Samurai Jeans

[alexx1976]

 

Samurai S0110XJII - 15th 17oz Jin

[501XX4EVER]

^ the pockets do look a bit beefier than normal. I would agree with the weight of the denim being the cause of the unique look. It also might be that the denim looks rather dark and the contrasting stitching really makes it pop.

 

Glad it's not just me then.

 

Am I mad or would anyone else prefer this if it was raw, rather than one wash, maybe the pockets wouldn't look so "puffy"?

[Quoise1203]

Not really sure what difference it would make, as you would need to wash/soak it anyway to get the shrinkage out, and then the pockets would end up looking the same anyways.

[501XX4EVER]

Yea, but you don't really have to wash them do you?

[deadendpro]

Glad it's not just me then.

 

Am I mad or would anyone else prefer this if it was raw, rather than one wash, maybe the pockets wouldn't look so "puffy"?

 

I think the biggest reason why they do the washing initially is so there is limited returns and exchanges in size. with jeans they have the vendors that are knowledgable in if the fit is too tight or too loose and how to size. but with a jacket that shrinks it is a bit more difficult to quantify dimension shrinkage and/or comfort of the garment if it is non-wash. just measure and purchase with no need to worry.

[501XX4EVER]

I think the biggest reason why they do the washing initially is so there is limited returns and exchanges in size. with jeans they have the vendors that are knowledgable in if the fit is too tight or too loose and how to size. but with a jacket that shrinks it is a bit more difficult to quantify dimension shrinkage and/or comfort of the garment if it is non-wash. just measure and purchase with no need to worry.

 

Good point, I never considered that, come to think of it, I haven't seen that many Japanese Raw denim jackets, maybe just the Flat Head Type III???

 

Also, looking at the Type II above and seeing some other Samurai Type I/II Jackets online, nice though they are, not only do the pockets look weird but the buttons seem to look a bit wrong as well, too fancy maybe???

[geL-]

Little evo with maccro shot: 710 15th approximately 2 weeks:

 

Edited May 13, 2013 by geL-

[exaptavist]

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Edited October 8, 2015 by hoggreaser

[geL-]

Thanks captured with the Fuji X100

[S-Town]

Is anyone going for the S5000MO?

[bradl]

Received my S710xx today, and struggled to get them on. Ordered a 31 and can't do up the top two buttons.... Really not too sure what I should do. 

[beautiful_FrEaK]

exchange for a size bigger

[bradl]

Does 2nd do exchanges?

[beautiful_FrEaK]

nope. you gotta sell them then and buy a new one

[S-Town]

Overseas returns/exchanges (with language barrier added in) would be a nightmare.

[bradl]

nope. you gotta sell them then and buy a new one

Well in that case, if anyone is interested in a pair of 31x36 S710xx only tried on, let me know.

 

Overseas returns/exchanges (with language barrier added in) would be a nightmare.

Exactly what I was thinking.

 

This is what makes buying jeans online so hard, but when you're limited to what you can get in your city, makes it even harder....

Edited May 13, 2013 by bradl

[beautiful_FrEaK]

I think someone is selling a size 32 in the market..could be your replacement pair

[bradl]

Got me all excited there, but all I could find is a 31 right now...

 

Is it worth it to try an soak it? I am like not even a quarter inch from getting the top buttoned up.

Edited May 13, 2013 by bradl

[beautiful_FrEaK]

for me STF means "shrink to fit" and not "stretch to fit". If I can't button up an unsanforized pair pre-soak it's just not the right size.

 

edit: others may disagree with me or had luck with stretching out their pair

Edited May 13, 2013 by beautiful_FrEaK

[aaronxxx]

that jacket looks like it could stop a knife

[Nathan18T]

Have anyone tried pulling off wearing their S710's with dress shoes? I'm trying to wear them as much as I can even going out to bars and lounges where they have dress code (dress shoes/blazers required). I was thinking with a small cuff with neat stacks be ok? Or is it still look too messy for dress shoes? Thoughts?

[bradl]

for me STF means "shrink to fit" and not "stretch to fit". If I can't button up an unsanforized pair pre-soak it's just not the right size.

 

edit: others may disagree with me or had luck with stretching out their pair

 

Yeah, totally agree with you on that. Going to be listing my pair, once they dry for measurements.

[S-Town]

Have anyone tried pulling off wearing their S710's with dress shoes? I'm trying to wear them as much as I can even going out to bars and lounges where they have dress code (dress shoes/blazers required). I was thinking with a small cuff with neat stacks be ok? Or is it still look too messy for dress shoes? Thoughts?

 

Nathan...hell yeah you can wear them!  You're asking denim nerds here.  If the ladies aren't feeling me because I'm wearing denim, that's the last time I'm drinking there.

Edited May 14, 2013 by S-Town

[Nathan18T]

^It's not that.....i'm just worried it might look messy with cuff and stacks on dress shoes.

[asaa1000]

Is 2nd a lot cheaper than BIG? Since BIG allows exchanes. Just wondering cause I'm looking to get my first pair of 710's. also, a question on sizing, if I'm a 31 in 3sixteen st-120 and nudie slim Jim, what size should I get for 710, don't want anything too skinny. Thanks a lot!

[bradl]

If you figure out sizing, might be able to help you out.

[asaa1000]

holy smokes are you in Calgary and selling your size 31? I'm in Calgary too! This is too temping..

Edited May 14, 2013 by asaa1000

[bradl]

Wow, that is too perfect. If you want to take down my number you can come by and check them out in person before hand. Couldn't work out more perfectly.

[Rightyow77]

Have anyone tried pulling off wearing their S710's with dress shoes? I'm trying to wear them as much as I can even going out to bars and lounges where they have dress code (dress shoes/blazers required). I was thinking with a small cuff with neat stacks be ok? Or is it still look too messy for dress shoes? Thoughts?

Easy solution, avoid lounges and bars with dress codes.

[bradl]

Doesn't look like I will have much luck in ordering in a new pair of size 32, sold out across Rakuten, and pirate doesn't have any till June/July.