Hey everyone! I’m seeing a lot of people ask about what the giant backpack I have is for and where I’m going in the woods. I totally get that, totally understandable question, I’d probably wonder the same thing. Happy Earth Day!

@videogamesare1

Жыл бұрын

hahahah

@thecooler170

Жыл бұрын

stop card stacking and alway indorse aka D riding n&f. there are other brand u didnt touch that is better quality and cheaper than n&f selvedge denim. i wont say anything but do ur research.

@deenadamato7603

Жыл бұрын

lol...

@DRoche7

Жыл бұрын

@@thecooler170 you should share so we can all look into other brands. I don't know any denim enthusiast who wouldn't want to learn about a great brand, especially if it's less pricey.

@johnlocke_1

Жыл бұрын

​@the cooler what a weak comment. Drink some more soy.

I like they concept of the “Japanese Sun” like they have their own sun and it’s special.

@D71219ONE

Жыл бұрын

They do. It’s so synonymous with Japan in fact that it even posed for a photo for their flag.

@noseboop4354

Жыл бұрын

I mean they're literally called the Land of the Rising Sun, how could it not be special?

@JoseRamirez-rd9di

Жыл бұрын

That's really funny right there because it's true it's the same sun

@marcosanthernandez

Жыл бұрын

I just wanted to thank everyone who who has informed me the the nation of Japan has its own celestial body because of the the name of their nation. In other news: China is literally the center of the earth because their name translates to “Middle Kingdom”

@reinhard1651

Жыл бұрын

​@@marcosanthernandez Why they don't understand what you said?

I'm picturing 800 pairs of jeans drying in the sun and it makes me feel at peace.

@redsheet.

Жыл бұрын

same.

@MajorHomeless

Жыл бұрын

Japanese sun*

@manrom3039

Жыл бұрын

Picturing, 1 pair of 800 dollar jeans

@piccalillipit9211

11 ай бұрын

YEP - Labour are sh!t but they are not outright fascists and thats a bonus.

@FJB_TheBigGuy

11 ай бұрын

Great that'll be $800😊

Over the years, and through many different brands of denim jeans, here’s one thing everyone needs to notice when buying a brand new pair of jeans: Pay attention to the placement of the button above the zipper. You know the one that you use to button up your jeans after you zip them up. Pull the waistband. Yes zip the jeans and button them and then stretch the two sides outwards . Now look at the button. Does it sit right? Some will have too much fabric behind them, some will not have enough space, some will have too long of a piece of denim fabric in front of them, and some will lie flat and look perfect. It’s how the person sewing it matched and lined everything up. Be aware and find the right pair for you!

I bought a pair of jeans from Old Navy around 2004 - the "carpenter pants" with a big hammer loop on them. Those jeans literally tore like paper after a few weeks.

@reekz1568

Жыл бұрын

Old navy has really thin clothing. Doesn’t last. Same thing happened to me.

@swordfish3720

Жыл бұрын

Try gap jeans.

@vintageswiss9096

Жыл бұрын

​@@swordfish3720 gap *is* old navy. A lot of the clothes are the exact same with a different label.

@swordfish3720

Жыл бұрын

@@vintageswiss9096 I’ve had my gap jeans for years so idk what y’all talking about.

@didybopintitys

Жыл бұрын

@@swordfish3720just because they’ve lasted doesn’t make their statement any less true, was just saying a lot of the times different brands are one in the same like in this case

Michael wold be the only person to talk to the paramedics about why they shouldnt cut his jeans open while on the way to the hospital due to a car crash caused by him talking about jeans over the phone. Love your videos mike. :)

@PuttEnEye

Жыл бұрын

I actually was shot in the leg during a mugging, and when the paramedics were driving me to the hospital, I wasn’t so upset about them cutting off my Levi’s or underwear. But I asked them not to damage my Red Wing Beckman heritage boots. I untied one while the medic untied the other. A few days later I wiped away the dried blood from them and now eight years later, I am still wearing the boots. Your comment made me think of this.

@ericengland7734

Жыл бұрын

@@PuttEnEye Even after you wear through them, you should keep them on a shelf somewhere close by…

@NathanVilliger

Жыл бұрын

I’m mainly interested in how the blood splatter will add to the denims natural patina 😂

@michaelt9245

Жыл бұрын

Nah all denim heads would rather take them off before the ambulance arrives

@vtxgenie1

Жыл бұрын

@@PuttEnEye I was working in an emergency dept one day when a guy was brought in after he crashed, but the dr recognized his boots as well and took them off instead of cutting them.

The George were a great fit on you. I wear less expensive denim to work and they are easily more comfortable than every pair of selvedge I own.

@xWhiteRice

Жыл бұрын

gotta say George is one of the few jeans that fit a skinny guy like myself really well in a straight cut. a lot of jeans even in like a 31 waist leave a lot of room in the thighs and booty

@Nikthehermit

Жыл бұрын

I know the “unbranded” jeans looked like a manilla envelope in the front

in UK, Levis cost on average £90 in store, but you can normally get them quite frequently in the sale for £40 half the year round

@user-ci3nm3gt8c

Жыл бұрын

Больше половины цены за брэнд. Долбаный маркетинг…

@tofu7397

Жыл бұрын

I'm American but have spent considerable time in the uk, and found some of my current favorite Levi's in charity shops for 5-15 pounds

@Xx_pestixxide_xX

8 ай бұрын

Levi’s suck lol

@Eddies_Bra-att-ha-grejer

8 ай бұрын

@@tofu7397 I live in Sweden and the most common of the American jeans brands you find in thrift stores are Lee, typically around the same price you've quoted for the UK. I don't really like Levi's at all, my favourite is Wrangler.

@ErnestAbikis

7 ай бұрын

In Latvia, Europe, I get slightly worn second-hand Levis for 5-10 euros max.

just found your page yesterday and i can confidently say this is one of my new favorite accounts on youtube. I really love how informative these videos are and how well edited they are.

I wore the same black pair of george jeans for the past 3 years straight almost everyday, it's incredible how they've held up the dye had turned gray

@AfricaGeo

7 ай бұрын

😮yuck

@lowesttsx6059

7 ай бұрын

bro get some new jeans

@pulledtrigger

6 ай бұрын

@@lowesttsx6059 too bad the ladies love the big cheese

@megamaniscoolrightguys2749

3 ай бұрын

I wore the black George jeans for work as well, and I'm surprised at how well they held up. There's something to be said about the dye that must affect the strength.

@Mezanator

22 күн бұрын

theyre only 10 bucks.go get some new ones

I've never been a designer type of guy so I always stuck to good ol Levi's. But through the years I've noticed the quality of Levi's going down while the prices went up. I wear 514"s in same size and everyy single one of them look and fits different. I decided to look around and bought a few Calvin Klein jeans and found them much better looking for less. They all fit exactly the same and how i like em. Straight, loose but not baggy and definitely not skinny.

@user-ci3nm3gt8c

Жыл бұрын

@@ironman2326в России Colin’s стоит от 50$…

@Communallity_Breeds_Content

Жыл бұрын

5 loops!!!!!!! what the hell they fit like garbage now

@Conquered

Жыл бұрын

Yea this is why I thrift my denim... old Levi's are so common at the thrift and are great quality for the $10 - $15 they usually go for. Sometimes I'll run into a denim gem though since lots of local thrifts don't know about denim quality. I have boxes and boxes full of denim, maybe 150 pairs at this point lol. I screen print on them, sew, etc. and sell them.

@mikemcculley

11 ай бұрын

I had a couple CK jeans from Costco. Never had jeans fall apart as fast as they did. The denim itself was the point of failure.

@magmaman6384

11 ай бұрын

I love Levi's, but only the older ones, I haven't bought a new pair in years. Vintage is now the way to go, as they got natural fades and weathering that makes then a lot cooler, plus they're better quality and usually the same or half the price of a new pair.

George jeans are some of the most ok jeans I’ve ever owned. I’ve had “good branded” jeans fall apart on me after a few months but George jeans have held up for me for years. They are not bad.

@JB-1138

Жыл бұрын

If they look good and they fit, the brand doesn't really matter. I'm actually thrilled when I find cheap clothing that fits really well. Because then I know I look good and I spent a lot less. I've had really good luck with Amazon brand clothing. Amazon Basics or Goodthreads, something like that. Under $20.

@NameBrandCody

11 ай бұрын

@@JB-1138I think the problem is that neither of you know what actually looks good

@itmeurdad

11 ай бұрын

​@@NameBrandCody the problem is people who believe "looks good" is objective and use condescension to avoid addressing their own insecurities and personality deficits.

@nikelpikleger9754

9 ай бұрын

@@NameBrandCody oh no, a mid anglo has an opinion. How unexpected.

@Dreamweaver94

Ай бұрын

​@@nikelpikleger9754👶

Levis point of failure is the music I have to hear in Kohl's to get them. Also their fits are pretty inconsistent between pairs? Thank you for the shoutout here

@Snoop_Dugg

Жыл бұрын

The first 501's I had failed in the crotch, then they replaced it for free and the second is way too tight for the same size. I didn't magically put on muscle, (I wish) but you're right they are inconsistent.

@Peter-ff1tp

Жыл бұрын

Levi’s fits are inconsistent between pairs because they are all made in different factories in different parts of the world and with varying levels of spandex according to color. I’ve purchased three pairs at a time of the same cut in different colors and received one that fit very well, one too loose and one that looks like my little sister bought them.

@vintageswiss9096

Жыл бұрын

That's because you are shopping the rejected pairs that Levi sends to khols to get sold at a discounter. They are literal defective pairs.

@justokayco

Жыл бұрын

@@vintageswiss9096 Oh wow that seems like an awful business move on their part. Are the good ones just online?

@vintageswiss9096

Жыл бұрын

@Just Okay Company nah you can get decent pairs from macys, online, Levi stores, etc. It's just that places like khols, Ross, etc literally buy unsold, returned, and defective stock products at a huuuuuuuuuge discount to sell in their stores at half msrp. Levi generally has nothing to do with it...

Once I realized $12 George was almost as good as $49.99 Levi’s I stopped wasting my money on celebrity branding and just bought a fuck ton of Walmart, bottom shelf, Jim beam quality, slavery jeans. Do not regret.

@dmo848

Жыл бұрын

I did the same for work. I did plumbing

@youdontknowme3935

11 ай бұрын

when it comes to clothing you are not guaranteed quality even if you spend upwards of thousands ...

@gandrew5363

11 ай бұрын

Slavery jeans lmaooo

@pain.497

11 ай бұрын

Not slavery jeans

@ask00001

11 ай бұрын

Those people need jobs too. Good for you.

i know this is not the intended takeaway but my own George has been very good to me. He’s nice and heavy. not very breathable, so bad for a southern summer. but like 2x thicker than my Levi’s and way better for workwear. I’ve put holes in almost every pair of Levi’s I have. George is still going strong. and he fits me really well

@47Lancelot

Жыл бұрын

levis is garbage

@KabobHope

Жыл бұрын

That's interesting. Wrangler jeans, also sold in George's home just fall apart after a year or so of daily use and frequent washing. Levi's last probably four times as long. I wonder how much longer George lasts than Levi's.

@jameswilson8907

Жыл бұрын

​@@KabobHopeevery pair of wranglers I've owned would rip out in the crotch despite having more room there than most other brands. after about the 4th pair doing this while climbing into the back of a pickup I swore off the brand for life.

@DoctorSess

Жыл бұрын

I got a couple pairs of Levi’s but most of my jeans are GEORGE. I dgaf about style. My jeans are made to protect my legs as I’m running through the jungles of Texas!

@nachonachoman

Жыл бұрын

​​@@jameswilson8907 this sounds like a humblebrag and not a real complaint

the quality of your content is nuts bro - you will be a 500k+ channel eventually I'd bet. Found you from Rose Anvil - you two remind me of one another. Take care and keep up the hustle

If this were a project on Expository Essays required by your friendly neighborhood English teacher, then this would definitely merit an A+ 👍🏼 Super well done, Iron Snail! Kudos!

Love this style of filming and editing, love it!! Never seen anything like this!! Keep out the good work playa!! Greeting from Mexico city! 🇲🇽

I really like hearing how the sausage gets made, I was into Japanese selvedge denim a few years back and eventually decided to wait a bit before getting a pair.

bro I just knew you had hundreds of thousands of subs based on your production quality and editing and I’m shocked you’re a small channel. You deserve way more subs and you’ll definitely get there. Very well made video

Anyone else expect a tear down stress test instead of this eclectic but wholesome review?

Aside from Japanese denim. I have found Mexican made Levi's to be good quality. My favorite Levi's were made in Mexico. They have really good stitching. And are perfectly symmetrical in cut. 👍🏼👍🏼

@hrishikeshparab1236

11 ай бұрын

Where do you get made in Mexico Levi's?

@mattwhaley1865

11 ай бұрын

@@hrishikeshparab1236Same place you find Mexican Coke.

@hrishikeshparab1236

11 ай бұрын

@@mattwhaley1865 😂😂

@clauaome25

7 ай бұрын

@@hrishikeshparab1236 look up the tag in the jeans

really love the talking speed! it keeps my attention focused

Michael, I always enjoy your videos. You are very fun to watch, always informative, you influenced and expanded my wardrobe in ways that I would never thought could happen

Always wondered about denim but never researched it. Thanks for another great video

@katkatmewful

Жыл бұрын

Denim is a twill weave cotton fabric dyed with indigo that originates from France (specifically the city of Nîmes.... De Nîmes....denim). Twill weave is a weaving technique, just to get nerdy on you (sorry 😅) is where you pass over two threads then under on. It creates diagonal lines on the fabric. It's a really common and a very durable weave so you see it a lot, including in high end suits once you know what to look for. Indigo is a also a very traditional plant based dye. It's not very dye fast which is how you get that lovely fading on the thighs and knees where the Indigo has literally worn away. Indigo plants will usually produce that nice blue color, but skilled dyers can get them to produce other colors as well.

The apparel company I design for is actually based out of Montreal, where naked and famous has a production facility, it was super sick getting see how they make their jeans, highly recommend if you want to shop smart and sustainable

@Isaac-ci5wy

Жыл бұрын

Sounds awesome

@willsl321

Жыл бұрын

Lol “sustainable”

@katana2k

Жыл бұрын

what company do you design for?

@learnmathwithme3864

11 ай бұрын

@@willsl321 my thoughts exactly. that guy is a clown

I have just started following The Iron Snail and I am quite pleasantly surprised. Love the pace and rapid cuts with sharp commentary. It reminds me of Miniminuteman - which is excellent as well. Well done. Modeling a loaner pair of $900 jeans in your tidy whities without actually putting them on was a nice touch.😄😄😄

grats mchael, ive watched u for a long time and loved ur levi's vids and im glad the youtube algorithm is recommending ur vids

My first video of yours. I guessed you had 500k+ subs. Great pacing, editing, really all of it. Interesting and well researched. I’m think I’m a jeans expert now 😂

Okay, the denim info is fanstastic But I have to commend how you edit your videos! The jump cuts! The B-rolls! The zooms! The stock footage used! I usually just listen to YT videos and watch like 20%.. This attention catching style made me watch 100%

The algorithm has given me your content. I liked this a lot. I will now subscribe and continue watching your content. Nice work

Another interesting educational effort on your part for all of us going down the rabbit hole in the respected world of denim effort.. thanx and much appreciated Michael,..👖🐰

You shell out $880 but you still receive mass-produced jeans. For half of that price, you could get custom-made jeans that fit you perfectly. And woden box and leather patch.

@crunchipscrust

11 ай бұрын

But have those been dried in the Japanese sun as well???

@manenzza

11 ай бұрын

Or just buy 73 pairs of the $12 jeans

@JimCareyMulligan

11 ай бұрын

@@crunchipscrust yes, it’s only one sun around there

This dude is hilarious and deserves way more subs.

I usually skip over adds, but I enjoyed that thoroughly. Great talent

Another quality video. Even though you film all over the place the level on your mic is always bang on... so 👍

Also, Japanese denim manufacturers have the original USA looms. They were sold in the 90’s.

@varun009

Жыл бұрын

China still makes replicas of them. It's really old tech and they still make powerlooms like that. They're obviously not steam operated, but I wish the fucking Chinese would made good denim. All Indian denim is made with synthetic dye which can be frustrating.

@sorojinidungdung6979

Жыл бұрын

​@@varun009 yeah about india all r sht for being cheaplover

@XDMcGee

Жыл бұрын

You could say, it's an heirLOOM

@StevenSanchezWelding

Жыл бұрын

@@XDMcGee lol 😂

@WangGanChang

11 ай бұрын

​@@varun009they have them as specialty brands in China, but for the most part real denim is slowly going away as Jean obsessed 80s and 90s subculture comes away and China get rid of its last textile exporters. Jeans are just too hot for the weather in China, and they can't stretch to add extra layers in the winter and you can't pole dry them quickly. Most of the so called jeans in China now are really just denim colored Chinos.

I am right now, wearing 500 dollar Japanese jeans. Bought in LA. But I paid 20 bucks for them. Another 25 to tailor. I shop the clearances at the super high end boutiques. Would never consider paying more than 100 bucks for a pair. But generally 20-50 clearance is more my speed.

@JB-1138

Жыл бұрын

Dude. 👍🏼

@dionzapata7959

11 ай бұрын

If I may ask, which high end boutiques have clearance?

@henryjoshual1848

10 ай бұрын

@@dionzapata7959 none. he bought knock-offs.

@poolplexer

7 ай бұрын

So basically you got some knock offs for $20

@dom4002

3 ай бұрын

I wouldn't be able to tell the difference 😢

The production quality is amazing brother

What a totally AWESOME video! You looked great in those George jeans!

I’ve been wearing dear born denim for a while and they are American made. It’s kinda funny that a lot of us find a pair that works and we stay with them.

Bought a pair of Oni 20 oz jeans (made in Japan) 6 years ago for $300. Had them repaired a year ago. Still wearing them 4 or 5 times a week. Worth every penny.

@Communallity_Breeds_Content

Жыл бұрын

1 pair of Levis Hunters Moon 505s have been with me for 7 years now. Only pair of jeans I own. I'm poor and wear them every day that I'm not wearing shorts (15 days out of the year lol). I've worked in Mills, quarries, all kinds of trades and manufacturing. They have been the only style of jeans I have bought for 10 years, $59.95 pretax. I have neurological differences let's say and they are my Emotional Support clothes. Oversharing but I had to get it out of my head. Thanks for your comment.

@teneleven2818

7 ай бұрын

@@Communallity_Breeds_Contentthose jeans last that long?!

the quallity of the videos is amazing

Ridiculously well done, definitely subscribed

"George" looks actually pretty good on you. The denim does not look any different than Levi's.

I'm so glad the algorithm recommended me this video. I had a phase during college where I got into wearing raw denim. It started with selvedge raw denim that I happened to find at Gap (which I happened to be working for at the time), then The Unbranded Brand, then Naked & Famous. It makes me a little sad that I ended up throwing away a few pairs of the pants that I put literal years into, wearing them day in and day out and not washing them until about a year (one of which I washed at a beach using sand) to see how beautifully they faded and seeing my natural whisker patterns. I wish I kept them and found a denim store or alteration place that was willing to repair them and just have them displayed somewhere as a sort of memorabilia. It's really cool to see this video go in depth on the MIJ series. I remember one of my biggest purchases (at the time) was the Made in Japan 2 which I thankfully still have. Unfortunately, I don't think I can fit into them and I kind of wish I got more time to spend wearing them and beating them up to see how much more the indigo would fade. I think I remember washing them after about 9 months but I guess I didn't wear them long enough or they were made exceptionally well because the amount of dye lost was fairly minimal; it almost looked new.

@Msteteuzinhofuu

Жыл бұрын

😪

Thanks for the video! Learned quite a bit. Hope you upload more

I work in a recycling center, and the most durable jeans are the Walmart jeans that cost slightly more than that, made in Mexico. I've tried a lot of brands, and sadly, US made jeans are not durable. I have not tried the $900 jeans.

I love the iron snail, but I’m always wondering where he is going with that backpack in the woods? It’s like that door on the kitchen on “good times” that never opened. That could have been the door of opportunity, just like the woods could be where all the Japanese denim is kept!😂

Literally went to a resale shop by a transfer station in a rich community and someone had donated/thrown away a batch of Naked and Famous jeans. I got each pair for $1. spent $4 in total for 4 insanely expensive jeans. If you are the rich person who donated/threw away your jeans that had barley been used (I can tell because it's not even naturally faded yet) THANK YOU!

@JB-1138

Жыл бұрын

Yes, 2nd hand stores in rich towns have some great treasures. 👍🏼 Looking at you Goodwill in Gig Harbor. 😎

that was pretty cool. didn't expect to watch the whole thing but here we are at the end of the video and I'm wishing he kept going

This guy deserves more subs…keep going Michael

Red Monkey is another Japanese Jean company that one man makes every pair himself. They’re super expensive but works of art.

@carpediem4512

5 ай бұрын

Super expensive? You can get them for $200.

I’ve only spent 800$ on jeans once, for Visvim. 13 years later and they still look amazing.

@koTOR608

Жыл бұрын

the boots are sweet

@diobrando1488

Жыл бұрын

Wise investment #salute

@BlissBatch

Жыл бұрын

Jeans that cost $100 should still look amazing after 13 years. But yeah, high-end stuff is definitely next-level.

@trentbateman

Жыл бұрын

@@BlissBatch my hilfiger jeans I bought at 13 from 97 for 55 bucks retail are still going as my dad wears them now lol. My g stars that retail for 140 5 years ago go within 4 years.

I’ve been wearing the dark rinse Rustler jeans from Walmart and they are nice. $13 and if you wash them inside out the color last for a long time but we all know you never wash your jeans. Spray linen sanitizer on them and you are good.

the “ Japanese sun” lmao isn’t it the same sun as anywhere else

I got the nice Levi’s premium when I went to the Santa Monica store. The Japanese denim is so comfortable. First time I put a lock knife in my pocket the denim just started to split.. it was weird very little pressure on them but I think maybe I washed them to many times. They were 511 The regular or Denizen last forever but aren’t very comfortable

@thegeneral1955

Жыл бұрын

5.11 jeans suck, I’ve had two pairs and they got massive holes in less than 6 months.

@Errcyco

Жыл бұрын

@@thegeneral1955 Levi’s 511’s dude. I do t wear that five eleven shit

@piccalillipit9211

11 ай бұрын

We really are in a totally new era of warfare - I mean strap an iPhone to them and they can target specific people with facial recognition...

Apc raw denim and then acne denim both absolutely flawless in my opinion and not terribly expensive last forever

@tycoonMOBevolve

7 ай бұрын

I had an ex take my apc's and I've yet to convince that broad to give them back

Woohoo! your with Taylor, Im so happy for you.

Thanks for introducing us to this cool Jean brand.

"Japanese sun" I wasn't aware they had a different sun than we have here in the US.

@ask00001

11 ай бұрын

Well, yeah, theirs is red on the white flag, and ours is yellow on the red neck. :)

I can say with confidence; I'll never own an 800 dollar pair of jeans.

@coolbrotherf127

11 ай бұрын

Not with that attitude.

@ask00001

11 ай бұрын

That’s right. Save on 10-15 pairs of fancy jeans and buy yourself a nice Rolex. :)

@weird-guy

11 ай бұрын

Why buy a 800$ pair of jeans if you can buy a 20$ one every year😂😂. H&M pants last me at a minimum 5 year although quality being on the decline because before they would last almost 10 years

@TheLoneLander

8 ай бұрын

Especially since you can get cheap selvedge denim for 100$

first time i see this guy, it's amazing how he say like 2 lines and then he changes de setting, like props for doing that!

Interesting., this old lady learned a lot about my favorite type of pants, denim jeans. Thanks

Cool denim, but what about silhouette? Ultimately apparel’s looks matter, not just the making and materials.

I owned 7 pair of George pants from Walmart and they are the most comfortable pants I've ever owned

Love those Gazelles 0:41 it's a classic that'll never get old.

Super entertaining video, I’m glad you left the voice crack in as well 😂

I like Levi Strauss jeans.I have tried different brands over the years,but I definitely prefer levis.The designer brands that have come and gone like guess,hugo boss,etc were more less just trends and they were not as good.The thing that I love about Levi's is that they seem to actually get better with age.

@mom_spaghetti

Жыл бұрын

Wrangler and Levi are pretty good

@christianhernannnnn

Жыл бұрын

No

@gordanbabic8028

Жыл бұрын

they don't get better with age. the fabric lossenes up and becomes baggy. but I buy them too :)

@amirzainalrasid8437

7 ай бұрын

Once you have a Japan jeans such as evisu, momotaro, samurai, kojima, and so on. You will never go for other jeans if money is not the issue.

@Digger-Nick

7 ай бұрын

@@gordanbabic8028 Nothing lasts forever though, and you can get multiple pairs of Levis for the same price as 1 of the japanese stuff, or any other designer brand.

If the Levi patch is paper it’s outlet mall quality, if it’s leather, it’s name brand Levi. My last pair of 511’s were like $100-$110

I genuinely enjoyed this video, I feel content!

That was amazing! Thank you.

I own 4 pairs from George they last years the stretch jeans are great just saying

you guys are so cute how you care so much for your little jeans when nobody else does.

@Shoegaze-

7 ай бұрын

Poor

@Rainwen1die

5 ай бұрын

Good forbid a dude cares about his wardrobe and has some class

0:35 Technically, this is the Japanese sun or as I call it "the sun".

10/10 video very interesting and learned a lot, unreal great work!

I get my jeans at Costco for $12 on sale. Fit great. Perfect weight denim. Slightly stretchy. Dark color. Urban Star name. Of course you won’t get the coveted fades with them though.

I don't know what it is about them, but I freaking love lucky brand jeans. I go to the local outlets twice a year and get super comfy pants for dirt cheap

@crank6096

Жыл бұрын

I thought I was the only one :0

@TheLoneLander

8 ай бұрын

They look pretty nice imo

Video quality of someone who has 2+ million subscribers. Great job, I see your channel growing very quick, keep it up.

I don't know you, and I don't even wear jeans - this video just popped up on my feed. It's fascinating and very well explained! Subscribed 👍

Hanging them in the 'Japanese sun' is what sold me on them. Worth every penny of the $880 for that high-quality limited-production hand-dyed iron-buttoned skillfully-artistic pair of jeans!

You can buy new walmart jeans each year for 70 years and it would still be cheaper than buy $880 jeans

Love your presentation. I could watch you in a video about something I am not even interested in. I even watched the VPN commercial LOL

fantastic vid. love the detail and presentation of it.

like any crazy expensive version of anything, they're not for the general public, they're for enthusiasts who knows damn well what they're buying isn't some revolutionary product that's gonna change their life.

@sorojinidungdung6979

Жыл бұрын

And for ppl who want longterm

@learnmathwithme3864

11 ай бұрын

@@sorojinidungdung6979 its a myth. So called "investment" pieces are the greatest con designers have created.

@sorojinidungdung6979

11 ай бұрын

@@learnmathwithme3864 that's why u stuck somewhere

@learnmathwithme3864

11 ай бұрын

@@sorojinidungdung6979 keep spending you're money on frivolous things. kinda sad you on welfare, and use government money to buy clothes.

N&f has no business charging $880 for anything. I know the fabric is rare, and I like n&f, but their build quality is just not there. Honestly it's a shame theyre even wasting this denim with their sub par production standards.

@davesfriendhal

Ай бұрын

I'm curious who else used this denim though. I'm *hoping* n&f gave these ones special attention.

No cap I bought those for work. "Construction" always doing low work, working with all kinds of metal thick an thin. Sharp as hell. They lasted for over a year. 5 pairs did.

I love wrangler and rustler!

Them $20 black levi jeans from Walmart last 6 months if you wear them everyday. If you buy like 5 at a time they’ll last you a few years … mines haven’t faded ever and are pretty sturdy yet flexible

@ironman2326

Жыл бұрын

Agreed! Levi's Signature are great!

I think George might be George Davies. He was behind the creation of Next in the UK, which at the time was quite influential. I can remember reading Tadashi Yanai (founder of Uniqlo) was influenced by seeing how Next shops were layed out back when he was studying in the UK in the 1980s. Davies went on to start George at ASDA in the 90s, which was the clothing range of the UK supermarket ASDA. In 2000 Walmart bought ASDA and even though Walmart no longer owns ASDA, they must have kept the George name. I actually saw this pair of jeans a few months ago in a branch of ASDA for £8, which is insanity. So perhaps they still share certain ranges or have a lot of back stock.

Thank you for the details.

Can also get more interesting when you get into alternate weft coloring. I think it was samurai that at one point had a blue with black weft. Aging looked amazing, sad I couldn't snag a pair.

I used to buy cheap jeans from stores like Target, Modells, and others and I learned my lesson after having so many pairs of them tear. Now, I only buy Wrangler. They have been the best pair of jeans I have every owned. Very durable. I don’t know how everyone else feels about them but I love them.

@boblotoldo3051

Жыл бұрын

Yes ! I only buy Wrangler cowboy cut slims now. Best jeans ever ! The fabric is sturdy af and they give you the best ass ever

@mom_spaghetti

Жыл бұрын

Wrangler is awesome 😎👍

@gk5891

Жыл бұрын

47 WMZ is about the toughest jean they make. Rustler is about the best bang for the buck. I always found it a bit strange that Wrangler uses heavier denim in Rustlers than 5 Stars. I guess 5 Stars are just for guys that want a W on them although I do have a few in Khaki, Desert Tan and Black that I use as an option with a polo or jacket when the occasion calls for it but don't trust them for hard work.

@Knifeguy1a

9 ай бұрын

Wrangler is definitely my favorite. They also make the Rustler brand, which you can get at Walmart for $15. Simple elegance. They're durable, they're comfortable, they're practical, they're economical, and they fit -- and they're better quality than Wrangler 5-star. For a heavier material and (imo) nicer look, Wrangler Cowboy Cut in rigid denim (936DEN slim fit and 13MWZ original fit) can be found online for $25. I just can't see spending $70 or $80 on Levi's, let alone $880 on some other brand I never even heard of.

@TheLoneLander

8 ай бұрын

@@boblotoldo3051fr got tired of slim fit jeans shrinking into skinny fit jeans so I got the cowboy cuts. Also like them with my boots.

The pants cost $880 because people are stupid enough to pay it.

@cynsi7604

Ай бұрын

You’ve got that right! 🙄

Back in the 80s in Austin people would set up 'food truck' type trailers from which they'd buy up old pairs of jeans. They would then sell them in Japan.

I can sew. I plan on making my own pair of jeans this year. I already have the pattern. I just have to find denium fabric that i like. I actually sew good enough that they will look good. I've been sewing over 40 years. I learned as a kid.

Regardless of what people meme about raw denim. A $300 pair is not 30x better "quality" than a $10 pair 🤣 Youre paying for mostly niche features and a feeling of exclusivity. Which in terms of materials/Labor is NOT worth $290+ no matter what people try to tell you. They both have basically the same lifespan and don't last 30x longer either.

@StealthFX9

Жыл бұрын

Different strokes for different folks. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@unplugged2432

Жыл бұрын

@@StealthFX9 yup, buy what you like. I just always find it weird how people come up with these weird justifications for the jeans cost that much and WHY they spend that much. Mind you....I wear these raw denims too lol. But back in the day, spending $200+ was the only way you really could get raw denim. These days, if Uniqlo did button fly , if be wearing them. But nope, I'm still forced to spend hundreds on jeans just to get a button fly and selvage line even though I know at the end of the day they're just jeans that last just as long as $10 jeans

@StealthFX9

Жыл бұрын

@@unplugged2432 I recently purchased a pair of Unbranded 22oz Big Slub Selvedge for 125€ (~139$). Their 21oz Indigo Rigid Selvedge jeans I bought last year were 105€ (116$) in sale. Pretty good value for the money imho. In the end it's a little bit of an enthusiast thing... U want it to be special, so u pay special. No big deal...

@yme3267

Жыл бұрын

The complete cost of that.... no. However, for 150 or so.... those jeans absolutely last longer, are made of better materials, and are more ethical 🤷‍♂️ As someone who worked at a thrift store for 5-6 years in college and went through millions of clothes..... and also my major is architecture (so I enjoyed plenty of fashion) You're just wrong lol

My $15 Wrangler jeans were definitely more durable and comfortable than my N&F jeans

@yme3267

Жыл бұрын

Your 15 wrangler jeans were made with ACTUAL sweatshops lol.... also are made of sh*t material.... They also have zero design/style put into them (which is up to you if you WANT that). The wrangler jeans also won't last as long. 🤷‍♂️ Also... because the jeans from N and S are quality made... you ACTUALLY have to break them in lol

@chad.mason13

Жыл бұрын

She just said the Wranglers are more durable and comfortable which means they were put through the same test of time by the owner 🤦. Mass produced doesn't always mean sweatshop, there are machines that can pump products with good quality at an affordable price

@buztle

Жыл бұрын

​@@chad.mason13true, nowdays companies able to produce high quality item easily w low cost

I get $20 Levi Signature jeans and the pairs I have now I've had for about 5 yrs. Still in good shape.

I have exactly the same denim on my PBJ jeans. I knew immediately when you zoomed in on them what that was. Haha