Bobcat Sig Jeans Advice
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@Bobcat-Sig this is referencing back in the thread a bit, but if you end up getting any more boot cut, I’ll def recommend the Freenote Wilkes. I have them in the Black Aces High denim (15oz maybe) and they fit great. Haven’t worn them much yet but am psyched to. Also fwiw all of the Freenote jeans I’ve ordered have started out tight but stretch out really fast, like within the first day. I’ve had to send some back that ended up being too big, but they’re cool about exchanges and refunds if you order directly from them.
If you’re looking for badass 634s, can’t recommend the XHS enough.
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I'm way late in responding to this thread. Three days out of two, amongst a very frothy time at work, and business travel on top of it all.
First, some gratitude to @goosehd for breaking this out into its own thread. I appreciate it. An apology is also in order. I'm sure you see more than your fair share of frequently asked questions from low-post count and new members. I know I've been guilty of that in the past. So all good, my friend, and thanks for all you do here.
As to the evergreen content of denim, I was after a discussion of the 634, in general. And among the greater topics, its suitability for western wear. While jeans like the Wrangler 13 MWZ and Levi's 501 exist, they've left me wanting more from jeans I intend to wear with cowboy boots. Some boot manufacturers (Lucchese and Tecovas, to name a few) have started to produce their own denim, but like their established cousins, they leave me wanting more. Of, in the case of Lucchese, the price simply does not match the quality.
So, like many things in this game, most roads lead back to Iron Heart.
I seek a heavier pair - 16 oz and heavier - that I can pair with western boots. I also prize the straight cut of the 634, as it's similar to the 13 MWZ. When some manufacturers have tried to mimic vintage style, which I appreciate, the knees get tightened, and the fit goes out the window for me. And while there are other manufacturers that produce a suitable pair of jeans, the fabric quality of Iron Heart is preferable. A broken twill gives a clean hand, so I like the superior weave of most of Iron Heart's denims. Even the slubby versions have tidiness I rarely see in other Japanese denims - mainly S'dA, Samurai, and Oni.
The tl;dr is that I'm leaning towards a 16 oz version, a LHT, 19 or 21 oz version. The 18 oz vintage looks super cool, but I might be waiting a while for a restock.
What's been your favorite 634 to wear with western booth? (besides all of them, of course)
Safety third
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@Bobcat-Sig this thread and responses may help you in your journey.
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@Bobcat-Sig thank you,
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And nobody here mentioned IHs own bootcut jeans, Not sure if they exist anymore and Japan might be the only place to get them. When I was looking for decent bootcut jeans years and years ago I stumbled to those and bought lightly used pair. Rest is history. If you dive to what are you wearing thread and search my posts, there should be pics...might evewn be 634s with cowpoke boots
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@injunjack 461’s are pretty much extinct and 463’s are Japan only. Never say never, but the boot cuts are effectively dead for the time being.
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@injunjack I do love a treasure hunt! I'll take a look. Thanks for tip.
