Samurai Jeans

[commodorewheeler]

@Heavy:

Yes it's the Kojima's i'm talking about, i'm with you on the zip thing that's why i said that zip's normally put me right off, the weight does not really come into it for me although i must confess that i do find myself only looking at heavier weight stuff but a few lighter weight denims help balance it out :). Those GT's did you get yours direct from Japan, because as far as i was aware there are none available outside JPN as yet, or have i been misinformed??

I got mine at Blue in Green. They've had sizes 28-33 in stock for about 2 weeks now.

[Heavy Duty]

@commodorewheeler:

@Heavy:

Yes it's the Kojima's i'm talking about, i'm with you on the zip thing that's why i said that zip's normally put me right off, the weight does not really come into it for me although i must confess that i do find myself only looking at heavier weight stuff but a few lighter weight denims help balance it out :). Those GT's did you get yours direct from Japan, because as far as i was aware there are none available outside JPN as yet, or have i been misinformed??

I got mine at Blue in Green. They've had sizes 28-33 in stock for about 2 weeks now.

Cool. Was told they are LE to 400 and that BiG only got two pairs per size.

[commodorewheeler]

@Heavy:

Cool. Was told they are LE to 400 and that BiG only got two pairs per size.

You're right, they are limited to 400, and I think you're also right about BiG only getting 2 of each size. I was thinking of getting a 34 instead of a 33 but they had already sold both of their pairs of the 34 when I was inquiring, so that made my choice easier.

[Heavy Duty]

@commodorewheeler:

@Heavy:

Cool. Was told they are LE to 400 and that BiG only got two pairs per size.

You're right, they are limited to 400, and I think you're also right about BiG only getting 2 of each size. I was thinking of getting a 34 instead of a 33 but they had already sold both of their pairs of the 34 when I was inquiring, so that made my choice easier.

Any chance of some pics of them and what is your assesment of them thus far?

[commodorewheeler]

@Heavy:

Any chance of some pics of them and what is your assesment of them thus far?

Haven't had a chance to take any pics of them other than a few comparisons between them and the 5000AI-10SPs that I posted on a couple of other forums. I haven't started wearing them yet either (they're still in the stock pile), but I can say that I am impressed with their quality. Like any Samurai jean, they are put together really nicely, and certain details, such as the engraving on the buttons, are very impressive. The denim is 17 oz, and with the persimmon juice-dyed weft yarns, the jeans have a little bit of a purplish hue compared to normal jeans. I like these a lot so far.

[commodorewheeler]

Also, I'm pretty sure that Beatle has a pair of the GX-Ts, too. If she ever comes back to this thread, I'd like to hear her thoughts as well.

[Beatle]

yap, indeed…They are terrific. I cannot compare them to the ai-denim - I can only say that the indigo has a purple hue to it - combined with the brownish weft this is one of the most special denim I have ever seen..

I have always been very fond of Samurai jeans and denim - the 17oz on these are rock solid. Samurai denim always tends to feel a little heavier / rough compared to many other denim's in the same weight category due to the shorter cotton fibers that Mr. Nogami obviously prefers.

[STAN]

tees, tanner,s510xx(24oz),north star

[LandoCal126 0]

Some cool photos of the Samurai Headquarters…

http://selvagedenim.ru/blog/post_1280803828.html

[wahwho11]

If you're getting a pair of Sam's, go balls out with the sg-t's.  Their other models are good if you like slubby jeans(I do).  I had a pair of 0500xx, good stuff.

[FurattoHeddo]

Just received my S5000GX-H today and these are truely amazing. My true waist size is 34 and I sized down one size for these, but now I'm slightly worried that these won't fit me at all post- soak/wash, does anyone know how much these will shrink and subsequently how much these will stretch with continous wear (they do look to have a propensity to stretch a lot having walked around with them in raw state)? I have no previous experience with Samurai at all, any help/advise is much appreciated. Thanks.

[Beatle]

If you are able to button them up pre soak - they'll fit. Tight….but the pain will cease..

[Seul]

Stretch waist with your hands while they're still wet.

[FurattoHeddo]

@Beatle:

If you are able to button them up pre soak - they'll fit. Tight….but the pain will cease..

I'm able to stick my arm into them while being buttoned up so I guess I'll be fine then, gonna give them a soak, thanks.

[Beatle]

lol…they might actually be too big..

[Seul]

Yeah - that doesn't sound too good. I'd downsize… At least 1 size...

[deadendpro]

@FurattoHeddo:

I'm able to stick my arm into them while being buttoned up so I guess I'll be fine then, gonna give them a soak, thanks.

OH MY! i have to agree with seul and beats, i do think you sized a bit too high up. i havent been following Sams as much recently, but ideally tts is where you'd ideally want to be around pre-soak and then they be nice and tight once they shrink down a bit. but an entire arm… unless you are going for a super 'comfy' fit, i think they are for sure too big. see if you can exchange them for a smaller size. i'm guessing you ordered via rakuten?

[Omega Man]

@FurattoHeddo:

I'm able to stick my arm into them while being buttoned up so I guess I'll be fine then, gonna give them a soak, thanks.

Wait! If you can fit your arm into the waist, they are way too big for you.  If you mean fingers, it should be ok, but not the arm….and you have already sized 1 down??......

[FurattoHeddo]

Yes, I have already sized down one size to a 33. I measure the raw state waist as 87cm which is what the sizing chart at BIG reads for a size 33, and my true waist size is just that: 87cm. Wait a minute: should I size down from the prewash measurements? Thus get a size 32? I'm feeling slightly confused at the moment LOL 

[FurattoHeddo]

@deadendpro:

@FurattoHeddo:

I'm able to stick my arm into them while being buttoned up so I guess I'll be fine then, gonna give them a soak, thanks.

OH MY! i have to agree with seul and beats, i do think you sized a bit too high up. i havent been following Sams as much recently, but ideally tts is where you'd ideally want to be around pre-soak and then they be nice and tight once they shrink down a bit. but an entire arm… unless you are going for a super 'comfy' fit, i think they are for sure too big. see if you can exchange them for a smaller size. i'm guessing you ordered via rakuten?

Yep, ordered them via 2nd (to have the red tab and hidden arcuates) so I guess an exchange is out of the question.