Samurai Jeans

[Bill_e_jean]

great stuff, thanks max! :-) yes, i also received an e-mail from this store today that was written in japanese and translated in english by a google translator. at fist i was interested in a pair of denime but i´m not sure if the cuts will work for me but when i vistited blue in green i tried on a pair of samurai s500vx in 21 oz and i know the fit. finally i left with a pair of full count because my size of the samurai was out of stock and the one i tried was a bit too big...

[Max Power]

Ok, if you know your size and stuff -  then there's no harm buying from them. Just be aware that taxes may hit you, even if they mark the value as you wish for. For buying Denime (new stock) I prefer and-japan.com as they don't charge shipping fees. 2nd charged (I think, has been a long time ago) 20-30 €.

[Bill_e_jean]

i bought a second pair of full counts (1108xx) from and-japan a couple of months ago. the order took 5 days from japan to germany and i only had to pay round about 10 euros for taxes after the delivery from fedex. i can highly recommend and-japan!

[beautiful_FrEaK]

For better communication with a Japanese store you could also uuse www.kaizoku-pirates.com

Shipping will be discounted when you order there (40% off).

 

But then, 2ND is a good store.

 

What Kyle said is true though. But it applies to all Japanese stores: returns are nearly non-existent. So make sure you know what you need (but when you already tried them on in person, you should know that)

[Bill_e_jean]

as i said, my true size was out of stock...i only had the chance to try a pair that was too small and a pair that was too big,...so i need "anything between"! if the size-chart from 2nd is correct, size 35 would be fine for me.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

The size chart from 2ND is the official chart from Samurai..so it's..well...not always to trsut. Better ask MaxPower for the measurements of his size 34 and go from there

[Bill_e_jean]

yes, that seems to make sense. i also visited the dc4 online store several times but this model is even out of stock there.

[Max Power]

^just sent you a PM. AFAIK DC4 only stocks the 510 in 21 oz denim, their 5000 is the 17 oz model (could have changed in the meatime, though).

[stanz619]

i wanna share my fitpic of s710xx

 

 

[beautiful_FrEaK]

post-soak I assume?

Most guys try to get a slimmer look with these. They look kinda like my 510 fits

[stanz619]

post-soak I assume?

Most guys try to get a slimmer look with these. They look kinda like my 510 fits

yes. post soak

 

i'm kind a skinny guys, thats why i'm getting 710 to get a slim straight fit

is it weird to see someone like me wear this 710?

[Max Power]

It's just the huge hip flair...Dunno if this gets better with wear. Are they loose in the waist and you tied them real tight with a belt? They look a bit like that.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

If you can't size down in the waist, then the cut is too full for you. Or you are too skinny for it. Unless you want them to fit like that, of course.

Maybe the S003JP is the better cut for you...or a different brand

[Max Power]

+1

 

Shows again, that the 710 is not a real slim or even skinny fit. The IH 555, those slim PBJs or bybeatle might be better for your build.  

Edited July 10, 2013 by Max Power

[stanz619]

it's not loose in the waist, maybe my thigh is to small so there is a huge hip flair 

 

yeaps this is not my first samurai

i also have s003jp and ih 555

 

i want that type of fit   , thanks for the input

 

*btw sorry for my bad english

[Rightyow77]

I think your 701 look great man, I even dig the hip flare. 

 

On a side not washed my 5k again after working in them all weekend. The contrast is a lot higher now, but not ridiculous which is kinda what I want. 

 

[BlackPig]

hi. i was in touch with a guy from "2nd" (rakuten) because i want to order a samurai s5000vx, 21oz.

does anyone here has any experience with this store?

 

My experience dealing with 2nd are:

 

Pros:  

• Great selection of items
• Fast communication
• Fast delivery (but other Rakuten stores use EMS so no difference)

Cons:

• Don't speak English and communicating with translator can be challenging
• Shipping rates is more expensive than other Rakuten stores
• They don't provide measurements - only display what is available from brands they stock

[S-Town]

Hey Bill e jean, get in touch with Yuichi at Pirates. See if he has what you're looking for. 2nd is a great shop, but it's so easy to order from Yuichi.

[Bill_e_jean]

thanks, s-town! 

[Bill_e_jean]

,...and also to BlackPig, of course! 

[Potsnu]

I think it's fine. I used to be a Size 30 and the proportions gave my S710 a nice slim fit.

 

Now that I've gained weight and I am now a Size 32, I really like how my pair fits. Straight and a bit slim. I think that's how the cut should be in the first place.

 

I placed my first order with Yuichi. I was initially going to go BiG like I always have, but I'm tired of stacking and it's hard to calculate the correct pre-soak/wash length which I've tried and always missed by 2 inches (since I"m scared).

 

So I just had Yuichi wash the jeans for me and hem them to the perfect length. Now my inseam has 1 small break when I wear sneakers, exactly what I wanted.

 

Yuichi has amazing English, I don't know why peopel deal wtih 2nd at all. Yuichi can you get any pair of jeans anyways. I also think I'm going wash by Yuichi from now on. What's the point of hot soaking when you can't get all the shrinkage out. 

 

I have no weird creases since he doesn't tumble dry. 

[ironheartfan123]

what's yuichi's website?

[beautiful_FrEaK]

I posted it on the last page

 

www.kaizoku-pirates.com

[Potsnu]

http://www.kaizoku-pirates.com/

 

His email:

 

[email protected]

[bradl]

 

Sitting at 47 wears now, with 2 washes.

Edited July 11, 2013 by bradl

[Joweee]

Is 2nd still the best place to order from?

[beautiful_FrEaK]

just look some posts above as it was the most recent topic where to buy from...

[Kobe Beef]

2 years old s5000vx-24oz (not mine, unfortunately)

 

 

[A-pink]

Samurai S510xx-LTD

 

 

 

 

 

 

[louisbosco]

2 years old s5000vx-24oz (not mine, unfortunately)

 

 

 

wow. nice s5000vx.  mine is about a year but nowhere near that!