Kicking Mule....info?

[jeffz0rs]

Does anyone know anything about Kicking Mule Denim? I saw a pair at a store today and it felt really thick and nice...has anyone bought a pair here?

[PG2G]

I own a pair of the 1980s, and some other people around here have purchased kmw also. There may be a thread or two about them, did you try searching.

[sam113]

I sell KMW at CONTEXT and they are great, but they are about to get much better. They are switching all of their production from China to Japan starting with the Spring '07 collection. Same great Japanese denim but with even better construction. Should be arriving here in Febuary.

[Originatek]

i tried them on at Guise here in chicago.nice jeans.couldn't drop that kind of cash on jeans made in china though. The people that work there told me the same thing as the guy above me,that next year they are changing theyre production to japan,which will supposedly up the price $100...

[jasonm]

i have the 1980's. they are ok.

i dont have much time to wear jeans these days so they havnt gotten much wear since i got them in august.

i thought they were a bit too pricey, and the only reason i bought them was the fact i talked the girl in the shop into thinking the dust that was smudged into them was a defect of some sort. idiot, haha.

[PG2G]

Here's a bad pic of what my 1980s look like now (pic was meant to show someone the sweater).

[Yor]

Ive a pair of Kicking Mule jeans, 201O, SIZE 34X32, Worn once, Washed once, £ 50

[joey_formal]

KMW is good stuff, and yes they are changing their manufacturing from China to Japan and the price bump will be around $100 per. All hardware everything sourced from Japan, and the new denim will be a bit slubbier if I remember correctly (not slubby like their AWA 1950 limited eds.). The stitching will be a little cleaner looking as well. Keep your eye on them.

[Dick Danger]

When will the Japanese made versions be available?

[joey_formal]

When will the Japanese made versions be available?

The AWA versions are already available.. well whats left of the 50 made, within the next month or two I believe they should be readily available at retailers.

[dk7m]

Are KMW 1980 in the black wash sanforized?

[dasman989]

as far as i know, all there stuff is sanforized. Ask the guys at context though. They should know for sure.

[ryandenim]

We just received our Kicking Mule Workshop jeans and man did they deliver with this production.

Details:

Zimbabwean cotton, rope dyed with natural indigo dye, garment and fabric made in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. Hidden rivets at points of stress on all pockets, doughnut buttons, and yes it is sanforized. They added a small leather patch on the back waist line, and the selvage line is red on one side and blue on the other.

We have the 1980 and their new fit called the Rocker (similar to the Even Steven from Nudie, but a bit slimmer). We haven't even entered them into the system yet, check our site for detailed pictures and fit info this weekend.

[AlwayzFresh2Death]

I got a pair at dnimbar, they are great, I have the 1980s, you should get some

[dk7m]

ryan, what's the pricing like on the new KMWs?

[ryandenim]

ryan, what's the pricing like on the new KMWs?

$275 and well worth every penny no doubt. I've been eagerly awaiting their arrival. Call us if you'd like a pair before they hit the web. We're open until 9pm central time.

608 250 0113

[kert]

pics of Kicking Mule Workshop 1980s Raw. These are the made in china ones.

in a Raw State:

http://hotimg1.fotki.com/b/68_34/126_106/DSC00246.jpg

after a 3 hour hot soak in da tub. water turned yellow.

http://hotimg1.fotki.com/a/68_34/126_106/DSC00299.jpg

http://hotimg2.fotki.com/b/68_34/126_106/DSC00296.jpg

made with Japan denim. in China.

http://hotimg2.fotki.com/a/68_34/126_106/DSC00252.jpg

Selvage on the coin pocket.

http://hotimg3.fotki.com/b/68_34/126_106/DSC00251.jpg

http://hotimg3.fotki.com/b/68_34/126_106/DSC00285.jpg

Tagged Waist: 30

Tagged Length: L

Waist: 29

Inseam: 35

Hem: 8.5 (flat)

Front Rise: 9.5

Rear Rise: 14

Upper Thigh: 10

Knee: 8.75

After 3 hour hot/warm soak:

Tagged Waist: 30

Tagged Length: L

Waist: 28

Inseam: 33.5

Hem: 8.0 (flat)

Front Rise: 9.0

Rear Rise: 14

Upper Thigh: 9.5

Knee: 8.75

I really like the fit on these. Looking forward to the made in japan ones that will be dropping this spring.

[sam113]

Ryan is not kidding about the new KMWs. I knew they were going to be good, but these things are ridiculous.

Many of you how I feel about my Sorahikos, my xx-005s and especially my Somets-

This new season of Japan made KMWs is absolutely on the same level as all three.

The quality of the fabric, hardware and construction puts them right in the same neighborhood.

I know it sounds like I work for the company- but I'm just saying;

If you are in to the highest quality Japanese denim Kicking Mule Workshop is right in your wheelhouse.

[PG2G]

So does that mean they are now more 5EP and less APC?

[sam113]

Thats the perfect way to put it.

[truestorytravis]

I was just in Context today to check out the new KMW's and I'm impressed. The 1980 is similar to a '66 cut, but bit slimmer and with a lower back pocket stance (my frame of reference for these is the Studio D'Artisan SD-103). The Rocker is a very nice slim/skinny fit and were suprisingly flattering on my larger frame. The denim is 14oz and has a very smooth hand. I don't really have anything new to add to Sam's description, but I just thought I would give them a shout because they really are nice jeans. KMW has upped their game with the new details and as such I think they're worth the higher price. And they're made in USA which makes them even more attractive.

ps. Sam and Ryan, thanks for the belt!

[ryandenim]

Thanks for the shout out Travis. FYI the Kicking Mules are made in Japan, but the company is based in the US.

[ndmhxc]

Thanks for the shout out Travis. FYI the Kicking Mules are made in Japan, but the company is based in the US.

are they based in boulder colorado? i heard that somewhere, but i looked in the phone book out here for their office location or something, and it wasnt in there. information didnt find it either.

i kinda wanted to see if there was like a tour haha or like i dunno other denim heads, cause i dont know anyone out here who likes good denim.

[ryandenim]

You're right, they are based in Boulder Colorado. You'd have to fly to Okayama Prefecture, Japan for the denim tour however. You certainly would not be the first to do so.

[Leeacto]

Yeah. these are pretty awesome i'd say. the selvage on the coin pocket is sick. may be my favorite pair i've got in the past yr.

[LFC4ever]

Are these significantly different to the Made in China ones out last year ?

[kiya]

For any women reading this thread..

Kicking Mule's women's line is being released in five months.

So far the only women's line we've seen that's all selvedge, which i think is a great touch because so many lines drop the selvedge for their women's cuts.

They actually currently even produce the Rocker cut down to women's sizes and they look great on women.

[MrChery]

i had brought these during the spring dry denim quality is crazy