Yeah you would want something a bit heavier and more durable. Iron Heart makes quite durable jeans. They are originally made for motorcyclists so the fabric is thick, the stitching is polycotton for durability, and they have other specific details made for durability's sake such as tucking the belt loops into the waistband so they don't break off. On the downside, their stuff isn't cheap at all.Which would I be looking for, then? Some heavy stuff, durable and tough. My job is such that I work with my hands, on my feet so all of my jeans get tears pretty quickly.
After they are soaked the first time, actually. If you hot soak them, they will leg twist. It is considered very desirable by some.isn't unsanforized jeans is the ones who will twist on one of the leg after several washing?
I'm not sure. I think it is mostly unavoidable. It's desirable for a lot of people and most others are indifferent so there is not a lot of information out there about how to avoid it, sorry.thanks Dudewth, if the jeans soaked or washed cold will the twist appears as well over time, or is it something only a hotsoak will do... is there anyway to counter this, if you dry it flat or put some clothespins along the inseam while drying, can we avoid this ?
Last few posts make me laugh. Think about it - what would a nOOb say coming in here and reading all the threads about leather jackets? Zippers? Pockets? Lining? Hides? You get my point. Once you enjoy something and get sucked in, the learnin' happens by itself!
Look forward to your review, @nick123. Been pondering a new pair, but G-Unit seems to work for me so post up once you get 'em.Ordered TWO pairs of Sugar Cane '47s yesterday from HPA. Wish me luck.
RALPH LAUREN RRL RAW SELVEDGE: a favorite. Will probably be what I wear most. Has a nice RISE! Rise is important for older dudes.
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Would be interested in numbers on the before/after if possible sometime...I just got this contraption in the mail Friday and can certify it works like a charm to stretch a tight waist after washing. The critical factors are making sure the expander is centered on the waist seam and the waist seam is wet, not dry. I also concur with what others have said about an adequate front rise, 12.5" to even 13" being optimal for me. Nick, please report back your experience with the Sugar Cane 1947 jeans on arrival. BTW what size did you order?
I just got into some better jeans
and find they DO look good on older gents if they fit right.
Some brands I've bought that I like are:
BRAVESTAR: the heavy 21oz fit me well.
UNBRANDED: surprisingly cheap but look great in black
GUSTIN: well worth the money. Check eBay for ready made ones.
RALPH LAUREN RRL RAW SELVEDGE: a favorite. Will probably be what I wear most. Has a nice RISE! Rise is important for older dudes. LOW RISE does not work for me except in rare cases.
Check the number: 11-13 inch fine. 10" is iffy. You can find RRL on eBay for just over $100
JACK KNIFE jeans. Found on eBay. Nice back atory and ordered my second pair yesterday. Absolutely the BEST HAND CRAFTED jeans I've seen. Will wear with my cowboy boots