got them at all yet. Just prepared the page once they arrive.

[indigoeagle]

3 minutes ago, beautiful_FrEaK said:

My guess: they haven't got them at all yet. Just prepared the page once they arrive.

Possible.
But they are selling the black late 40s pants and jackets. And I think, TCB had issued those after the indigo ones.
But who knows.

[indigoeagle]

4 hours ago, Sympathy-For-The-Denim said:

@willi I'm a little confused regarding those late 40s. Did TCB just update their WW2s or is their a new model in the line. Just asking for I couldn't find another pair online other than their ww2... On your photos it seams they don't feature a red tab, which was one thing I like TCB for. Could you confirm?

Like bf said, these are two different models: one with the OD HBT pocket bags, the other with the flannel.
It's also a different denim.
The late S40s jeans also have a red tab, at least the ones sold in Japan.

[willi]

7 hours ago, Sympathy-For-The-Denim said:

@willi I'm a little confused regarding those late 40s. Did TCB just update their WW2s or is their a new model in the line. Just asking for I couldn't find another pair online other than their ww2... On your photos it seams they don't feature a red tab, which was one thing I like TCB for. Could you confirm?

My late/new S40s do have a red tab, yes. There has only been one production run of these jeans and I'm pretty certain it has only gone direct to consumer so far. I watch many of TCB's usual stockists and none have carried it yet. They are also going to keep producing both 40s models. The original S40 is their bestselling model so I doubt they will stop producing it any time soon.

[indigoeagle]

2 hours ago, willi said:

I watch many of TCB's usual stockists and none have carried it yet.

Which ones is that besides Qurious and Morley?

[beautiful_FrEaK]

TCB is carried by a lot of shops

http://tcbjeans.com/shop

[willi]

1 hour ago, indigoeagle said:

Which ones is that besides Qurious and Morley?

Many smaller shops carry a few items but Bears is probably the best option for buying TCB other than the factory store. Bears carries almost everything TCB produces, all standard items and most special releases. It's also cheaper to buy from Bears now that TCB started charging extra + shipping for international orders, you can still get the old factory price from Bears.

58 minutes ago, beautiful_FrEaK said:

TCB is carried by a lot of shops

http://tcbjeans.com/shop

Unfortunately none of the North American retailers listed here still carry TCB.  Not sure about the other regions but this page probably hasn't been updated in a long time.

[yung_flynn]

On 12/20/2024 at 12:36 PM, willi said:

It's a completely new denim. I think it comes from a different mill as well but I'm not positive.

How’s the denim feel compared to the No. 2 which I think that they based the different gauge yarn concept on?

[willi]

1 hour ago, yung_flynn said:

How’s the denim feel compared to the No. 2 which I think that they based the different gauge yarn concept on?

Much stiffer and more even than the no 2. The uneven yarn size is not obvious from handling the denim. It's one of the crunchier denims they've commissioned, in the hand it feels more like the Cats Drive Leepro stuff from last year than the original s40.

 

[yung_flynn]

Thanks! I really like the Cats Drive denim and its hand feel. I’m still on the fence if that fit is for me though. 
 

The No. 2 pair might be my favorite from them though. I weirdly like how saggy the seat is on them

[willi]

The longer my Cats Drive jeans hang around the more I like them. Recently I heard a line that a suit needs to hang for a year before it's ready to be worn (can't remember exact wording or attribution on this). Maybe this is where I'm ending up as well. Once I own something for a year, I know for sure whether I want to wear it or put it on ebay. Cats Drive is passing that smell test for me.