Samurai Jeans
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Samurai S310XX19OZ.
I got these for a pretty great deal from Okayama denim. I typically wear a 34 but got a 35 due to availability. I also liked the idea of extra space in the waistband for other reasons too.
I’ve never been a wide fit kind of guy, I typically shoot for a straighter fit. More around the 9-9.5” hem, these are well over 11”.
I wanted to try something different since I’ve been wearing 888’s for the last 500+ days straight and I’ve always hated how restricted I felt in them. In these, there is no restriction. I’m moving in them like I move in shorts.. it’s awesome.
But when it comes to the fit, I feel as if they look too big on me. Today I’ll be hot soaking and washing them to see if I can get any sort of shrinkage.
Update: I will be finishing the IIY5 competition in my 888XHS still. These will be worn after the competition assuming they work out for me.
IG: @Worn2Fade
IIY5: 888-XHS -
S3000XX 17oz SDS Slub Murasame
A random impulse pickup at Franklin & Poe. These have been my go-to pair for the past few months. Lots of soaks. Lots of machine washes. Some cold. Some warm. I love this fabric so much. The texture is unique, and I get stopped and complimented all the time. The first week, a guy working the smoothie place at the airport literally yelled from across the hall asking me to walk over so he could see them up close.
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@Go-For-Chill that fabric looks insane.
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That wide fit looks pretty good on you, @worn2fade . I’ve been thinking about pulling the trigger on a pair of these. If the thigh measures as advertised, these might be a solid fit for me. Not wide like they are on you, but without the gapping waist that’s typically necessary for me to fit my hindquarters into some selvedge. Tall/big girl problems
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@worn2fade I think they look good on you. I tried a pair of these on recently too and they looked about the same on me but I think I tried the tag size down from my usual with them. Overall I liked the legs but found them too high rise for me. I think after you wear them a bit that fabric will start to drape more nicely and look less wide.
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I thank you guys for the feedback. I’ve been on the fence about these so your words are appreciated.
@sabergirl / I feel ya 100%. I myself have thicker thighs and a decent bottom so I could really only swing the 888 cut comfortably going TTS. If you have that problem with your other pairs, this one should definitely work. Just keep in mind the rise on these bad boys is HIGH. & the thigh measurement is definitely accurate. I think these would fit much better if I went TTS instead of sizing up honestly… so the bagginess you see here may just be a little dramatic.
@pechelman yeah dude this rise is high indeed but I think I dig the higher rise. I hot soaked & hot washed them today, so I’m hoping when they’re 100% dry tomorrow, they fit a bit more snug. They’re unsanf and one washed though so I’m not expecting a dramatic change. After this and some wear though, I’m sure that drape would look way more appealing.
I’m just super surprised to be able to kick high in the air with denim on lol, the comfort here really is unmatched.
IG: @Worn2Fade
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@worn2fade Mate I think these look great on you! Sadly I missed out on getting a pair of these but i managed to buy a pair of the 25oz so I guess I can't complain. I've only had Samurai's 17oz zero+ denim before and the heaviest denim I have so far is the 888 UHR so I'm keen to see how these 25oz's go. Theyre set to arrive tomorrow!
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@AskAxel there are a few stockist that still have them dude! Franklin and Poe being one of them & iron shop provisions recently told me they will have them soon. I heard samurai’s 25oz is awesome so I hope they work out for ya dude!
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@sabergirl @pechelman @AskAxel
Post hot soak/hot wash photos. Measurements didn’t change ALL that much but I feel like they changed just enough.
Waist: 17.75” → 17.25”
Thigh: 15.25” → Same
Inseam: 32” → R/31.75” L/31.5”
Rise: 13.5” → 13.25”
Back rise: 18.5” → 18.25”
Hem: 11.375” → 11.25”Crazy amount of leg twist has taken place though. Not opposed to it, but definitely not something I’ve experienced with my IH journey (I never had their 16oz slub which I know is known for gnarly leg twist.)
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If anyone’s interested in the video I made of these, check out the link(s)
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbGYjt3qfLb/?igsh=emFqb2Y4emFxdTBn
IG: @Worn2Fade
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@worn2fade said in Samurai Jeans:
he comfort here really is unmatched
I predict you're also going to love the extra air conditioning your legs will now have where you live!
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@pechelman 100% man!
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@worn2fade Great video, thanks for the update!
The 25oz arrived this afternoon. Initial impressions are very great, the texture is unreal. They aren't as firm as I expected, probably on par with the IH UHR but the texture is beautiful. Definitely a pain to button up, the gold buttons aren't as tacky in person. I normally wear a 32" and i sized up to a 33 in these and it was definitely the smart move. I would not be able to button up a 32 haha
I'll get some wear in over the weekend but I think I'll hang these while I break in my UHR as I've not yet hit 50 wears on those.I'll keep my eyes on Iron Shop, they have good rates on shipping to Aus. Although I really don't need another pair...
Just Another Denim Fanatic
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Gave these a cold and hot soak to try to get all the shrinkage out of them. First thought love the fit n fabric! They do feel a little less hefty compared to my xhsib. Love the details throughout the jeans as well
Ig: 5hunnit00
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For those of you that wanted but missed out on the heavyweight natural indigo and kakishibu dyed zip hoodie that released earlier this year, Self Edge just re-stocked them (S-XXL). From their email they said Samurai made a batch just for them, so I don't think others will be getting these and not sure if Samurai will bring this item back again.
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@Nobunaga I was waiting and snagged a 2XL
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@Nobunaga I’ve been waiting for this one, sized up to a large. Hoping it works out because this run looks slimmer than the size charts that are still up on other sites from last run.
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@denami Same size as far as I can tell. I have one from each release.
