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    What’s the most breathable denim?

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      • BrandreaB
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        Totally newbie, so take my comments with a grain of salt.

        I find that the 21oz wears cooler than the 16oz slub (to me).

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        • Walery SmirnoffW
          Walery Smirnoff
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          Hi all! For me, the thinner weave, the easier it is in the heat. In the sun, any dark-colored jeans are hot. There is no universal option. In softer and worn out jeans, it will be more comfortable.

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            Any plans for a restock on the 634 SLB?

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            • motoM
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              This may be obvious, but regardless of denim weight, a looser fitting cut is going to breathe more than a tighter fitting one. I found my 633N 17oz to be the most comfortable in hotter temps compared to my 14 and 21 oz, but a looser fit helps.

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              • goosehdG
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                @moto Completely agree with fit and cut plays into the breathability and comfort levels.

                Great observation and advice!

                "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                • BrandreaB
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                  @moto said in What’s the most breathable denim?:

                  This may be obvious, but regardless of denim weight, a looser fitting cut is going to breathe more than a tighter fitting one. I found my 633N 17oz to be the most comfortable in hotter temps compared to my 14 and 21 oz, but a looser fit helps.

                  X3, looser the fit the cooler wearing for me as well.

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                    Adam B
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                    I don’t own a pair of the slub 16oz, but I have a few pairs of 14, 21 and the 17N. I wear the 555 17N, so even though they are pretty snug, they are very wearable in hot weather.

                    I wear the 17N as a cook in a pretty hot kitchen, but on crazy hot days like 30+ days I wear a pair of 12oz wabash a size too big.

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                    • indigogeraI
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                      I wore the 21oz 777 for year 2 and the 14oz 666ib for year 3 of the indigo invitational. I agree with a lot of the comments on here. The 21 felt breathable but it’s still heavy. The 14oz is not as breathable but it is lighter so it felt good in the same warmer temperatures. If I’m going to be in hot weather I think I would go with my 14oz. With all that being said, my 555 16oz feels really nice in hot weather as well. You’ll probably end up getting a pair in each weight in one or a few of your favorite fits like me. You can’t go wrong

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                      • BlueBloodB
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                        @indigogera I haven’t worn the 14 or 21 oz as long, but my experience is the same: the 14 oz is very slightly cooler in the heat. That said, I live in an area with limited summer humidity and wind, and those factors may play into my experience.

                        Also agreed with those who find the 17 oz surprisingly wearable in the summer.

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                        • motoM
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                          @goosehd thanks @goosehd !

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                            Between the 14 and 21.. although the 21 might be looser i share the same observations as stated above. Especially in a looser cut the 14oz feels less restricting if that makes any sense haha! So 25 degrees here and my 14oz broken twill will get broken in.. funny sentence 😎🤣

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                              EB50
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                              My 18 oz vintage 555’s felt more breathable than the 555 SLB.

                              EB

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