Ande Whall Denim

[okisan]

Yeah can't wait to get the shirts sorted out. I have been working on this western style one for a long time now...just trying to save up for some custom pearl snaps!

 

had a feeling it would be a western - fine by me! 

also, expect an SR6 order from me shortly. i simply can't say no to a 15oz Cobra.

[Maynard Friedman]

i simply can't say no to a 15oz Cobra.

Is that a euphemism okisan?!

[okisan]

only for an unhealthy denim obsession my friend ....

Edited September 26, 2013 by okisan

[okisan]

oh yeah, ordered the SR6. 15oz goodness is on it's way...

[in_limbo]

I think I want a pair of Caribous in 32 but this is only my second real pair (aside from my first undbrandeds). My BSPs are 11.5 in the top thigh and 9 in the mid thigh and they're too tight, I can't squat down in them ect. The 32 Caribou is 12.5 and 9.75. I really don't have enough experience to know what difference an inch makes, will it be a lot more room?

[UkeNo]

^ You should be good from the sounds of it. 

 

Caribous still my favourite cut to date. 

 

Pull the trigger.

Edited September 26, 2013 by UkeNo

[reallypeacedoff]

And remember thats an inch difference measuring flat. That's actually two inches overall, give or take.

[oomslokop]

had a feeling it would be a western - fine by me! 

also, expect an SR6 order from me shortly. i simply can't say no to a 15oz Cobra.

 

u mean a 15mm Cobra okisan?

 

[eXtremity03]

My SR6 Mustang is on its way too, I've been checking the shipping status every hour! Crazy excited, haha.

[eXtremity03]

I think I want a pair of Caribous in 32 but this is only my second real pair (aside from my first undbrandeds). My BSPs are 11.5 in the top thigh and 9 in the mid thigh and they're too tight, I can't squat down in them ect. The 32 Caribou is 12.5 and 9.75. I really don't have enough experience to know what difference an inch makes, will it be a lot more room?

 

It really depends how tight those BSPs are fitting you currently to gauge--if they're strangling your thighs, then the difference might only make it go to form-fitting tight, whereas if they just hug your thighs, it may make the transition into a slim-style fit.

 

From my experiences, a whole inch can be the difference between a skinny-hugging fit to a slim.  Either that, or I am terrible at taking measurements..haha.

 

Edit: Sorry for the double post.

Edited September 26, 2013 by eXtremity03

[okisan]

i just googled 'drunk cobra' and was presented with a picture of Lindsay Lohan

[andewhall]

Haha. I've never actually owned a pair of Cobra's or the old one's, raker...to much of a fat bastard. Pies.

[okisan]

NZ has good pies, this i can confirm - had a great one in Hokitika 

[okisan]

or was it Greymouth?......

[lamscott]

Got my Mustangs today. Holy shit, great fit.

[eXtremity03]

Unexpectedly received my Mustangs today!  I was just about to head to the Humane Society to volunteer, too! Glad I waited a bit, haha.

 

The fit is exactly what I've been looking for!

 

Thanks Andy for an amazing pair of raw denim jeans! 

 

Btw, Andy, for what duration of time do you suggest/recommend we do our initial-first soak prior to wearing?  I plan to not wash these for a few months.  What about all you other AW Denim owners--do you guys do an initial-soak at all, or just wear them straight out of the package?

Edited September 28, 2013 by eXtremity03

[okisan]

20 minutes in water is enough. make the water the same temp as what you may end up washing them in and that'll be enough - then wear 'em

[xchen]

No need to soak them at all. mine shrank minimally in length and none whatsoever in any other dimension.

[eXtremity03]

Yeah, I understand that they're going to shrink very minimally because they are sanforized, but supposedly an initial soak will release some of the starch--which will make the jeans more comfortable/easier to break-in?

And for some reason, I recall that doing an initial soak will prolong the life of the denim, but I'm not sure if I recall that correctly, haha.

[B-Sandy]

Yeah, I understand that they're going to shrink very minimally because they are sanforized, but supposedly an initial soak will release some of the starch--which will make the jeans more comfortable/easier to break-in?

And for some reason, I recall that doing an initial soak will prolong the life of the denim, but I'm not sure if I recall that correctly, haha.

Both of those points are true, but since they are softer from the get go creases won't set in as quickly or as well as they do for stiff starchy denim which may impact the fading. It's probably more a question of preference than anything though because in the long term it probably won't make much of a difference. 

[eXtremity03]

Thanks for all the replies! I'm going to see what Andy replies to my email with, and weigh my options.

[Vulcan]

Hey guys, I've been eyeballing that Wolf jacket for a little bit but I can't find any fit pics of it anywhere! Has anybody picked up this awesome jacket that can throw some pics up?

[lamscott]

Got my sr6 mustangs. Great denim.

 

The jeans are really well made by Ande.

 

The fit is great for guys who like slim but not ball huggers.

[eXtremity03]

The Mustang fit is amazing--pretty much the ideal jean fit I've been looking for all this time.  It will fit quite snug in the thighs however if you're a regular lifter, but still a great fit.

 

I've decided to not do an initial-soak, and just wear them raw.  Damn, these are uncomfortable as hell right now, haha!  Can't wait for these to break in and just feel super comfortable.

Edited October 1, 2013 by eXtremity03

[okisan]

Warning: 15oz SR6 pics ahoy

 

These arrived in the mail yesterday, my new Cobra's. Beautiful denim. Super crispy, with an awesome deep inky tone to the colour - almost purplish in some ways. Threw in some comparison shots also with my semi-retired 13.5oz Cobra's - easy to see here the change in pocket size that Ande has made since last year's cuts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[llvlaglne]

I thought the sr6 had the poncho cloth by the pockets

[theotherchrislewis]

I thought the sr6 had the poncho cloth by the pockets

 

Yeah, it has the poncho details but you also have the option of ordering them with plain facings too.

 

Hi guys. With the new SR6 I always had the option for plain or poncho cloth facings and originally I had the back pockets blank....I have had quite a few people asking for the option for the Wings stitching though, sooooo I changed it so you can just choose whatever for this lot! 

Edited October 4, 2013 by theotherchrislewis

[llvlaglne]

^thank you sir

[okisan]

i do actually dig that poncho cloth, just not  on the pockets. i did enquire about using it for pocket bags but it would have been too thick for that.

[Cold Summer]

Great looking jeans Okisan!  It's always nice when you can find a cut that works perfect for you, then wear it in different types of denim.  I do miss the wings, though.