Let's talk jeans

[KenC]

Raleigh Denim

[Rustyduktape]

I have 3 pairs of Levi 505s. Just got the third pair for christmas, they actually fit right. the other two I've had for quite a while. I don't wear jeans much anymore though, I've been wearing Key pants (premium duck dungaree) for the past couple years for work. highly recommend them, they're pretty durable and are very comfortable.

[IronFreak]

Can't believe I haven't seen this thread until now.

In the last five years, I've broken in a set of APCs, a few sets of Nudies, a set of Naked and Famous, and just ordered a new pair of Rogue Territory jeans. 15oz. is about as heavy as I'll go for everyday wear. And I typically won't wash a pair of jeans for at least 6 months.

Fit is extremely important and I usually won't buy a pair until I can try them on and mentally account for the break-in/stretch that will likely endure over it's life.

I just started working out my legs and am trying to put on 10lbs of lean ham, so I'll probably have to re-up on my jeans. I currently have the legs of a Greek Goddess, and I'm the lightest I've been in 5 years (also not good).



Shit. When did I become such a diva.

We can trade, I'll give you 10 lbs. of my ham for some of that greek goddess shit.

[phreshkid]

Can't believe I haven't seen this thread until now.

In the last five years, I've broken in a set of APCs, a few sets of Nudies, a set of Naked and Famous, and just ordered a new pair of Rogue Territory jeans. 15oz. is about as heavy as I'll go for everyday wear. And I typically won't wash a pair of jeans for at least 6 months.

Fit is extremely important and I usually won't buy a pair until I can try them on and mentally account for the break-in/stretch that will likely endure over it's life.

I just started working out my legs and am trying to put on 10lbs of lean ham, so I'll probably have to re-up on my jeans. I currently have the legs of a Greek Goddess, and I'm the lightest I've been in 5 years (also not good).



Shit. When did I become such a diva.

[F34R]

to each his own...

i find jeans stretch out, get loose after 6 or 7 wears..I wash them about 1x/month...they just fit better.

If you wash make sure you catch them before the spin cycle, the spinning pulls the indigo from the fabric and makes streaking lines down the legs.

Bought my first raw selvedge pair of denim back in november. Unbranded UB122 indigos. It was a little tight at first and quite stiff, even though it is only 11oz, but now it has softened up quite a bit. I plan on going the whole year before giving it a bath, but I have some mud spots and I need to clean them up somehow. Any tips on cleaning the jeans without a full blown wash?

Just bought a pair of Levi 501 STF cobalt blue today as well for 30 bucks.

If it is just mud, let it dry and smack it clean and then use a damp towel and go with the fabric grain. But if you get something gross on them just wash and catch the cycle before spin.

[gtdragon980]

Bought my first raw selvedge pair of denim back in november. Unbranded UB122 indigos. It was a little tight at first and quite stiff, even though it is only 11oz, but now it has softened up quite a bit. I plan on going the whole year before giving it a bath, but I have some mud spots and I need to clean them up somehow. Any tips on cleaning the jeans without a full blown wash?

Just bought a pair of Levi 501 STF cobalt blue today as well for 30 bucks.

[Cabriolet]

Quiksilver regual fit 32/32s.
they last about 3 years, fit me well and dont cost an arm and a leg.

[Stanley Rockafella]

to each his own...

I find jeans stretch out, get loose after 6 or 7 wears..i wash them about 1x/month...they just fit better.

+1

[JRKOUPE]

to each his own...

i find jeans stretch out, get loose after 6 or 7 wears..I wash them about 1x/month...they just fit better.

[ThatOneEuroE30]

I only wear Levi slim fit style 508,511. I wash mine probably after I wear them every 2-3 times. Got like 6 pairs lol

[IronFreak]

I spill way to much stuff onto my jeans to not wash them once a month, I had no idea people took this that seriously.... must have been in the mountains to long

I have my work jeans which get washed a lot, but I only where those when wrenching or welding.

Levis are for everything else. so they stay relatively clean.

[JRKOUPE]

I wear their Emersion Chinos and have a few suits from them. I have not tried their jeans...should have when I was there last.

btw...emersons rock....


esp at 40 % off.

overall Id say BR is good looking cheap stuff ....they do really well in presenting and packaging a look. You can find some nicer higher end items there from time to time.

[Dirty325ix]

I spill way to much stuff onto my jeans to not wash them once a month, I had no idea people took this that seriously.... must have been in the mountains to long

[IronFreak]

Levi 559 FTW. I have 4 pairs on rotation, wash them maybe, 3-4 times a year.

[BobombETA]

My GF is always commenting on how soft my jeans are, selvedge denim is not typical fabric, it is very soft and breaks down super well.

Yeah I guess that makes sense. I wear Lee's. They're like 40 bucks a pair. So I guess you get what you pay for.