THIS OR THAT? (Use me for all your Should I Buy...? questions)

[tweeds]

Let's try this...since there's been an influx of Should I Buy Jean X or Jean Y...? threads recently.

RULES (a la minja)

1) DO NOT SHIT UP THIS THREAD. This is not a supertrash thread. Unnecessary, stupid replies will be deleted.

2) DON'T POST UNLESS YOU ARE ASKING A QUESTION OR ANSWERING ONE!

3) DO NOT BE A JERK OR AN ASS OR BE SNIDE OR SARCASTIC! This thread is for all those dumb little questions that don't need their own threads, so don't come in here if you don't want to read them!

4) This is for all your indecision.

[interp]

I'm looking for something a lot slimmer than my APC NS. So far, the candiadtes are a APC New Cure or the Thin Finn. Are there any other jeans I should consider, and what are your thoughts on the cure vs tf?

[Servo2000]

I personally vote for the New Cures, simply because I prefer the lack of branding and the color, however subtle the difference may be. I couldn't help you with the comparison fit-wise, as I have only tried on the new cures.

Glad to see this thread! There have been a lot of these threads popping up recently.

[watchman]

thank god for this thread. new cures are a good bet.

[tweeds]

if you're looking for "western" jeans it's pretty much those two, as well as April77 (if you don't mind stretch denim), but if you're willing to consider japanese...skull 5010xx would be the most immediate pair of jeans that comes to mind.

[Guest mwills]

I'm in a similar situation. How is the fit on the Ande Whall Rakers in comparison to the New Cures and skulls?

[headcoat]

The Skulls, while very slim, are not tapered much at all. If youre looking for a very tight leg opening, you'd be best off with April 77 or Julian Red Hobokens.

[Chicken]

it's just at about $130 if you can somehow buy them directly from american rag cie, but i'm hoping someone will pull a trigger on these:

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showpost.php?p=174850&postcount=29

i would, if i was slimmer. they come in different colors, too.

[Tenchi]

Anyone know a pair similar the RRDS?

I'm not into the tapered leg stuff, more a slim top but still slight bootcut at the bottom

[dumadiscount]

straight svens or imperial dukes?

for day time use and skating. anti fit look preferred.

[tweeds]

dukes, most definitely. if you can get over the backpocket stitching that is.

[GoodHustle]

neither of the jeans are anti-fit so i'm guessing that you're planning to size up...so my vote is for the straight svens just because i love my pair! the streaky, flame denim is pretty neat.

EDIT: just realized that you're planning on skating in these jeans so you might as well forget about nudies because they're notorious for crotch rips..

[dumadiscount]

good call goodhustle. imperials it is.

[Tenchi]

I've got some RRDS and they dont have any crotch rip at all

And I never said I'm going skating...

And yeh i forgot about the Imperials...might go out someday to get a pair. Has anyone tried ripping off one of the pockets? they're kinda oversized if you know what I mean

I was also seriously considering something from Ande Whall after seeing Superstar's fit on them.

[rh3522]

regular ralf dry selvege or top of the line samarai's?????? OR selvege iron hearts??? HELP ME!!!!

[denimdestroyedmylife]

sams?

never had iron hearts, but i like samurai better than nudie on every count.

[red]

regular ralf dry selvege or top of the line samarai's?????? OR selvege iron hearts??? HELP ME!!!!

sammys definitely. felt them at a thrift store and they are amazing.

[moondog]

grey skulls or slim red moons.

[denimdestroyedmylife]

RM!

c'mon-----blaze a new trail!

[flyordie]

hmm.. apc new standards or skulls 5010? i was gonna get the ns cos they're pretty cheap.. but skulls look attractive too.. help!

[tweeds]

new standards. my vote for cheap but good jean of the year.

[jubei]

skulls will last much longer, but you may want to experiment with APCs first, as they break in faster and they are cut a little more "aggressively"

[uL7iMa]

nudies will rip in the crotch if you skate in them?

are they that weak? even the rrds?

[Paradiddle]

I just cant decide between APC and Nudie. Thinking about New Standard and Rescue or Regular Ralf and Straight Sven. I think they both fade almost the same, Nudie maybe a bit faster. Or I'll pick up a pair of both, slick NS and a bit looser RR/SS :/

decisions decisions!

[tweeds]

nudie will certainly give you a quick fade. are you looking for just that? if not, i'd go for APC - less expensive, really sharp silhouettes on their new standards and cures.

[barnstormer]

I have a choice this coming paycheck: A pair of Earnest Sewn Fulton Patriot Selvedge, LVC 1955 501s, Nudie Slim Jim in Coated Denim(never seen this was before), or a pair of Acne Mod Dry Clean

I'm a pretty skinny guy, 6'3 155, I've got a 30x34 waist. Which pair should I go for?

[denimdestroyedmylife]

i only have experience w/ nudie & acne------------i'd go for the LVCs, methinks.

[ktouran6923]

my bro wants a fit similar to my SDA 103's hes looking at NDG any other suggestions?

[jubei]

I have a choice this coming paycheck: A pair of Earnest Sewn Fulton Patriot Selvedge, LVC 1955 501s, Nudie Slim Jim in Coated Denim(never seen this was before), or a pair of Acne Mod Dry Clean

I'm a pretty skinny guy, 6'3 155, I've got a 30x34 waist. Which pair should I go for?

Those are pretty different cuts. The Slim Jims and Acne are pretty slim, low rise cuts, I'm guessing the Earnest Sewns are low, regular cut and the 1955s are a more generous regular rise with an anti-fit seat.

I would try them on if possible or hunt down some more pics of them, especially on people of your build

[Chicken]

my bro wants a fit similar to my SDA 103's hes looking at NDG any other suggestions?

sda 003 for a different approach to the exact same cut (but lefty-twill). otherwise, might be good to try something like the full count 1108 in zimbabwee cotton. or, go back to the original, levi's '66.