Small DENIM Questions Thread

Unfortunately, of the brands that SE carries, the highest contrast faders, Flat Heads, are also the fastest faders.

If you like the fading on those Imperials that you showed pictures of, you should go with a pair of those. They don't fade as fast as Flat Heads do.

If you want something that stays dark long try natural indigo. Left Field made some jeans out of 16 oz natty, takes forever to get wear on. Working on some right now and they are pretty tough.
The VX denim also comes to mind but I've never worn in a pair.

how much does dry cleaning shrink denim

and how much does it shrink difftypes of denim

Really, flathead? I've seen so many Iron Heart high contrast fading, and so far Flatheads haven't been looking so nice. I guess I haven't looked deep enough, grr.
I like the fading of Imperials but I really only like darker indigo pants, that at least stay darker indigo as long as it can. So none to the Imperials. Maybe I'll go with Iron Heart, but I'll need to look at tons of more fading pics. They are, good denim though right? Good contrast?

Natural Indigo, okay I'll look out for that. When you mean forever to get wear on, what amount of time is that? What is the amount of an average pair of denim, 12-16 months to look finished and nice? I'll look into Left Field, but if not then I think I just might go with Iron Heart, from what I seen it has high contrast but I suppose it's because I've only seen a few pics, plus it doesn't seem to fade too fast.

Really, flathead? I've seen so many Iron Heart high contrast fading, and so far Flatheads haven't been looking so nice. I guess I haven't looked deep enough, grr.
I like the fading of Imperials but I really only like darker indigo pants, that at least stay darker indigo as long as it can. So none to the Imperials. Maybe I'll go with Iron Heart, but I'll need to look at tons of more fading pics. They are, good denim though right? Good contrast?



Natural Indigo, okay I'll look out for that. When you mean forever to get wear on, what amount of time is that? What is the amount of an average pair of denim, 12-16 months to look finished and nice? I'll look into Left Field, but if not then I think I just might go with Iron Heart, from what I seen it has high contrast but I suppose it's because I've only seen a few pics, plus it doesn't seem to fade too fast.

@infiniteme and @adriansir

Then I think I will look more into Flathead and Ironheart, then. Thanks guys for narrowing down what I want to those 2 brands, but do you guys think any other brand I should check out?

I would focus on those 2 brands for now, since it sounds like you're going to get what you are looking for from one of those two labels.

ight sounds cool. thanks peoples. gunna try on few fits of each and see what ill do with my awkward legs at selfedge.

if you're actually going to the store, the guys there are really knowledgeable and helpful, don't worry you'll find the pair you're looking for for sure. iron heart and flat head are two totally different types of denim, and if you're interested in the properties flat head has there are plenty of other jeans with those characteristics. but as i said the dudes as SE will definitely answer any questions you have.

If I hem a pair of jeans that was already hemmed(chain stitched) would that mess up the jeans?

Can someone please recommend me some nice slim-fit jeans?

Can't decide:

Skulls vs Eternals vs Samurai vs IH

APC PS were too low rise for me.

Hey guys. Thanks for helping me pick what expesnive denim I wanted, but I lost my job recently.. don't ask why lol

Basically right now I'm asking for the best bang for my buck, as I don't have that much $$$.. Iron heart is way too expensive for me, and brands such as APC and Imperial don't come in dark indigo but a little lighter (still dark) indigo. Do you guys know any cheaper, but still end up looking nice fades and contrast for their price, brands of denim that come in darker indigo?

alright im looking for the highest quality denim for under 60$. it might be cheap, but its all i have and i really need new denim.

At that price the best places to look are sale racks and FS boards. The first jean that comes to mind under $60 retail is the 501.

alright im looking for the highest quality denim for under 60$. it might be cheap, but its all i have and i really need new denim.

Can't decide:

Skulls vs Eternals vs Samurai vs IH

APC PS were too low rise for me.

When do denims usually stop bleeding on to shoes? Just getting more opinions here. I got my APC's last week and they bleed like hell on my Vans Authentic white laces lol. I know it won't be a while unless I wash it a lot, which I know I won't cause I won't be washing until at least like September or so... But I wanted to know cause the Jordan 3's are coming out this June in the true blue colorway and they look dope with denims -- just don't want them to stain or nothing. Thanks.

Got my flatheads bsp a week ago and I've been wearing them for a week, tryna stretch them out.. But they're still tight in the thigh and the legs (not the waist). I also haven't soaked them yet either and seeing as how theyre un sanforized, they're probably gonna stretch out a lot. You guys have any tips for me? Should I just soak them in cold water for maybe 10-15 minutes after another week of wear and wear them while drying?

I don't think i can return them.. I've already worn them. They're not uncomfortable.. Just a little tight. I think I'm gonna wear them for a bit longer and then soak them. Thoughts?