Best dry Denim for under $200

[hype_killz]

i need a little bit up help deciding what type of jeans to get for my next purchase that are under $200. i like the fit of say any 501, or RRDS. Pretty much straight leg, or bootcut or anywhere in between. what gets you the most for your money? fit, denim quality, selvage/non-selvage, etc.

[dk7m]

You could find a pair of RRDS for under 200 if you do a bit of searching or you could go for some RRDG, which is the same cut but cheaper and not selvage

[hype_killz]

i've found denime 66 models and sugarcane '47's for under $200. From how they look i like the fit of them. But would you say that they are better quality than apc or nudie?

[dancancer]

my 47's compared to my APCs NS are like on par. I prefer my SC 47's over the APCs because they overall look better with what I like to wear. My APCs give me a more street look than SCs. All comes down to what look you want.

Where did you find SC 47s for under 200 I paid 233 for mine?

[tweeds]

he probably is buying off a rakuten webshop...with direct shipping to the states.

[GoodHustle]

How about John Bull Sewing Chops? I think the SC 003's are $149 at BiG, and they are slim straight legs like the 1966 501s.

[Chicken]

sugarcane 45 or 47. the best cost-performance you'll find anywhere, especially if you like the way they fit. apc ns unfortunately doesn't even come close, which is something that becomes very obvious after the first wash.

sewing chop is an interesting call, though. can't vouch for their long-term performance, yet. whiskey can probably give us an update in a bit.

[renski]

Where did you find SC 47s for under 200 I paid 233 for mine?

i got sc45s from coldrice for 178 or so when he still had his services. try 2000db when he returns from his "vacation"

as for my recommendation i'd say get a pair of sc45s or lvc 47s. both are great buys for under 180..

[hype_killz]

i think im really contemplating on getting the SC 47' i found a store that has them for 13440 yen which is about $115.

[mr fluffernutter]

Ande Whall is pretty good and under 200.

[keri]

ande whall is great and under 200, skulls are also nice, most models should hit right at or under 200 after shipping (about 2000 yen ~ $20 USD)

[Sillyone]

I would also go with APC rescues. I prefer the fit much more than RRDS's.

[Noddy]

apc rescues is interesting............

[mellowfellow]

If you want something cheaper than APC rescues then try Gap "Gough", it is a straight cut, selvage and made of "authentic japanese denim". I think It's a good bargain for $98 dollars.

[chipopo]

I agree with the comments about SC47. It's an excellent pair of jeans in terms of denim quality and sewing quality (Quality is much higher than APC rescue). Very nice leather patch. If you like the fit, it's probably the best option under 200$.

You could stretch your budget a bit more (225$) and buy the PBJ XX-003 from BiG. The fit is more modern than SC47. Denim & sewing quality is top notch.

[toufu]

i think im really contemplating on getting the SC 47' i found a store that has them for 13440 yen which is about $115.

woah where at?

[nongnhum]

support SC 47'

[nemoulette]

Dry Skulls are 185 shipped from Japan.

[jpgm]

APC rescues need to be made in smaller sizes. if they went down to a 28 i'd pick some up in an instant.

i second the john bull sewing chop. i have the sc002, and they are fantastic.

[VeeArSix]

i got my supremes for $130 and am completely satisfied

[hype_killz]

between skulls, ande whall, and sugarcane, which have the most superior denim. which would retain the most indigo, which fade better? Im trying to also take into consideration how easily i can get a pair, having to order online thru a japanese site, or if i can go to a local store and get a good price.

i think im really considering the SC '47s seeing as though they are great quality from wht i know and i found them at a great price.

[horriblyjollyjinx]

cheap monday's selvedge denim is really good, not kidding you here.

The texture is very similar to my samurai 505 and they seem to fade well.

[cheapmuthafukr]

if you can get the 47s for less than 150 than there is no question.

[holeinthewall]

What abour best black dry denim for under $200?

[poly800rock]

if you're willing to spend $200 for quality, why not just save $50 and get the higher range stuff that's even better? samurai, somet, and everything else is just a bit more than your budget, just save your pennies and get those insted.

[keri]

I have no experience with canes, but I do with AW and skulls.

The AW I had were LHT, extremely soft, not very creasy, but they had nice soft creases still, they faded very well for the lack of activity in them, they keep getting softer and softer, and are smooth to the touch. He is using a different denim right now, but he has very exacting standards for the denim, so you'll be getting good ish from him. The color in the fade was beautiful, it was a mch softer fade, not a lot of contrast, but the color was beautiful, rich, without looking neonish, and smooth and even, no sharp edges.

My current babies, my skulls, were almost scratchy at first, and stiff, not from starching, but just, i think, from the denim possibly hanging or laying flat to dry (they are one rinse). After a day or so of wearing they softened up like butter, they were hell to break in (I do the opposite of STF to get my fit), but now that they have broken in, it was worth it. They are super soft, I love the pocket placement, the abscense of logo's the little tab I can fiddle with on the corner of my pocket, my red leather patch. I dont like the fact that when i sit down the give me coinslot while being higher than most of my other jeans, but that has more to do with the straight cut than anything, and they took a while to get good creasing.

Both pairs have soft creasing, they dont have sharp pointed tips to the creases, the creases are more rounded with the valleys more pronounced than the peaks.

[6MT]

i thought any regular 501 would do the trick