Samurai Jeans

[Mich]

Sams looking great Rafa, liking the shirt and boots too.

[bradl]

s0500xx...on and off wear since ~2years!

Edited May 2, 2013 by bradl

[bradl]

^^^^^^ (apparently I can't post properly on certain computers)

 

Been seeing your posts in lots of threads, and just can't stop admiring those boots. Absolutely amazing, best boots I've ever seen.

Looking at a pair of S710XX, and wonder what I am looking at for shrinking. Thinking maybe 31, as last pair of denim (N&F, yes awful absolutely awful) was 29, 31" measured. But just not sure with the shrinking how I should be looking at for sizing. Sorry to be one of those people...

Edited May 2, 2013 by bradl

[laxlife1234]

Post-school off to the city for a photoshoot fit. Im consider a bit of a taper at the bottom, not to make them skinny cause I love the way they fit, I just dont want them dragging on the ground when I wear them with vans, especially since I love wearing them woth vans now.

H&M

S5000CX

Vans

[garden gnomes in space]

I still think they look great and dont require a taper

[Mich]

I agree with garden gnome, the S5000 fit is perfect as it is, plus it would be somewhat of a shame to alter a pair that unique.

[franziskaner]

Just received some almost new 710xx off a board member. All I have to say is WOW! Everything about these screams quality: the understated details, hidden arcs, sword selvedge... I love it all. Sized down a 1 size and the fit is great (although my hip bones are a bit sore so I'm hoping the waist stretches an inch). This is by far my favorite denim, although I've only ever had APC, momotaro, and PBJs.

 

Oh, and laxlife, I've been looking through this thread for a while now and I got to say those s5000cx look amazing, not sure I'd alter them. Just a humble opinion.

Edited May 2, 2013 by franziskaner

[laxlife1234]

I hear what youre sayong guys, but put it this way if I dont alter them a tid bit the bottoms will be destroyed. Id mich rather keep them for 5 years even if I alter them a tiny bit so they dont drag on the ground. Dont think im taking in an inch, its literally going to be just enough so they dont get destroyed when I wear them. The fit overall shouldnt change, just more or less 12" from the bottom will be altered a tiny bit.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

why not just hem them 1" more? less chance they will drag on the ground and you don't have to alter the cut

[skurlandski]

Maybe snap a pic at ground level of how they sit on your shoes? I've found myself interested in the 5000 cut lately, and I usually wear my jeans the same way you do (cuff and slight stacking). I'm curious to see how much drag we're talking about here.

[franziskaner]

I also prefer cuffs with a mild amount of stacking. Sometimes to achieve this on a straight cut you have to redo the cuffs so that they are just a little bit shorter so they wont drag with vans, chuck taylors, etc. I have a pair of straight cut PBJs that drag if I'm not wearing my shoes/wear the wrong type of shoes- in that event I usually then I will just double cuff them. This prevents them from stacking [unfortunately] when shoeless or in the wrong shoes and could potentially make some weird fades, so maybe tailoring is best after all.

 

They are your jeans so I say wear them how it makes you the most happy, I hate stepping on the back of my jeans so I can see how the cut you have could be frustrating. Just hope you have a tailor you really trust.

[laxlife1234]

Luckily these aren't going to fade like normal jeans, if anything significant at all. I get why everyone wouldn't want me to touch these legendary jeans, but in the long run it makes sense, it's either wear them and let them drag ultimately shortening their life span or get them tapered the slightest bit just so they wont drag when I wear vans. I wore them so far with 4 of my vans and they don't drag with one pair only, the rest they love the floor. They are my inseam though so any shorter and they wouldn't fit the way I like with a single cuff. 

 

Once I get the motivation to actually get them tapered I would only be going to denim doctor to trust them with this. Don't care the turn around time, just want it done perfectly. Chances are it's going to be so slight that they wont need to open up the jeans and cut off excess material. I'll try to get a pic as well within the next couple of days, it isn't like half of the hem is on the ground, but it's about 1.5-2 inches that drag on the ground. 

Edited May 4, 2013 by laxlife1234

[Aries]

Blue shadows are fading fast 6 months in.

[louisbosco]

@lax, those look great!

[Flash]

ive been using these for some odd jobs around the house and gave them a wash a few days ago so i thought id take some pics 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited May 4, 2013 by Flash

[Aries]

Beautiful denim Flash, can we get some fit pics? As cool as it is seeing those jeans sunbathing, I'd like to see how they look on!

[Flash]

thanks mate , ill try and get some fit pics soon 

[Flash]

ok so here is some bad fit pic ( pretty much all i can do as lighting sucks and i feel a bit weird asking my partner Sarah to take a pic for me  )

 

 

 

Edited May 4, 2013 by Flash

[Aries]

Looks great, nice one.

[franziskaner]

@Flash those are so nasty (in a good way)! How long have you been sporting those? How many wahses/soaks?

 

I'm hoping I can get some nice vertical fades similar to yours

[Quoise1203]

Getting vertical fades with Samurai denim should be no problem.

[Flash]

thanks guys , i think ive worn them around a year ??? and they were just washed when they were dirty ( no idea how many )

[Mich]

Great looking Sams and fit Flash.

[fre-co]

Ancient and modern

Left: Brand new S710xx from BIG

Ordered on Thursday, delivered hemmed on Saturday. Brilliant service as usual from Gordon

Right: 2007 S0500xx - falling to bits gradually now.

 

Iphone/hotel room picture

[Flash]

those 0500's look beautiful mate , id love to see a few more pics .... and maybe some 710 fit pics

[bradl]

^^^^^^ (apparently I can't post properly on certain computers)

 

Been seeing your posts in lots of threads, and just can't stop admiring those boots. Absolutely amazing, best boots I've ever seen.

Looking at a pair of S710XX, and wonder what I am looking at for shrinking. Thinking maybe 31, as last pair of denim (N&F, yes awful absolutely awful) was 29, 31" measured. But just not sure with the shrinking how I should be looking at for sizing. Sorry to be one of those people...

 

 

Not sure if anyone could give me a hand on this, and is it safer to be buying them through Suto or has anyone had experience buying straight from d-stock, 2nd.

Edited May 5, 2013 by bradl

[beautiful_FrEaK]

you can buy Samurai jeans from many Japanese shops directly. If you want easy, English communication, order from www.kaizoku-pirates.com

[bradl]

Damn, they don't have 710... Any other you could recommend? 

[beautiful_FrEaK]

they have. just write him and he will get you a pair

edit: but then 2nd is also trustworthy, you just need to write with a translator (google or so)

Edited May 5, 2013 by beautiful_FrEaK

[bradl]

they have. just write him and he will get you a pair

edit: but then 2nd is also trustworthy, you just need to write with a translator (google or so)

 

Awesome, decided to go with 2nd as they had 31 in stock and ready to go. I have zero jeans at the moment, so looking for the quickest option.