Samurai Jeans

[lantern23]

two soaks or one, guys? I've been wearing my 5000vx's daily and I've got the waist where I want it, and the thighs, but I'm wondering if I get the inseam a wee bit shorter by soaking them again--I did the long hot shower in jeans thing. However, I'm hoping that they won't go crazy with shrinkage in the thighs--I have big old legs. Just wanted to get your input as I am willing to just let the cuffs be if they'll shrink mad. Sorry for the bother, but I'm holding off on buying some of the S5000BKs before I get a final answer on this.

Thanks.

Edited March 2, 2012 by lantern23

[beautiful_FrEaK]

in my opinion a second soak won't hurt. i usually soak my samurai jeans twice in hot water before wearing them and there is still some shrinkage left when you wash them the first time in the washing machine.

[lantern23]

Thanks for the reply, BF. A last question--although this might be the wrong thread for it. Any suggestions on another brand with a comparable cut to the 5000vxs? I need another jean for my rotation and I like the grownup straight cut but am not sure what's in the same range. Thanks again.

[kit99bar]

Iron Heart 634s is a similiar straight leg cut.

[Max Power]

710Xx at 2/12 months.

[ThinFinn]

max power the denim eating monster!...

[stingray1381]

Awesome, Max.

[Max Power]

Thanks guys. Will keep you updated here and then...

[FALERBRAND]

max power what the heck do you do to get the combs?

[thecolosseum]

Max what the heck you do in those to get such defined combs or do you wear them right out of the tub after first soak still wet?

[BrownMetallic]

he's got accordion back-knees that keep those creases crisp & pressed

Max what the heck you do in those to get such defined combs or do you wear them right out of the tub after first soak still wet?

Edited March 3, 2012 by BrownMetallic

[Wesley Pipes]

Yeah, buddy... Been rockin' the black shadows since mid January... Probably my favorite jean that i've got so far.

[Max Power]

Thanks guys. Indeed I wear them when they're still a bit damp. And my normal working days consist of sitting in the car for 2 hours and sitting at the desk all day. So my knees are always bent. Can't really find another explanation...indeed I wonder how people can wear jeans for months and not get combs, sorry.

[kansas]

^^tat looks sweet, too. beautiful colors.

[saintkeat]

5th March 2012 - s003jp-a

Crotch repairs and reinforcements nearing the 4th month mark.

[everyinchofgod]

Thanks guys. Indeed I wear them when they're still a bit damp. And my normal working days consist of sitting in the car for 2 hours and sitting at the desk all day. So my knees are always bent. Can't really find another explanation...indeed I wonder how people can wear jeans for months and not get combs, sorry.

That must be it, because I am on my feet all day at work, and it takes forever for my combs to develop.

[Quoise1203]

^it seems biking helps a ton too. The expansion and contraction of the leg is constantly putting pressure on the back of the knee, not to mention the sweat that is generated by the movement keeps the denim crisp when it dries (though it may make more frequent washing necessary).

[Wolfteeth]

Max! You're a beast buddy!

[syntax27]

Finally pre-soaked the 710s and although uninteresting, its what its worth. I threw them in the washing machine inside out with a pair of 2nd hand Gold Strikes ala the homie for the full cycle. Lot 14 Tagged waist 34 became:

32 waist

11 fr

36 inseam

8 lo

[Max Power]

^^tat looks sweet, too. beautiful colors.

Thanks a lot! Only four days old, but one session is yet to come.

[Wolfteeth]

Sams' S710XX

Lot #14

3 months wear

1 soak

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[Wolfteeth]

Sams' 710XX

Lot #14

3months wear

1 soak

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[Wolfteeth]

Sams' 710XX

Lot #14

3months wear

1 soak

[DeForel]

003-JP

6 months. 1 soak.

Crotch rip at 4 months and another at 6, this one is pretty bad though.

I feel ya St.Keat

QQ (first rip)

lil bit of that outdoor

6 Months

QQ 2nd rip

Edited March 6, 2012 by DeForel

[DeForel]

Samurai soap wash

milk?....

[saintkeat]

massive blow out.. I reinforced it to prevent that inevitability. Gotta lay off the biking a bit.

what did you do in yours?

[DeForel]

massive blow out.. I reinforced it to prevent that inevitability. Gotta lay off the biking a bit.

what did you do in yours?

first time was general use and skateboarding, sent it to SE to get fixed up

second time I was rock climbing in joshua tree

right after tragedy fell.

this time the bottom part of the crotch came out, hopefully denim therapy can work some magic

[saintkeat]

good stuff mate keep it up!

With any luck we can make comparisons between both our pairs at the end of the year, and see how they fair considering they're different fabrics.

[syntax27]

ANyone interested in my 710s? Lot 14 tagged 34 one "machine soak". Worn for maybe 3 hours. Most of the shrinking done! They're a bit too heavy to skate in. I need 15oz. or less. Message me.

32.5 waist

11 fr

36 inseam

8 lo

[trevorplease]

good stuff mate keep it up!

With any luck we can make comparisons between both our pairs at the end of the year, and see how they fair considering they're different fabrics.

i would love that! any current fit pics???