Samurai Jeans

[pat!!]

[blackmaged]

Any more comments on the S003JP?

From what I gathered, I should probably SUO because:

-They don't stretch

-They shrink (a lot, apparently)

I wore a Skull 5010xx in sz31 for a while; the fit everywhere except the waist (too big) was good. If it helps my waist 2" below naval is 29.5".

Any comments on the fades + pima/egyptian mix though? Not many evo pics of em

[robosco]

holy shit pat! what did you do for such high contrast fades?!

[Fincarelli]

First day wearing 710s, was painful at first but the waist has loosened already. Opinions on fit? I'm a bit worried about the ole kneebags, but I guess that's a common sight in the first week of wear.

They look great from here. Most 710 fits I've seen around here are more sized up and relaxed than what you have, but I think this slimmer look works out nice on you.

[Biff15]

Any more comments on the S003JP?

From what I gathered, I should probably SUO

Yes...

that's what I did and they fit pretty good...

[rh3522]

First day wearing 710s, was painful at first but the waist has loosened already. Opinions on fit? I'm a bit worried about the ole kneebags, but I guess that's a common sight in the first week of wear.

i think they're gonna shrink too much

[Aries]

Thanks Fincarelli, it is slimmer than my usual jean, but I'm starting to like it.

i think they're gonna shrink too much

You think? I've hot-soaked them twice, 2 hours in total. I'm hoping any more shrinking will be minimal.

[pat!!]

thanks everyone for the compliments. to those that asked my sams are about 17 months or so and have received about 5-6 washes

[mlyngard]

You think? I've hot-soaked them twice, 2 hours in total. I'm hoping any more shrinking will be minimal.

Based on too many expensive lessons, I can promise you that most jeans have a second shrinking after they've been worn for a week or two and then re-soaked. The stretching-out promotes the final shrinking.

You'll be okay if you plan to wear those for extended periods without washing. But every time you soak or wash, they'll return to that tight fit. Keep that in mind...

This is one of the biggest challenges for sizing on denim. And part of why I get annoyed when people say "just get your usual waist size".

(knee bagging, hip flare and diaper ass are all part of the break-in process, and with Sams can take weeks to soften up and drape properly. Suggest 'massaging' the problem areas with your hands while hanging out (and not in public) Softens the denim up to drape better faster...)

[bchhun]

could someone recommend a relaxed fit model? something a bit more relaxed than the 5000vx and 0500 models

[edmond]

510 model.

[khez]

thanks everyone for the compliments. to those that asked my sams are about 17 months or so and have received about 5-6 washes

what kind of washes if you don't mind me asking.

and excuses my nooby-ness, but how is the 710 cut in relation to APC NS?

[shinobi2000]

damn pat!, best part about those pics is the natural daylight, you can clearly see how good the fade is without any suspicion of photoshopping

[pat!!]

@shinobi2000: haha thanks a lot dude

@ khez: usually just hot washes, no spin

[Nuk1]

pat, those are crazy! damn good pat

+rep

damn, i cant get some evos on my sams, losing my cams, and feel dumped!

[AK47]

Anyone know where I can get ahold of some Relaxed fit samurais in the USA. looking for a size 32 waist I need around a 11.5 inch Front Rise, 15.5 Back Rise, inch 13 inch thigh...

Looking for 21oz and black that'll fade nicely

Open to other brands but I've been looking and leaning torwards a pair of Samurais

[mikecch]

^ Kalashnikov, check out Blue in Green for your local Samurai needs.

They have all the different cuts and measurements on their website too - start searching!

[kit99bar]

510 model fits those measurements (I think), but no black.

Anyone know where I can get ahold of some Relaxed fit samurais in the USA. looking for a size 32 waist I need around a 11.5 inch Front Rise, 15.5 Back Rise, inch 13 inch thigh...

Looking for 21oz and black that'll fade nicely

Open to other brands but I've been looking and leaning torwards a pair of Samurais

[reallypeacedoff]

Anyone with Texas cotton Sams handled the SExI14 indigo yet? Would like opinions on the similarities and the differences in denim. Just got the Imperials and the abrasiveness etc is awesome (particularly after a soak) and wondering if that is why everyone loves the Texas versions so much.

[punz]

[poly800rock]

black knights, about 6 months worth of effective wear, had these for a full year though

finally starting to really love these jeans, fit is great, denim is finally thinning out.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Finally after more than one year of hunting!

Thanks to a very special person

[SwedeAlex]

Looking like your heading for great wiskers on those!!!

+ rep if I could

[beautiful_FrEaK]

it amazes me how you see the whiskers from that angle

combs would be the better or more usual used term for that what you see

[reallypeacedoff]

Anyone know any more info on these, particularly the 710 (obviously since it is the Sam thread)?

[vitasoy]

here you go

New Samurai x Take 5 (10th Anniversary) in details:

New Geicha 16 Oz Denim , Indigo color, very slubby

S710xx Cutting

Left: Take5 arc, Right: Samurai arc with 2 redtabs of take5 and samurai

Doughnut Buttons (same as those of S5000VX), Top button is gold take5 button

Pink selvage line

Inside pockets are made from Ninja Star Wabash which is used for Wabash Samurai shrit : http://blueingreensoho.com/site/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=6206&category_id=&manufacturer_id=10&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=28&vmcchk=1

Patch: Bosses of take5 and Samurai play mahjong, code SA-T510 stands for SA = Samurai , T5 = Take 5 and 10 = 10 th anniversary

[lance]

^ Nice - man, I tried every which way to buy those jeans but no luck!

[grouse_allergy]

0500s, just did a tea soak last night for the heck of it, now they have a brown tint.

[AK47]

anyone got any good advice on chainstiching. Not sure what number in length id be shooting for. I am going to get a relaxed fit denim 510 and i usually wear a 32x30. I'm a shorter stockier dude about 5'7'' if the inseam is 37.5 what shop i bring it down to?

[beautiful_FrEaK]

around 33" to be sure