Momotaro
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@Max:
Yes, that's true.
Vintage Label= 15,7 oz, zimbabwe cotton, unsanforized
Going to war= same denim, but one-wash, painted backpockets, it's also said to have an "anti-leg-twist" treatment, however that works (it works on mine).And the Going to War Series also has a shorter inseam 35" oppopsed to approx. 36,5" of the Vintage label (comes with 39,5" raw).
Ahhh, so the two lines ARE actually made from the same denim? I've been wondering this for some time, trying to decide between the 0701 and 0705SP. So….apart from the 0705SP being one-wash, i guess the decision is really based on whether or not I want the stripes on the back pocket.
Thanks for the info, Max Power.
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Yes, and wether you want an longer inseam. I have both vintage and GTW label, they don't differ in fabric.
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I found a US retailer that has the 0901 in stock size 36, I wear a size 34 in the 1955s cut…... since these are raw will a 36 be ok? I was thinking hot soak and warm dry.......
They probably will work, they should be a bit thinner through the seat and thighs than the IH 55 cut. They are a classic loose straight fit, but not quite as generous as the 55. Closer to the 634, I'd say. Since you're going up a size or so, that gives you the option to really try shrinking them down. Momotaros are really dark and don't seem to lose much indigo in a wash, so you can run them through the machine a couple of times without worrying about lots of fading. They also don't seem to stretch much, so whatever shrinkage you get, you'll probably keep.
Hope that helps.
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Unless you're trying for a really skinny fit, go larger. In my experience, Momotaros don't stretch much and that 1 inch for shrinkage might be a bit conservative.
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Can anyone confirm the shrinkage expected in the waist for the Vintage Series (i.e .0701, 0201 etc) with a hot soak?
Blue Owl says 1 inch, and I'm wondering if this matches other people's experience. This could decide whether i get a 33 or 34….
Any comments appreciated,
RnRRocknroll with my experience on the 0701s they get to be pretty tight. I wear a 34 in all iron heart jeans and got a 34 in Momotaros. they were overly tight. Hence the reason there in the market place. Between a 33 and 34 I would probably get a 34 and just shrink them if necessary.
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Thanks guys,
I'm looking at the 0701, so I want a fairly slim fit. Having said that, I don't want the thighs skin-tight! Sounds like sizing up a little might be wise.
My only concern with sizing up is that they could eventually stretch TOO much. I like to wear jeans without a belt whenever possible, and if the waist stretches past 35 inches they will not stay up well.
When my bank account recovers from its current state, these are the next jeans on my list!
RnR
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Really like the new Momotaro colab with tenue de nimes… sadly i'm not in the market for a new pair at the moment!
http://www.tenuedenimes.com/shop/product/tenue-de-nimes-x-momotaro-e007tdn001/
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Really like the new Momotaro colab with tenue de nimes… sadly i'm not in the market for a new pair at the moment!
http://www.tenuedenimes.com/shop/product/tenue-de-nimes-x-momotaro-e007tdn001/
They look good, but at that price I'm gonna pass!
Blue Owl is talking up the Copper Label "Tight Straight" which is expected instore soon. I was almost committed to getting some 0701's but now I'm full of indecision again…...aaaaaghhhh!
