Ooe-Yofukuten & Co.

[Broark]

So these definitely shrunk a lot.

Measurements taken BiG style.

Waist: 17.25 in.

Front rise: 12.25 in.

Back rise: 16 in.

Thigh: 13.5 in.

Knee: 9 in.

Hem: 8.25 in.

Inseam: 32.25 in.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

As Hog wanted to see usefull threads with fit pics...

 

OA02XX size 36, after approx 30 days of wear

 

 

[Broark]

A bit hard to tell from the photos, but I can tell that the roping on these will be awesome.

It's nice having a pair that I don't actually have to get hemmed.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

I know what you mean. The roping is intense from day one. Must have a lot to do how R&H chainstitches and also the strong shrinking of the fabric

[garden gnomes in space]

I know what you mean. The roping is intense from day one. Must have a lot to do how R&H chainstitches and also the strong shrinking of the fabric

I have found that roping on pairs that I get chainstitched at the factory/in japan pre-shipping to me rope much much more than when I get it done locally at Self Edge.  I know its how the machines are adjusted, just an interesting observation

Edited January 23, 2015 by garden gnomes in space

[bod]

BiG is the only shop I trust to hem jeans and still get intense roping on the hems

[garden gnomes in space]

Self Edge does a great job as well, but many people have commented (I have not commented, but have noticed) that their hems are not as tight/narrow and the roping effect seems more subtle.  

[redragon]

Real final update on the contest jeans...

 

 

After the contest, I still wear it on the weekend for the rest of 2014.

Will now hang dormant indefinitely till I feel like wearing it again.

Edited January 25, 2015 by redragon

[Broark]

Great photos redragon!

I wore my pair the last two days (and no, I didn't manage any fit pics...) but so far so good!

My only gripe is with the size of the front pockets, just wish the pocket bags were a little deeper.  But that's minor.

Already noticed some damage on the paper patch after the wash, not going to worry too much about it though.

[aho]

Great work red! I think you could still get another 2-3 years if not more out of them though! 

[redragon]

I agree that there is still much life in this one, but I do need to give other pairs some wear and also need to repair the left pocket before I can wear it again, feels like each time I put my phone in there, the hole just keeps getting bigger & bigger...

[Maynard Friedman]

They look fantastic redragon, I'd get them repaired and wear them on a part-time basis. En route to Grail status!

[itsbenhere]

Gnomes, I've noticed that only sela hems are not very tight. I think the other 3 stores are "normal."

Good to hear about big, I've been meaning to send my jeans there!

[garden gnomes in space]

I have not compared hems between the stores, but SESF vs factory hem is generally a bit looser, not as narrow.  

[Foxy2]

OA01XX-0614 W34

OA02XX-0714 W34

SOA03XX-0814

Edited February 9, 2015 by Foxy2

[deluzion]

Great pics! So the slimmest cut from Ooe is the OA02XX?

[Sugar Mountain]

^ Correct. It's based off a 60s Levi's cut so it tapers a fair amount.

[ironheartfan123]

great comparison pics!  i like the look of the 01 most 

[Foxy2]

I prefer 01 & 03 - straight.

The taper on the 02 is OK, but it requires different shoes and some play with the length. Somewhat an acquired taste, I guess - maybe they will take some time to get used to...

[volvo240thebest]

great fits, number one is a winner for me.

and.. I like your house!

[jyoni]

Hey Flash, idk if you contacted Ryo and Hiro but I heard back.  Still very vague but there was contact.  I didn't want to discuss what I talked about earlier about putting the prize to better use.  If it would just simply be easier for them, it would be fine with me, but I wouldn't want it taken the wrong way.

[Flash]

Glad you heard back mate , i tried a few weeks back but didnt get anywhere

[Broark]

Just wanted to take a moment to admire how fluffy and hairy the OAXX fabric is.

When I got these my girlfriend even noticed it and said "wow, those feel fuzzy!"

Washed them twice to get all the shrink out, only worn them three times so far since I think I'm going to enter them into the DWC.

Meant to snap a fit pic today but forgot on my way out of the shop, wearing a single cuff with boots and double cuffing with sneakers.

Pretty ideal year round jean here I think. I really like the higher rise.

[aho]

Old Ooe's vs Vintage (poor indoor lighting):

Edited February 25, 2015 by aho

[oomslokop]

og a bit streakier and rougher than ooe?

[Broark]

Aho I agree with your previous statements in regards to how fast the OA denim fades.

I've only worn my OA02XX's 7 times (including right now) and I'm already seeing some light blue popping through on the fly.

[aho]

ooms, the Ooe's in the picture are the contest denim; I feel the OAXX fabric will turn out closer to the vintage pair, but give me a few more months to get there! 

 

BTW, the vintage pair in the picture are my 1947-51 era Levi's!

Edited February 25, 2015 by aho

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Funny, I didn't find the OAXX denim to fade very fast...at least not faster than Warehouse's Banner Denim or other "normal" wearing denim. But as always, it depends on the wearer

[Broark]

I'm not seeing anything abnormal other than the fly losing some indigo so quickly.

Then again I haven't really been consistently wearing them yet. 

[aho]

 

Gotta love that OAXX...