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Noob with question about first raw denim purchase.

Which combo?

  • 2 pairs of 201

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  • One pair of 201, One pair of weird guys

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  • 2 pairs of weird guys

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movoblast

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Hi, I have been reading up on raw denim and decided to buy two pairs to rotate. My number one concern is quality/durability but do not want to spend more than $100 on each pair. I have been wearing levis 511's and I have been getting crotch blowouts within half a year of daily wear. I am hoping that raw denim will be slightly better and will last me a little longer.

So I just purchased two pairs of Unbranded 15 oz 201's for $74 each from urban outfitters and they arrived yesterday. They feel really thick and I love them. However, I JUST saw some Naked and famous weird guy's on sale for $72 each and I placed an order for two pairs. So as of now I have 2 pairs of Unbranded 201's and 2 pairs of weird guy's. The problem is that I am just realizing that the N&F weird guy's are NOT selvedge.

So I will be keeping two pairs. Which combination of 2 do you think I should keep? 1 of each? Or should I go with two pairs of the weird guys even though they aren't selvedge? Remember though that durability is a primary concern of mine. Also, do the weird guys stretch out more than unbrandeds?
 

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