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[Alucrid]

So my Elephant 2's came in. So awesome, yet so so uncomfortable. I'm going to stretch them out at home for a few days before I'm brave enough to wear them out.

Have you developed any blisters as a result of wear or does it just cut the skin?

 

[omgkitty]

What do you do about smell? Sometimes if I wear my jeans out to some bars or if it gets hot they usually tend to smell after a few wears. I finally just had to wash them last weekend, but I was wondering what everyone does for long term?

 

[Pilgor]

Have you developed any blisters as a result of wear or does it just cut the skin?

Wear isn't bad so far, they are definitely stretching. I could only do the main button, and one of the smaller ones. It was too painful, so I gave up.

 

[H3xum]

anyone have any experience with Levi's Matchstick Earls?

they read like a hybrid between 511-514s. Might bite on a good deal but want some insight first

 

[reakt]

This thread inspired me to buy my first "real" pair of jeans! So thanks to the OP. I bought, these Nudie Hank Rey dry denim ones in London (£100). They look awesome - it's more than I normally spend on jeans so I hope they last!

(not my pic)

 

[SephCast]

Got my appendix taken out last week. Unfortunately, my mom took home my clothes and washed them. 4 months of wear on my Naked and Famous slim guys down the drain


At least I'm still alive.

 

[jon bones]

This thread inspired me to buy my first "real" pair of jeans! So thanks to the OP. I bought, these Nudie Hank Rey dry denim ones in London (£100). They look awesome - it's more than I normally spend on jeans so I hope they last!

welcome aboard! glad i could bring another into our ranks.

i beat my nudies up every day for like 3 years - they're straight butter soft now. i need to repair the knee but they'll last you. remember: don't baby them! go out, have fun, party hard, wake up on floors, etc.

 

[Alucrid]

welcome aboard! glad i could bring another into our ranks.

i beat my nudies up every day for like 3 years - they're straight butter soft now. i need to repair the knee but they'll last you. remember: don't baby them! go out, have fun, party hard, wake up on floors, etc.

welcome back

Also PBJ's fade real fucking fast. Like, two weekend worth of wears and I can already see it.

Also pt2, I get ass fades real fast.

 

[jon bones]

yo i get ass fades disproportionately quickly too - comes with the office job territory i guess.

and thanks - getting banned blows.

 

[Ermac]

jb what's your opinon on iphone front pocket fadez. My Nudies have one and I liked it at first but now not so much..

 

[Alucrid]

jb what's your opinon on iphone front pocket fadez. My Nudies have one and I liked it at first but now not so much..

front or back? (i know I'm not jb) Front meh, back is good.

 

[140.85]

Man I knew this stuff stretched but damn. Dropped my New Cures off at a tailor yesterday because they've stretched to the point of falling off me. I love them but will definitely get the next pair super tight to compensate.

 

[Eric WK]

Man I knew this stuff stretched but damn. Dropped my New Cures off at a tailor yesterday because they've stretched to the point of falling off me. I love them but will definitely get the next pair super tight to compensate.

I'm confused. Did you not size down?

 

[Ermac]

front or back? (i know I'm not jb) Front meh, back is good.

front :-l

 

[Ken Masters]

this is a general jeans question, when I go on a website and they list the sizes, I assume it's the waste size, but they don't mention the length size? what's the length for these jeans?

 

[Alucrid]

front :-l

Well, to be fair, I can't even fit my phone in my front pocket so you have me there.

this is a general jeans question, when I go on a website and they list the sizes, I assume it's the waste size, but they don't mention the length size? what's the length for these jeans?

What website? I mean, usually 32x34 means 32 waist, 34 inseam (length).

 

[Ken Masters]

Well, to be fair, I can't even fit my phone in my front pocket so you have me there.



What website? I mean, usually 32x34 means 32 waist, 34 inseam (length).

diesel jeans for example, I can't figure out the length for any of the jeans on that site


is there anything close to 36L?

 

[jon bones]

this is a general jeans question, when I go on a website and they list the sizes, I assume it's the waste size, but they don't mention the length size? what's the length for these jeans?

diesel jeans for example, I can't figure out the length for any of the jeans on that site
is there anything close to 36L?

first off, i really wouldn't recommend diesel jeans at all. my flat heads were 36 L, btw - lots of japanese brands have very long lengths and when you buy them, the store will hem them to your desired length.

jb what's your opinon on iphone front pocket fadez. My Nudies have one and I liked it at first but now not so much..

what's up bro how you been

when i first started rocking raw denim, i put my phone in my back pocket for this very reason. but it's tough these days - what with phones having touch screens being much more delicate. all you can really do is switch up which pocket gets the phone. that way you'll at least have symmetrical fades that take longer to show up.

 

[140.85]

I'm confused. Did you not size down?

I did! I guess not enough...

 

[Eric WK]

is there anything close to 36L?

Most raw/dry denim comes in a single inseam length between 34 and 37 inches. Just look for a sizing guide on the website. But get off diesel.com or whatever.

I did! I guess not enough...

Heh, yeah. It's tricky.

 

[Ken Masters]

first off, i really wouldn't recommend diesel jeans at all. my flat heads were 36 L, btw - lots of japanese brands have very long lengths and when you buy them, the store will hem them to your desired length.

could you recommend some jeans designers I should look at? I'm having a lot of trouble finding jeans with a 36L that isn't banana republic/gap/old navy

 

[Eric WK]

could you recommend some jeans designers I should look at? I'm having a lot of trouble finding jeans with a 36L that isn't banana republic/gap/old navy

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=17580544&postcount=1

 

[Alucrid]

diesel jeans for example, I can't figure out the length for any of the jeans on that site


is there anything close to 36L?

Like jon bones said, if you're spending that kind of cash we can point you in better directions. However, after looking at their site they have it so you cna choose your length.

 

[Ken Masters]

Like jon bones said, if you're spending that kind of cash we can point you in better directions. However, after looking at their site they have it so you cna choose your length.

what do you recommend then?

 

[Alucrid]

what do you recommend then?

Price range? What kind of cut are you looking for?

 

[Ermac]

first off, i really wouldn't recommend diesel jeans at all. my flat heads were 36 L, btw - lots of japanese brands have very long lengths and when you buy them, the store will hem them to your desired length.



what's up bro how you been

when i first started rocking raw denim, i put my phone in my back pocket for this very reason. but it's tough these days - what with phones having touch screens being much more delicate. all you can really do is switch up which pocket gets the phone. that way you'll at least have symmetrical fades that take longer to show up.

gotcha gotcha. Guess I'll rock it in the back from now on.

i might be in nyc next month, meet up mk II?

 

[sharkmuncher]

Anyone have any experience with the gap selvage? What is the stretch like? I have a 40% off and figured they'll be worth the $50 or so.

 

[Tenks]

I finally washed my Context exclusive Average Joe's the other day. I got them for Christmas last year and wore them every day. I can put some pics up later. They turned out nice but look really similar to my Ralfs.

 

[Ermac]

Anyone have any experience with the gap selvage? What is the stretch like? I have a 40% off and figured they'll be worth the $50 or so.

They're great. The do stretch about 1 - 1.5 sizes in my expereince.

They don't really fade though. I've had mine for about 22 months (with about a year of wear), and there's pretty much nothing. Then again I've only washed them once (only because a chick threw up on them). I paid $90 and they were worth it (I got the skinny cut)

 

[Ken Masters]

Price range? What kind of cut are you looking for?

nothing more then $200 (don't mind going a little over if need be), a straight fit not skinny, also 34W 36L

 

[Alucrid]

nothing more then $200 (don't mind going a little over if need be), a straight fit not skinny, also 34W 36L

Look at Naked and Famous, APC or Nudie in that range. For a bit less you can go with something like the Unbranded jeans.

 

[Eric WK]

Rogue Territory and 3sixteen are great choices too.

 

[Auron_Kale]

It's funny, I've got new pairs of APCs and Edwins but ever since dropping a good amount of weight, I've finally decided to start wearing them.

Alas, they are long as hell right now so they're currently cuffed (about four inches right now) so I'm debating on whether to shrink them or just have them hemmed.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

$300? For pants? And they don't have like a TV in them or something?

 

[RapidCancel]

Has anyone seen or tried out the 3sixteen+? I'm heading over to LA for a little vacation on Thanksgiving weekend and wanted to hit up the Self Edge store. I was hoping to pick up a new pair of jeans while I'm there as well and was considering those.

 

[victreeb3l]

what do you guys think about wings + horns? was going through their lookbook and the stuff looks awesome

 

[neojubei]

So jean experts what do you guys think about Buffalo David Bitton jeans? I like his style but would like to hear some opinions.

I've also been shopping at www.buckle.com.

 

[Fletcher]

I just received my 3sixteens in the mail and I like them. I need to get used to the fit a little coming off of APC NS which, after only about 5 months, stretched considerably. Denim quality is really nice on these 3sixteens. I'm hoping these stretch to the size my 501 STFs did.

 

[mm04]

So jean experts what do you guys think about Buffalo David Bitton jeans? I like his style but would like to hear some opinions.

I've also been shopping at www.buckle.com.

Well, thanks for this. I looked at the site and saw a few things I liked. Then found out that there's a store located not more than 10 miles from my house. I ended up picking up 2 pairs of Buffalos and a pair of BKEs. Liked the fit and wash and the prices are reasonable. I don't have super high standards, so I couldn't give any kind of review other than I got some compliments on them and they fit me well.

 

[freenudemacusers]

Has anyone seen or tried out the 3sixteen+? I'm heading over to LA for a little vacation on Thanksgiving weekend and wanted to hit up the Self Edge store. I was hoping to pick up a new pair of jeans while I'm there as well and was considering those.

I only have experience with the standard 3sixteen, but they are much better than APC and easy to size. I'm told the +'s act much like the standard line; they don't stretch too much nor shrink. Just get what is comfortable and you should be good.

 

[neojubei]

Well, thanks for this. I looked at the site and saw a few things I liked. Then found out that there's a store located not more than 10 miles from my house. I ended up picking up 2 pairs of Buffalos and a pair of BKEs. Liked the fit and wash and the prices are reasonable. I don't have super high standards, so I couldn't give any kind of review other than I got some compliments on them and they fit me well.

Thanks. I'll have to order a pair. You should try Lucky Brand jeans I totally love them.

 

[Alucrid]

Thanks. I'll have to order a pair. You should try Lucky Brand jeans I totally love them.

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[mm04]

noononononononononononononoonnononoonno.

Hahaha I have a pair of Lucky's from like 10 years ago. I know the brand is frowned upon here. I do have some pairs of AG jeans. No idea what the GAF consensus on those are. I like them. Softest jeans ever, but I wanted to try something new. That and because of my semi-recent P90X obsession, I've dropped a size and it's time to say goodbye to the loose fit look.

 

[Eric WK]

Nobody should ever say hello to the loose fit look.

 

[MickD]

Yo dudes, had my APC New Standards for a year now. Time to wash these suckers! What's going to give me the best results, I don't want them to change at all.

 

[alejob]

I just use Levi's. But I noticed a couple of years ago they changed their fabric. Now it's a little bit "softer" or wimpier. I don't like it. Maybe it's just me but the older pants I have are tougher. Anyone else noticed that?

I've bought flannel lined Carharts and the are awesome for cold weather. I'll buy there regular carharts to replace my levi's.

I'm sure it's been said before but why would you spend $300 on a pair of pants? Crazy!

Edit: I've been reading amazon reviews and there are a lot of people complaining about the levis fabric too. I don't know when the change happened but the new pants are definitely thinner and quality is not as good.

 

[Eric WK]

Yo dudes, had my APC New Standards for a year now. Time to wash these suckers! What's going to give me the best results, I don't want them to change at all.

What do you mean you don't want them to change? Do you not want them to fade or do you not want them to shrink?

 

[MickD]

Not wanting to Shrink or fade. But I mean, whatever is best for em is what I'll do. The info packet said soak in woollite in the tub, should I do this or something else?

 

[RapidCancel]

^ I usually just soak my jeans with dr bronners soap and then hang dry. It'll shrink a little, but will stretch back out.

 

[Eric WK]

Not wanting to Shrink or fade. But I mean, whatever is best for em is what I'll do. The info packet said soak in woollite in the tub, should I do this or something else?

Yeah, Woolite Dark in the tub is best.

I'm not sure why you don't want them to fade, though. That's the best part.