Sugar Cane Denim

[Coolguyzack]

Thanks guys. I'm glad I was stopped. After a lot of digging through fit pics, I came across sized down hawaiis and 47s, and there's a LOT of buttsuck/crotchcrushing like Erase must've been describing. I'm leaning towards the 2009 now since their measurements meet up almost identically with my jeans now, but I might just make a trip out to SE to see if they have one in my size to try on before I buy.

 

Thanks again guys for looking out for me lol

[jstavrin]

Thanks guys. I'm glad I was stopped. After a lot of digging through fit pics, I came across sized down hawaiis and 47s, and there's a LOT of buttsuck/crotchcrushing like Erase must've been describing. I'm leaning towards the 2009 now since their measurements meet up almost identically with my jeans now, but I might just make a trip out to SE to see if they have one in my size to try on before I buy.

 

Thanks again guys for looking out for me lol

 

 

For the sake of politeness, you probably shouldn't use Self Edge as your changing room if you're buying from Rakuten. The guys at the LA shop aren't there to help you make purchases from other stores. 

[Coolguyzack]

Oh I guess I made it sound like I was still buying from Rakuten. No I plan on having the option of a headache-free return through SE. And I might have it hemmed there should the length be too much to handle.

 

Japanese buying is way too intimidating for me as of now.

[Sugar Mountain]

This is definitely a good plan. Nothing comes close to being able to try on the garment before you buy. If the jeans work out for you, you'll get years of enjoyment from wearing them and seeing them evolve. Price is soon forgotten.

[ColdsnapBryan]

After a good two years of failing to fade any jeans because I constantly bought and sold them looking for another perfect fit I decided to buy one jean and force myself to wear them for a full year. I decided on the 1947 model because I think an argument can be made for them being the quintessential jean. I sized up even on a jean that was already anti fit because my weight fluctuates about 15lbs throughout the year from weightlifting. I'm about 9 months in and I think I made the perfect choice. Even though right now I could easily fit into a size smaller and are not even close to the perfect fit, throughout the 9 months id walk out of stores like Unionmade, self edge, and stag with just purchasing shirts and thinking these pants are pretty good. I don't even have pictures of them because l know they consistently look good with everything and never needed to check. Anyways, this is my corny love letter to a jean that doesn't even need it because its a staple cut that everyone should own and it knows it.

[Coolguyzack]

I went to SELA yesterday and got some Sugar Cane 2014s. Brennan was a super cool guy and helped me try on all the repro pairs I was considering, as well as showing me the 2014s since they sold their last 2009 in my size. With the repros, I need a few more years with the squat rack before I think I'm ready for those since downsizing isn't for me. As for the 2014s, He basically said the fit was practically indistinguishable from the 2009s but there were differences like the leg opening being a tad smaller than the latter. Overall it was a really fun experience and I have no problem paying that extra money for assurance of fit, education, and a fun time. If I ordered Japanese, I'd probably be sweating bullets and make the wrong choice anyway.

 

Moral of the story, if you are a stupid noob like me, get to a local retailer.

 

Edited November 4, 2014 by Coolguyzack

[Sugar Mountain]

That's a really nice fit Zack and you chose a great pair of jeans. As they say, Enjoy in good health!

[SuperJackle]

Its cool when you see someone new to raw denim go for a pair that is actually not the typical "stepping stone" pair that I myself did, and many others invariably do. Not to say that there is anything wrong with rgt, n&f etc, but you could do a hell of a lot worse than 'canes for an early pair. Also, great fit Zack!

Edited November 4, 2014 by SuperJackle

[pudaspriest]

those look great, glad you found a pair that works for you!

[Coolguyzack]

Thanks guys!

 

Jackle, I did had a pair of Gustins this past Winter-Summer, and an N&F WG Red weft last fall, but I grew too tall for the N&F, and too big for the Gustins. I ended up giving them both away. But I think all my dumb screw ups put together average me out to noob status.

 

I consider this my first really successful pair though lol. And I almost messed THAT up. 

[garden gnomes in space]

perfect fit Zack

[tmadd]

Such a killer first pair!  Congrats on finding a great fit!

[bradl]

Good to see they worked out for you Zack, made a Damn good choice.

[ColdsnapBryan]

Nice fit Zack. Enjoy them! 

[jstavrin]

I'm selling my worn 1947s (posted a few pages back) for a very low price. They're too big! Check out the other cool stuff for sale, too. 

Edited November 6, 2014 by jstavrin

[Dave_SFU]

Picked up a pair of 2014 at Hinoya in Tokyo last week.   Size 29 which is the same size i take in the 2009.   Perfect fit and perfect price ($104).  Might end up hemming an inch off the end so the cuff isnt so big.  

Also just got my old 2009 pair repaired at Self Edge, ill post pics when i get them tomorrow.  

 

 

Edited November 11, 2014 by Dave_SFU

[BlackPig]

Awesome. the low price is tempting although I don't need more jeans.

[Dave_SFU]

Awesome. the low price is tempting although I don't need more jeans.

 

I really dont need any more either but i couldnt pass up the price and i wouldnt mind a lightweight jean in my rotation

Edited November 11, 2014 by Dave_SFU

[ColdsnapBryan]

So what Sugar Cane jean is a step down from 1947 in terms of slimness, if you had to rank them in order.

[Sugar Mountain]

The 2009 (or 1947 type II) cut is the next step down from the standard 1947. Then the 2014.

[Coolguyzack]

Yeah and remember, the slim models don't have the actual Sugar Cane fiber in the denim, if that matters to you.

[Broark]

If I recall correctly, I remember reading somewhere that there's a Self Edge collaboration jean with mixed fiber denim coming sometime?

[SuperJackle]

I've been trying to find out more too. Its supposed to be a sexscxbrooklyncircus(?) Collab. Mixed fiber, straight tapered I think. I've been fiending for it. Although I don't know jack shit about Brooklyn circus, I just always loved everything about the sexsc06.

[exaptavist]

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Edited October 22, 2015 by hoggreaser

[ironheartfan123]

i saw those cotton/wool jeans in the SC catalog...any reviews?

[cchen]

I really dont need any more either but i couldnt pass up the price and i wouldnt mind a lightweight jean in my rotation

 

Do these come with a red tab?

[ColdsnapBryan]

Anyone happen to know the thigh measurement on a size 34 in the 2009 cut? I need something like 12.6" after stretching to make it work. 

[kiya]

Anyone happen to know the thigh measurement on a size 34 in the 2009 cut? I need something like 12.6" after stretching to make it work. 

 

Size chart: http://www.selfedge.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=476&search=2009

[Ciabatta]

Does sugar cane make a Type 1 jacket or just a Type 2 and 3?

[tigerstrom]

Im interested in the Sugarcane 2009 or 2014. i only have samurai s710xx in sz 32 which are little loose in the waist. Any sizing advice? Thanks