Word of Mouth - Contest Feeler Thread

[Broark]

@fabes great minds think alike, I was doing the same with @reallypeacedoff’s measurements and then trying to compare them with my OA WW2 pair.  This was slapped together at the end of the work day so I haven’t checked my work.

[fabes]

Too funny. I was also comparing to my OA01s since that’s the only pair where I kept raw measurements to check against their many wash/dry cycles. 

[aho]

Re: 

• Sizes available: 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 40, 42, 44

Just verifying I can still order a size 39 which isn't listed? @MJF9 

[frank]

5 hours ago, reallypeacedoff said:

Posted this before...

Edit DM'd my selection: 311 with hidden rivets, size 38, and 34" inseam (pre-soak/wash).

 

Screw it, DM'd my selection too. Going with the 311 with hidden rivets as well, size 33, and final inseam of 77cm (post wash). If I were going to wait until September 14, I'd be up each night agonizing over sizing haha. 

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Thanks for compiling and reposting the shrink data!

In terms of sizing, in this contest we have way more info than on the other contest I remember. 

I might go with a W36 again...motivation to shed some lbs and thus keep fitting all the other jeans I own 😅

[UkeNo]

Im aiming for this type of length on the 611, basically a no break fit. 
Inspiration pulled from WOJ Instagram. 

The top picture is exactly what I’m aiming for. As a result the inseam will be 27.5”/70cm for the post wash fit. I’m 6ft or 183cm 

Thoughts? Concerns?
Im almost Certain BF will hate this already  

Edited September 11 by UkeNo

[beautiful_FrEaK]

14 minutes ago, UkeNo said:

Im almost Certain BF will hate this already

Why should I? 😅

[MJF9]

6 hours ago, aho said:

Re: 

• Sizes available: 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 40, 42, 44

Just verifying I can still order a size 39 which isn't listed? @MJF9 

Sorry @aho... I checked with Simone and unfortunately he can't do a 39...

I hope you can make another size work mate

Edited September 11 by MJF9

[UkeNo]

10 minutes ago, beautiful_FrEaK said:

Why should I? 😅

I’m only playing with you. 
Now that we know the rate of shrink then I’m happy with my measuring (…holds breath & crosses fingers). 

[Mtvare]

@UkeNo

Which models are each of those pics?

[Jared_Lee]

I've said before that if I had my OA01's to do over again, I would get a 35. Looking at the shrink b_F reported compared with my Leroy's, I think I'm going to have to go 36 in the 5150 (my actual waist measures 32). Inseam is TBD. Pattern shape (where front rise meets back rise in the crotch) and where the pants want to settle on the hips can make inseams variable by as much as an inch to achieve the same length at the ankle.

 

I just can't do the wash and shrink, spend a week in tight jeans, get them all stretched out where I like them after two weeks and then be starting down that whole process again in a few weeks time anymore. I like em a little loose and comfy right out of the dryer. If anything, I'll need to have my tailor nip the waist in if the shrink doesn't go according to the calculated 8ish percent from raw to washed.

 

All that said, anyone in the market for a virtually unworn pair of OA01's in a 33? It's not like we're all already here buying another pair of jeans we don't need.

[Jared_Lee]

@UkeNo, I like where you're going with the styling on your pair.

[MJF9]

Teasers...

[MJF9]

411 WW2 deets

411 fit pic

611 cinch

Edited September 11 by MJF9

[bartlebyyphonics]

very teasing @MJF9 ... mouthwatering even...

likely staying with 611 / 1937 probably in w.40, leg at 80cm [cuff if worn at hip, possible no cuff/micro cuff if hoisted up to true waist] - I think @Jared_Lee's reasoning is sound; most jeans get unworn because too small, not too big... if too big in long run, rather than tailoring I'll sew on waist buttons and get suspending early 30s style... diaper butt ftw

but; yes, enjoying all the data!

and welcoming the all-star judging panel! 

and welcome back the most glorious @volvo240thebest, @srudy and @dudewuttheheck

and @CSL very glad you've squeaked in!

and @UkeNo - no cuff no break lovely lovely

Edited September 11 by bartlebyyphonics

[Alec Leamas]

Looking for a wide-ish, no break look myself. Which is giving me jitters thinking about working out a final inseam. Going to try and be brave and put in my measurements this evening!

[julian-wolf]

Jeez, I put in for a W35 without thinking much about it, but all this (over) analysis had me wondering if I should be going an extra size up

[Maynard Friedman]

I’m eagerly awaiting the first request for a 44W and sub-20L!

[UkeNo]

4 hours ago, Mtvare said:

@UkeNo

Which models are each of those pics?

I'm not sure, but assume the guy in the Nike shoes is wearing a looser cut.

There are lot of no break fits on WOJ's Instagram that look great, plus I have plenty of long jeans - That's why im trying it out. They could end up shorter than I anticipate but it shouldn't be too extreme for me.

Easy fix = buy new shoes, boots to match!

[aho]

5 hours ago, UkeNo said:

The top picture is exactly what I’m aiming for. As a result the inseam will be 27.5”/70cm for the post wash fit. I’m 6ft or 183cm 

Thoughts? Concerns?
Im almost Certain BF will hate this already  

This is actually exactly what I was going for and how I wear my jeans now! Since a 39" isn't possible I'm deciding between 38" and 40", definitely leaning 40" though so they may be a bit oversized but I suppose in line with current fashion trends 😅

Edited September 11 by aho

[AlientoyWorkmachine]

My logic is just to go by your OA size, if you know it. Which is 2 up from your normal size in like sugar cane or Freewheelers. It seems Simone uses the same logic in sizing as they do (size for raw rather than shrunk), which is really easy enough. 

I wear my 01s in a 31 but the top block is more on the snug side, my less stress (in life and on the jeans) size is invariably 32. My canes and fw are 30.

But I do like me some oversized sometimes, which is why I’m torn on 33 or 32 but if I were set on going for a good traditional fit I would definitely go 32. Probably for some the top block is more limiting factor than waist just bc waist can stretch more easily. 
 

in conclusion, this is pretty easy! And I don’t know what I’m doing still. 

[Mtvare]

Thanks for that @AlientoyWorkmachine - I'm a definite 32 in Sugar Cane so I guess I'll go for 34.

[srudy]

@bartlebyyphonics thank you for the warm welcome! This contest has me very excited! 
after seeing Simone post the 411S, I have to go with those, and I’m thinking a little oversized too. Good thing I know my Ooe size well! 
good to be back and joining another contest! This one is going to be epic!

[Broark]

Going with the 411S model in size 38 (same size as my OAs).
Pocket bags look great, I'm glad I mentioned this '42 concept early on.

[reallypeacedoff]

15 hours ago, Broark said:

This was slapped together at the end of the work day so I haven’t checked my work.

I, too, slapped together this collage. 😂

[Maynard Friedman]

^ it’s amazing the lengths some people go to over buying a pair of jeans. They probably spend less time and effort than this when buying a house! 😂

[indigoeagle]

Probably true for most financial investments like stocks.

[chicote]

I want to let you all know that the amount of time you spend publicly agonizing over sizing will be factored into your scores at the end of the contest... let that be some encouragement for those of you who consider it an easy choice...

[Broark]

For what it's worth I never analyze measurements this much, I was just bored at the end of the day and thought "hey I can figure this out".
You'd be amazed at the seemingly inane metrics they track at my job...

[AlientoyWorkmachine]

Well, I did lock in and DM my choice after my last post, but I do want to say...at least for us...more options here with the jeans than when we bought a house!