Making a choice

[barnstormer]

I know that there have been tons of threads in the past and there is the "this or that" thread about this but I need some help deciding on my next pair of jeans because quite frankly they are going to be the most special pair of jeans I've ever purchased.

Earlier this year I joined the US Army and went infantry. Before I left I figured that in the army I was going to bulk up and I couldn't wear some of my more fashionable clothes anymore so I got ride of them via friends or goodwill and off I went down to Ft Benning. All my jeans, gone. APC, Earnest Sewn, Cheap Monday, HM, Acne, Levis, all gone!

I'll spare you guys the story but I ended up getting pretty badly hurt in basic training at the end and was medically discharged. I came back home to no clothes. Well, that's not quite true. My roomate gave me back the clothes I had left for him and I got my favorite jacket back from a friend, but no jeans.

So, it's time to start over and buy my first pair of jeans since I've come home.

First, my stats. I'm 6'2, 155-130. My true waist right now is about 30.5-31 inches. I have a 34 inch inseam, skinny legs. I wore a 28 in cures, a 31 in Fultons, 30 in Acne Mics, 30 in Levis.

I'm done with the ultra skinny look. Right now I'm looking to buy a slim fit pair of jeans that won't make me look strung out and will look good with my more conservative style of dress. I just turned 25, I'm going back to school to finish my doctorate, etc.

Here's what I'm looking at right now:

5EPx SF

http://www.denimbaronline.com/store/item.asp?ITEM_ID=404&DEPARTMENT_ID=38

I've head great things about 5EP denim, and the fact that the designers were open enough to listen the wants of a forum makes this very attractive to me. I like the clean lines, I like the color, I don't know how long the inseam is though.

Earnest Sewn Fulton

http://www.bluebee.com/product_display.aspx?l=00190119001103740000&p=ESM01230&pn=1&st=0#

My old pair of Fultons was tight as hell, it's one of the few cuts I had to size up on. But, I got more compliments on the fit whenever I was out than any other pair of jeans I owned. Since I already owned a pair I don't know if I want another though.

Kicking Mule 1980

http://www.denimbaronline.com/store/item.asp?ITEM_ID=150&DEPARTMENT_ID=38#

I've yet to read anything bad about Kicking Mule except for maybe the price lol.

Fit looks good, color looks good,construction looks good.

Nudie Average Joe Dry Heavy Denim

http://www.contextclothing.com/brands/nudie/average_joe_dry.php

I like the fact it's a heavier dark denim, might be a little warmer for the winters. There is a lot of hate around for the crotch in Nudies though, maybe the heavier denim would take care of this?

Acne Mic in Raw

http://www.denimbaronline.com/store/item.asp?ITEM_ID=135&DEPARTMENT_ID=38#

I had a pair of Mics before, they were right behind my Fultons in terms of praise I received on fit.

Nom De Guerre Classic fit

http://peasant.mesv.org/shop/product/430

Iron Army Hiro

http://www.revolveclothing.com/DisplayProduct.jsp?product=IRON-MJ1&c=Iron+Army&d=b

I like the contrast stitching here, alot!

Imperial Duke

http://www.contextclothing.com/brands/imperial/indigo_duke.php

I really dig the longer inseam, it's hard for a taller guy like me to get good stacking and this would be ideal!

But I really, really hate those fucking pockets.

So thats it guys. I like the look of all of these jeans and to be honest, I think I've got in narrowed down to the KMW or 5ep, but I need some help. Feel free to offer any other makes and models up for suggestion as well!

[Tyler Durden]

5ep, hands down. also it says inseam is 34.

[barnstormer]

Ah yes, it says the inseam is 34 but a couple of guys on styleforum were saying on their pairs it measures out to a 36. I know it's at least a 34 so it will be long enough, but since I'm having to buy without trying them on I want to be really sure you know?

Hopefully the denimbar won't sell out before I get paid this week!

[Superstar]

I know that there have been tons of threads in the past and there is the "this or that" thread about this but I need some help deciding on my next pair of jeans because quite frankly they are going to be the most special pair of jeans I've ever purchased.

Then why did you make a new thread ?

Anyways, go with the KMW...

[barnstormer]

Then why did you make a new thread ?

Anyways, go with the KMW...

I made the new thread because:

1: Most of the choices in the this or that thread are just that, this or that. I had a few more options to deal with

2: I wanted as many replies as possible.

Ok, 1 vote for KMW, one for 5ep.

[beatle]

So - correct me if I'm wrong - basically this is a what jeans should I buy thread...

I think you try this one

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showthread.php?t=36495

[poopslush]

Ive heard/seen great things about KMW's cuts and construction, but I've heard they are really stubborn to fade, which can be a good thing or bad thing depending on your opinion.

If it were my choice, I'd go for the 5ep or Imperial. If you dont like Imperial's pocket stitching, you can always take it off.

[barnstormer]

Ive heard/seen great things about KMW's cuts and construction, but I've heard they are really stubborn to fade, which can be a good thing or bad thing depending on your opinion.

If it were my choice, I'd go for the 5ep or Imperial. If you dont like Imperial's pocket stitching, you can always take it off.

Actually to me this would be a plus. Frankly while I appreciate the personalization the comes from having a pair of raw jeans I think there is more to denim than OMG SICCKKK FADEZ and that a well cut solid color pair of jeans will always look good.

[gimmegimme]

Holy fuck you're neurotic...you make the rest of us look "normal".

ps - I wouldn't buy any of those jeans.

Lock this shit up.

[fre-co]

gimmegimme said it all.

Did you make this thread because you are special?

[barnstormer]

1: "I was just being cheeky...everyone gets a bit neurotic around here...but that's what these threads are here for...you end up learning the most in the strangest places sometimes."

Sorry I didn't add to a thread and decided to start my own, I actually thought I might learn something this way

2: No one held a fucking gun to your head and forced you to respond.

PS: Thanks for offering an actual opion on why you wouldn't buy any of those jeans and for offerring a valid alternative. Your critique was well informed and much obliged.

[barnstormer]

gimmegimme said it all.

Did you make this thread because you are special?

If he said it all, why did you have to type anything?

Did you respond to this thread because you're a dumb asshole?

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[barnstormer]

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YOU CAN TELL YOUR GRANDCHILDREN!

[40ozprophet]

IB4TL............................... (kmw)

[gimmegimme]

YOU CAN TELL YOUR GRANDCHILDREN!

IBTL!

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[fadingblue]

nigga thinks hes cool cuz hes a soulja. he must be friends with milspex.

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[Chponglasia]

All you guys clearly hate our troops.

[barnstormer]

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nigga thinks hes cool cuz hes a soulja. he must be friends with milspex.

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Nigga be stupid because he can't fuckng read. Not a soulja no more.

Let me join the bandwagon IBTL IBTL IBTL

[theshonen8899]

Get the 5EP without a doubt. I'm currently mourning over the fact that I can't afford those beautiful things and that they probably won't be avalieble by the time I get the money :'(

*just get it hemmed. no reason to let inseem length bother you unless it's too short*

[barnstormer]

Get the 5EP without a doubt. I'm currently mourning over the fact that I can't afford those beautiful things and that they probably won't be avalieble by the time I get the money :'(

*just get it hemmed. no reason to let inseem length bother you unless it's too short*

I think that is what I'm going to do. With the 20% coupon they aren't that pricey at all, and if they are sold out by next Friday I'll take the KMWs as choce 2

[theshonen8899]

Both of them look really nice. Can't go wrong with either of 'em.