Samurai Jeans

[Max Power]

I am wearing my S5000 VX 21 oz right now. In any case, they begin to fade in a beautiful way and pretty fast. So I think it's hard for Red Cloud to keep up with that. In terms of hardware there should be not that much difference, as RC uses japanese hardware to my knowledge.

[Wolfteeth]

How would you compare your S5000VX 21oz, with your S710XX 19oz?

[HUNCHBAK]

Updates on my 710.

I gotta ask, How are the fades at the knees like that? Why do they extend way past your knee? And narrow at that? They aslo seem to stop sudden, kind of like a Diesel sand blasted jean.

-Just asking.

[Chponglasia]

Shame-filled plug: http://supertalk.sup...z-34-worn-once/

Edited September 21, 2012 by Chponglasia

[Planetarium]

I gotta ask, How are the fades at the knees like that? Why do they extend way past your knee? And narrow at that? They aslo seem to stop sudden, kind of like a Diesel sand blasted jean.

Assumedly because he works in them. My jeans fade below the knee as well from doing wiring, hiking, building things, playing shows, etc.

Part of the magic of Samurai is that they have the potential to have high contrast internet fades, a grainy washed out texture, or anything in between. It only depends on the wearer's use and aesthetic preference.

[spitfiredealer]

samurai s5000bk

Worn constantly for 12 months and on a weekly rotation with some 710's for the last 4 months. One hot soak no washes yet

Seem to be taking forever to fade.

apologies for the iPhone pics

[Gilangaditya]

hello.

[Max Power]

How would you compare your S5000VX 21oz, with your S710XX 19oz?

I am biased, as I think the 19 oz denim is the best I ever owned. It feels almost quite as thick as the 21 oz, is a tad slubbier, stiffer and fades so beautiful. I am too short in my 5000 VX to speak about fading abilities.

Edited September 22, 2012 by Max Power

[Max Power]

I gotta ask, How are the fades at the knees like that? Why do they extend way past your knee? And narrow at that? They aslo seem to stop sudden, kind of like a Diesel sand blasted jean.

-Just asking.

I don't get your point? When I kneel down, the part that touches the floor is not only my patella, but also the upper part of my shinbone. In fact it's a 4" straight line from my patella to that part of my shinbone. Dunno if that's common or not. And below that part there are no fades as the jeans don't touch the ground there. I have this on all my jeans...

For example on my Eternals.

Edited September 22, 2012 by Max Power

[Wolfteeth]

I am biased, as I think the 19 oz denim is the best I ever owned. It feels almost quite as thick as the 21 oz, is a tad slubbier, stiffer and fades so beautiful. I am too short in my 5000 VX to speak about fading abilities.

That is my dilemma Max! I too think the 710 19oz are the perfect jeans, but I already have two pairs(710XX, 710BK)... I want to something similar, but not exactly the same...

[Max Power]

Cutwise I think the S0500 are perfect, as they are pretty close to the 710. The 5000 is a tade to wide from the knee down IMO.

I'd love to see a limited edition of the 0500 in another denim, as I'm not the biggest fan of how the texas cotton fades. Anyway, I think the 5000VX 17 oz is a good call if you're more into slubby and vintage looking denim, the 21 oz if you prefer the heavy character and can live with a more regular denim. They all are nice and you can't go wrong with any of them;)

[Wolfteeth]

The thing I like most about the 710 19oz is how "stiff" they are... Both my 710 Black Shadow, and 17oz 710bk seem so flimsy comparatively... Thanks for the good advice max!

[Cold Summer]

Today was my first "official" wear day for my S710xx since the weather has finally gotten cool enough to wear them. Think I've finally decided that a single cuff works best on these, mine don't stack as nicely as Max's.

These are pretty much the perfect slim-straight jeans for my body type (tall and skinny.)

[short]

Anybody know where I can cop a pair of S5000BKB's with arcs and tab? Rakuten seems all out

(BIG still has them, but minus the pocket details...)

Edited September 22, 2012 by short

[louisbosco]

try take5? email them.

[BrownMetallic]

Anybody know where I can cop a pair of S5000BKB's with arcs and tab? Rakuten seems all out

(BIG still has them, but minus the pocket details...)

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how sure are you on that? give em a call ;)

[Rightyow77]

Warning heavy picture post, apologies in advance.

So I ended up trading my S5000vx 24oz. in a 29 for a 21oz. in a size 28. since I sized up too much originally. Not 100% on them yet looking to get some feed back. Here are a few fit pics, will try to get some decent quality ones, once I muster up the courage to ask my roommate to take some of me haha. These are them after about in hour in hot/warm bathtub.

and here is one I took outside my house of the denim

Edited September 23, 2012 by Rightyow77

[Foxy2]

try take5? email them.

they should only have S5000BK left...

[aaronxxx]

I bought a pair of sz 33 710s and have hot soaked them. I'm thinking that they still have some shrinking to do because the inseam has only shrunk an inch (was at 39 on the dot and now it's at 38 on the dot). Should I soak them again with hotter water/longer duration or do samurai inseams not shrink as much as other brands? I'm not in love with the fit right now and my thought process is if they have more shrinking to do in the inseam, they have more shrinking to do everywhere else so I need to put off my decision on getting rid of them. Any help would be appreciated.

[Airfred]

These are my 710's worn approximately 8 months. Unfortunately they are running a bit snug now. What is an estimate price range I can sell these for?

Size 30 lot 13 so PM me if interested!

little crotch rip:

[Alex3000]

Tried my Jins on the other day.....they don't fit so bummed out.

[Ghoul]

My 710s. Had them since November of 2011, but I don't really do a lot right now(starting uni in Janurary though so hopefully they get some more wear) so I'm not really sure how many months of wear they have in them.

Forgot to mention, it's a cell phone pic. I'm going to try to get some more pictures with a better camera soon!

Edited September 25, 2012 by Ghoul

[sneakerboy34]

Been browsing around at Samurais for a few years now and think I'm ready to pull the trigger on a pair. Looking for a sz 32 710 with tab and arcs... whats my best bet to grab a pair. Also not sure if I should go with 19 or 17oz... any insight on which I should get?

[dongshim]

Been browsing around at Samurais for a few years now and think I'm ready to pull the trigger on a pair. Looking for a sz 32 710 with tab and arcs... whats my best bet to grab a pair. Also not sure if I should go with 19 or 17oz... any insight on which I should get?

blueingreensoho.com

19oz.

[SamRyz]

yo dongshim, lets not just put that info straight up. not supposed to be a "known" thing

[everyinchofgod]

I bought a pair of sz 33 710s and have hot soaked them. I'm thinking that they still have some shrinking to do because the inseam has only shrunk an inch (was at 39 on the dot and now it's at 38 on the dot). Should I soak them again with hotter water/longer duration or do samurai inseams not shrink as much as other brands? I'm not in love with the fit right now and my thought process is if they have more shrinking to do in the inseam, they have more shrinking to do everywhere else so I need to put off my decision on getting rid of them. Any help would be appreciated.

They may shrink a bit more, but not much. Plus they will stretch quite a bit as well. IMHO, if you don't like the fit after the first soak, get a different size. They should be a bit too snug after a good soak to account for some stretch, unless you're going for a more relaxed fit.

[short]

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how sure are you on that? give em a call ;)

Will do, thanks!

[saintkeat]

Quick update S003JP-A. Halfway into the 10th month, hitting the trails.

[fre-co]

Cross post from the nippers thread

[kchuk]

Very nice fre-co