SUPERDENIM SMALL QUESTIONS THREAD (Use instead of making new threads)

[yung_flynn]

1 hour ago, julian-wolf said:

^ Based on the IH forum and on their Instagram presence, I’d be more likely to call Iron Heart Gen X meme jeans

I kind of agree. Oni seems more like the millenial meme jean.

To be fair, I live in part of the US where I almost never or never see anyone in selvedge denim of any sort. Most younger people that I see are either wearing tight mall jeans or jeans from Affliction or American Fighter

[Thicolas Rage]

@Hopethisoneisnttaken just wanted to update that FromJapan did indeed work with Kamakura. First time using it and the process was very smooth and intuitive. Total cost with duties and shipping was around $140 CAD, or about 100USD. 
 

I went for a slightly more relaxed size, or at least I think I did. Definitely have lots of drape in the back. Not 100% how a more traditional fit Oxford should fit quite yet. Either way, lovely fabric! 

[mlwdp]

On 1/18/2026 at 6:17 PM, julian-wolf said:

Nay

Just revisiting this again as they’ve been calling my name (not selling my Danners though).  The only thing that’s turned me off is them being a glued sole not a stitched down sole and the leather, which I supposed I would have to treat myself to make them waterproof I guess?  Always wanted a pair of Diemme boots.  

[FurnitureMaker]

Today I received a pair of jeans from a reputable US retailer and they have set in cuff creases (3 folds).  I’ve never had this happen in the past, and I am wondering if I have a valid complaint. What do you all think?

 

I paid full price and could return, although this is the last pair in my size.  

[CSL]

I wonder if they were a display model that they cuffed up like that? I don't see anything else that suggests they might have been worn and returned.
I'd certainly let them know. You might be due at least a discount on your next purchase.

Edited February 20 by CSL

[MJF9]

Yeah you have a valid complaint. If you keep them, you should be able to reduce, or possibly remove, the creases if you turn them inside out and steam iron them, before and even after washing

[Double 0 Soul]

It's pretty annoying.. at least i'd be annoyed by it but they still look raw so 5 mins in the machine or a warm agitated soak and those creases will disappear so it's no real bother, just annoying.

If you can buy elsewhere.. i'd return them them, if not i'd keep them.

Is it on both legs or just one?

[Geeman]

As long as there's no fade line left by the sharp crease you should be fine 

[Hopethisoneisnttaken]

@Thicolas Rage that’s a great price! I like the look a lot. But I don’t know much about styling oxfords and I take my references from studio ghibli characters. 
 

btw I’m 35 so don’t exactly fit the asked description of 00 but I was 30 when I joined here, because that was the only way to participate in the tcb s40s contest. I relate a lot to @yung_flynn in the sense that I was a poor student for around 8 years (biology/ecology). So my rule was to buy a new pair of jeans every 2 years. That also led to favoring tcb over other brands because they always had the highest value for my styling choices. For a certain period in time I liked Moto(r leather things) quite a lot, but their overall aesthetics have changed a lot since (with clothing). Same thing for Belafonte. I think for now my favorite brands are Workers for the non denim options, TCB for your “go to denim essentials”. I really like the looks of Colimbo stuff at the moment, but have yet to try any of their garments in real life. 

[yung_flynn]

On 2/18/2026 at 9:52 PM, Thicolas Rage said:

I went for a slightly more relaxed size, or at least I think I did. Definitely have lots of drape in the back. Not 100% how a more traditional fit Oxford should fit quite yet. Either way, lovely fabric! 

The Ametora shirts from Kamakura are quite nice. They are more traditionally full cut than the Vintage Ivy ones, although there are fewer colors and they have the same fixed sleeve lengths.

[Maynard Friedman]

11 hours ago, CSL said:

I wonder if they were a display model that they cuffed up like that? I don't see anything else that suggests they might have been worn and returned.
I'd certainly let them know. You might be due at least a discount on your next purchase.

Or possibly a partial refund.

[Alec Leamas]

On 2/19/2026 at 2:52 AM, Thicolas Rage said:

@Hopethisoneisnttaken just wanted to update that FromJapan did indeed work with Kamakura. First time using it and the process was very smooth and intuitive. Total cost with duties and shipping was around $140 CAD, or about 100USD. 
 

I went for a slightly more relaxed size, or at least I think I did. Definitely have lots of drape in the back. Not 100% how a more traditional fit Oxford should fit quite yet. Either way, lovely fabric! 

The shirt looks great man! Really glad it worked out!

[FurnitureMaker]

A partial refund would be my first choice and would make me happy with the purchase. 
And to double 0, yes the creases are on both legs. I looked at the product page and the model was wearing this size and has them cuffed so it’s likely these were the photo shoot pair. 
 

[StuartM]

Done a search but nothing obvious coming up...

Does anyone own a pair of Evisu 0002 and can tell me about cut/fit? Any size is fine to just get some comparison. Thanks! 

[ATWM]

@FurnitureMaker with a lot of goods the “floor/display model” or “open box” tends to be 5-10% discounted, I don’t see why the retailer shouldn’t have disclosed that from the start (given the obvious creases that differ from simply being folded up) - I don’t think a big discount would be in order, but something like 10% might be appropriate. 

[Maynard Friedman]

I’d ask for 25% off and accept 20%. I’ve bought open box/ex-display hi-fi for typically a 20-30% discount in the past. Figures may be different for clothing BUT if you don’t ask you don’t get.

[Double 0 Soul]

Reading the comments regarding age and appreciated brands leaves me feeling quite optimistic for the future value of niche / collectible JP brands.

Thanks for the contributions everyone 👍

[SameOl]

Might anyone know which vintage denim brand’s snap button this is?

[LazyS]

^Gwg

[TheMooky]

I’m fixing to get a pair of IHs (21 or 25oz) at the recommendation of my denim repair guy. He’s a small guy and let me try on his sz31 555s, but they were too tight in both the to block and the leg for me.

 

On eBay and Grailed I bought some sz33 888s and sz33 301s, but both were far too roomy in the top block. The 301s fit well through the leg albeit a little loose.

 

The nearest IH stockist is 3 hours from me, but I’m thinking at this point I should try pairs on before I buy. Any recommendations for a retailer that would provide a cash refund if I bought ~6 pairs to try them on and then returned 5 (or 6)? I could go based on size charts, but there’s the je ne sais quoi of the actual fit. 
 

side note if anyone wants a pair of gently used sz33 301s for $190 shipped to US, lmk. I already resold the 888s

Edited February 22 by TheMooky

[Double 0 Soul]

Hems are good @Geeman

 

..identical to the factory hems in depth, the thread was just slightly brighter than the OG hem but it settled down once I’d dipped them in boiling water.. now you can’t tell the difference. 

[Geeman]

Nice one @Double 0 Soul for now I'm taking the wabi sabi view on my pairs... until my OCD wins over and they all get sent to be re done 

[Double 0 Soul]

If i wasn't happy with them, i would send them back.

Wabi-sabi is all well and good.. but to err on the side of caution, i always include a print out with very precise instructions regarding what i want..

They probably think "who's this crazy control freak?.. we'd best get his jeans right"

[vlad_III]

12 hours ago, Double 0 Soul said:

Hems are good @Geeman

 

..identical to the factory hems in depth, the thread was just slightly brighter than the OG hem but it settled down once I’d dipped them in boiling water.. now you can’t tell the difference. 

Look like FW. The overlap should be on the inside if you want it identical. FW also does 3 fold mostly it seems. I personally like 4 fold better and overlap like Levi’s on the outside. Those are really nice hems. 

[Geeman]

10 hours ago, Double 0 Soul said:

If i wasn't happy with them, i would send them back.

Wabi-sabi is all well and good.. but to err on the side of caution, i always include a print out with very precise instructions regarding what i want..

They probably think "who's this crazy control freak?.. we'd best get his jeans right"

Next time I'm down there I'll probably take them in to be done again 

[SameOl]

Sizing question😀 How sanders military derbies 1128b (last 266) fit? I am US 8,5 in RW’s Iron ranger and US 9 in most sneakers (adidas, new balance), so thinking to purchase 1128b either uk 8 or uk 7,5.

[Geeman]

Damn it @Double 0 Soul.... they are on the way back to be redone

[Double 0 Soul]

Ha! that’s hilarious 🤣 

[Mtvare]

6 hours ago, SameOl said:

Sizing question😀 How sanders military derbies 1128b (last 266) fit? I am US 8,5 in RW’s Iron ranger and US 9 in most sneakers (adidas, new balance), so thinking to purchase 1128b either uk 8 or uk 7,5.

Don't know if all Sanders fit similarly, but I tried on their cap toe Oxford recently and was a UK 9.5. I wear UK 9 in Iron Rangers and UK 10 in most trainers.

[SLAYER]

On 2/18/2026 at 8:33 PM, reubensangwich said:

Following on from a convo in the Denime thread.. could I just ask a quick question.. who are our youngest forum members, how old are you and what are your 3 favourite brands?

I'm 27 and don't shop that much anymore due to studies and life.

The brand i have not lost interest in and like as a whole the most is atlast&co. Besides that i love military vintage/surplus, cheap, robust, timeless or brands that do a good repro version.

We can all agree there are many good brands in this repro segment, the most important for me tho is, that it actually fits good. 

I see alot of people buying stuff for the brand and just end up looking ridiculous.

Alot of that on reddit and instagram in the whole "heritage fashion" scene.

And ironheart is right at the front of this, not because of the actual clothes they make but because of exactly this clientele, overweight guy wearing a slim taper jean sagging below his waistline combined with some moctoes and a flannel.

And now they they can hit instagram under #heritage #rugged life