The Strike Gold

[clrfl]

Thanks for the advice guys. I'm closer to a 41" chest right now but I think I want to size for a 42" chest since I'm lifting and will probably get a little bigger. I'm leaning toward a large but I'll give Tyler a pm to make sure.

[vgadjo]

Just joined the SG club with a pair of SG5109.

 

Soaked them, they're hanging outside in the sun with the cat watching for squirrels.

Damn, these squirrels are crazier than Conker in his worst days. Tells me more about the expression "being nuts".

 

Back to the jeans, the fabric is impressive and unusual. I'll share some post soak measurements for them, s28.

 

Thanks to Tmadd for the help on sizing these.

 

 

 

 

Cheers

Edited October 12, 2014 by vgadjo

[1fookntitefd]

Wondering about the amount of shrinkage folks got from the 3105? Does the waist really only shrink .75"? I'd imagine a hot agitated wash would get more or is this denim pretty resilient?

I hot soaked my brand new pair ( size 36) twice and got somewhere between 0.75 - 1 inch of shrinkage in the waist.

[okisan]

I hot soaked my brand new pair ( size 36) twice and got somewhere between 0.75 - 1 inch of shrinkage in the waist.

 

what he said. i got an inch after a couple of hot soaks on some 3109's.

[gazeboarder]

what he said. i got an inch after a couple of hot soaks on some 3109's.

 

I have both the 2109's and the 3109's in a size 36 and could not get more than 0.75 in the waist.  I hot soaked both of them twice and then even through the 2109's in the dryer for a quick tumble to get them to shrink more.  From my experience with these two pairs I find Strike Gold denim does not shrink as much as other brands.  Maybe it's my pairs but that's what I found.  Love both of them and feel the 3109's stay pretty rigid for a while even after a first wash.

[okisan]

not everyone gets the same results. whilst the denim should typically behave the same between batches, it's normal to see variations. method of soak etc can also mean differing results but as long as you like them & they fit that's the main thing.

[Rain Dogs]

This beast came in the mail today. I've had my old belt for about 4 years, just a cheapie from the Navy PX when I was living in Pensacola. I bought it not expecting it to last half that long, but hey. Since then, I've had to add 2 more holes (on the good end), and was about to add a third, when I decided it was just time for a new belt.

Shitty part is I'm home sick today so I don't even have anywhere to wear it. But I'm very happy with the construction on this thing.

[everyinchofgod]

I just snagged my first pair of SG's-- a pair of 5105's that I ordered from BAerts @ SELA. First new pair of jeans in almost two years. Keeping my fingers crossed on the fit, sucks living halfway across the country from the closest denim store.

[jstavrin]

I'll make a proper post pretty soon, but I thought I should mention that I'm selling two SG loopwheeled items: one indigo crew neck sweatshirt (L) and one in grey (also L). 

 

The grey is washed and dried for shrinkage but otherwise unworn--the indigo has seen a bit of wear but is still extremely saturated with blue. PM me if you're interested because letting these go for *very* cheap. I've lost weight. 

[Broark]

Still curious about the next rerun of Strike Gold tees.  

I'd be buying one of each if they made them a little bigger.

I'll be buying another Strike Gold hoodie soon, black this time around.

[vgadjo]

For those interested in post soak measures of some SG 5109 in s28, here they are:

 

          Pre (SE)             Post 45min hot soak

 

 

Waist              30.0                   29.5

 

 

Inseam           37.5                   35

 

 

Thigh              10.8                  10.2

 

 

Knee                7.0                     6.8

 

 

Leg Opening    6.7                     6.3

 

 

Rise                 9.7                      9.4

 

 

 

As you can tell, the majority of shrinkage occurred on the inseam. I may give them another soak or wash just in case there would be some more left elsewhere.

 

Cheers

[FLDenim211]

I also picked up some 5109's at SENY this weekend, I didn't even intend to buy them but the texture and fit was beyond me to pass up.  Super excited to try them on, they are drying in my room right now.  I picked up size 29 with some help from Thomas.

Edited October 28, 2014 by FLDenim211

[everyinchofgod]

Vgadjo, did you give them any agitation when you soaked them? If you do happen to give them another soak within the next couple of days, I'd love to see the updated measurements. I had to send my 5105's back to SELA because the waist was too small. They're holding a pair of 5109's for me that have the right measurements, but the amount of shrinkage you got in the thigh has me a bit worried, I may need to size up one if they shrink that much in the thigh. Does anyone know how easily the thighs stretch with this denim?

[FLDenim211]

i sized up one, the 28 was the worlds most perfect fit when I tried it on.  I just put on my 29's after a hot soak and they fit almost identical to the size 28 now. The cuffs look weird because I don't want to stain my new white shoes with the indigo.

 

 

Edited October 28, 2014 by FLDenim211

[vgadjo]

Vgadjo, did you give them any agitation when you soaked them? If you do happen to give them another soak within the next couple of days, I'd love to see the updated measurements. I had to send my 5105's back to SELA because the waist was too small. They're holding a pair of 5109's for me that have the right measurements, but the amount of shrinkage you got in the thigh has me a bit worried, I may need to size up one if they shrink that much in the thigh. Does anyone know how easily the thighs stretch with this denim?

 

Hey,

 

I also took some measurements in cm before soaking them. The one from the previous post (Pre-soak) were from SE in inches. So I'm not sure how they measure exactly but I had something slightly smaller than 10.8 to begin with. It was closer to 10.6.

I would rather say that the knees are tight for me. My pbj-005s were almost as tight when brand new (knees and thighs). Now they're perfect. I hope the SGs will behave the same.

 

Btw I gave them some agitation when soaking but nothing close to a washing machine. 

[Broark]

The 51XX fabric is crazy, doesn't really feel like denim on the legs since it's so irregular and bumpy.

Oh yeah, I grabbed a pair fo 5105's a little while ago, fantastic jeans!

[reallypeacedoff]

The 5XXX denim reminds me of the SExI14 denim, it's almost like you have pimply and scaly skin.

[FLDenim211]

I tried both and they are similar but the 5XXX wins out for dragon ass, it also seems to have a darker hue than SExI14

[everyinchofgod]

You guys are getting me all excited. My 5109's should be hemmed and on their way to me by Wednesday. I can't wait (even though I won't be wearing them much until the HWDC2 is over).

Edited October 28, 2014 by everyinchofgod

[FLDenim211]

You guys are getting me all excited. My 5109's should be hemmed and on their way to me by Wednesday. I can't wait (even though I won't be wearing them much until the HWDC2 is over).

I am in the same boat with HWDC2.  But WDC is coming up right after and with only ~5 months left and no new jeans to participate with I figured it what the hell.

[youngofthesoonest]

5105 at 6 months vs new. washed 3 times. 

 

Edited October 28, 2014 by youngofthesoonest

[Broark]

Took this picture before I soaked them about a month ago, just gives you an idea of how different the weave is.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

The weft really reminds me a lot of Samurai's old Jins LHT denim.

 

Nice picture

[exaptavist]

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Edited October 8, 2015 by hoggreaser

[Broark]

Agreed, I would love some of the SG denim in a slightly fuller, repo-inspired cut.

My only minor complaint about the XX05 cut is the rise.

[FLDenim211]

I have a problem with the rise in all my jeans after having worn my Iron Hearts I like a full rise so that it is above my butt.

[Dave_SFU]

Anyone know anyplace in Tokyo that sells Strike Gold?

[kiya]

Anyone know anyplace in Tokyo that sells Strike Gold?

 

Nobody in Tokyo sells Strike Gold.

[Dave_SFU]

Nobody in Tokyo sells Strike Gold.

 

I didnt think so,  just figured i would ask

[misterjuiceman]

nevermind 

 

Edited November 2, 2014 by misterjuiceman