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post #17206 of 19409
2/4/12 at 6:51am
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They don't have measurements posted, but if you email the guys at cultizm.com, they're always happy to respond and answer any questions you may have. Plus 20% off for US purchases b/c of no VAT tax.

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post #17207 of 19409
2/4/12 at 8:46am
Aaaaalright here goes: 5'9" about 215lbs.. powerlifter. I have a 32" waist and usually buy levis 514's in 34" because I can't fit my legs into anything else that isn't boot cut. I was talking to some people about raw denim being much more durable, as living in NYC I walk around a lot and within 3-4 months I have a hole in the crotch. So I was buying cheaper stuff because I was throwing away 4 pairs of jeans a year. Any particular brands/cuts you guys can think of that would suit me? I'm not going to spend $400 on a pair of jeans right out of the gate if I don't know if they're going to last. But anything under $200 I'm willing to give a go. Thanks.
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post #17208 of 19409
2/4/12 at 8:57am

maybe apc rescues could work? and seeing as how you are in nyc, you could go and try on a pair at the store in soho
 

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Aaaaalright here goes: 5'9" about 215lbs.. powerlifter. I have a 32" waist and usually buy levis 514's in 34" because I can't fit my legs into anything else that isn't boot cut. I was talking to some people about raw denim being much more durable, as living in NYC I walk around a lot and within 3-4 months I have a hole in the crotch. So I was buying cheaper stuff because I was throwing away 4 pairs of jeans a year. Any particular brands/cuts you guys can think of that would suit me? I'm not going to spend $400 on a pair of jeans right out of the gate if I don't know if they're going to last. But anything under $200 I'm willing to give a go. Thanks.


 

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post #17209 of 19409
2/4/12 at 9:45am
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But anything under $200 I'm willing to give a go. Thanks.

It might be a little difficult to find heavier weight or better built denims at that level. APC Rescue might be a better fit for you but is a poor choice for durability.

Your two main denim shops are Self Edge and Blue in Green. Since they're about a 15 min walk from each other I'd start there, maybe look them up online to get an idea of which fits or prices appeal to you first. BiG might have more to offer in the $200 range, though. Brands like Studio D'Artisan, Samurai, etc. would work well.

RRL makes some great jeans, too, that aren't much more than $200 for raw. You'd probably want to look at the Straight Cut.

This list is a little outdated but still useful: http://www.styleforum.net/t/157881/non-apc-sub-200-raw-selvage-denim-options/0_50
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post #17210 of 19409
2/4/12 at 11:46am
Thanks for the info guys. I may go check out BiG today. Any thoughts on naked and famous stuff? Their weird guy fit especially.
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post #17211 of 19409
2/4/12 at 1:31pm
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Thanks for the info guys. I may go check out BiG today. Any thoughts on naked and famous stuff? Their weird guy fit especially.

If you like the fit, they're not a bad option, but keep in mind that their construction quality is commensurate with their pricepoint. If you go to BiG, you will notice that just about all of the brands there will have significantly better construction quality, but you will have to pay more as well.
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post #17212 of 19409
2/4/12 at 2:16pm
Excellent thanks. Gonna head over there in an hour or so!
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post #17213 of 19409
2/5/12 at 2:18am

Anyone can help rate these jeans:

http://artistdenim.com/page53/styled-70/page8.html

Seem nice to me.

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post #17214 of 19409
2/5/12 at 6:53am
I'm looking for a pair of Hickory Stripe jeans. Any Ideas as to where to find such a thing? I've got a call in w the Stronghold but I'm not in LA so i can't just stop by and see them. I know samurai had some a few years ago and I should've bought them then. They had the looser fit I'm looking for but i'm not seeing them available anymore.
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post #17215 of 19409
2/5/12 at 7:06am
I have been wearing RRL low straights but I find that APC's New Cure fit me even better, in particular the rise and thigh. I'm looking for other makers who match APC's NC fit, or (better) have a slightly slimmer thigh by 1/2" - 3/4". I'm limited to online purchasing, so if you could recommend a seller too that would be very appreciated. Thanks and best regards.
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post #17216 of 19409
2/5/12 at 8:36am
Ended up buying a pair of somét jeans at blue
In green. I tried on like 6 different pairs and these fit best. To get my legs into some of them I had to go to a 36 and then the waist was huge and the width around the calf was maaaassive and it looked stupid. With these I was able to get a 33 and they taper from wide for my thighs to normal for my calves. Thanks for recommending blue in green. They were super nice. Ended up spending $325 though. Lolfail frown.gif
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post #17217 of 19409
2/5/12 at 8:43am
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Ended up spending $325 though. Lolfail frown.gif

No fail there; you found jeans that fit you. The fail was all the previous jeans w/ too large waist and calves. Now that you've found your make and model you keep an eye on sales.
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post #17218 of 19409
2/5/12 at 10:16am
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I'm looking for a pair of Hickory Stripe jeans. Any Ideas as to where to find such a thing? I've got a call in w the Stronghold but I'm not in LA so i can't just stop by and see them. I know samurai had some a few years ago and I should've bought them then. They had the looser fit I'm looking for but i'm not seeing them available anymore.

Iron Heart has a hickory stripe pant here:

http://www.ironheart.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=59
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post #17219 of 19409
2/6/12 at 4:30pm
Can indigo dye bleed into leather or only canvas?
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post #17220 of 19409
2/6/12 at 4:34pm
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Can indigo dye bleed into leather or only canvas?

yes... to leather.
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