Samurai Jeans

[Rightyow77]

Hi, does anyone know how many pre soaks I have to do to obtain the maximum shrinkage for the S5000VX 17oz 15th anniversary?

And what is the best method? Hot soak in the tub for about 2 hours and after hang dry?

Thanks

I washed my 21oz version and tumble dried them so I am expecting no surprises, that and they are currently more work jeans.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Exactly. If you only do soaks you won't reach the "final measurements". What you need is a proper wash. And if you want even more shrinkage the tumble dryer.

My route is to soak my jeans twice with lots of agitation by hand. I know I won't get all the shrinkage out at that point but I don't mind. This way the jeans are sometimes a bit bigger here and there but that will even out over time and washes. And I never use the tumble dryer.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Not as nice as most other 710s but still some evo

[swiss-jeansfreak]

^Great front fading Till

How many wear in them?

[Drinkx14]

samurai 710 no soak no wash

[beautiful_FrEaK]

^Great front fading Till

How many wear in them?

I honestly can't tell...maybe 6 or 7 months. But I'm no MaxPower

[Flash]

@ drinkx17

I think it's time you washed them mate

are you working in them ?

Edited April 11, 2013 by Flash

[beautiful_FrEaK]

I soaked them twice and the top block one more time. I wanted to give them one whole more months of wear and then a very hot machine wash to shrink them down a good amount...but then the Eternals knocked on my door

[Flash]

, no mate I was talking about drinkx17's pair

[geL-]

Okay so it's here the fit pic of my s710xx 15th.

It's kind of loose but i like it.

Sorry for the poor quality:

[laxlife1234]

Just got my 5000CX's in the mail. Everything buy the fit is dope. Just threw them in the wash/dryer for complete max shrinkage, going to drop them off to be hemmed and if I am not a fan of the fit after the wash I'll get a slight taper.

[Quoise1203]

I think the top block looks good. That's how the s5000 should fit in my opinion. Far too often it seems people are interested in the s5000 and then end up selling or returning to buy the 710 or another brand altogether. The s5000 can fit slim in the thighs and top block, but they will never be a slim/tapered jean from the knees down no matter who you are.

[laxlife1234]

Well I can tell you I most certainly did not get them for the fit. I never liked how the S5000's fit me, but I owned a pair of 30's back then and these are 29's. I bought them for the CX's because I love the color on them and I remember when I saw an old user (farmer) post his pair for sale I made it my goal to eventually get these. When I saw them on eBay I jumped at the opportunity, lol.

[laxlife1234]

So just took them out of the dryer to ensure they shrink as much as possible.. Definitely going to get them tapered about .5".

The top block fits me perfectly though, just going to taper from the knee down.

[bombtrack]

new 710xx (lot 15). 1 hot initial soak. what do you guys think of the fit?

sorry for the shitty camera phone pic.

[Rightyow77]

So just took them out of the dryer to ensure they shrink as much as possible.. Definitely going to get them tapered about .5".

The top block fits me perfectly though, just going to taper from the knee down.

Honestly Jacob that fit is spot on. I wouldn't change a thing not even the Hem width, maybe a hem clean break (but personal preference just looks better with a straight leg I think). This is my ideal fit, roomy leg straight leg not too baggy let my gonads breath

Edited April 12, 2013 by Rightyow77

[riff]

^ I gotta agree. I mean, I like my fits pretty slim, but I kept my CX's intact and they're a great cut. Looks good Jacob!

[Aries]

^I'll chuck in my hat in here too, looks great.

[Rightyow77]

^ most my jeans are slim silhouettes, but since working outside for the past 2 months I am all about looser cuts. Even my 5000VX is a little tight in the thigh for serious manual labor, it measures 11" upper thigh on the dot and that's where I need the extra looseness for when I squat and the rise gets eaten up and my man parts need the space. (excuse the imagery)

[louisbosco]

Honestly I find the 5k one of the best fits I have. Its perfectly comfortable. Already have 3 pairs of 5k.

[Max Power]

Jacob, don't taper those. The cut looks great on you and matches the fabric. Look for some Roy or IH ducks or Nudie Chinos if you want non-denim slim pants, but don't mess with these classics

[Rightyow77]

I'll buy these off you if they don't workout! provided the thigh works

[Sugar Mountain]

Echoing everyone else: Those look really good as they are Jacob. Don't taper.

[BrownMetallic]

^agree ... just hem, don't taper.

[Somar]

new 710xx (lot 15). 1 hot initial soak. what do you guys think of the fit?

sorry for the shitty camera phone pic.

If you're really sorry. You'll make better pics ASAP..... right?

Edit: Nice shoes by the way!

Edited April 12, 2013 by Somar

[TheIntelligentHoodwinker]

new 710xx (lot 15). 1 hot initial soak. what do you guys think of the fit?

Spot on. Length is just right, too.

[laxlife1234]

Alright alright alright, ill get them hemmed haha. Ill give them a chance. If I eventually decide to taper it would slight, just so its not as loose from the knee down. I love the way the top block fits though.

Riff, do you have a fit pic of yours?

[ironheartfan123]

imo the only issue with the fit on the 5000cx was the thigh presoak and they seem to have shrunk to a near-perfect fit, for my tastes anyhow, *jealous*

[riff]

Alright alright alright, ill get them hemmed haha. Ill give them a chance. If I eventually decide to taper it would slight, just so its not as loose from the knee down. I love the way the top block fits though.

Riff, do you have a fit pic of yours?

Yea, try em before you do surgery

I'll see if I can find one - if not, I'll take a few shots this weekend

[BlueOctoberFan]

I'm selling my 4000vx 21oz as they don't seem to work for me... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samurai-Jeans-4000vx-21-oz-iron-heart-sda-pbj-denim-/161006876216?pt=US_CSA_MC_Jeans&hash=item257cc1f638 size 35, hemmed to a 32.5 inseam.