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[chantheman]

actually they fit in the waist. they measured 30 in the waist which was why i bought them (that and the crazy low price i got on them). not saying they havent stretched since

[technicolor]

I can't believe this thread hasn't been had an update since October!

Alright well I have just received my first pair of 45rpm Jomon's and I must say these are the least impressive pair of Japanese denim I have ever handled.

Let me just start off with saying my expectations were about a 5 (Out of 10) and really anything around a 5 or higher is pretty acceptable. I'd rate these things at a 0 and I'll explain why.

I can't BEGIN to justify the pricing on these. From the second I pulled these out of the box I was wondering how they could even be REAL 45rpm's. They felt so thin and cheap! And they were lacking any sort of detail other than what standard 45rpm denim has. Then my next thought was on the color. Such a strange color! Like a weird light stone wash pukey blue. I swore for one moment they were a distressed pre-wash version. I just can't dig this odd light hue of indigo. Then it was the cut. They slimmed the thighs down on the Jomon's but kept the hem and the rise the same. So they not only look like a BOOTCUT (Very much so if I may say so) but also look like they are 2 sizes too small because the thighs are slim but the crotch (Front Rise) bunches up!

I'm just so disappointed. They are a bad cut, a bad color, incredibly thin (Compared to the 3 Nando Nando's, 2 Suminando's, and 2 Sorahiko's I've owned), and overall not even up to the same standard level that I normally expect of Japanese denim.

So my sad size 33 Jomon's are going to have to go. And now I find myself even wanting to sell my Nando Nando's. I've just lost faith in 45rpm.

So so sad.

[chantheman]

fit pics. i can say that i too was a bit underwhelmed at first with the jormon but i still like my pair enough to keep

did you order them off the site or get them off the supermarket?

[oshen]

stone wash pukey blue? i think u got the charcoal dyed ones.

[oshen]

note the difference:

charcoal:

indigo:

[chantheman]

jormons on the left

yea i was a little confused with the color description you gave too. mine arent pukey at all

[greeneggs4spam]

I picked up a pair of the charcoal jomons. The fit is amazing and I really like the color. Does anybody know if they'll fade at all? Obviously all jeans fade to some extent, but are these meant for that?

I'll probably be keeping them anyways since they're so unique, but I'd like to know if its worth wearing these everyday for a year as opposed to getting something else for fading purposes.

[wahwho11]

probably slow-fade like ever other 45rpm jean. p.s. post fit pics/pic of jeans.

[greeneggs4spam]

Color is right in the last two pics. I'll get fit pics up later this week, and maybe I'll try to retake some of these better as well.

[chambo2008]

you got those of ebay right size 27 true waist 28??

[salaami]

ive always felt 45rpm jeans are overpriced, but that's just my humble opinion. you can find @least comparable quality for like 1/2 the $$$ @BiG or SE...

[iamstarwars]

They're overpriced out of Japan. They average a price similar to most brands discussed here in Japan.

Sorahikos cost about 24.000 yens if I remember well, not bad for the (in my opinion) best cut available out there.

[chantheman]

agree about the domestic pricing. disagree about the sorahiko being the best cut out there

[iamstarwars]

Yeah, I'm kind of alone thinking that, but they are the pair that work the best for me (I mean the 08 version).

[arcanum]

yes if you compared the rrp of 45 rpm jeans in japan, they are pretty much the same as any other japanese denim makers.

[salaami]

i stand corrected. but i knew there must be some kind of ripoff going on somewhere.

[shikimayatu]

I wanted to order a sorahiko from the NY website, but after hitting confirm and they don't take discover card, I figured I'll get it for the japan retail price if I ever get the chance to in japan. Ordered my first samurais instead off BiG.

[Yin]

I can't make a decision, i like both Sorahiko and raw Jomon's, both are beautiful jeans.......Do Jomon's worth the extra $400 price tag? Also should i get them though Proxy or buy them on U.S online store?

Also, where can i get the denim shirt online? i can't find them anywhere.:confused:

[chantheman]

probably not worth the extra. better off getting the sorahiko and the shirt instead of the jormons.

proxy is cheaper...

[Yin]

probably not worth the extra. better off getting the sorahiko and the shirt instead of the jormons.

proxy is cheaper...

Which proxy should i go for? any recommendation? i never order stuff though proxy before.....

[chantheman]

best cat out there is Hide

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showthread.php?t=36409

[Yin]

best cat out there is Hide

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showthread.php?t=36409

Thank you very much, repped.

[oshen]

pardon the noob question... but i can't seem to find the sorahikos on the 45rpm.jp online store... can someone help me out here?

http://www.45rpm.jp/shop/category/category.aspx?category=09

btw, 45rpm (japan) is having an ongoing sale. it's currently in stores and will hit the online shop on jan 7. more info here...

http://www.45rpm.jp/jp/new/10aw_sale091230.html

does anyone know if their denim will be on sale?

[Yin]

pardon the noob question... but i can't seem to find the sorahikos on the 45rpm.jp online store... can someone help me out here?

http://www.45rpm.jp/shop/category/category.aspx?category=09

I think this is it. They share the very same item number (5036031) as the U.S store. I ordered mine though Hide 2 mins ago, very quick reply, answer my questions within 2 mins.

http://www.45rpm.jp/shop/goods/goods.aspx?goods=5036031

[Yin]

Maybe a stupid question....i know they made out of cutton but will these indigo jacket fade like their jeans?:confused:

http://www.45rpm.jp/shop/goods/goods.aspx?goods=4127010&color_code=91

http://www.45rpm.jp/shop/goods/goods.aspx?goods=4127012

[Yin]

FK.....just ordered my jacket and stuff though Hide and now they have a 30%-80% sale....FML.....

[oshen]

!!!! didn't you read my post?

[Yin]

!!!! didn't you read my post?

Didn't realize that but i ordered that before your post anyway.....

[M.O.A]

somebody want to proxy me something from japan 45rpm? please?

[Yin]

somebody want to proxy me something from japan 45rpm? please?

Hide?

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk...ad.php?t=36409

Thank god none of the shit i ordered are on sale.