The Strike Gold

[xtcclassic]

@pillowPANTS:

Anyone else have the 51xx denim beaides MCL? Curious about how much they really shrink.

What Mclain said. They shrink a lot, but they also stretch a lot.

[pillowPANTS]

Mainly worried about the legs and legs arent known to stretch real easy or alot. Oh well, roll the dice i guess

[xtcclassic]

My advice would be if you are trying to decide between two sizes, get the larger size. The waist stretches no problem, the thighs will stretch a decent amount too but it takes some work. Check out the Superfuture thread, I posted my experiences there (I'm everyinchofgod on SuFu).

[mclaincausey]

I think Pillow's problem is that he's at the largest size they make–SG is not exactly a gaijin-conscious brand.

@pillowPANTS The fabric is pretty stretchy, if you roll the dice I hope it works out for you, good luck.

[xtcclassic]

@mclaincausey I can't wait to see your 5105's when they get to the level your 3105's are at. Get to work and post some pics!  A couple more weeks left of HWDC2 and then I'll be starting on mine.

[mclaincausey]

@xtcclassic:

@mclaincausey I can't wait to see your 5105's when they get to the level your 3105's are at. Get to work and post some pics!  A couple more weeks left of HWDC2 and then I'll be starting on mine.

What sucks about that is that I'm entering IH-634SII, so they won't get much wear. I think they'll become my "sneaker jeans"

[mclaincausey]

The texture on these 5105 is so cool. I wish I could capture it better.

[jdl1279]

Looks great from here[emoji106]

[mclaincausey]

Thanks; it's a weird denim. slubby blisters horizontally, streaks vertically, and then a grainy element. The twill is crooked too. During HWDC, the IH-634SII will be my "boot jeans" but I'll wear these any other time I'm wearing jeans. I guess I have to retire my soft, beloved 3105s once the competition spools up

[jdl1279]

I can see what you're describing, and grainy is a sound adjective. I do understand the DWC internal conflict. I keep thinking of how much love both pair of my 666 have left to give. Alas both are out of contention, so I get to prolong their lifespan

[xtcclassic]

@mclaincausey:

Thanks; it's a weird denim. slubby blisters horizontally, streaks vertically, and then a grainy element.

And furry!

[mclaincausey]

Right! Mine are still furry in areas of less wear, the thighs have shed most of theirs. The Evo on these promises to be special

[pillowPANTS]

51xx denim next to faded 21oz

On its own

So much texture in this denim. Super irregular and rough, but some how also soft

[mclaincausey]

Glad they fit. Weird ass rug denim right?

[pillowPANTS]

Def weird dude. Ill post some fit pics when i can

[Jordan23]

Really interesting looking Denim. Congrats on your purchase PP. Enjoy them!

Unluckily the thighs wouldn't fit me.

Enjoy ya addiction!

[mclaincausey]

Here's a hair shot from a while back of the 51XX

[cristeza]

Oh wow. You need a hair brush for those.

[mclaincausey]

These 5105 are evolving fast on just a few wears. You can see the texture at a distance now:

[xtcclassic]

Nice! Can't wait to see how they develop. I have my own of course, but since I can only wear jeans two days per week, I will be watching yours for inspiration.