Kicking Mule Workshop

[blm14]

So I finally scored a pair of the japanese denim 2010s - are there ANY photos of the japanese denim KMWs with some wear?

[mrpenguin354]

rockers

^^those are the most faded pair I've ever seen. I got negged for saying so though, so maybe there's more out there.

[jake431]

I need some sizing advice - I wear a 34 in most jeans (PBJ-005, RRDS etc) and I'm feeling the KMW 1980's in black. But I am wondering if there is any fit advice out there for me - I am not a huge fan of the skin tight look - I like a trim jean (gotta make the ass look nice for the lady) but not so much that they are painted on. As I've read, their denim doesn't stretch out too much - so do I stick to my 34 - or go up to the 36?

Any pictures would be welcomed.

Thanks!

-Jake

[jake431]

I need some sizing advice - I wear a 34 in most jeans (PBJ-005, RRDS etc) and I'm feeling the KMW 1980's in black. But I am wondering if there is any fit advice out there for me - I am not a huge fan of the skin tight look - I like a trim jean (gotta make the ass look nice for the lady) but not so much that they are painted on. As I've read, their denim doesn't stretch out too much - so do I stick to my 34 - or go up to the 36?

Any pictures would be welcomed.

Thanks!

-Jake

[butters]

The white blob on the left leg is a dirty camera lens. These are my Rockers after the 1st wash at nine months.

[SeanUCSB]

I took the 2010's on a trip today.....they are truly rugged jeans......they held up well to all the dirt, branches, and poison oak.......as for stretching......I bought the 2010's in a 32, and they have stretched out to a comfy 34 now.......

[spacemanvt]

^ the fading looks weird.very random maybe?

tough to fade those suckers.

[mellowbonsai]

yeah these things hold onto their indigo pretty well

[ThyAllMighty]

i am in kind of a dilema and am confused. i just bought a pair or rockers from revolveclothing:

http://www.revolveclothing.com/DisplayProduct.jsp?product=KMW-MJ4&c=KMW&d=d&sc=Jeans

unfortunatley, i don't think they are the same as this:

http://www.contextclothing.com/brands/kicking_mule/rocker.php

i bought the 29 waist 32 inseam and it fit's nothing like the contest ones at all, are these diffrent jeans altogether?

the rocker in raw is not slim at all, not less than a 7 inch taper at least...is contexts diffrent? where can i get this slim rocker?

this may be a dumb question but if i order the rinse wash, will it still fade?

[Pandemonium]

you answered it yourself : context.

maybe you should contact revolve about this.

or maybe you sized up too much.

[spacemanvt]

do the 1980s seem very loose in the lower leg?

it seems almost like a bootcut, whereas the top block is fitted and then it wides below then knee.

am i wrong here?

[mellowbonsai]

http://www.contextclothing.com/brands/kicking_mule/1980.php

check the measurements there, the 1980 is a straight cut

it may appear like a bootcut from the side, as some straight cuts do

[spacemanvt]

that must be what it is. my new 31x34s measure out to be 8 at the knee area and 8 at the hem as well. that and them being raw and new must make them look weird.

these are some fuckin awesome jeans tho. not sure about how much i love the cut yet but you can tell the quality of the denim/hardware/stitching. fuckin awesome work. tho the coin pocket selvedge is alittle bit too in your face imo.

these jeans may last longer than me.

[Pandemonium]

you got some terminal disease?

[kert]

that must be what it is. my new 31x34s measure out to be 8 at the knee area and 8 at the hem as well. that and them being raw and new must make them look weird.

these are some fuckin awesome jeans tho. not sure about how much i love the cut yet but you can tell the quality of the denim/hardware/stitching. fuckin awesome work. tho the coin pocket selvedge is alittle bit too in your face imo.

these jeans may last longer than me.

agreed. probably the best constructed denim i own. i love the fit too. if you plan on sagging them, i would size up. the waist to the crotch is very fitted, and these babies don't stretch at all. to me their a straight cut. i wouldn't call them a bootcut. definately not tapered though.

[Sammy You]

the crotch on my rockers have exploded

- no idea how they got like this

so i decided to finally wash them with detergent

[photo]

Actual fades on some KMW nice work mine are just startig to show some signs of lap fade, how long have you had yours?

[spacemanvt]

those look great

lets see the back!

[ryandenim]

We just received these at Context. The 1950 fit in an Engineer Stripe denim dyed with natural indigo, cinch back, and additional front pockets. Amazing fabric.

[ryandenim]

rockers

^^those are the most faded pair I've ever seen. I got negged for saying so though, so maybe there's more out there.

I have a pair of KMW Japanese production 1980's that are pretty beat up-- worn everyday for 5 months no wash, quite nice fades. I'll post pics tomorrow.

[ryandenim]

Here are my first season KMW 1980 (china production) after one year a few washes.

[theLorax]

Here are my first season KMW 1980 (china production) after one year a few washes.

thats looking really nice. keep it up. one of the best worn kmw's ive seen so far.

[ryandenim]

Thanks. These have been retired to the Context denim gallery for now. I've been wearing the KMW Context Black 1980's every day for the last two months. I'll have pics up soon.

[Leonard Leroy]

those are the only worn in KMWs i've ever seen.

[theLorax]

If anyones lookin to buy a pair, i'm selling a new sz 30 Rocker and 1950 on the cheap.

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showthread.php?t=47424

[ryandenim]

those are the only worn in KMWs i've ever seen.

Crazy. I see amazing faded KMW just about every day-- lots of guys ride bicycles through the snow and shitty winters in Madison. The Japanese production fade much nicer than the first season.

[Leonard Leroy]

At least in pictures. I haven't seen a pair that looks actually worn in. Maybe a fade here and there, but not "worn". I've had my pair of 1980s that I bought from you guys in April. Worn hard, but hardly anything to show for it.

I stopped caring about getting fades on them. I love the jeans. They're two sizes too large for me since I lost some weight, so the fit is really interesting on them.

[ryandenim]

These are my Japanese KMW 1980's. This was taken while setting up for a Context photo shoot.

[Leonard Leroy]

wow, impressive. I wanna see the front whiskering. My 1980s are kind of loose on me, so i'm going for a vintage fade with them.

[ryandenim]

I'll try to post another pic of the jeans. I just dug through some old photo shoots and found this one of me reaching for a clap light. You can really see the difference in the fit from my earlier post of the Chinese production 1980s. The first season 1980s fit closer to current 1950s IMO.