Word of Mouth Jeans

[ATWM]

Outside the contest there’s no thread for Simo’s work that I could see. (www.wordofmouthjeans.com)

For my part, I’ve liked the pattern on my (30’s fit with cinch) 611 contest jeans so much that last year when he offered some pairs in a black/ecru denim I ordered one. I’ve only just soaked and washed them, and they’re a bit looser than my contest jeans at the moment but that’s to be expected given only one wash. 

I opted for flannel pockets because I could.

Other notable details compared to the contest jeans are that the button rust is much more significant after one wash, and the ink has stayed intact on the patch. 

(Patch after wash)

It seems Simo has also adjusted how he does sizing from the OA method to the more traditional “shrink to” method. When I received this pair they had a paper “32” sewn into the bottom of the back patch but that washed away. The patch is stamped “30” but are the same pattern as my “32” contest jeans. No more “pizza” tags on the back pocket so I asked if Simo could maybe send me one for my own uses 😃 

(sizing patch before wash)

the indigo one hasn’t even hit water and has some oxidation! 

Anyways - if anyone likes the idea of the one person brand, I would highly suggest looking at Simo’s work. I think there are some weak points for the brand, but overall I’m a big fan - and fit is subjective, but a big fan especially of his 30’s pattern and his making to custom lengths. For me, I’ve come to prefer his jeans over my OA’s because I find the craftsmanship - to the extent that I notice it and that I think it matters - is on par, and I prefer the patterning, although I do have some dry OA’s of other patterns I will eventually get to (I hope). And oh, as has often been mentioned - the roping on the hems is the toppest of the notches. 

Washed fit of 601zz. I expect length to come up a bit more in a few washes to where a small cuff is optional (like my contest pair is now)/

[julian-wolf]

Re-posting from the contest thread to help get the ball rolling

My S411 1942ish (contest edition) as of a few months ago, after around a year of wear

 

& Compared to just after their initial soak, Jan. 2025

[Alec Leamas]

The end of the comp had me looking at Simo's website again and seeing some of the newer models, his WWII pair looks really good!

https://www.wordofmouthjeans.com/product-page/wwiizz

Nice high rise and a decent thigh - although I love a (not too wonky) WWII pair, I find the rise to be a bit low and the thigh to be a bit slim with most (this is probably accurate to the time I suppose!). Looks to be plenty of room in these!

Do we have any members with a pair of these to share their experience on?

Edited August 19 by Alec Leamas

[srudy]

Simo made me a pair of WW2 and is supposed to be shipping them soon. Can post pics when I get them!

[Alec Leamas]

3 hours ago, srudy said:

Simo made me a pair of WW2 and is supposed to be shipping them soon. Can post pics when I get them!

Oh nice that would be great!