Samurai Jeans

[Potsnu]

Hey b_F,

 

How many faded pairs to you actually own? I think you and I have the same problem. I got like one really faded pair, 2 moderate faded pairs, but like almost 20 pairs in my collection of various brands.

 

Yet I can only wear jeans on Fridays and the weekend. Sigh lol

[no.28]

Yeah its weird my pbj005 measures 11.25 in the thigh and its TIGHT. maybe the way measure is different but looking at all these samurais making me jealous.

[louisbosco]

Hey b_F,

 

How many faded pairs to you actually own? I think you and I have the same problem. I got like one really faded pair, 2 moderate faded pairs, but like almost 20 pairs in my collection of various brands.

 

Yet I can only wear jeans on Fridays and the weekend. Sigh lol

 

 

^^^this ocd problem. we've all got it.

[everyinchofgod]

Looking to get a new pair of jeans in a slim/straight fit, currently wearing Evisu no1 lot2000 and the cut is a bit too full for me...looking for a slightly slimmer fit without hip flares.

I'm pretty slim, 5'8 140 lbs with a 31-31.5W, would the 710 be a good option? Any suggestions/tips would be appreciated. Also looking for the Beatle Buster by IH, anyone have any experience with both?

Thanks

I have both, and they are a similar fit, but the BB's have a higher rise and smaller waist. You'll get better and faster fades with the 710's, and the denim is awesome, but the IH 21 oz denim is so comfortable and breathes so well... I love both, but the 710's are my favorite I guess. They're my best-fitting jeans.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

^^^^ I'll count it for you later

[1fookntitefd]

I'm considering buy a pair of samurai for my next pair of jeans. I am currently wearing Ironheart 634s but am looking for something less baggy and more fitted but don't want anything skinny? Any suggestions? I was looking at the 0500 or the 5000vx....

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Samurai doesn't do any skinny jeans. I'd look into the 0500 or the 710 if I wear you. 5000 is more similar to 634 AFAIK

[Potsnu]

I would go for 710 or 0500. I personally never like the S5000 fit for whatever reason. I just got hip flare and I found the leg opening especially past the knee to be a very unflatterring fit. 

 

The 710 is pretty much a staple cut for Samurai, it works well for a lot of body types so i would go that route.

[1fookntitefd]

Thanks guys. So which is a slimmer fit between the 710 and the 0500? Also, is the 0500 only available in the 15oz texas denim?

[Potsnu]

You can look on the first page regarding the cut and how to size.

[everyinchofgod]

Does anyone who have received the 25 oz Samurai's also own the 25 oz Iron Heart denim? I'm curious to know the differences in texture and breathability between the two.

[demonator]

sams are better i think

[louisbosco]

samurai's cotton feel much rougher than iron hearts. iron hearts are known for their long fibre cottons which generally feel smoother and more breathable. no which is better IMO.

[everyinchofgod]

Yeah I own jeans from both brands, so I know the general differences, I just don't own either of their 25 oz denims. I had heard that the 21 oz and heavier Samurai denim was a lot less slubby than their 19 oz and lighter denim, so I was wondering if that meant they were closer in feel to the Iron Heart 25 oz denim, and which was more breathable. It looks like the cut on the 25 oz S5000 might work better for me than any of the 25 oz Iron Heart cuts, but I've heard nothing but over-the-top praise for the IH 25 oz denim, so I'm torn.

[1fookntitefd]

I tried on a pair of 21oz S5000's and 19oz 710 at BiG and could not even button the fly. Do these get easier to button after a soak or more wear?

[mange]

I do not have the IH 25, only 19 and 21oz. But usually IH have a smoother feel. The Samurai 25oz were quite hairy which I did not expect but liked.

And for the buttons, yes they get much easier after a couple of days. First day the thumbs will be sore but after that no problem.

[marti-mar]

I tried on a pair of 21oz S5000's and 19oz 710 at BiG and could not even button the fly. Do these get easier to button after a soak or more wear?

 

I remember having a similar problem with my Samurai's.  My fingers got a little raw buttoning them, but they did get easier as the denim softened up a bit.  It didn't last long.

[bradl]

After a soak it was harder to button up, but after a few days it was easy to do.

[Rain Dogs]

yep. i remember nearly tearing my fingernail off on my first pair or sams.

worth it.

[FLDenim211]

I have had to have assistance buttoning jeans before. No shame, no regrets.

[BlueOctoberFan]

Whenever I have a hard time with new buttonholes, I find it helps to work a pen in the hole to loosen it up.

[Potsnu]

That's what I do and I have zero issues buttoning up. My fingers thank me.

[cander49]

5 months, 4 washes:

Edited July 29, 2013 by cander49

[FLDenim211]

Has Samurai ever done or would they do a Kakishibu dyed jacket?  I know there is Duck but I am partial to the color, Kakishibu has great color and the process and technique is awesome.

[Flash]

Got home from work and had a few things to do on the computer

Lola thought the 710's looked pretty comfy

( sorry about the image quality , the misses took them with the iPad )

[501XX4EVER]

The only problem I have had with buttons on Samurai's is that some of them rust and some of them don't, even on the same pair of jeans, ie two of them will be rusty and the other three won't.

[Rain Dogs]

@cander, what kind of boots?

[cheapmuthafukr]

picked up an older pair of 701 with arcs and tab tonight... traded some jawns that were to big for me. forgot how nice sams are...

 

funny... the 19oz denim isnt that bad... the bybeatle jeans i got today are much heavier and less forgiving feeling...

[Max Power]

^^ On what pair? The donut ones of the 5000VX 21 oz for example didn't rust at all on my pair, but the 710 ones did (all of them).

[cander49]

@cander, what kind of boots?

Quoddy Woodsman in red cavalier chromexcel.