Samurai Jeans

[tigerstrom]

Is the shrink noticable with subsequent washes? I initial hot soaked my pair twice but could use some more shrinkage for a more fitted look...

I think you can get some more shrinkage by doing a 40 degree wash in the machine. I've washed my Sams 4 times with 6 months of effective wear and love the fit after the last wash.

[exaptavist]

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Edited October 8, 2015 by hoggreaser

[pudaspriest]

Not to derail too much, but has anyone noticed Okayama Denim's stated yen prices do not correspond correctly to their USD prices? Unless googling the exchange rate is incorrect they were off by quite a bit.

I noticed that, was thinking about buying something with the cyber monday discount but decided against it because of this.

[darym]

S710xx

2y++

 

 

 

more picts

 

 

[Jambol]

Hey,

Mission can pick up yesterday by customs.

Samurai Jeans S5000VX-15TH 25oz

[Nathan18T]

Anyone familiar with S003JP denim? Saw some on Rakuten and I'm really tempting to get it. I wear size 32 in S710xx, should I get these in size 32 as well?

[Jambol]

Hey,

Mission can pick up yesterday by customs.

Samurai Jeans S5000VX-15TH 25oz

[ahmadahmad]

Anyone familiar with S003JP denim? Saw some on Rakuten and I'm really tempting to get it. I wear size 32 in S710xx, should I get these in size 32 as well?

S003JP is more tighter fit. and slimmer for sure. can be a bit tight over at the calf for some. perhaps one size up could fit comfortably.   

[B-Sandy]

Anyone familiar with S003JP denim? Saw some on Rakuten and I'm really tempting to get it. I wear size 32 in S710xx, should I get these in size 32 as well?

I wear a 34 in the 710 OG and used to have a pair of these in a 34 as well. They were waaaaay too tight. You should size up at least 1 depending on how your 710s fit.  If I were to buy another pair, I'd probably go with a 36 because I sized down on my 710s. 

[goTHATway]

They finally confirmed the order with me today. And they only accept PayPal.

[Nathan18T]

S003JP is more tighter fit. and slimmer for sure. can be a bit tight over at the calf for some. perhaps one size up could fit comfortably.   

 

 

I wear a 34 in the 710 OG and used to have a pair of these in a 34 as well. They were waaaaay too tight. You should size up at least 1 depending on how your 710s fit.  If I were to buy another pair, I'd probably go with a 36 because I sized down on my 710s. 

 

 

Thanks for the reply guys! When I wear my 710, the upper part (waist, hip and thigh area) are perfect. But I think any part below the knees feels roomy. So sticking with size 32 would be safe in my case? Or go up a size is just a general rule for the S003JP?

[sixfiveohx916]

Sorry if this has been answered but, do the s710xx currently on BiG come with black arcs?  If not, where can I find some with the black arcs?

[Max Power]

The 710XX always comes with black arcs.

[ahmadahmad]

Thanks for the reply guys! When I wear my 710, the upper part (waist, hip and thigh area) are perfect. But I think any part below the knees feels roomy. So sticking with size 32 would be safe in my case? Or go up a size is just a general rule for the S003JP?

[Broark]

I just gave my 710OG's another wash last night and this denim really does lend to frequent washes.

Some really light blue colors coming through.

[SuperJackle]

How frequent are you washing broark?

[Broark]

About once a month at this rate.

I try to tell myself that I want to go longer between washes but I seemingly can't.

I gave them an initial soak and wash, then two subsequent washes since then.

[cmo]

Much further shrinkage??

[Broark]

I'll try and take some post wash measurements today.

[Broark]

No measurements yet but here's some quick snaps.

Color is fairly accurate, my Wild Child wallet is starting to leave a mark.

I'd like to take some better pictures when it's nicer outside, really rainy today so indoor lighting is all I've got.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

nice progress! looks a bit like Eternal denim on thoe pics

[Broark]

Thanks!

I agree with your comparison, it does look similar to Eternal and the way their denim ages.

There's a lot of verticle character to the denim as well, like Eternal or The Flat Head.

The 710 cut is great, slim without being constricting at all.

[Max Power]

I didn't get that much shrinkage in the soak and the washes. I agree, the denim gets way better with washing. It is by far the most blueish Fading in the Samurai's I've seen so far, the other denims tend to a greyish tone. And there's some nice electric blue & vertical falling developping, like on my pair. But I don't think it's too similar to Eternal in real life.

 

As they didn't shrink that much, I have not much roping or pluckering going on, like so often on Samurais.

Edited December 5, 2014 by Max Power

[fishtacologin]

 

Anyone know what causes that flaring at the bottom of the pockets? I'm thinking maybe it's because the back rise is too long? I've hot soaked my pair of 710's twice, and tried doing another partial soak of the top block and still get that. I'm contemplating doing another hot soak and giving them a tumble dry. Any tips?

 

Jeans pictured aren't mine, but same issue.

[bradl]

How new are yours? Just give the denim some time to settle, May fit a bit awkwardly but once it settles it Will be good.

[garden gnomes in space]

every single pair of jeans I own has pocket flare of some sort.  embrace it or spend the rest of your life obsessing about something that you cannot control.  Or size down.  

[fat slub]

i rekon you just gotta embrace the flare

[Broark]

Tried to snap some photos today with some better lighting.

Sorry for the crap quality, iPhone cameras can only do so much sadly.

These are becoming one of my favorite jeans for sure!

[bradl]

Really wish I had a decent camera to capture these jeans, as they are both pretty amazing in their own sense.

 

Edited December 5, 2014 by bradl

[Iron Horse]

Anyone know what causes that flaring at the bottom of the pockets? I'm thinking maybe it's because the back rise is too long? I've hot soaked my pair of 710's twice, and tried doing another partial soak of the top block and still get that. I'm contemplating doing another hot soak and giving them a tumble dry. Any tips?

Jeans pictured aren't mine, but same issue.

I get the flares when I don't wear my jeans high enough; i.e. at their proper rise level.