I have a jean...(The Ultimate Jean Thread For Beginners) - ask questions here.

[Doctor]

Momotaro 0701? They have a bigger leg opening, but otherwise quite similar measurements. Long inseam too. I was shopping around and was looking at these two, amongst others. Ended up with the Momo's. http://blueingreensoho.com/site/inde...mart&Itemid=28

 

[Johnny Sneakers]

thanks. i find BiG difficult to navigate at times.

 

[Alcibiades]

Two questions

1. I think I am ready to start breaking in another pair of raw denims after doing well with my RRL straight fits. I may want to size down. My question is what is generally seen as the better jean, the Nudie Average Joe Dry Heavy or the RRL Straight Fit?

2. Looking for a brown / grey / khaki jean for winter. Would probably get worn once a week at most, so not sure I want to drop $200 bucks on them. How do to these Levi's options look:

http://us.levi.com/product/index.jsp...146843.2765287

http://us.levi.com/product/index.jsp...146843.2765287

I would wear these with navy and deep purple sweaters and what not.

 

[djs488]

Originally Posted by Alcibiades

Two questions

1. I think I am ready to start breaking in another pair of raw denims after doing well with my RRL straight fits. I may want to size down. My question is what is generally seen as the better jean, the Nudie Average Joe Dry Heavy or the RRL Straight Fit?

RRL Denim >>>> Nudie Denim... the fits you mentioned are not quite the same, however.

 

[Alcibiades]

Originally Posted by djs488

RRL Denim >>>> Nudie Denim... the fits you mentioned are not quite the same, however.

I had the impression the Nudie Average Joe was closest to a straight fit.

 

[djs488]

It is, but it tapers a little. It has a higher rise, too, IIRC.

Don't take my word for it, just compare the measurements.

 

[k4ppah]

What part of jeans generally fades first? Besides wallet fades, that is.

 

[Caveat]

Recommendations for jeans with slim thigh measurements, but not skinny jeans? I am getting hip flair with both KMW cuts, 1950 and 1980, and sizing down isn't the answer.

For example, these are cuts that seem to fit the bill:
Samurai 17oz S5000VX
Skull S5010XX
Naked and Famous Weird Guy

Any others you can think of?

 

[Sheershucker]

So I'm just joining the site, and though I consider myself fashionably inclined, I recognize the sheer sartorial greatness I'm surrounded by, and humbly pose a question that's been rather plaguing me.
I'm a 34w by 32 in jeans, but I've found that (due to a rather nasty football weightlifting program) my thighs are unnaturally big, and in my jeans I end up having a loose fit at ankle and waist, and a rather tight one at mid-thigh and calf. I'd really like some advice as to what the best kind of jean for my...unfortunate sizing is, and what sort of denims I should begin investing in. Thanks.

 

[ConcernedParent]

Originally Posted by Sheershucker

So I'm just joining the site, and though I consider myself fashionably inclined, I recognize the sheer sartorial greatness I'm surrounded by, and humbly pose a question that's been rather plaguing me.
I'm a 34w by 32 in jeans, but I've found that (due to a rather nasty football weightlifting program) my thighs are unnaturally big, and in my jeans I end up having a loose fit at ankle and waist, and a rather tight one at mid-thigh and calf. I'd really like some advice as to what the best kind of jean for my...unfortunate sizing is, and what sort of denims I should begin investing in. Thanks.

Nothing tapered, the carrot legged look isn't really flattered. Something like a repro cut or the APC Rescue probably.

Originally Posted by k4ppah

What part of jeans generally fades first? Besides wallet fades, that is.

Honeycombs def. for skinny jeans, then knee.

 

[Asch]

Originally Posted by Caveat

Recommendations for jeans with slim thigh measurements, but not skinny jeans? I am getting hip flair with both KMW cuts, 1950 and 1980, and sizing down isn't the answer. For example, these are cuts that seem to fit the bill: Samurai 17oz S5000VX Skull S5010XX Naked and Famous Weird Guy Any others you can think of?
Flathead 3001/310 is tight as hell in the thigh (significantly tighter than the Skull 5010 in the same size) and doesn't taper at all below the knee.

 

[Caveat]

Thanks. How do the sizes vary between the FHs and Skulls? The waist measurements are identical, but I see the FHs are unsanforized. If I am a 33 in Skulls, would I be a 34 in FH because of the shrinkage?

BTW, the Samurai 710 should probably be on my list instead of the 5000VX in case anyone is taking notes.

 

[Sigmatic]

Originally Posted by Caveat

Thanks. How do the sizes vary between the FHs and Skulls? The waist measurements are identical, but I see the FHs are unsanforized. If I am a 33 in Skulls, would I be a 34 in FH because of the shrinkage?
here are measurements for my flathead f310 size 34 pre and post soak: http://www.styleforum.net/showpost.php?p=802105&postcount=61 you should get a good idea of shrinkage from that.

 

[Caveat]

Originally Posted by Sigmatic

here are measurements for my flathead f310 size 34 pre and post soak:

http://www.styleforum.net/showpost.php?p=802105&postcount=61

you should get a good idea of shrinkage from that.

That is perfect thanks. We must be the same size/body type because we have similar collections, even by the size. How do those Iron Hearts compare to your others, fit and quality wise?

 

[Caveat]

Just picked up a pair of 310s in 34 from the B&S forum. Thanks for the recommendation guys!