The Uniqlo Thread - Page 549

Better than Levis 511s?

 

I don't mind the stretch; it's actually the reason why I keep going to 511s.

Haven't worn stretch 511s in a minute, but my black OD Slims are holding up far better than any 511s I've worn in the past.  I prefer the lack of branding/design details on the Slims as well.

You might have bought the old denim, which is still in stores but isn't getting restocked. The old denim is soft and pajama-like, while the new denim is a tougher, waxier feel.

When jet says "for the price I don't know what people are expecting" in regard to the oxfords I agree with him, but i don't know if people can make the same "for $50 what do you expect" regarding the jeans when levis makes all-cotton jeans for $50. The point of uniqlo is that fit, style and quality are way better than what you'd expect for the price, so $50 jeans with 25% polyester don't really do it for me.

Are you arguing that poly is just cost-cutting and therefore inferior to a pure cotton jean?

 

Synthetic = increased durability.

Also, synthetic = no fading, which is crucial for something like a black overdye pant.

ALSO, a cotton/spandex blend will stretch out and stay stretched out after a few washes; synthetic helps it to maintain its shape over time.

 

Fit and detail-wise, they're just cheap APCs.

Edited by EdwardB - 3/4/13 at 10:29am

I thought about that, and I know poly isn't a cost-cutting measure all the time, but all the new jeans have poly, not just the black overdye, plus you have to deal with less breathable fabric and stuff, right? Not sure if the durability trade-offs would be worth it to me considering my daily life consists of sitting in class and walking around downtown.

Breathability isn't really a problem with these, at least for me.  My activity level is pretty similar to yours and I haven't had any issues.  

 

Admittedly, the colorfastness aspect of it is irrelevant in a washed denim, but to be fair, at this pricepoint, in any brand, washes are generally awful and you shouldn't be buying them to begin with.

 

But either way, 511s are totally fine and they'd be my first choice if I didn't have access to Uniqlo.  For indigo jeans, 100% cotton all the way, but I really feel like the synthetic blend is a better (or at least justifiable) choice for a black OD.

as for the OCBD, the price thing definitely plays a part.  for $29, the slim fits are absolutely bonkers.  it's why the old ones were completely sold out and the new ones are flying off the shelves.

 

but you won't be wow'd or satisfied if you're comparing these to the ones that people typically get in the $200 price range, but i'll gladly have a full range of colors, "white, blue, grey, green, navy and khaki" for the price of 1 super nice made in the usa with MOP buttons oxford--and i've had both.  

Yeah just got a bunch of oxfords for 1290 yen not gonna complain when it's like 25 shirts for the price of one thom Browne shirt. Gonna sell a few shirts then pick up another pair of Edward greens I think

Should I expect any shrinkage with the OCBDs after first wash?

Anyone tried the linen shirts? Considering picking up a couple to get free shipping on the slim oxfords

I don't own one, but I've handled them and they seem pretty nice. Great for the price. They fit kind of large though so unless you don't mind rolling it/Uniqlo offers XXS without me knowing you might be out of luck.

Nope I bought the ones with hi synthetic count. I saw them online and balked, but touched them in the store and they were quite nice.

I think I wash my jeans more than a lot of posters. I've won these days on end and washed them multiple times and the black is still rich.

Anybody have an extra pair of the fair isle knit gloves? Tore a hole in mine

could anyone tellm e the neck size on the oxfords/slim oxfords? fucking wedding clothes