Ooe-Yofukuten & Co.

[garden gnomes in space]

cut looks a bit different but not by much.  Measurements are the same.  I thought the hem was smaller on these.  Chain-stitch coin pocket is nice touch.  Would love to see a chain stitched rear pockets like ROY does.  

Edited May 21, 2015 by garden gnomes in space

[Amused]

Just picked up a pair in size 35. I'll share the pre and post soak (x2) measurements when I get them.

 

By the way, I'm a measured 33" waist and went off of their sizing chart to determine my size. I was thinking of going size 34 (31.7" post wash), but wasn't sure if their denim would stretch back to raw (~34"), if I wanted to endure a 2+" stretch, or if I wanted to potentially compromise the cut.

 

Anyway, I'm excited to get these in hand.

[garden gnomes in space]

OOE denim stretches pretty easy.  In my experience, their post wash measurements are very accurate.  

[Amused]

Good to know, Gnomes...thanks. I think 35 was the right choice, unless I miraculously lose 10 lbs

[aho]

^Just to reiterate, you sized correctly!

[Amused]

OA02-0515 (size 35) after a combo hot soak + warm wash, then hung dry.

Waist: 32.75"

F.Rise: 12.125"

B.Rise: 15.75"

Thigh: 13.25"

Knee: 9.0"

Hem: 8.25"

Inseam: 34.25"

[aho]

Nothing new, I'm sure we all follow Ooe on instagram etc but here's some more OAXX:

[garden gnomes in space]

thats whats up.  

[beautiful_FrEaK]

So it is Standard & Strange who will carry Ooe Yofukuten.

 

Right now they offter the latest 02 model (and call it slim tapered...)

http://standardandstrange.com/collections/featured/products/oa02-0515-slim-tapered-unsanforized

 

The price @ 300$ with free shipping is probably even better than when you order from Ooe directly (and have to include the shipping costs from Japan). At least for our US guys

Edited June 26, 2015 by beautiful_FrEaK

[aho]

^Surprising but I guess it makes sense since they do collaborations with Barn Stormer etc. in Japan...

[garden gnomes in space]

yup.  I went there yesterday.  Was hoping for a collaboration but its nice to see them in store nonetheless.  Really like Standard and Strange, good guys working there and a decent selection of stuff.  

[cmboland]

So it is Standard & Strange who will carry Ooe Yofukuten.

 

Right now they offter the latest 02 model (and call it slim tapered...)

http://standardandstrange.com/collections/featured/products/oa02-0515-slim-tapered-unsanforized

 

The price @ 300$ with free shipping is probably even better than when you order from Ooe directly (and have to include the shipping costs from Japan). At least for our US guys

 

 

Is it me or do i feel like $300 with shipping seems high for what the OOE guys offer. It's just a personal opinion.

[Maynard Friedman]

Read about the brand and what people think of them. Have a look at the pictures and customer testimonials. Then compare this price with what BiG, Self Edge, Rivet & Hide, etc are selling their premium Japanese jeans for. I think you may want to reconsider after that.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

I guess it's just you

 

A pair of Roys costs above 300$ incl. shipping.

And while Roy puts in more details and what not, the background is similar. Roy making jeans he wants on his own in small quantities and/or Ryo&Hiro making jeans they want in small quantities. Both use their own unique denim.

 

The biggest difference: Roy does what he wants and experiments a lot. Ryo&Hiro trying to do repro stuff (IMO)

 

And don't forget the import taxes, shipping from Japan and what that Standard&Strange have to add to a pair of Ooe Yofukuten. While Seld Edge probably don't have to add import taxes to a pair of Roy.

 

 

But in the end: as long as you think the price is fair for either brand, then it is (or not)

Edited June 26, 2015 by beautiful_FrEaK

[edmond]

ww2 cut in oaxx denim sounds tempting...

[cmboland]

I guess it's just you

 

A pair of Roys costs above 300$ incl. shipping.

And while Roy puts in more details and what not, the background is similar. Roy making jeans he wants on his own in small quantities and/or Ryo&Hiro making jeans they want in small quantities. Both use their own unique denim.

 

The biggest difference: Roy does what he wants and experiments a lot. Ryo&Hiro trying to do repro stuff (IMO)

 

And don't forget the import taxes, shipping from Japan and what that Standard&Strange have to add to a pair of Ooe Yofukuten. While Seld Edge probably don't have to add import taxes to a pair of Roy.

 

 

But in the end: as long as you think the price is fair for either brand, then it is (or not)

 

See that's my ignorance. I did not know OOE was a small batch outfit and that's a good comparison to Roy.

[edmond]

Roy is awesome but kindda overpriced imho.

[redragon]

^

They do make it with the 03 cut ed

http://ooeyofukuten.ocnk.net/product/4

[edmond]

awww fuck torn between 4

 

 

these

cushman ww2

fob 191

muller and bros ww2

[aho]

Aside from TCB's (woohoo contest jeans!), the only thing I wear is Ooe but that just might be me...

[Coolguyzack]

Not only are my OA02s the best cut I've ever worn for me, the denim is INCREDIBLE and insanely comfortable even from day 1. Knowing I'm wearing a very well-made repro cut, and supported an awesome company are bonuses too. AND to top it off, I get compliments all the time. People who don't even like jeans like these jeans!

 

I've never been happier with a pair of jeans in my life and I've got you guys and this thread to thank for that. Thanks!

Edited June 28, 2015 by Coolguyzack

[Broark]

I'm definitely with you on that Zach, I think my OA02's are my favorite jeans that I own. From cut to the denim itself its pretty much the ideal pair of pants for me. Can't wait for mine to get back from repair.

[geL-]

I'm with you on that. 

I'm so pissed that i have to loose some weight to put this beauty again. i should have gone with a 35.

This pair is definitely something great fading also.

[garden gnomes in space]

anyone know anything about that collaboration OOE posted the patches for on their instagram?

[Ciabatta]

The OA01 is going to be my next pair of jeans if they ever restock.

[Broark]

You won't be disappointed! The OA denim is some of my favorite.

I'd be interested if anyone had some insight into the development of the OA denim, but I'd guess that the only ones who know about that are Hiro and Ryo more or less.

[bradl]

Really liking the jacket that they are working on, posted over on instagram

 

https://instagram.com/p/5QuLL0RD8Z/?taken-by=ooe_yofukuten

[garden gnomes in space]

id be into that if it were a shirt.  a jacket, maybe not so much.  

[redragon]

Pulled it from the closet for a recent rare outing...

 

 

Left pocket darned by Narita-san of Brown Tabby Works, pretty fantastic!

 

Size tag had enough of my punishing routines, free itself to freedom...

 

Edited July 30, 2015 by redragon

[Broark]

Fantastic!