Japan Blue Momotaro

[Flash]

good to see you got them mate

[offyatree]

helped out some guys with some trail maintenance last Wednesday and this is what I got;-)

[offyatree]

Tagged 30s measure 32 raw, so isn't the 32.5" you quote actually only 0.5" of stretch?

My guess is that yours will shrink to 30" or so and maybe stretch back to 31".

No, tagged 30 measured as 30ish raw and they have stretched out to a 32ish. I measured them when I first got them.

As for shrinking issue, I will wear them as I soak them so they do not shrink as much and I will step on the inseams too while they are still damp.

[arcanum]

hey guys, any sizing advice for momotaro 0705SP ? thanks !

[offyatree]

^ there are two methods you could follow.

1) Pre-Soak

Choose the size that is an inch larger than your waist, then soak them in warm water and hang to dry before wearing. They will shrink down to a tight fit and will stretch with wear.

OR

2) No-Soak

Buy them tight and do not soak before wearing. They will stretch with wear. This method is for the guy that seldom or never washes his jeans. If you go this route and you end up washing them, just make sure to put them on when they are still wet and wear them to dry. This will keep them from getting too small.

[kalpa1103]

i tried on my 0701 sz 29 and they didnt really come close to what they are called: tight straight. the only tight part is the waist. they've shrunk pretty much to their potential according to the momo site. debating whether i should keep them..i would like the thigh and calf to be a bit smaller..maybe should go with 28...

[beatle]

nice fit...

[greasypeanut]

i tried on my 0701 sz 29 and they didnt really come close to what they are called: tight straight.

lol i have the "wide straight" jeans and they arent wide at all, but i know i have big legs. maybe u just have super skinny legs. but i agree with beat that its a good fit. if ur looking for something tighter, you should prolly go with a diff brand.

[chambo2008]

i think its a great fit aswell, they are ment to be jeans not legging's

[ranonranonarat]

yeah whatever everyone said. i'd like to look like that in jeans myself. any skinnier will only accentuate the skininess of your legs. its a great slim fit jean that will look great over time.

[LC_Miey]

i concur, very nice fit. if all my jeans were to fit like that, i'll be one happy chap singing

[kalpa1103]

thanks guys for the honest comments, i think i will rock them for a few weeks and see how they settle then.

[chambo2008]

honestly, not much stretch in momo's at all so i think your golden

[offyatree]

more update on my 0201. since july 2010

[greasypeanut]

i think its time u washed ur jeans man. even if it doesnt smell, im quite shocked that you go out wearing jeans with that much (literal) dirt on em

[Denton]

you afraid of water?

[beatle]

yes, wash them jawns

[Max Power]

Ha, no need to be shocked, lol.

I love the look of these jeans and I could fully understand to enjoy this look for quite a while. Of course, they're ready for a wash, but why not hold on a few weeks until you want them to get clean again? Unless they reek, of course.

[mikecch]

Very nice offyatree, +repped for wearing it hard your own way

[offyatree]

i live in somalia, water is scarce.

[ThinFinn]

^yeah right!

[Warakia]

Quick question, does Momotaro still sell denim fabric at their store? I recall seeing that on a picture somewhere and since I'll most likely be in Tokyo this christmas I kinda wanna pick up 1-2 meters.

[LC_Miey]

http://tenuedenimes.blogspot.com/2010/11/double-indigo.html

anybody has more info on these denim?

[lance]

Me too, LC, I'll contact Gordon to see of he will offer them. Any other sources will be appreciated. Thanks for the heads-up.

[HoustonChris]

You also might want to try emailing Taavi at Nordic Denim House- he's the distributor for Momotaro for Europe and Russia and seems to have a pretty close relationship with the company. I've asked him a couple of questions in the past and he's been helpful and quick with his responses.

[lance]

Thanks, HoustonChris, I've contacted Gordon and Tenue de Nimes, I'll try Nordic Denim House too.

edit - done, thanks again.

[LC_Miey]

good stuff lance, let us know. anyway nordic house has posted some info on the europe line while back ago on their blog, i'll try to dig the url later

i love the deep indigo fabric, just what turns me off is this creation of separate line just for EU market. Momotaro shouldnt have done that in my humble opinion, just create one-off every now and then, that should be more appealing..

this creation of EU line makes it appear that they are second-class material which im sure it is not. its just the impression, reminds me of EVISU when they launch their EU line with all the tacky painting on jeans and embroidery ..

[LC_Miey]

Here the URL for Momotaro EU label 2010

http://www.nordicdenimhouse.com/blog/2010/03/momotaro-jeans-europe-label/

[lance]

Hey LC_Miey - Taavi just sent a response (fast) with the same info referring to the Grand Blue which has a natural indigo warp and black weft but different from your link which shows indigo/indigo. Sounds like the indigo/indigo is a newer model than the European line. Context has a collab with Momo which has synth indigo weft and black warp or vice versa. The natural indigo/black European is $350 + shipping and must be ordered from Japan with only certain sizes remaining. I'll pursue the indigo/indigo and see what develops.

edit - and as I read the descriptions, I see what you are saying. It sounds like a sub-label with quality a question. You would think Momo would continue good quality control though.

[lance]

Clarification from Taavi - natural indigo/black for the Grand Blue was a mistake on his blog. It is synth indigo/black. Still waiting for info on indigo/indigo.