Japan Blue Momotaro

[indecisive]

Hey all, thinking of getting a pair of the JB0401's- question about the sizing though. I'm about a 32.5-33" true waist. According to blue owl's site, the tagged 30 measures 32.5"? I probably should account for a little stretch, but sizing down to 29 seems crazy. Also the 30's thigh/knee/hem measurements fit me better I think. Any thoughts?

[M1stral]

I would take the size 30. Based upon your remark about the thigh/knee/hem measurements. While the waist will stretch, the other areas won't do that as easy. You can always wear a belt, instead of regretting to size up.

[satchelbmoore]

^^i second that. they'll be plenty snug.

Edited January 14, 2013 by satchelbmoore

[maltess2]

Whats the general consensous about Japan Blue quality? I like the price point on the jb0701,

[satchelbmoore]

^i'm impressed.

[fuego]

What the hell? Are you guys just all tall, or have a long inseam? I got a pair of 0700sp a while back, and I have to triple fold my cuff! It's still a bit stacked, and the cuff itself is pretty thick; ~2 in.

[MDSsmith]

edit: double post

Edited January 16, 2013 by MDSsmith

[MDSsmith]

Hit six months on my 0702s this christmas, haven't put up the pictures until now. No washes.

Patched up Cuff:

Patched up pocket:

And since I'm a little new to this, does this look likely to blow out anytime soon?

Special guest appearance from my underwear.

[rexet]

Hello guys,

I'm new in the Momotaro jeans world and I'm looking for some advice about the cuts.

I was used to wear Dior Homme jeans with 19cm leg opening (7.5 inches).

I also just bought a N&F Weird Guy that I kind of like except it is a bit too low rise for my taste.

In APC my favourite cut is the CURE H.

Well to summarize I like tappered cut with leg opening between 18,5 and 19,5cm (7.3 to 7.6 inches).

What Momotaro cuts would suit best my taste ?

Thank you very much.

[Somar]

It would be easier if you also wrote down what size you are.

7.5'' leg opening on a size 28 is different than 7.5'' on a size 36

[rexet]

You're totaly right, sorry !

It seems that I am a true 33 (when I measure my jeans at the waist).

Regarding the size I take all my non-RAW jeans in size 31.

When it comes to RAW I am used to buy them in size 30 (that's the case of the Dior Homme and my last N&F Weird Guy).

[bushidosoul]

mdssmith

love the color

[beautiful_FrEaK]

damn...can't manage to insert videos from dailymotion...anyways. some Momotaro stuff

[lance]

Good find,b_F, try simply going to youtube and insert the title - worked for me

ah, re-read

Edited January 20, 2013 by lance

[Somar]

Thanks for sharing b_F!

[M1stral]

What the hell? Are you guys just all tall, or have a long inseam? I got a pair of 0700sp a while back, and I have to triple fold my cuff! It's still a bit stacked, and the cuff itself is pretty thick; ~2 in.

No, it's this miraculous thing called a Union Special.

[PhillyFresh]

Im debating between the vintage label 0901 and the 1005sp. I'm leaning towards the 1005sp for its higher rise. Do these two denim fade the same?

Also, are these a true true straight, or is the knee slightly wider than the hem? I'm not seeing anything on the measurements chart on okaayadenim.

thanks

[Max Power]

I wore the 0905SP and the 0201. they both fade the same, but the GTB takes a bit longer (might also be the wider cut). I'll dig up some pics...wait a minute.

The 0901 is like a true 1955s cut, high rise (indeed long enough!) and straight leg.

Edited January 24, 2013 by Max Power

[Crat]

Is it just me or are JB0701s hard to fade?

Had mine for a year now (not much wear I must admit) and there's hardly anything noticeable even though my phone ate its way through an inner pocket.

Edited January 24, 2013 by Crat

[Max Power]

0905 SP, worn around 10 months, around 4 washes

The only half decent pic of my old 0201 (unwashed), worn around 5-6 months (background is the new 0905SP).

Hard to tell from the pics, but buth models feature the same denim and fade the same.

Edited January 24, 2013 by Max Power

[bushidosoul]

nice lapfade max

[PhillyFresh]

I wore the 0905SP and the 0201. they both fade the same, but the GTB takes a bit longer (might also be the wider cut). I'll dig up some pics...wait a minute.

The 0901 is like a true 1955s cut, high rise (indeed long enough!) and straight leg.

yeah? from measurements that I saw, it was like an 11' rise for a w30. Im looking for a w29 or 30 but an 11' rise is pushing it. My Flatheads are 11' and i wish it was just a little more.

Also, what are BOM01? I saw a few users mention their momos as that, and the cut/denim looks great.

[dant87]

Just read through alot of this thread and there's some really nice denims in here. Thanks for the read!

[Rightyow77]

yeah? from measurements that I saw, it was like an 11' rise for a w30. Im looking for a w29 or 30 but an 11' rise is pushing it. My Flatheads are 11' and i wish it was just a little more.

Also, what are BOM01? I saw a few users mention their momos as that, and the cut/denim looks great.

Mistral, I got this one....

The BOMO1 is Momotaro's Skinny straight fit on their signature vintage label denim and an exclusive collaboration with Blue Owl Workshop. It is the brain child of Jay. Detail include a low rise tight top block, skinny through the thighs and a taper to the hem, it is Momo's "skinniest" cut and is unsaf.

If you want a higher rise I would avoid these. Honestly you should be looking at a more traditional slim tapered cut if anything (regular to mid rise roomy thigh taper from knee down) judging by what you have written in the past anyway.

Edited January 24, 2013 by Rightyow77

[Rightyow77]

Is it just me or are JB0701s hard to fade?

Had mine for a year now (not much wear I must admit) and there's hardly anything noticeable even though my phone ate its way through an inner pocket.

JB denim in my experience is tough to fade I wore mine every single day for 6.5 months and the contrast on them is not huge. But then again I don't think that is what the company is about and I kind of dig the slow progression of the denim. Love the character it gains as it wears in from an almost smooth hand to a textured slubby look. I will post some recent pictures soon.

Edited January 24, 2013 by Rightyow77

[PhillyFresh]

Mistral, B)I got this one....

The BOMO1 is Momotaro's Skinny straight fit on their signature vintage label denim and an exclusive collaboration with Blue Owl Workshop. It is the brain child of Jay. Detail include a low rise tight top block, skinny through the thighs and a taper to the hem, it is Momo's "skinniest" cut and is unsaf.

If you want a higher rise I would avoid these. Honestly you should be looking at a more traditional slim tapered cut if anything (regular to mid rise roomy thigh taper from knee down) judging by what you have written in the past anyway.

that is what im looking. I was just curious when I saw another psoter mention it and saw black instead of white on the back pocket.

I'm between the 0905 and the 1005sp right now, as well as a few fullcount, eternal and warehouse models.

So confused but, the cut on these momos seems to fit my liking the most.

[rexet]

Hi guys,

Since my Dior Homme Raw jean is about to retired after 2 years of intense wear I am thinking about replacing it by a Momotaro 0702.

I am used to wear my jeans raw, straight out of the box. No soak or wash. I wash them one year after with a cold water "silk" mode to avoid any shrinking.

That's the reason I am used to buy and wear my raw denim pretty tight (I usualy size down by 1) until they stretch out to fit my true W33 (I measured my current jeans).

Regarding this, can I assume that the tag size 31 is the right one for me since it is measured as a W32 and I rely on a 1" strech out to reach W33?

Thank you for your help !

Edited January 25, 2013 by rexet

[Max Power]

In any case, I wouldn't recommend to wear unsanforized raw denim without soaking. You can size to a snug fit and soak them without any harm. Otherwise you risk damages in the fabric, can't wash them etc. etc. If you buy those 31 you'll most likely end up with a pair too tight.

Edit: According to nordic denimhouse's sizing charts, the 31 shrinks to 30.9". Even if they fully stretch back, I figure them to be uncomfy. But since evrybody is keen on sizing down lately, I'll keep my mouth shut from now on.

Edited January 25, 2013 by Max Power

[Bill_e_jean]

hi all.

here is my Momotaro/Japan Blue 0700SP after 15 months of wear.

i agree that these jeans are hard to fade but i still like it. i took this photo with my iphone this morning but i can also upload some better pics later if you like.

best regards.

[rexet]

In any case, I wouldn't recommend to wear unsanforized raw denim without soaking. You can size to a snug fit and soak them without any harm. Otherwise you risk damages in the fabric, can't wash them etc. etc. If you buy those 31 you'll most likely end up with a pair too tight.

Edit: According to nordic denimhouse's sizing charts, the 31 shrinks to 30.9". Even if they fully stretch back, I figure them to be uncomfy. But since evrybody is keen on sizing down lately, I'll keep my mouth shut from now on.

Actually the 0702 I am interested in is sanforized. So I guess I don't really need to soak them.

I ask the Momotaro FB page and they told me that the 0702 is willing to stretch to 0.75 inch but hardly to 1" (but not impossible) since the 15.7oz is quite hard to stretch.

Maybe my best move would be to buy the largest tag 31. With luck it would measure W32.3 and I could reach W33 with some wears.