Samurai Jeans

[Guest]

Hey guys,

I'm debating on getting a pair of 666s or the 710xx. I'm a skinny guy, tts is sz 29 so slim jeans look much better of me. Based on the measurements the 666s is slimmer, but silhouette wise, how do they compare? Also, the denim. Which one fades faster, gets softer, etc.. Is Samurai construction comparable to IH? And ultimately, which one would you guys recommend?

Thanks!

[MikeC]

IMO, it's a coin flip between the IH-666S and Samurai 710XX.  Both are great raw unsanforized denims, so fading potential is there for both. I'm pretty sure the 710XX 19oz fades a little quicker with more marbling, but I'm wearing the 18oz in the IH-634SV cut and my thighs have intense vertical falling with great contrast on the high wear areas.  Maybe someone with experience with both can chime in…...

[Chris]

In my experience, Samurai is less durable, due to the use of cotton constructional thread.  Poly cotton thread, like IH uses, is simply stronger and longer lasting.  If you like popped stitches, though, Samurai is great.

By the way, I'm not saying that Samurai construction is sub-par, it's just that they're going for a different  aesthetic.  All cotton construction is more of a pre-WWII vibe.

EDIT: Ignore this- as Clint points out below, both pairs have 100% cotton thread, so my input is irrelevant…

[elclintor]

The 666S uses cotton thread, so construction wise, they are about the same.. I've owned both pairs, and they are different fits. The 666S is slimmer in the top block and thighs, but the 710xx tapers more from the knee down.

I'm partial to IH, so of course I recommend the 666S. The 18oz denim is some amazing stuff. But you can't go wrong with either pair..

Cheers!

[xtcclassic]

Fit-wise, the 710's are more similar to the Beatle Busters. I have both, and they are a very similar fit. And the Busters are also available in raw… just throwing that out there.

[Guest]

Thanks for the input guys! After looking at more faded pairs, I am going to go with the 666s! Now I just need to wait for restock

[ben2t]

just got this in the mail yesterday from 2nd and Vari through Rakuten Japan, puppy not included.

[Blackheart]

Nice ben! Fit pic soon I hope…

[Snowy]

No puppy included? Dammit!

[tatmantall]

pulled trigger on s710xx yesterday on my seemingly never ending search for a pair of raws to fit my tall self. should be here by friday and will post fit pics.

*on a sidenote, being tall sucks when it comes to finding denim. That is all.

[shego]

How tall are you, tatmantall?!

[tatmantall]

6'6"

[ben2t]

My 1st pair of Samurai; Sam S710xx size 31, i should have size down 2 instead of 1. some fit pics after 2 hours boiling hot soak and hem shortened by 6 inches at Railcar. do you guys think this will shrink more if i do another hot soak?
sorry for the sleepers.

[Nerkg]

Great fit^

[xtcclassic]

Do a soak with some agitation. Turn the jeans inside out first. No need to go boiling hot, just as hot as your tap will go. Hang dry. That should do it.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Fit looks nice! And it will get better down the road (with the upcoming washes and all)

[Max Power]

Another soak or gentle wash might give you extra shrinkage, but not that much. Turning inside out in not necessary when you soak, but when you wash. Enjoy them!

[Nerkg]

I've had a ton of shrinkage in my jp003-a after nearly boiling hot soak. I'm my experience the hotter the better, hasn't done any damage or anything whatsoever

[Max Power]

As long as you don't fry the patch…

[Blackheart]

Lookin' good ben! Another soak won't hurt.