Samurai Leepro thread

[Dick Danger]

why dontchya just wear tights

[SoloC]

It dried, and it is slim again. Too sad... I used regular tide to wash it...Now the hinch of darkness is gone.....Oh well.....it turns to become an old pair now.

Enjoy

[SoloC]

It dried, and it is slim again. Too sad... I used regular tide to wash it...Now the hinch of darkness is gone.....Oh well.....it turns to become an old pair now.

Enjoy

[Curious_George]

Those look amazing. I love the way the denim fades in horizontal lines. It's very unique compared to all the vertical fades on most jeans.

[Curious_George]

Those look amazing. I love the way the denim fades in horizontal lines. It's very unique compared to all the vertical fades on most jeans.

[chantheman]

so after reading all the posts in this thread, it sounds like someone should go true to size? the raw measurement seems to be only one inch bigger than tag and a couple people have had stretching that is beyond the raw measurements.

[fatchino]

I say go one down ... I started on a pair of 32s (true waist size) and then went to 31s ... much nicer fit with the 31s.

[SoloC]

I say go one down ... I started on a pair of 32s (true waist size) and then went to 31s ... much nicer fit with the 31s.

I agree ! Size one down. It will looks better than mine while it is sketch out. Also I find the honey comb is not easily develope in this pair. May be going one size tighter will help too. If you cannot even fit in Raw, it is going to be very tight and unconfortable. Before first wash is gonna be harsh on your leg cus it is like card board. Once you have a first wash, it will become very comfortable.

[chantheman]

thanks for the advice. theres a pair in the supermarket thats a tag 29 (sized down one for me) but the actual post wash waist is a 26...will they stretch enough if my true waist is a 30.5? seems like they shrunk more than expected or something

[erbs]

I sized down one on mine and they shrank way too much after the second wash. I ended up having to sell them.

[SoloC]

thanks for the advice. theres a pair in the supermarket thats a tag 29 (sized down one for me) but the actual post wash waist is a 26...will they stretch enough if my true waist is a 30.5? seems like they shrunk more than expected or something

Are you sure it is tag size? My Jin has always shrunk to tag size +/- a decimal places in inch. Remember, Sammy's shrink to tag size. Measurement in raw is another story. Also read samurai about how they measure a pair of jeans.

http://www.samurai-j.com/samurai/collection_2005_jeans.html

[BlueOctoberFan]

Except for lot 10, which apparently had a mistake in labeling and shrink down from tag size.

[chantheman]

im just basing the measurements off the post. seems really small and i would think that they would shrink to tag size. i guess it would depend what the measurement was in raw state.

[beatle]

Go get them, if you're a true 30, they will be great...

[chantheman]

im tempted, but 4 inches of stretching seems a bit much, plus i really just need to put more wear on the pairs that i have, but its o so tempting if they can stretch enough...

[beatle]

My guess is the measurements are off...mine are tagged size 30 - measured exactly 29,5 after soak and wash and dryer...

Stretched to comfty 31....

[grilled cheese]

So last week I got my Jins (110XJs) in the mail from BiG and I'm torn and need your help. Here's the deal-- I'm a true 35W, and I got these in a 34. The waist fits just about perfect raw, and I can tell that the legs are going to look great after shrinking. For me to really feel comfortable in the waist, I need these to stretch back to 35 after washing. Will I get that back? How about after multiple washes? Should I send them back?

I love these things. Your guidance is appreciated.

[beatle]

Get a waistband stretcher....

[480]

any updates? pics?

[chantheman]

any updates from anyone?

[cldpsu]

Is it true the left hand twill samurai is more airy and doesn't feel as bad as the right hand twill's? I've been incapable of wearing the past two cuts i've tried (710's and USA). IT's a shame because I love the fit on both of them but I wear them and I get swamp ass and balls all the time. lol.

[grilled cheese]

It's crazy that this thread popped back up again, as I just looked at it again myself today in search of updates. I've stuck with my 34s even though I've felt uncertain about them at times. They have gotten limited wear (1x per week), although I've put them to work recently since my 0500XX's crotch is about to blow. I think it's destiny--I'll try and post some pics soon even though I won't be able to satisfy the longing for photos of a well-worn pair.

I really like these jeans. I've been rocking them with big cuffs at times because I don't really want to get them hemmed (and they are good turn-up jeans in general--the right leg selvage is just about on the front-middle of my shoe--crazy right leg twist!). And speaking of the hem, somebody was talking about the lack of roping on these... I have hot washed and dried them without seeing any roping whatsoever? Has anybody else noticed this or seen any roping effects?

Fit-wise, the only thing that is tough for me about the Jins is the rise (particularly in the front). This has gotten much better since the denim has soften considerably with wear, but I get more nut crunch from these than any of my other jeans--a product of the sizing down one and the cut of the jean on the rise(versus a 0500XX or 5000VX). I also had the problem early on (as many of you did as evidenced by early fit photos) of the bum seam creating some unfortunate butt-cheek separation. This is even more deadly when you factor in the wide placement of the pockets. But this settled very quickly and now I'm back to a uni-bum (at least from a pants perspective).

I'm going to ride out these jeans as long as I can (until I get too fat), but if I had to do it again I might go true to size. But take that with a grain of salt as I prefer my jeans looser than many here.

But I love my Jins. They are a special little pair of pants.

[grilled cheese]

Is it true the left hand twill samurai is more airy and doesn't feel as bad as the right hand twill's? I've been incapable of wearing the past two cuts i've tried (710's and USA). IT's a shame because I love the fit on both of them but I wear them and I get swamp ass and balls all the time. lol.

Yes, it's true, as a few people in this thread have mentioned. For me, these are far more breathable than the XX or VX denim (I have no idea about the USA--as it's made from dead stock). But that being said, I'm not going to be wearing Jins in the dog days of July. If I'm wearing jeans at all it'll be some 12oz baggies.

[HEWSINATOR]

My 32s are hemmed to about a 31 and are too small for me in the waist. Have a small amount of wear. PM if you want to buy or trade for them.

So...my update is nothing.

[chantheman]

yea ive only got about 2 months actual wear on my pair and the nut crunch has been felt for sure, good to know that it gets better as it softens...there might be light at the end of the tunnel.

i was just hoping to see some more pics of inspiration so i bumped the thread.

[chantheman]

fit pics of my jins

[SoloC]

I'm Back! School has been crazy lately. This is my 2nd time blow the crotch area. I will provide photo once my jean is dry. Great Thread!

[SoloC]

Two years and seven months with my Jin.

It happens to be sunset, so getting the right white balance is hard. Flash is being used.

[Guest patchmb]

They look amazing. Thanks for posting those pics..