I haven’t tried this brand yet, but have surely enjoyed your videos during this dreary time, and you inspired me to travel down the raw denim rabbit hole which I am most grateful for. Love my Japanese denim.
Recently got into Japanese jeans because of your videos, your videos are very well made and do touch on all the points for us newbies to take our decisions. Thank you, please keep it up !
I long for the days of wearing Levi 501s. I bought a pair recently and I couldn't believe how low of quality they are today vs the ones I wore 35 years ago. They took a good five to seven washings to get the stiffness out. I'm sure they were 14 to 16 oz denim. And after five years of wearing I sold them for export to Japan. 😅. Now to get jeans of equal quality people have to pay $150 today. Sheesh.
You can still get good quality 501s. There are 3 lines of Levi 501s. Standard, Premium, and Vintage. The standards are the basic $40 jeans. The Premium line of 501s cost between $70-$100 and they are higher quality. The vintage line is even better but they will cost several hundred dollars.
I have Levi's in black from about '92 or '93. Unfortunately I can't fit them now, but the thickness and rigidity is unlike anything in department stores today.
Stridewise I have the same issue with muscular thighs. I just got the old school 634s. Straight will come back into style soon and it looks good with converses imo
Great review, I'm about 50 wears into my Samurai 211 here in Oz with roughly the same amount of fading & loving them. The ones we get here from Corlection still have the red tab on the back pocket that isn't allowed in the US & are unsanforized so after a warm soak the leg twist is a bit more pronounced & they have stretched back out compared to the one wash versions you get in the States. For reference my 32 waist started out at 33.5 before sanforizing & shrank to 30.25 so I had to put a block of wood in there at my waist size (31.5) for drying. Sounds a hassle but definitely get the unsanforized versions if you can as you really do get the size nailed when you wear them in & end up with possibly the comfiest stiff denim ever 😃
@@Stridewise No worries, I've owned Japanese denim since 1998 when I bought a pair of Evisu Lot 1 so have had a bit of experience with sizing on different models & weights, sanforized & unsanforized. The wood cut to the desired waist size is really necessary on first soak of unsanforized denim as I've found the general rule of sizing up based on the stated waist size to not be that accurate in reality, but will be just as useful on 'one wash' pairs like yours when you do wash/soak them. Many unsanforized jeans will say 32" waist, but I've found that's generally for after soaking as beforehand they often measure in the mid 33" range, as these Samurai ones did & then shrink to around 30" so they can relax back out to roughly 32" with wear (or a block of wood in there when soaking). The way I size my unsanforized denim, after quite a few pairs, with the luxury of trying them on, is to ignore the waist size stated on the jeans & just ensure I can get 2 fingers in the waistband at the hip & also sit down in them pre-soak. That way I know after soaking with the wood block to limit waist shrinkage, they can relax to this kind of size in the areas that need to around hips, butt & knees with a bit of wearing in. Many online retailers like Corlection do a good job of providing comprehensive pre-soak measurements (in the picture gallery of the jeans on Corlection) nowadays so if you know what works for you, it's easier to make an educated guess than ever before.
Haha you know...to be completely honest with you, I have been sort of on the fence about the bulk of your content since you got started, but your grim Buddhist sign-off at the end of this one totally sold me on you as a dude, hah. Keep it up!
Another awesome review! 🔥 Your boot reviews made me start following but I'm glad to see that you have good taste in denim as well! Working on a pair of Studio D'artisan SD108 after wearing exclusively Oni for about 8 years
Hah! I loved it too, I'm never sure how weird I should be in my videos, but I guess personality helps distinguish me from the masses. I'm really glad you made that comment dude thanks haha
Thanks for your review man! I actually started buying Japanese denim based on your reviews. I have 3 pairs of JapanBlueJeans and am about to order SDA G-003(g series) cause they were woven on a Toyoda loom and you said great things about them. Thanks man!!
Thanks to you Aaron! So the SDA fit you well, you've got big thighs too? Which Japan Blue jeans did you get? I'm interested in trying them out if I can find a relaxed tapered fit.
Stridewise I actually haven’t ordered the SDA yet, I’m working with Okayama to get the fit right, as I’ve never had non-sanforized denim before. As far as Japan Blue, I have the JB0601 and JB0606. Like you, I have a bigger butt and thigh that tapers down to a narrower ankle. I went by the measurements on Okayama’s website and found them to be generous. I would recommend going a size down as they will stretch. I have a 34.5” waist and ordered jeans that measures 34.6”. I haven’t washed them and after 10 wears each, they’re a little loose everywhere. For you, I’d order any model in the High Tapered cut if you’re looking for form fitting but not skinny fit. I’ll dm you on Instagram and we can talk more.
Aaron's Random Life yeah ordering online is SO stressful! I’ve only got it right on one pair, I’m lucky I’ve got Blue in Green nearby so I can try them on
Samurai Jean should pay you for this video. You did a lot of research into it and I love this video. Giving a story to the denim and company is awesome.
Haha! I think all the Heritage guys would be mad but I do love my sweatpants. I wear pretty much exclusively Rhone, but I have joggers from American Giant and Zanerobe that I like. I have thick thighs so reviewing pants is always a bit weird for me as standard straight legs look bizarre
Vanity sizing is the stupidest thing I've ever heard of, especially for men's clothes -- I consider myself man enough to confront a tape measure without needing to be lied to to save my fragile ego. It's like mislabeling the speedometer on a car so people can pretend they're doing 200mph down the highway. Like people are gonna go, "huh, I guess my gut is smaller when I wear Levis... I'm gonna keep wearing Levis!" All they are doing is necessitating an additional size chart so you can find out what "32 inches" actually means.
I wear them when I want to feel real comfy :) Those stretchy jeans are great. I'm trying to get through a bunch of brands before looking at more jeans from the ones I've already looked at. Fullcount and Bravestar up next. Glad you liked the vid, Hannibal!
Man, awesome review. This is your best denim review hands down! Every denim reviews has been really good but this was something else. Detailed description of the history good background on how they’re made and your experience with them. Seems like that little extra passion for your denims shines through! This makes me want to get another pair.. again! oh my. On my 6th pair, how’s this gonna end 😂 Btw. My studio D’artisans G003 fits great, thanks to you! 👌🏼😊
Stridewise I’m happy you remember my comments. I’m always excited when you drop a new review. You were one of the guys that got me into quality boots too. Don’t know if your influence on me is good or bad 😂 but I Love it. Stay awesome and be safe!
Samurai and the old Flathead have my fave back pocket arcs. The old Flathead arc you could take a seam ripper and remove the double ended tail and they would look exactly like Levis. I remember Levi’s threatened to sue or something so all the Japanese import pairs had to be made w/o them, The only way you could get red tabs and arcs was ordering directly from Japan through a proxy on Rakuten or having someone bring a pair back for you. We’ve come along way w/ all the online stores we have now.
Alas, like my boots, I'm always wearing in a new pair for a review so I don't have the best fades! I do wear my PBJs a lot though. But in quarantine I'm lucky to get outside in some denim (and not my sweatpants) so I'm trying to just wear my new Fullcounts in right now..
@@Stridewise Well, on the upside you've got more time for research and making denim vlogs ;) Thanks to your detailed review I managed to choose the right brand for me and get my 1st pair of dry denim: Momotaro copper label straight from Japan. So thanks!
On my 4th pair of 510xx19oz Samurais (struggled to get fit right) - I got the fit right at 30w however the pair I received is incredibly slubby compared to the other pairs. Skin not really my thing but I’m sure someone would prob love them hearing about the communities “slub-love” haha Is it odd to have such differing denim in the same model and lot number of production? This loom must have been rocking all over the place!
Just wanted to say I ordered from corlection, they do free shipping after 200 AUD, which is pretty impossible to be below when buying jeans I feel like
The front rise looks very low on these 211's. I have a pair of 510XX in 19 oz denim weight and like them for winter. I prefer a fairly standard 501 replica straight leg cut and was considering the 710's but they looked mid rise and fairly slim.
I think you should look into the japan blue circle line or the full count choice lines. They have the modern straight/taper you need and for cheaper. If i was your build i wouldn't wear samurai unless it's a 510 or 500 and their 510s are a 66 cut meaning it's slimmer and tapered and their 500s are a 79 cut mid rise and almost super skinny. You should size up in your PBJ'S tapered 13 and 19s because they look tighter than normal. But if you like it, i love it.
Thanks! I love my PBJ 019s and I actually sized down for my second pair of 019s that are light blue! Maybe everyone thinks my jeans are too tight and I never noticed! I just got some Japan Blues in the mail actually, excited to try them out!
@@Stridewise to me they are too tight. I have a pair of 19s and nc-011bk and i sized up because of the cut. I would give the new samurai 510s a spin because of the new/old 66 cut. Samurai is making everything slimmer than before so that should be right up your alley. I'm going to get those 20th anniversary 510s and be done with selvedge because everyone is going smaller.
Mine were unsanforized 32" waist & I provided these detailed measurements to Corlection so they could give others the info.. Pre-Soak Waist: 84cm 33" Front Rise: 27.3cm 10.75" Back Rise: 40.6cm 16" Thigh: 31cm 12.2" Knee: 22.5cm 8.86" Hem: 18cm 7" Inseam: 87cm 34.25" Post-Soak (30 minutes @ 17°C) Waist: 76.5cm 30.1" ** Front Rise: 26.7cm 10.5" Back Rise: 39cm 15.35" Thigh: 29.5cm 11.6" Knee: 21cm 8.26" Hem: 17.2cm 6.77" Inseam: 81.3cm 32" **Initial measurement straight from soak, wood form inserted for drying to keep the waist at desired 31
The heavier, stiffer fabric also holds the creases better ("whiskers" in the front, "honeycombs" on the backs of the knees) and leads to more defined, higher-contrast fades. If that's what you're after.
Great review, thank you! Convinced me to get a pair next check (ring of fire?). Loved the part on the history of company. The hate on this video is weird btw, if a person doesn't like it there is millions of other video to watch, i don't get it.
Is there much hate on this video?? A couple of mean comments is par for the course, this is not an unusually disliked video haha. I also have a black pair of Samurai jeans but they just don't fit well, I have to get rid of them.
@@Stridewise I guess I didn't notice the other videos than. With millions of videos out there it just seems weird to be commenting on the ones you hate expecially denim reviews. 😂 Anyway keep it up!
The waist measurement, at least at the jeanswear company I worked for, isn't taken at the waistband of the jeans (jeans actually sit closer to your hip than your waist). "Waist" is a measurement of your body circumference at your "natural waist", which is about 3-4 inches higher. The "In Seam", however, is usually measured on the garment. It's weird. I know.
these just fit me fine without one. if the waist fits and i'm not tucking my shirt i don't care thatttt much about belts. that said i lose and gain the same 10 pounds all the time so i often need one :)
Since you workout do you find that your size changes and goes up a lot ? Do you worry about spending hundreds on jeans just to find out they don’t fit a year later?
I'm losing too much weight now during quarantine and the same happened last year when I had a depressive episode but most of the time I'm pretty fit and around the same waist size. Right now I have enough jeans that some of them are too small (Momotaro) and some too big (Naked & Famous, they stretch so much) but yeah, when I finally get around to cutting to 9% body fat I'm pretty worried my pants will all fall of me haha. Thus far no problems though.
Skimmed channel I don’t think I saw any g star. I think g star is great most your jeans you would have to bother saying what they are but g star has a design that ppl can recognize
I think the.choice of the Samurai Model was not optimal. There are other reviews of Samurai brands that are more representative of what the jeans are. I have three Samurais and you know every model has its own characteristics.
I like your channel a lot, and all of your reviews.....As someone that has worn jeans all my life...I could not imagine, even for a Nano second of spending over 300 dollars on a pair of jeans.... Nothing against those that do, just can not see it...It's interesting to see what's out there though.....Thanks
Hey, no pressure! These kinds of jeans do last longer than Levis but I think it's also the imagery they evoke that a lot of guys like: an old man hand stitching something after decades of devotion to his craft... kind of the same thing that gets guys into boots :)
Just got the s520xx with the 21oz cho-kiwami fabric, oh my lord its soooo comfy for a heavyweight, the only thing i would say is that this fabric kinda feel similar to the iron heart’s 21oz XHS, but with moreeee character since they’re quite slubby (not to that extreme), but i found that they’re quite soft for a 21oz (ofc it came one wash)
From a UK standpoint that seems a ridiculous price. I am buying Yorkshire/Lancashire jeans made specially and woven in England for what seemed excessive as £150.
@MrLolmaster101 I believe these are custom manufactured as per the ethos of the company. Check out hebtroco. Co from Yorkshire England. They are proud of their custom clothing, shoes, belts, knives etc
I'm genuinely curious what the appeal of Japanese/high end denim/selvedge vs traditional retailer jeans like Levis? I've been seeing a growing trend on male fashion forums but from my point of view it seems like comfort is a big trade off (not to mention the crazy prices) plus not washing seems a little weird to me.
The quality of the denim and the long-wear factor makes them worth the money. Sure, comfy denim is comfy, but those Jean's tend to wear out and fade in not a good way. Raw denim still looks good, sometimes better, when it is worn and faded.
Hey Max! Haven't done a denim jacket yet as most of my pants are jeans, but I might buy one or two for review. I have reviewed my leather jacket: ruclips.net/video/V0uOo-9PbkY/видео.html but I have one or two others I like.
That's what they call a compli-sult! You tell me I don't dress well while I also telling me I'm muscular, haha. This is relaxed tapered, I'll admit they don't fit quite as well as some of my other relaxed tapered jeans and they're a bit tight on the thighs. But I personally (and this is just me) don't like straight leg fits, I just really prefer the way a taper looks, just because it follows the shape of the body more.
@@Stridewise they don't fit quite as well and they're a bit tight, so basically what I said, HAHA! where did I say you don't dress well? YOU made that up. dude, think.
@@bloatedsodium7301 I mean it's not a huge leap to interpret "you don't wear clothes that fit" to "you don't dress the right way" but cálmate, I was just playing in any case
@@Stridewise these types of fits, made by samurai, iron heart, etc. do not fit great for us westerners. I think you should seek a more repro cut. I'm not trying to rain on your parade or anything, but I do not think they are flattering. I would recommend the 1947 cut by sugar cane, warehouse 1001, or real mccoys lot 001 for a more slim, but still full leg cut. I think the combination of a mid rise with the leg taper doesnt work well. I think a nice fitting full leg with a high rise would look much better for your body type. Just my 2 cents!
These are straight legs, aren't they? I have the big thighs. Like I thought these Samurais were OK but do you also think these Pure Blue Japans don't fit well? ruclips.net/video/lP7LeDBFe2I/видео.html Like I don't think it's true that Japanese companies just don't make jeans that fit non-Japanese people haha
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I haven’t tried this brand yet, but have surely enjoyed your videos during this dreary time, and you inspired me to travel down the raw denim rabbit hole which I am most grateful for. Love my Japanese denim.
Great review, good to see the close ups!
Yeah I bought a new lens for them!
Recently got into Japanese jeans because of your videos, your videos are very well made and do touch on all the points for us newbies to take our decisions. Thank you, please keep it up !
Hey I appreciate it Sebastian! I don't get a ton of views on these videos so that means a lot.
I long for the days of wearing Levi 501s. I bought a pair recently and I couldn't believe how low of quality they are today vs the ones I wore 35 years ago. They took a good five to seven washings to get the stiffness out. I'm sure they were 14 to 16 oz denim. And after five years of wearing I sold them for export to Japan. 😅. Now to get jeans of equal quality people have to pay $150 today. Sheesh.
Thats why im not used that brand anymore dude ...
You can still get good quality 501s. There are 3 lines of Levi 501s. Standard, Premium, and Vintage. The standards are the basic $40 jeans. The Premium line of 501s cost between $70-$100 and they are higher quality. The vintage line is even better but they will cost several hundred dollars.
Hi Sheesh. I understand what you are saying. But it is not safe to reveal your name.
I have Levi's in black from about '92 or '93. Unfortunately I can't fit them now, but the thickness and rigidity is unlike anything in department stores today.
Awesome review like always Nick! Might have to look into a pair. Thoroughly enjoying my Momotaros and Ironhearts atm.
Great! Iron Heart just doesn't have the fit for me, but they're solid jeans if you can wear them!
Stridewise I have the same issue with muscular thighs. I just got the old school 634s. Straight will come back into style soon and it looks good with converses imo
Great review, I'm about 50 wears into my Samurai 211 here in Oz with roughly the same amount of fading & loving them. The ones we get here from Corlection still have the red tab on the back pocket that isn't allowed in the US & are unsanforized so after a warm soak the leg twist is a bit more pronounced & they have stretched back out compared to the one wash versions you get in the States. For reference my 32 waist started out at 33.5 before sanforizing & shrank to 30.25 so I had to put a block of wood in there at my waist size (31.5) for drying. Sounds a hassle but definitely get the unsanforized versions if you can as you really do get the size nailed when you wear them in & end up with possibly the comfiest stiff denim ever 😃
That block of wood is a good tip! I should do an article on tips for stretching jeans :) Glad you like yours!
@@Stridewise No worries, I've owned Japanese denim since 1998 when I bought a pair of Evisu Lot 1 so have had a bit of experience with sizing on different models & weights, sanforized & unsanforized. The wood cut to the desired waist size is really necessary on first soak of unsanforized denim as I've found the general rule of sizing up based on the stated waist size to not be that accurate in reality, but will be just as useful on 'one wash' pairs like yours when you do wash/soak them. Many unsanforized jeans will say 32" waist, but I've found that's generally for after soaking as beforehand they often measure in the mid 33" range, as these Samurai ones did & then shrink to around 30" so they can relax back out to roughly 32" with wear (or a block of wood in there when soaking). The way I size my unsanforized denim, after quite a few pairs, with the luxury of trying them on, is to ignore the waist size stated on the jeans & just ensure I can get 2 fingers in the waistband at the hip & also sit down in them pre-soak. That way I know after soaking with the wood block to limit waist shrinkage, they can relax to this kind of size in the areas that need to around hips, butt & knees with a bit of wearing in. Many online retailers like Corlection do a good job of providing comprehensive pre-soak measurements (in the picture gallery of the jeans on Corlection) nowadays so if you know what works for you, it's easier to make an educated guess than ever before.
Great reviews like always! Your denim game is strong!!! 🤘🔥
Thanks Sazrul!
Haha you know...to be completely honest with you, I have been sort of on the fence about the bulk of your content since you got started, but your grim Buddhist sign-off at the end of this one totally sold me on you as a dude, hah. Keep it up!
lol I'm actually verrrrrry into Buddhism in my personal life so that tickled me. Not many places to insert it into fashion videos though!
Boss! Nailed it. Another fantastic review. I'll tell Nogami-san about it and he can check it out himself. Keep it up my man!
Let me know his thoughts!
Lots of information here! I really like it and your review too.
Appreciate you taking the time to let me know, Aaron.
Cool, love your Denim- and Boots-Reviews!
Thanks a ton Elmar! Means a lot
Another awesome review! 🔥
Your boot reviews made me start following but I'm glad to see that you have good taste in denim as well!
Working on a pair of Studio D'artisan SD108 after wearing exclusively Oni for about 8 years
Great, Steven! Good luck on those SDAs, mine faded super fast they look like they're striped pants now haha
Great review. I bought the 12oz pbj a month ago
Hope you enjoy it!
Samurai,iron heart,the flat head, so famous at my country malaysia...i enjoy with your video made...tq for sharing about rugged style is
Thanks dude! I'm a huge fan of Malaysia, I dream about moving to KL one day.
Stridewise whoa... we gotta hang out if u ‘re ever in KL... your reviews are the best.. 🤘🏻
Best ending of any of your videos, and I have practically watched all of them.
Hah! I loved it too, I'm never sure how weird I should be in my videos, but I guess personality helps distinguish me from the masses. I'm really glad you made that comment dude thanks haha
eyy you fixed the color in your videos nice. lighting looks better too.
Great review like always! What about reviewing some Tanuki's at some point?
I have some! Wearing in Fullcount right now, Tanuki might be after that
Thanks for your review man! I actually started buying Japanese denim based on your reviews. I have 3 pairs of JapanBlueJeans and am about to order SDA G-003(g series) cause they were woven on a Toyoda loom and you said great things about them. Thanks man!!
Thanks to you Aaron! So the SDA fit you well, you've got big thighs too? Which Japan Blue jeans did you get? I'm interested in trying them out if I can find a relaxed tapered fit.
Stridewise I actually haven’t ordered the SDA yet, I’m working with Okayama to get the fit right, as I’ve never had non-sanforized denim before. As far as Japan Blue, I have the JB0601 and JB0606. Like you, I have a bigger butt and thigh that tapers down to a narrower ankle. I went by the measurements on Okayama’s website and found them to be generous. I would recommend going a size down as they will stretch. I have a 34.5” waist and ordered jeans that measures 34.6”. I haven’t washed them and after 10 wears each, they’re a little loose everywhere. For you, I’d order any model in the High Tapered cut if you’re looking for form fitting but not skinny fit. I’ll dm you on Instagram and we can talk more.
Aaron's Random Life yeah ordering online is SO stressful! I’ve only got it right on one pair, I’m lucky I’ve got Blue in Green nearby so I can try them on
Samurai Jean should pay you for this video. You did a lot of research into it and I love this video. Giving a story to the denim and company is awesome.
Nice looking jeans Nick...maybe you can do a sweatpants review for the quarantine to complement your hoodies review?
Haha! I think all the Heritage guys would be mad but I do love my sweatpants. I wear pretty much exclusively Rhone, but I have joggers from American Giant and Zanerobe that I like. I have thick thighs so reviewing pants is always a bit weird for me as standard straight legs look bizarre
@@Stridewise I checked out those brands...very nice and very affordable...thanks Nick.
Love your videos. I really enjoy your voice too. Great content!
that's awesome Ian, thanks for saying so!
Vanity sizing is the stupidest thing I've ever heard of, especially for men's clothes -- I consider myself man enough to confront a tape measure without needing to be lied to to save my fragile ego. It's like mislabeling the speedometer on a car so people can pretend they're doing 200mph down the highway. Like people are gonna go, "huh, I guess my gut is smaller when I wear Levis... I'm gonna keep wearing Levis!" All they are doing is necessitating an additional size chart so you can find out what "32 inches" actually means.
could not agree more.
Great review. Do you still wear your Oni’s? Oni just came out with some amazing releases...
I wear them when I want to feel real comfy :) Those stretchy jeans are great. I'm trying to get through a bunch of brands before looking at more jeans from the ones I've already looked at. Fullcount and Bravestar up next. Glad you liked the vid, Hannibal!
Man, awesome review. This is your best denim review hands down! Every denim reviews has been really good but this was something else. Detailed description of the history good background on how they’re made and your experience with them. Seems like that little extra passion for your denims shines through! This makes me want to get another pair.. again! oh my. On my 6th pair, how’s this gonna end 😂
Btw. My studio D’artisans G003 fits great, thanks to you! 👌🏼😊
I appreciate that Bjorn! I remember your comments from the past, glad the SDA worked out for you. So nice of you to say my reviews are improving!
Stridewise I’m happy you remember my comments. I’m always excited when you drop a new review. You were one of the guys that got me into quality boots too. Don’t know if your influence on me is good or bad 😂 but I Love it. Stay awesome and be safe!
Thanks Nick. Nice review. Some questions.... are yours unsanforized but one wash, like many of their other jeans? Does make them shrink to fit?
Samurai and the old Flathead have my fave back pocket arcs. The old Flathead arc you could take a seam ripper and remove the double ended tail and they would look exactly like Levis. I remember Levi’s threatened to sue or something so all the Japanese import pairs had to be made w/o them, The only way you could get red tabs and arcs was ordering directly from Japan through a proxy on Rakuten or having someone bring a pair back for you. We’ve come along way w/ all the online stores we have now.
Hey mate, what’s best way to order a pair from Australia?
Love your videos btw!!!
Awesome outro! Those fades are gorgeous. I’d love to see updates as you wash, if you could make that work.
Sadly, like my boots, I'm not great at showing how stuff ages after months/years because I'm always breaking in something new for a review haha
can you review The Stronghold selvedge denim jeans? there isn't a video on them
Best denim reviews on RUclips. Would be nice to see how your other Japanese Jean's are aging.
Alas, like my boots, I'm always wearing in a new pair for a review so I don't have the best fades! I do wear my PBJs a lot though. But in quarantine I'm lucky to get outside in some denim (and not my sweatpants) so I'm trying to just wear my new Fullcounts in right now..
@@Stridewise Well, on the upside you've got more time for research and making denim vlogs ;) Thanks to your detailed review I managed to choose the right brand for me and get my 1st pair of dry denim: Momotaro copper label straight from Japan. So thanks!
On my 4th pair of 510xx19oz Samurais (struggled to get fit right) - I got the fit right at 30w however the pair I received is incredibly slubby compared to the other pairs. Skin not really my thing but I’m sure someone would prob love them hearing about the communities “slub-love” haha
Is it odd to have such differing denim in the same model and lot number of production?
This loom must have been rocking all over the place!
Why didnt you buy ones with the rear pocket stitching? I think it looks soo cool. I noticed you go for plain on a lot of your jeans.
Really, these were the only ones in my fit that I could find in New York City, that's why!
How do you keep new denim jeans from staining your leather boots?
Just wanted to say I ordered from corlection, they do free shipping after 200 AUD, which is pretty impossible to be below when buying jeans I feel like
Nice work, Eric!
Nice combo with Seiko Samurai..
The front rise looks very low on these 211's. I have a pair of 510XX in 19 oz denim weight and like them for winter. I prefer a fairly standard 501 replica straight leg cut and was considering the 710's but they looked mid rise and fairly slim.
I think you should look into the japan blue circle line or the full count choice lines. They have the modern straight/taper you need and for cheaper. If i was your build i wouldn't wear samurai unless it's a 510 or 500 and their 510s are a 66 cut meaning it's slimmer and tapered and their 500s are a 79 cut mid rise and almost super skinny. You should size up in your PBJ'S tapered 13 and 19s because they look tighter than normal. But if you like it, i love it.
Thanks! I love my PBJ 019s and I actually sized down for my second pair of 019s that are light blue! Maybe everyone thinks my jeans are too tight and I never noticed!
I just got some Japan Blues in the mail actually, excited to try them out!
@@Stridewise to me they are too tight. I have a pair of 19s and nc-011bk and i sized up because of the cut. I would give the new samurai 510s a spin because of the new/old 66 cut. Samurai is making everything slimmer than before so that should be right up your alley. I'm going to get those 20th anniversary 510s and be done with selvedge because everyone is going smaller.
Hi, could you pls tell as to how much of a shrinkage should we expect ?
I haven't washed them yet, I'm afraid Mehtaab!
Mine were unsanforized 32" waist & I provided these detailed measurements to Corlection so they could give others the info..
Pre-Soak
Waist: 84cm 33"
Front Rise: 27.3cm 10.75"
Back Rise: 40.6cm 16"
Thigh: 31cm 12.2"
Knee: 22.5cm 8.86"
Hem: 18cm 7"
Inseam: 87cm 34.25"
Post-Soak (30 minutes @ 17°C)
Waist: 76.5cm 30.1" **
Front Rise: 26.7cm 10.5"
Back Rise: 39cm 15.35"
Thigh: 29.5cm 11.6"
Knee: 21cm 8.26"
Hem: 17.2cm 6.77"
Inseam: 81.3cm 32"
**Initial measurement straight from soak, wood form inserted for drying to keep the waist at desired 31
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Do you like heavy denim ive always wanted to know what benefits are to heavier oz. Great review
Heavier denim is just warmer and longer lasting
Better for the winter time ?
The heavier, stiffer fabric also holds the creases better ("whiskers" in the front, "honeycombs" on the backs of the knees) and leads to more defined, higher-contrast fades. If that's what you're after.
@@darrenorubor2629 yes. If you go over 20oz you have to size up.
Please i have 40inch waist which size i get ?
Your thoughts on Gustin jeans.
What leather jacket are you wearing? It looks good on you!
I'm a Duluth "ballroom Jean's" kind of dude but I enjoyed the review.
Hey so long as you enjoyed it :)
Out of the Osaka 5 evisu is my favorite
Could you do reviews on Loake shoes and Cheaney shoes? I'm from Malaysia and these two brands have distributors over here. Thanks
Great review, thank you! Convinced me to get a pair next check (ring of fire?). Loved the part on the history of company. The hate on this video is weird btw, if a person doesn't like it there is millions of other video to watch, i don't get it.
Is there much hate on this video?? A couple of mean comments is par for the course, this is not an unusually disliked video haha. I also have a black pair of Samurai jeans but they just don't fit well, I have to get rid of them.
@@Stridewise I guess I didn't notice the other videos than. With millions of videos out there it just seems weird to be commenting on the ones you hate expecially denim reviews. 😂 Anyway keep it up!
The waist measurement, at least at the jeanswear company I worked for, isn't taken at the waistband of the jeans (jeans actually sit closer to your hip than your waist).
"Waist" is a measurement of your body circumference at your "natural waist", which is about 3-4 inches higher. The "In Seam", however, is usually measured on the garment. It's weird. I know.
Ugh I wish it wasn't so hard to buy jeans online
My favorite japan jeans
I need Jeans that have a stretch to them. Because I’m not limber at all. Does any of the jeans you review are like that?
My Onis are like that! ruclips.net/video/u1uxJsAf-Gs/видео.html
Curious why do you not wear belts?
these just fit me fine without one. if the waist fits and i'm not tucking my shirt i don't care thatttt much about belts. that said i lose and gain the same 10 pounds all the time so i often need one :)
Since you workout do you find that your size changes and goes up a lot ? Do you worry about spending hundreds on jeans just to find out they don’t fit a year later?
I'm losing too much weight now during quarantine and the same happened last year when I had a depressive episode but most of the time I'm pretty fit and around the same waist size. Right now I have enough jeans that some of them are too small (Momotaro) and some too big (Naked & Famous, they stretch so much) but yeah, when I finally get around to cutting to 9% body fat I'm pretty worried my pants will all fall of me haha. Thus far no problems though.
more than pure blue japan?
Skimmed channel I don’t think I saw any g star. I think g star is great most your jeans you would have to bother saying what they are but g star has a design that ppl can recognize
Dude I love the leather jacket too!
Hey thanks Jacob! It's from Thursday.
I think the.choice of the Samurai Model was not optimal. There are other reviews of Samurai brands that are more representative of what the jeans are. I have three Samurais and you know every model has its own characteristics.
Not to get too personal, but can I ask your height and weight? Just for sizing purposes.
shmavey94 I’m 6 feet 200 pounds! A bit lighter since the quarantine started...
@@Stridewise understandable, thanks for the reply!
0:39...Wow Toru san own a Corrola DX GT
He's actually got two of them...:)
I like your channel a lot, and all of your reviews.....As someone that has worn jeans all my life...I could not imagine, even for a Nano second of spending over 300 dollars on a pair of jeans.... Nothing against those that do, just can not see it...It's interesting to see what's out there though.....Thanks
Hey, no pressure! These kinds of jeans do last longer than Levis but I think it's also the imagery they evoke that a lot of guys like: an old man hand stitching something after decades of devotion to his craft... kind of the same thing that gets guys into boots :)
Sonny Dryer also worth reading! stridewise.com/why-is-japanese-denim-so-expensive/
There are jeans for $150. You can find people on grailed or wherever who are always selling brand new becaise they messed up on the sizing.
Just got the s520xx with the 21oz cho-kiwami fabric, oh my lord its soooo comfy for a heavyweight, the only thing i would say is that this fabric kinda feel similar to the iron heart’s 21oz XHS, but with moreeee character since they’re quite slubby (not to that extreme), but i found that they’re quite soft for a 21oz (ofc it came one wash)
From a UK standpoint that seems a ridiculous price. I am buying Yorkshire/Lancashire jeans made specially and woven in England for what seemed excessive as £150.
@MrLolmaster101 I believe these are custom manufactured as per the ethos of the company. Check out hebtroco. Co from Yorkshire England. They are proud of their custom clothing, shoes, belts, knives etc
This might explain why people spend so much on Japanese jeans stridewise.com/why-is-japanese-denim-so-expensive/
@@Stridewise will look
Try Blackhorse Lane Ateliers in London if you want UK jeans, they make amazing jeans in house too with a really good ethos for a company 👍
@@gaj5701 thanks mike
Jacob Cohen Limited edition J688.. Japanese Denim, Italian craftsmanship and design.... $695... worth every penny!
17:51 KAN-CHŌ!!!!!
I'm genuinely curious what the appeal of Japanese/high end denim/selvedge vs traditional retailer jeans like Levis? I've been seeing a growing trend on male fashion forums but from my point of view it seems like comfort is a big trade off (not to mention the crazy prices) plus not washing seems a little weird to me.
The quality of the denim and the long-wear factor makes them worth the money. Sure, comfy denim is comfy, but those Jean's tend to wear out and fade in not a good way. Raw denim still looks good, sometimes better, when it is worn and faded.
NinjaWolf48 glad you asked! stridewise.com/why-is-japanese-denim-so-expensive/
Between momotaro and samurai. I'll choose momotaro.
I'm currently wearing my Momotaro all the time but mostly because I lost a lot of weight during lockdown and they're the only ones that fit me, haha
Haha dude you’re hilarious man 😂
Really? Cool!
You review a lot of denim jeans but will you ever review just as many denim jackets ? What about leather jacket?
Hey Max! Haven't done a denim jacket yet as most of my pants are jeans, but I might buy one or two for review. I have reviewed my leather jacket: ruclips.net/video/V0uOo-9PbkY/видео.html but I have one or two others I like.
Stridewise if your going to buy a jacket let me suggest possibly the greatest leather of all time , the Himel avro
they were out like that because of the way you walk your leg rub.
what
Levis 501 is the best jeans in. The world or ct 501
Objectively no
can i send you a pair of jeans...
sure
Funny, ain't it. It takes the Japanese to make good American jeans. American companies were too greedy for profits.
I understand selvedge is great looking and has great heritage but I can’t justify not washing my pants for months
Charles Bronson You can wash them as often as you want, it’s up to you...
Haha you don't have to, honestly.
Not washing is so you can get high contrast fades. You can wash your jeans if you wish.
pants too tight no ? jesus i get the fade but shesh it looks like its about to blow
So you’re paying a premium for some rando denim? Nah
that regular taper doesn't look good on you, your thighs are way to muscular. straight fit would suit you best.
That's what they call a compli-sult! You tell me I don't dress well while I also telling me I'm muscular, haha. This is relaxed tapered, I'll admit they don't fit quite as well as some of my other relaxed tapered jeans and they're a bit tight on the thighs. But I personally (and this is just me) don't like straight leg fits, I just really prefer the way a taper looks, just because it follows the shape of the body more.
@@Stridewise they don't fit quite as well and they're a bit tight, so basically what I said, HAHA! where did I say you don't dress well? YOU made that up. dude, think.
@@bloatedsodium7301 I mean it's not a huge leap to interpret "you don't wear clothes that fit" to "you don't dress the right way" but cálmate, I was just playing in any case
Never ever wash them.
Growing their own cotton has its merits but it doesn't mean it's better.
Nah it's more about them owning the whole production process and being able to ensure worker conditions and stuff, it's mostly cachet though yea
Japanesiest X Japsiest O
Jeans? More like... ugh umm... come back to me
Just wash the damn things. Think about the people around you.
ruclips.net/video/oRbQ_F8C_O0/видео.html
Brown leather jacket and white T is such a bad look, especially with tight jeans
You're high
Dude get a bigger size your strangling yourself.
sorry m8, but these fit poorly for you.
Haha why? Too tight on the thighs?
@@Stridewise these types of fits, made by samurai, iron heart, etc. do not fit great for us westerners. I think you should seek a more repro cut. I'm not trying to rain on your parade or anything, but I do not think they are flattering. I would recommend the 1947 cut by sugar cane, warehouse 1001, or real mccoys lot 001 for a more slim, but still full leg cut. I think the combination of a mid rise with the leg taper doesnt work well. I think a nice fitting full leg with a high rise would look much better for your body type. Just my 2 cents!
These are straight legs, aren't they? I have the big thighs. Like I thought these Samurais were OK but do you also think these Pure Blue Japans don't fit well? ruclips.net/video/lP7LeDBFe2I/видео.html Like I don't think it's true that Japanese companies just don't make jeans that fit non-Japanese people haha
First!
BROOOOOOOOKLYYYYYYN
I don't think you are maintaining enough of a difference between you and the jeans
What do you mean?