21oz Shinayaka Selvedge Denim
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Wow! Great write up Reuben, at least the edited version [emoji8] I have one question after reading… can you see with the naked eye any of the polyurethane thread at the points where the denim has worn? It would be cool to see some macro shots of any abrasions on your pair.
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can you see with the naked eye any of the polyurethane thread at the points where the denim has worn?
No sir, you cannot. It just looks exactly like worn 21oz in 100% cotton. Here are iPhone shots of the seam at the crotch, a worn panel on the back of the top block near the crotch, and an abrasion from a nail head on front of the hip:
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That’s so awesome! Thanks for the quick pics.
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Tough stuff ???
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Excellent writeup @neph93 !
I think Shinayaka denim will be especially appropriate for motorcycle use where both upper and lower legs are folded at anywhere between 45-90 degrees (dependent on type of bike) for extended periods of time. This fabric should allow use of slim cuts while maintaining superior comfort on bikes. -
This fabric should allow use of slim cuts while maintaining superior comfort on bikes.
Exactly as intended. While I haven't straddled a bike in these jeans, I can see them doing the job with ease.
Not to mention how totally Badass you’ll look ,wearing these jeans,when you get off the bike.
Not going to argue with that
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Have you come to any personal conclusion on which types of footwear look best with these?
That is more a question of cut and hemming, than fabric I think. Wearing engineers with the 555 is touch and go for me. If these were hemmed 4-5” shorter then I’d be happy wearing Wesco’s with the MP toe. As it is there is so much stacking it looks a bit off.
With cuffs or all the stacking, they look great with sneakers and lace up boots. I’m really looking forward to the measurements of the 666. If they work, I’ll be wearing them with Boss for sure.
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@neph93 – Crushed it with the review. Thank you for this man
I feel like this is a choice based in utilitarianism and function, both hallmarks of IH design. What a great step forward for the product. -
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Exactly. Will it work for everyone? Of course not, but then bootcuts don't, 25oz doesn't, black denim doesn't, non-selvedge denim doesn't…....
I would never buy or wear black denim
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I feel like this is a choice based in utilitarianism and function, both hallmarks of IH design.
You’ve hit the nail on the head there mate. This isn’t about selling out or showing contempt for tradition. It’s about increased application
Thanks for the kind words.
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And just like that, I’m sold.
It is the most notable feature, now at the 100 wears/two washes mark. I’m pretty impressed.
And thank you.
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Fantastic write up my man. Extremely informative and very well articulated. And the icing on the cake is that i can finally entertain the thought of owening a pair of 666's which is completely out of the question for me right now.
