Warehouse

[julian-wolf]

@srudy Picked them up for a song on Yahoo, so I'm not actually sure which version they are. I'd been tracking pairs here and there since the 25th Anniversary editions caught my eye last year; those had a longer inseam than standard, which got my attention, but also a shallower rise which was a no-go. Since then they seem to have done at least a couple of the "standard" (vis a vis top block cut) 1001XX DSB with slightly longer inseams, but I'd never had any luck tracking down a pair for less than around $300 'til now. I think these may have been a special batch for some or other shop, based on the info in the listing, but there's no branding besides the standard Warehouse fare so I'm not sure

@Josh'N'Roll Those look like beauts. I've been really tempted by them for a bit now—they also seem to have a slightly longer inseam, and some really appealing details. If it wasn't for the super shallow pocket bags I'd probably have jumped on a pair some time in the last week, but I'm not sure how many pairs of shallow-pocketed jeans I really wanna commit to at this point—these and my black 1001XX / 1000 are already kinda pushing it

@Dan_F Here are the measurements of this version (tagged 34 x 32) after a medium-temp. wash & two days' wear:

• Waist: 35 1/2"
• Front Rise: 12 3/4"
• Rear rise: 17 1/4"
• Thigh (@ crotch): 13 1/4"
• Thigh (2" down): 12 1/2"
• Inseam: 33"

I'm imagining (hoping?) that the waist and inseam each have another inch of shrink in them after a few trips through the washer & dryer

Edited August 20, 2021 by julian-wolf

[Dan_F]

@julian-wolf Thanks for the info. Your pair definitely is different from the ones at SE. Warehouse seems to have a lot of cuts and a good bit of them don’t quite work for me.  Based on your measurements, your pair  is the kind of cut that I prefer. Great pickup!

[JDelage]

On 8/3/2021 at 6:59 AM, beautiful_FrEaK said:

Seems like the pre-order for the new 1002 Leepro is already sold out.

Will those be available at retailers, in your opinion?

[Broark]

5 minutes ago, JDelage said:

Will those be available at retailers, in your opinion?

I would imagine so, same thing happened with the 25th anniversary models (sold out during preorder, but were later stocked).

[beautiful_FrEaK]

12 minutes ago, JDelage said:

Will those be available at retailers, in your opinion?

Yep, BEARS will carry them for example

[Dr_Heech]

Looks like there's a Leepro wartime jacket coming out too ...

 

 

[Broark]

1 hour ago, Dr_Heech said:

Looks like there's a Leepro wartime jacket coming out too ...

There sure is! https://www.ware-house.co.jp/?pid=161274189

[Dr_Heech]

Those pleat stitches are lovely, as are the laurel leaf buttons. 

Always wondered why the few wartime Lee 101J's l've seen images of, and their repro counterparts, only have two rows of stitching instead of the triple stitched seams that Lee so heavily advertised, and were famous for back then - the reason being that triple stitching was outlawed during the war, part of the same set of restrictions that Levis had to conform to with loss of bartacks and rivets, ect.

[Josh'N'Roll]

12 hours ago, julian-wolf said:

@Josh'N'Roll Those look like beauts. I've been really tempted by them for a bit now—they also seem to have a slightly longer inseam, and some really appealing details. If it wasn't for the super shallow pocket bags I'd probably have jumped on a pair some time in the last week, but I'm not sure how many pairs of shallow-pocketed jeans I really wanna commit to at this point—these and my black 1001XX / 1000 are already kinda pushing it.

The details are what caused, nay, forced me to pull the trigger.  The inseam on the HXX is 34.5" raw, so I expect they'll shrink to ~32" after a hot wash and dry. I hadn't considered pocket bag depth, but you're right, they are really shallow ("hella shallow" in East Bay parlance), bordering on impractical and that's before a wash(!!). I told myself I would keep them on ice until I sell a few pair that need new homes, but I'm tempted to chuck them in the wash this weekend.

[scooby]

1943 model on top of our 1943 hardwood floor

[lance]

Great floor, scooby!

[Cold Summer]

I pulled the trigger on the Self Edge 1001xx, really excited to finally try these jeans. I'm especially interested to see how the banner denim compares to the similar-weight and vintagey Full Count 13.7 oz denim I've been wearing a lot these past few years on my 1108s.

I also expect the fit (very similar measurements to the 800xx fit I love) to work great for me. Will post some pics and a full evaluation when they show up in a few days.

[Jared_Lee]

I don't know how current banner denim compares with 2013 banner denim. It could be the same for all I know. I have both Warehouse and Full Count stock fabrics from back then that I've worn a lot. While they are very different fabrics, some of the core qualities that I love about them are shared. Can't wait to hear what you think!

[heyson]

dsb 1000 

[heyson]

another wash and dry plus early evening light. no edits

[Cold Summer]

Got my 1001xx the other day, and have been loving these denim pants.

I got a size 31, same as I wear in most jeans. I can't believe how much I enjoy this 50s-style fit. Yeah, there's hip flare and stuff, but the whole leg is a not-tight straight fit, so who cares? It's all just part of the look. This fit feels great. It's a little slimmer than my 3005s, but with a more comfortable rise. The construction is perfect, the fabric has tons of character and is just the right weight, these feel like the platonic ideal of vintage-style jeans. I'm sure you could find something more accurate to a specific vintage year, but that's not really what I was looking for - just a really well-executed version of a classic pair of jeans. I think similar jeans like the TCB 50s and Sugar Cane 1947 also sound great, but something about this particular model attracted me a bit more.

I also have the 800xx and like the contrast between these two models. The 800xx is a bit more modern feeling - a little heavier and more aggressive denim, a slightly slimmer fit. They're both great jeans with subtle differences between them - it'll be fun to see how they diverge with some wear.

[scooby]

They look awesome

[youngofthesoonest]

That’s a great fit. Slimmer than i expected but looks comfortable

[Cold Summer]

They seem slimmer than they actually are, that's the effect being tall and skinny has. If I was the exact same build but stood 5'10" instead of 6'3", they'd look pretty loose on me. But 31 is my true waist size, and out of the box they fit just right on my waist. It probably would have been possible even to go down a size, but I like this fit more.

[Hoohoodunit]

I’m debating on either purchasing the 1000XX-DSB or 2021HXX from Hinoya. Both are very close in measurements to my DD-1001XX 47’s (all in 33W). Besides the DSB coloring, are there any other differences anyone is aware of? The fit seems almost identical across the board on all 3 models

Also curious if anyone knows what sets 1000XX-DSB apart from the S1000XX-DSB?

Edited August 28, 2021 by Hoohoodunit

[AlientoyWorkmachine]

My DD-1003xx - photographing here for fit mostly lighting isn't the best. I love these things - best Levi's I've ever owned. Only wish the pockets were a bit more robust and that I could have found them raw instead of one wash but whatever. Probably about 70 wears or so at this point but I don't keep track. Maybe one day I'll pick the arcs into some other pattern but leaving them for now. 

  

[scooby]

Great fit @AlientoyWorkmachine

Here’s a flick of my 46s in some decent natural light. Pretty much rotate my jeans each time I wash one pair, so not sure the exact amount of wear but it’s a few months

 

[roomtemplacroix]

fit pics of my new 1001xx. same pair and size as @Cold Summer 

i actually sized UP to a 31 in these. i typically wear a 29 or 30 in most jeans. i wanted a slightly looser fit with these for messing around. 

[Cold Summer]

Those look great, more evidence this is a really well-done cut.

[scooby]

Another wash for the 43s, they are grainy and full of depth now

[cusswords]

Bears now has the Lee-pro jacket in stock for anyone looking to pick that up. 
 

Personally I’m waiting for the copper button or 1936 type 1 to drop now that my 2002 has a few years of wear on it.  

[aho]

I'm down the rabbit hole of Japanese denim YouTube and found this was a fun flashback through a few WH pairs I owned or lusted after over the past 15 years:
 

He basically doesn't remember when he bought most of them, but he did get a few from the New Year's Lucky Bag's over time. Those Copper King's bring back memories! Some non-WH pairs as well towards the end (SDA, Denime, Kojima Jeans)

Edited September 10, 2021 by aho

[Broark]

Nice video, thanks for sharing @aho!

[JDelage]

On 9/9/2021 at 8:05 AM, cusswords said:

Bears now has the Lee-pro jacket in stock for anyone looking to pick that up. 

So does Hinoya, FYI...

[scooby]

Not only did a friend spill a great deal of matcha powder on me (right after a wash, hopefully another will get the green out) but the jeans are also coming apart near my crotch/butt and need a repair asap