Samurai Jeans

[ialex]

the black 710s were a collaboration between BIG and samurai so they came in a limited run, I think that is the reason i may be wrong though.

[mikecch]

Why doesn't Sams come back out with the 710s in Black? Oh, and hibernate's got the best 710's on the block

Because the black 710 was originally a 2008 special edition, and generally they don't repeat their special edition specs.

It was later repeated, although not with the same specs, in their collab. with BiG (which wasn't intended for their domestic customers.)

You never know though, it may appear as a future collaboration with another retailer (like it did with BiG) or as a special edition some years down the track.

[Wolfteeth]

I just want 19oz Black denim, in a flattering fit- for under 400 dollars!

[poly800rock]

19oz is the only thing i hate about the black knights. too heavy == denim noob overhype.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

another good reason for the S5000BK.

ploy had shown how awesome those could be.

about the fit..some tapered the S5000

[Wolfteeth]

19oz is the only thing i hate about the black knights. too heavy == denim noob overhype.

Yeah, maybe??? Two good points about the heavier denim: 1.The starch doesn't kill the denim as much as the 13oz denim you like. 2. When I do wash them, the weave gets pretty tight, making them wind repellent. Great for midwestern winters.

[Wolfteeth]

19oz is the only thing i hate about the black knights. too heavy == denim noob overhype.

So what's the main difference between your 5000s and BKights? What's two oz's matter?

[Knugget]

2 oz is a lot.... huge step up/down. you ain't ever play with 2 zips of herb? takes you from ground level to cloud 9.

[reallypeacedoff]

Yeah, maybe??? Two good points about the heavier denim: 1.The starch doesn't kill the denim as much as the 13oz denim you like. 2. When I do wash them, the weave gets pretty tight, making them wind repellent. Great for midwestern winters.

What's two oz's matter?

2 oz is a lot.... huge step up/down. you ain't ever play with 2 zips of herb? takes you from ground level to cloud 9.

No. 2oz makes no difference. In fact just because it is heavier doesn't mean the weave is tighter. IH for example makes 23oz denim which breathes better then the 14.5oz denim I have from TFH SE05BSP/Eternal 811. The 15oz denim from the SEXI08 is 0.5oz heavier than the 05/811 yet it feels considerably softer and less weighty. I also have the SEXIH07BK (19oz) and they are by far the tightest weave out of all the jeans I own. No wind penetrates them at all.

[CooLy_oNE]

Need quick help guys...just got my S710xx today...

it is loose in the waist...like 1" gap...will it shrink good amount?

on the length, can I expect it to shrink 2.5"?

should I machine wash or hot soak? any tips for getting best shrinkage results without losing too much indigo?

[pat!!]

The waist will shrink ~1 inch with a hot soak. But my 710s stretched out another 1.5-2 inch when being worn. The inseam will shrink between 2-3 inches I think. Hot washes will get the most shrinkage done for you, but you might want to think about exchanging for a smaller size since Sams stretch quite a bit

[beautiful_FrEaK]

agree with most what pat! said. inseam will shrink just to/a little below tag size, so 36". from the front your pre-soak fit loos already good so a hot soak followed with a gentle machine wash without detergent will give you a nice result, IMO

[mikecch]

I don't think you need to worry about indigo loss with Samurai Jeans...you'll be fine; I recommend a warm machine wash (inside out) packed with towels to avoid weird abrasion...as the denim creases and sets pretty quickly, you don't want it to fluctuate between multiple soaks and the eventual wash.

My old 710 started fading after around 3 weeks, so I think it would be a good idea to get the shrinkage out of the way before any significant wear.

[CooLy_oNE]

I guess I would do hot soak for 1 hours first, and hot machine wash...

may I know what the detergent for?

[beautiful_FrEaK]

without detergent...you'll be fine that way.

and good idea of mike to put something like towels into the machine...that way you reduce the risk of "marbling" (unwanted creases&fading from washing)

[Solix]

Marbling and crinkles is the reason to throw em in the wash!

[Raoul Duke]

Do a hot wash in the machine, but take out before the spin cycle and hang to dry.

[Classics]

Be easy please.

[mister B]

Those look jeans look rippped, great job on those honey combs

[ashkaun]

^ Great fit, legit evo, dig the sb's.

+rep

[houllier]

guys who got the elemental jeans

any updates on the fading?

[morse9443]

Anything out there for the element models? Fit pics, detail shots, evo...Still thinking about picking up the wind model in NY next weekend.

[chantheman]

Be easy please.

welcome to sufu

[beautiful_FrEaK]

yeah no need to be afraid when posting a great pair instead of asking silly sizing questions

[nycsurfer530]

having to wash my 710s after 10 weeks, a little disappointed. got a little muddy playing turkey bowl. will post picks though after the wash.

[Stacks]

having to wash my 710s after 10 weeks, a little disappointed. got a little muddy playing turkey bowl. will post picks though after the wash.

they'll be fine

[Classics]

yeah no need to be afraid when posting a great pair instead of asking silly sizing questions

welcome to sufu

Thank you. I look forward to posting more often.

and Thank you on your comments. I think these jeans have about 13-14 months of wear. It went through 2 washes and 3-4 soaks. Unfortunately I retired these and am currently working on my FH F380s.

[liannesmiles]

Be easy please.

verrr niaaceeee.

[chantheman]

Thank you. I look forward to posting more often.

and Thank you on your comments. I think these jeans have about 13-14 months of wear. It went through 2 washes and 3-4 soaks. Unfortunately I retired these and am currently working on my FH F380s.

why are they retired?

[CooLy_oNE]

Just do a hot soak and hot wash....it is pretty loose...it think i should downsize 1 more....true waist 32.5 but getting 32.....should I keep this or just sell it?anyway it is size 32, and currently length is 31.5"ish