Leepro Appreciation

[Maynard Friedman]

I think you need some additional denim jackets for a more comprehensive comparison! 

[Foxy2]

that's only 6+1 jackets - there is still room to add another jacket or two...type 1 and pleated blouse type jackets are missing.

Edited November 28, 2018 by Foxy2

[Spiraltoy]

Just got these gently used ‘52 Riders by Edwin. 

They’re still kind of crispy but the previous owner must’ve sized down a lot ‘cause the waistband and button hole’s severely stretched, even after a 40C wash.

[MJF9]

Stormrider 101J MiJ repro

[cusswords]

I just won a yahoo auctions bid on this Sugar Cane Storm Rider repro. I’ve been wanting a Lee style jacket for a while and this was the right size, condition, and price. My only issue is that I can’t find any information on this style anywhere on the internet. Is anyone familiar with this model? I’m mostly want to know what denim is used (it’s blue line selvedge and LHT) and what year it cane out. 

Edited March 17, 2019 by cusswords

[alpharikk]

Fullcount Leepro Lot. 1107. Got only for $20 a months ago. Doing the second wash yesterday. And here the picture..

 

Loving the texture and shades. And also its LHT jeans..

[Ciabatta]

I want some lee riders in my life 

[beautiful_FrEaK]

@Spiraltoy what are the measurements of the 1952? And also, did they shrink much? 

Might get a pair but not sure if size 33 or 34.

[501XX4EVER]

I had a pair of '52 in a size 33" waist and I would normally be a 34" in Levi's and Warehouse. I had no trouble fitting into them to be honest as they stretch so much even after the shrink, if remember correctly the raw waist was about 36". They were very light and I eventually sold them as they lost their shape after a couple of days wear. They really are very stretchy.

Edited April 4, 2019 by 501XX4EVER

[Spiraltoy]

19 hours ago, beautiful_FrEaK said:

 

@Spiraltoy what are the measurements of the 1952? And also, did they shrink much? 

 

As I bought them used I’m not 100% sure about the shrinkage but they shrank a good deal when I did A 40c wash. Back pocket lining (which shrunk more than the denim) made the back pockets scrunch up a lot.

These are the measurements of my 30/33

Waist: 40,5cm,    

FR: 28,5cm,   BR: 37cm,                                

Thigh(10cm from crotch): 28cm,

Inseam: 86,5cm

Edited April 5, 2019 by Spiraltoy

[alpharikk]

Hello! Love to share again my leepro 101-Z by Real Mccoys.

Here's the detail 

 

[501XX4EVER]

On 4/4/2019 at 2:04 PM, Spiraltoy said:

As I bought them used I’m not 100% sure about the shrinkage but they shrank a good deal when I did A 40c wash. Back pocket lining (which shrunk more than the denim) made the back pockets scrunch up a lot.

Yea, mine did that as well only a little more on the extreme side, it was one of the things I didn't really like about them after a while, that and the fact that they really felt like I was wearing a pair of Boot Cut jeans. Glad I experienced them but I don't think I'd go for a pair again.

[Spiraltoy]

@501XX4EVER Yeah for some reason I get much more of a cowboy vibe off of these than pretty much any Levi’s, let alone from the same era! Dono why they haven’t aged as well. 

[501XX4EVER]

Just now, Spiraltoy said:

@501XX4EVER Yeah for some reason I get much more of a cowboy vibe off of these than pretty much any Levi’s, let alone from the same era! Dono why they haven’t aged as well. 

Yes, I was kinda being polite with the Boot Cut comparison, there were times when they felt like flares!!! Left hand twill seems to have it's own rules, I think because it's a lot smoother it doesn't seem to "degrade" in the same way, e.g. it's almost impossible to get left hand twill to have any kind of roping on the hems.

[shredwin_206]

The most hated man in denim WH Ranch Dungarees. These are 1950s Lee Repros based on what James Dean wore. 

[bartlebyyphonics]

^ those are some nice jeans!

[alpharikk]

Another leepro collections by Real McCoys, Buzz Rickson's and Fullcount.

[Maynard Friedman]

Some nice-looking 1954 101Bs from Lee at Aeroleather, look like left hand twill too.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Lee 101-Z Rider 1952. The "James Dean" jeans.

These jeans are really nice. They are from "The Archives" line and should be made by Edwin in Japan. Made of 13 3/4 oz denim, LHT of course, and they feature the half-selvedge. The back pockets are half-ined and the lining is so thick, it feels like the jeans are padded. Although they are sanforized, the pair came one-wash. Size 33.
The back pockets are surprisingly small.

[Maynard Friedman]

Very nice b_F, where did you get them?

I think I remember you having some SDA leepros years ago.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Thanks! I got them from Vintage Paradise. 

You have the memory of an elephant, that's right! Nearly 10 years ago. I found them too short back then. 

[501XX4EVER]

56 minutes ago, beautiful_FrEaK said:

Lee 101-Z Rider 1952. The "James Dean" jeans.

These jeans are really nice. They are from "The Archives" line and should be made by Edwin in Japan. Made of 13 3/4 oz denim, LHT of course, and they feature the half-selvedge. The back pockets are half-ined and the lining is so thick, it feels like the jeans are padded. Although they are sanforized, the pair came one-wash. Size 33.
The back pockets are surprisingly small.

Yes, they are the same ones that I had, I completely forgot about the back pockets, I remember the stitching came loose on the "inside" of one of them as my wallet is quite think/fat and I think it stressed the threads out a bit, especially as I cycle, so there was probably a bit to much pressure there. They look like they could do with another wash, still very raw looking.

[Maynard Friedman]

Not really Leepro but Lee - Buddy Lee denim trousers with oversized hardware, made in Japan by Edwin.

 

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Nice one! In your possession? 

 

For anyone interested, here are the measurements of the Lee 101Z 1952. Size 33x34, came in a somewhat one-wash condition.
 

Waist: 34.5”
Front rise: 12.5”
Back rise: 15.75”
Hip: 21.5”
Thigh: 12.75”
Knee: 9.5
Leg opening: 8.5”
Inseam: 36”

It’s the second day I’m wearing them and I am really pleased. Have to check how much they stretched but not too much I guess since they aren’t tight.
I paid roughly 160€ for them with shipping and I really think at this price point they surpass Levi’s and their LVC line. Or to rephrase myself: that’s what LVC should cost

[Maynard Friedman]

Yes, bought them last year on eBay for a steal.

[501XX4EVER]

1 hour ago, beautiful_FrEaK said:

For anyone interested, here are the measurements of the Lee 101Z 1952. Size 33x34, came in a somewhat one-wash condition.

 

 

Waist: 34.5”
Front rise: 12.5”
Back rise: 15.75”
Hip: 21.5”
Thigh: 12.75”
Knee: 9.5
Leg opening: 8.5”
Inseam: 36”

It’s the second day I’m wearing them and I am really pleased. Have to check how much they stretched but not too much I guess since they aren’t tight.
I paid roughly 160€ for them with shipping and I really think at this price point they surpass Levi’s and their LVC line. Or to rephrase myself: that’s what LVC should cost

Yea, yea, yea, that's all very well, but what everybody really wants to know is, do they have a double chain stitched outseam???(I'm betting that they do)

[beautiful_FrEaK]

@501XX4EVER Oh sorry, I never answered your question. Yes of course they have a double-chainstitched outseam

 

And while we are at it, here is the fit pic of these jeans after they have been hememd to 34" (to allow for some future shrinkage and cuffing).

[JDelage]

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Edited May 20, 2019 by JDelage

[julian-wolf]

Speaking of Leepros…

(No time to post much of a writeup right now, but will plan to do so some time this weekend along with detail shots)

[julian-wolf]

^ so much for "this weekend"

Anyway, here are some phone-quality detail shots. Cane's Riders, circa early '90s. Picked these up on Yahoo a month or two ago, still rigid. They've now been washed to shrink and worn for maybe four days. Sorry for the glare.

The fabric's started off really blue—the color is closest to true in the front and rear photos of the top block, and in the close-up of the hip pocket. Some areas are already starting to fade to an electric blue, and some stray threads in the pocket confirm that the dye doesn't go all that deep.