Kicking Mule Workshop

[AntiHero84]

So I had a nice little surprise when I got home today. Any thoughts on the fit pics?

[oboy_oboy]

I think 1950s sized down one is my favorite denim fit ever. The darts on the buckleback version are an even nicer touch.

That's what I've been wearing primarily for the last year and a half. Really love them. Just got two new projects now though they may take a back seat for a bit.

So I had a nice little surprise when I got home today. Any thoughts on the fit pics?

As some have mentioned over in SF, there's a bit of extra fabric at waist but some of that is from the pockets. I don't mind (kinda like) the big pockets on my 1950s, but that's not as tapered a cut. I bet a hot soak would help a lot, and probably wouldn't hurt resale value if you still want to move them.

Not a bad fit IMO at all, but maybe not what you were after? I dig the big cuff, too.

[AntiHero84]

As some have mentioned over in SF, there's a bit of extra fabric at waist but some of that is from the pockets. I don't mind (kinda like) the big pockets on my 1950s, but that's not as tapered a cut. I bet a hot soak would help a lot, and probably wouldn't hurt resale value if you still want to move them.

Not a bad fit IMO at all, but maybe not what you were after? I dig the big cuff, too.

Thanks. Yeah, a soak probably would have improved the fit, but I couldn't get over the back pockets. It's good if you're into the anti-fit or something that looks a little slouchy-slim, but that's not really my style. Too bad, because the construction and quality were amazing.

Oh well, they're sold and shall be moving on to a new owner.

[Gold Soaked Afternoon]

So I don't own a camera, but I had to borrow my friends for another purpose. I realized I should snap some pictures of my Rockers while I have the chance. I had to go over mynudies (where I got my humble start in dry denim) to check my signature and see when I started sporting these. Turns out it was March 20th, 2008, so I'm closing in on 3 years on and off wear on these. Anyways, they don't get too much wear anymore (maybe once a week) because they sprout new holes every time, and trying to keep up on the repairs is getting quite tedious. It's also probably combined with the fact that I typically only wear them on weekends, and weekends = drunk.

looks like I've been ass raped a few times

combs hole

Color is most accurate in the close ups of the combs/knee area.

And here's a picture from 2 months into wearing them for some reference:

[seraphn]

pretty excellent fades. It'll likely take me another 5 years on top the 2 that I've had mine to get anything resembling that.

[beatle]

very very very nice pair

[gearhead]

rockers one wash in w28

worn for almost 2 years, 3 soaks, 3 washes

love how the leather patch ages, from orange brown to dark brown

[oboy_oboy]

Sweet work! Those look great. this thread needs more love. Gotta some more pics of mine, though they're not crazy different than my last pics...

[Gold Soaked Afternoon]

I feel like I'm the only person posting pictures on this thread....

Combs were lookin nice in the light for some reason, so I snapped some pictures

probably the most accurately colored pics I've taken in a while.

[robbie]

It has probably been at least 8 months since i've worn these Rockers (I've gotten too fat for them). They were my daily drivers for about 18 months or so before I got my OG Roys. The fly needs fixed if I am ever going to wear them again as it is pretty much shot.

[Gold Soaked Afternoon]

^ I had the same button issue as you. But anyways, wish I had a better camera than an iphone, oh well...

[Gold Soaked Afternoon]

^ I had the same button issue as you. But anyways, wish I had a better camera than an iphone, oh well...

[robbie]

My kicking mule rockers:

November 2008 I was 22,single, skinny,etc

... got married, slowly started to lose my metabolism,numerous soaks and washes, probably 19-20 months of somewhat consistent wear then I got too fat to wear fit/into them.

tonight (9/14/2011) after losing 14 pounds so far...

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^ this is what happens when denim encounters battery acid.

I don't see myself wearing these jeans much anymore, the fit is a little too slim... it feels good to be able to wear them again though if I wanted to. Did a lot of cool shit in these jeans.

[AntiHero84]

Congrats on the weight loss, Robbie. Seeing that pair makes me wish I never returned those Rockers.

[jake431]

Hey, it's a weight loss thread! I'm selling these because I too, lost weight. KMW 1980, marked 34/34 - made when they were still using the red/blue selvedge not the big wide goofy selvedge.

Measurements:

Waist: 36 inches

Inseam: 33.25 inches

Pics:

[kon]

Measurements:

Waist: 26 inches

Inseam: 33.25 inches

Surely you meant to say the waist is at 36 inches, not 26. If they really shrunk 8 inches from tagged size, you must share what happened.

[jake431]

Surely you meant to say the waist is at 36 inches, not 26. If they really shrunk 8 inches from tagged size, you must share what happened.

That is correct. I was hungover when I posted, though, thankfully, not when I measured.

[pup]

hi guys, i'm wondering if this is kmw's official website?

[madstaxbro]

Are these guys still around? most old stockists haven't had any kmw denims for a while.

[Iwmmm]

hi guys, i'm wondering if this is kmw's official website?

That is their official website.

[lAo_Bo1]

Here are my 1980s...I just started wearing them again

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[MrUnicorn]

What happened to KMW?

[clayton]

They're ko'd.

If anyone lives in Vancouver, they're half price @ Dutil Denim; 1980 & Rocker One Wash, lots of sizes.

[grooveholmes]

R.I.P.?

edit: Jay is not sure of their status, but he doesn't think they're done yet.

Edited January 16, 2013 by grooveholmes

[MrUnicorn]

Damn, I have a rocker raw from them. Best pair of jeans I ever had imo. I'd buy another.

[UkeNo]

Not listed on Dutils website - Anyone seen them listed online anywhere?

[Foxy2]

Got hold of an old pair...

[Foxy2]

1950 AWA - currently drying after a hot soak - it shouldn't shrink much (sanforized), but you never know...

[riff]

^Congrats man - the denim on those is probably the most amazing I've seen

[S-Town]

I feel that KMW is the victim of choosing a terrible brand name. It happens with bands. It happens with brands. But such a beautiful product. Thanks for sharing Foxy!