I think one of the battles of well-fitting jeans, especially in classic denims, is that we're applying the fit and movement expectations of a wool or cotton smart-casual trouser to a fabric weight and seam construction which was never originally intended to fit that way. It's a case of "style" and "fit" becoming conflated on a garment type that wasn't historically originally designed to fit, fall, or move in the same way as we now want it to

@TuneinR

8 ай бұрын

BRILLIANT COMMENT❤

After a lifetime of ill fitting jeans I found my perfect style: slim fit. I went all in and sunk a lot of money in slim fit denim in all the seasonal colors. Life was good. Then one day I made the fateful decision to start "hitting the gym" and made a point of "not skipping leg day". Fast forward one year and now my coworkers are accusing me of wearing skinny jeans. I wanna scream but you just gotta laugh at the tragedy. I used to wonder about the gym bros and their ridiculous looking skinny jeans but now I get it. They're victims of their own success. There's no way I'm re-buying all that stuff; not in this economy. Sigh... you just can't win sometimes 😐

@pinchpeak5203

9 ай бұрын

I'm assuming you're a dude, and I'm the same boat. American Eagle Athletic Fit jeans are my go to. They're very economical (think I paid $30 for 2 pairs off the clearance rack, or $60 regular) and they have some stretch and extra room for the quads, hams glutes and calves, without looking big. I can actually roll them up to put my socks on lol, hell you could probably do squats in them.

@TheLoneLander

8 ай бұрын

Slim straight fit works pretty well for me because it's tight around the right and rear but loose around the calves so it doesn't look like I'm wearing a girls jeans.

@palololol

8 ай бұрын

I feel this

@Chevsilverado

2 ай бұрын

I spent about $1200 on a 5 pairs of jeans for various purposes and then decided to hit the gym. All of them are too skinny now :( 3 pairs Japanese selvedge jeans 1 pair motorcycle Kevlar jeans 1 pair cheaper black jeans (still $120) They don’t exactly hold value either.

@saafquatalsamir8449

Ай бұрын

@@Chevsilverado dang bro, jeans are mad expensive in foreign countries. You can get a good pair of jeans that lasts around 5 years ( more depending on your care ) for around 9 dollars in translated currency.

we really need this kind of deep dive with this kind of production value for some Theo and harris vids…

@Winford.Studios

9 ай бұрын

I mean……. Michael just works for them, he doesn’t have much creative control

@mujeresbellassiempre1895

9 ай бұрын

Genial 👌👍💯🇦🇷

This was great! No lie, I’ve probably donated $800 worth of jeans this year because they don’t fit as good as two pairs I purchased two years ago. I’m still searching for the right fit and this gave me a better idea of what to look for.

Alot of people dont look at rise/take into account where the pants sit, and they also measure their hips need to measure both hips and waist to understand if you buy high rise pants, you should wear them as so and go by your waist. Where as if you buy low rise/plan to wear pants near your hip you should be measuring your hip.

Fun and informative, as always. If I were a company looking to spend ad dollars, I’d be all like “Omg we should pay Michael a lot cuz he so good.” JUST SAYIN.

@mujeresbellassiempre1895

9 ай бұрын

Saludos 🇦🇷❤️

Killer video. One of those videos where all of those things you thought you knew was put much more succinctly and clearly. Time to get some pants that actually feel good.

this is genuinely one of the best videos i've seen to help with fit. great work!

I've run into problems in the past year as I've transitioned away from skinny jeans into straight cut. I opted for Levis's 501s, but my problem has been with the waist sizing. Every other pair of jeans I had before getting the 501s fit perfectly in a 32, but for Levi's a 32 was wayyyyy bigger. When I tried on a size 30, they fit much better in the waist but were very tight in the thigh. I just decided to go with the 32 and make adjustments to them. Now I know what to look out for when getting new jeans. Great video and especially great editing :)

Great guide. Always happy to see a new iron snail video

Another great video, fantastic editing and story telling

this is SUCH a well made video!!! fantastic job🙌

I highly appreciate your content Michael, thank you!

Always helpful info and entertaining Michael,..👍🏼

just found your channel and I cannot believe you haven't blown up, the editing is top notch and the content, informative AND hilarious. bravo

Where was this video 5 years ago? Man I needed it then. I ended up going down my own rabbit hole on jeans and figuing it out through brute force. This video is a fantastic and informative deep dive. Also, tailoring. Its always tailoring.

This is perfect, I was just looking at getting new jeans but not sure what fit to go for

I discovered your channel via Rose Anvil and you are doing some cool stuff, thanks. My cop-out jean buying method is to find one brand and size that fits, in my case that's Levi's 501s, 32W 36L, and just wear those for the rest of your life. And ALWAYS wear a belt, we're not animals. I agree, manufacturers' tolerances can be a problem. I once bought two pairs of Levi's online with the same 32W 36L size and one pair was an inch shorter than the other. My local Levi's store changed them without an argument but I'd say the quality control isn't what used to be.

Typically the makers of men’s garments tend to flatter us with their waist sizes. If one buys a pair of 32 inch jeans then when measured it will usually fit a size 34 waist. That might be why some people suggest sizing down. When it comes to jeans my go to brand is Naked and Famous, who provide detailed size charts for each of their designs. It’s worth noting the variations - even if you go for the same cut for a different pair, the sizing might not be the same. I often have to get my jeans shortened slightly, so I wash them before getting it done to allow for shrinkage.

@ValFinale

5 ай бұрын

Vanity sizes is real, but it's good to know your actual measurements. Unless the jeans are shrink to fit they shouldn't shrink any noticeable amount in length.

Thank God brands, some brands anyway, introduced the athletic cut. I'm a big guy with muscular thighs and calves and jeans never really fit well. I like those with a bit more room in the thigh that taper below the knee to at least make it look like I vaguely know how to dress myself. My favorites so far are the Bonobos Premium 4-Way Stretch Jeans. Great video!

Now this is quality content! 👌

When I buy a new pair of STF 501’s I like going in and trying every size 36 to see which one fits me the best. There’s little variance in manufacturing and you can really nail a pair down the rest of the way like this

Loved the Bo Burnam lemon scene 👌🏼👌🏼

This is very informative, thanks mr. Snail.

This is the video on proper denim fit I've always searched for and never found - until now.

You can also get jeans Made to Measure from some brands. Doesn't even hike up the price too much imo. I get my jeans from a Dutch brand, Atelier Munro, and they have anything from easy stretchy jeans to natural indigo selvedge jeans, with multiple steps in-between, something for everyone, regardless of where they stand on the denimnerd scale.

Yr one of the only channels I won't skip the ads.

I started wearing the Shrink-to-fit 501's from Levis during college - I still have my first pair which are over 10 years old now. I bought two more pairs about 3 years ago now but I've only developed one of them, the other sits untouched in my drawer till I need them. I've found the right way to make them work me - once they're broken in and shrink up a bit they fit GREAT. I am just under 6'2'' with long legs. I get the 33'' waist and 36'' length so I can cuff. They're a bit short w/ the cuff (about 1.5'' cuff) but a big part of how jeans will fit/look is dependent on the shoes you're wearing with them. When I wear some Chuck 70 hightops they look great, my 8'' leather boots, Clarks Desert boots. If I wear my Adidas Gazelle's or low top chuck 70's... IMO, they look funny. Michael's video about fit from a couple years back (carrot fit) is also really good.

They have Tiger Cub Shirts from 1 year Cub Scout Uniforms....wore it on/off for two years already....yay orange.

great content love you levis collection

Juicy hair and great video👍🏻. Thank you for the insight into jeans 👖

I recently noticed this advice, and my jeans have been fitting much better than before. that is to say, diff fit + correct size and less tight tensioned slims. However, the issue I run into now is that with these... "barely hugging me fits / waist" they will sag ever soooo slightly, therefore making the whole pant lose its shape holding and mroe like a droopy pant in butt / crouch. not like terrible, but just not how when its on the waist. but If i size down 1 on this straight fit to be correct on the waist, then boom, there goes the tightness on the hips... its a struggle. a thing.

I'm in my mid thirties with a full head of luscious locks but your MD Hair ad was so entertaining that I watched it the whole way through anyway.

I only shop Levi's because they got my fit to a tee. But I'm thinking about buying Japanese selvedge denim in the future

Juicy hair Mikey, juicy hair! Love all your videos man.

Oh the spreadsheets I made when buying my Iron Hearts... but GD if it wasnt worth every second for the perfect fit!

Ha! Love the @stridewise reference at the end. The man does squats!

Brilliant video

Bit confused on my sizing now lol, I can do the palm test no issue on my jeans but the button has a crease at the top.

Love your watch by the way.

From Buffalo, N.Y. I like the (Full Break) for any kind of pants I wear. If the Full Break of the jeans is a bit to much it's still OK with me. Some would say it appears as being sloppy but I feel more comfortable with my socks not showing or the bottom of my pants hanging up on the back of my shoes or sneakers. When jeans are a bit to tight (YUK) having to wear them for most of the day can be unsettling when sitting down with one's (package) being cramped. So Loose Fitting Jeans (Wrangler) are the jeans for me. I always wear a belt so as not to have to keep lifting them up. Wearing a sport coat with a new pair of Wrangler jeans is great for me. Google the TV series (Hunter) with Fred Dryer decades ago as he always wore jeans with a sport coat. Thank You for this video.

I have multiple pairs of Levi's and even though they have the same measurements and are the same model 2 of them are almost skinny on me while the other one fits almost perfectly being almost too large. I had the same issue with their t-shirts, some XLs are perfect, others are obviously small. Again same style of t-shirt and everything

Since using the least amount of fabric benefits the companies more they love it when short, low waist skinny fit jeans are in. Especially since those need stretch material which makes the durability even lower than they already are when they are stone washed. Get raw indigo denim in a boxxy fit and let the fabric age with you. It might look worse than new cheap ones but give it a month and they will start looking better than the H&M ones.

I have bought a pair of Edwin jeans, and now just watched your video 😂 I check using the hand methods and its all good. A question tho, 100% cotton jeans or blends? Is it a measure of quality? any advantages or disadvantages?

What’s the watch you’re wearing I’m liking it

The snailien fit !!!

I NEED TO KNOW THE DESIGNER OF THE ORANGE RINGER TEE WITH THE TIGER YOURE WEARING!!!!!

I got completely distracted every time that gorgeous Grand Seiko was in the shot and had to rewind multiple times to follow. Thanks.

Nice Grand Seiko!

I once bought 21oz jeans unsanforized in size 28 as my first pair, I downsized instead of up sized by mistake, and the pants technically didn't fit me after soak, but I forced it to fit pass through my hip bone when the pants was wet and I sat down to button it, numbing my balls for months, eventually though the pants fit me, it shrank again on the second wash to a lesser degree, and a little bit again on 3rd wash, but after sometime it stabilize and it fits me on the hip and waist I think the positive the upperblock of the pants is really on it's maximum stretch and won't stretch out of size and won't turn saggy ever, the downside was the pain to breaking in the new pants after first soak, and recurring tightness over the few first washes until all the tensions is stabilizing

@InGrindWeCrust2010

9 ай бұрын

😂 Are your nuts still numb!? Doesn't seem super worth it, idk....

@chocobarre3178

9 ай бұрын

Its already hard enough to break in pants that heavy, if they cut your bloodstream on top of that

Very informative.

My perfect jeans for my body is levis 501 ST (slim) version

Is that a Grand Seiko Spring Drive?

That's nice. May we see the more graphic version of this video now?

I’ve constantly had fit issues for the last couple years purely because of my thighs, but my feet are generally on the smaller end of the spectrum and as a result my ankles too. So usually even if I find a pair that fits in both thighs and waist, which is rare, they then feel too baggy around the ankles. I might just resign myself to going and getting all my jeans tailored in the future

@Dreyno

8 ай бұрын

Too baggy around the ankles? How tight do you wear your jeans that “ankle tightness” is an issue.

question any news on the mammoth jacket?

I can't get the top block right. I should be 32" waist but I need to go for 34" to get enough room in the seat. I have no jeans cos of this. Jeans used to fit me fine before I started going to the gym 5 or so years ago, but haven't been able to get a pair that fits since

Very informative. I have a question though, how do you avoid knee bags? Do I need more taper or less or does the issue happen else where?

@InGrindWeCrust2010

9 ай бұрын

Bigger difference/taper between the thigh width and shin width, I'd say.

It took me a LOT of time to find fitting jeans and my actual fix is to actually buy baggy jeans that fit my waist and then tailor them. Because 4 years ago I was skinny athletic (martial arts, BMX and Surfing) but since 4 years ago I decided to invest more into martial arts and I started lifting weights. Now I weight 90kg (200lbs??) and I'm 180cm (5'11) and EVERYTIME I buy jeans that are supposed to be straight cut, they actually become skinny on me. And for whatever reason, in my country, they make pants for people that have big bellies and skinny legs, because my waist is size 44/46 (34/36 US size) and the pants' legs always become skinny on me.

On what not to wear they fit the waist last and have the person tailor it. I think tailors are key.

I found lots of jeans in my size at Burlington and I swear some of the jeans had super long legs despicable being 30 inches in length. Such inconsistency in Jean length. Ugh.

Is it just me, or is Michael’s hair looking super juicy?

@mikecragg4124

9 ай бұрын

Wolverine hair!

High rise with a long torso doesn't work if your waist is low. It just makes for a crotch of the pants that's too low.

As a female it gets complicated when the waist height stylesnkeep changing. High waist is a completely different number than low waist. Then you throw in loose fit or fitted and it gets confusing.

Do you think its possible to just rock varying fits of jeans instead of going the same exact dimension in each area across varying styles? Like sometimes I enjoy having a slimmer silhouette and sometimes I enjoy a looser drape, But rarely do I enjoy the same style in differing cloth.

@sthompson12132

9 ай бұрын

this is the way

@EMCUEAY

9 ай бұрын

@@sthompson12132 this is the way

are you wearing an omiwatari on your wrist?

Literally only one pair of jeans fit me perfectly, Levi’s 512 which I scored for only $14.99 at Target.

@berthanssen8506

7 ай бұрын

Same here. Best fit from Levi's

Great video. Does taking in the waist result in a weird new seam and does it cost much? Id be doing this to ~300$ selvedge denim.

@lt3880

14 күн бұрын

Take a look at the seem running up the back of the seat. That is usually what they take apart to trim the waist.

for the last several years, I have the habit of trying on 2 to 3 pairs of the same size jeans. I have noticed that even though they are the same size, for example 34x32, each one will fit me differently. After trying them on, I purchase the one that fits the best. I have this issue with Levi's and Lucky Jeans. I have Levi's that are the same style, but different colors and they fit completely different. For example, I wear Levi's 541s, the darker color I wear a 36x30, if it's the lighter blue, I have to wear a 34x30. Drives me crazy.

That last comment he made was beautiful, and 100% about

Great video. New apartment?

I want to see the extremely graphic version of measuring... why?

What about shrinkage

Just casually watching a man put his hands in his pants...

@philiphanan1493

9 ай бұрын

You watching Married With Children? 😂

Imagine taking tips from this nerd (you do good job love you)

Shout out to this dude living the ThuLyfe using Shant lol... 0:38

6:43 really caught me off guard 😆

yooo another video

I don't wanna feel like I'm reading too much into things, but I feel like there's a hint about who you're talking about in the way you say tailoring so frequently... Also is too tight jeans the reason why mine always go in exactly the same place? I've tried so many brands.

Long time no hear about your brand. Update time

The biggest problem I have is the crotch area. Yeah, that's embarrassing. The fabric around the fly will crimp or fold inward instead of lying flat. I have found this to be mitigated by correcting the rise of the pants. Unfortunately, it can be expensive because the rise is really two measurements: the (1)front and (2)back rise.

I learned today that, apparently somewhere out in this wide world, there are jeans with Velcro (hook and loops for all the copyright lawyers viewing) flys. Wild!

A caveat that should be mentioned is that some fabrics stretch more than others. IH 21oz is one that the owner can expect about a half inch stretch on the top-block. Size these too loose and you get that saggy-seat which is an objectively poor outcome. Otherwise sage advice.

I was today years old when I found out my fav pair of jeans is technically too tight. Oh well my fat ass is gonna keep wearin em

Can we all agree that stretch pants ain't jeans.

Depop haul?

My Problem is that my Jeans always have a LOT of creases in the knee area. It really annoys me. I never had Jeans that just fall down on my legs normally, they always crease, no matter If they are wide or slimmer fitting. Any Tips?

@darktoster

9 ай бұрын

Like they pull tight or they’re loose? If they are loose in the knee and have bags it’s likely due to elastane or spandex. Stick to 100% cotton

@derlangelehrer5663

9 ай бұрын

@@darktoster one of them is a 501, so its straight fit. I think it has around 70% cotton, I did Not know that would make such a difference

@darktoster

9 ай бұрын

@@derlangelehrer5663 if the knee bags go away when you wash them but come back after a few wears it's the stretch material. It gets stretched and hangs loose

Then add a inside the wristband firearm. Yea... i haven't figured it out

completely lost it at the lemon

The thought of a balding solution reaching out and saying "we think you'd be a great fit as a sponsor" makes me laugh.

Michael taking his fashion cues from 5 year old me at the weekly cub scouts meeting

Always get measurements!

Buying jeans is a lottery. Manufacturers size labels don't apply to the jeans the label is on!!! There is no quality control for sizing. After all these years,how can a waist measurement differ by two inches?

@richardepstein3494

2 ай бұрын

Totally agree!!

I think your waist to hip ratio may potentially play a role too. If your waist to hip ratio is a 1 or more, perhaps could be a factor why you would generally look bad in jeans.

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every pair of jean i own measure 2 sizes bigger then the tag

When I try on 32" waist pants, some fit me perfectly, some are too loose, and some are too tight. WTF? Why can't clothing manufactures measure the same? Maybe jeans shrink when washed, but aren't they supposed to be preshrunk (I'm talking to you Levi's)?

Do you know how to un shrink denim jeans? I made a mistake of putting my favorite pair in the dryer. I’ve rewashed them with cold water and let them dry with ambient temperature. But they are still shrunk.

@vnay4915

9 ай бұрын

You will have to just wear them till they get stretched and conform to your measurements. Then when you need a wash just do it in cold water and air dry.

Bro. Explain me your tv. Love

jeans yeah, ok... but do I spy a Grand Seiko Omiwatari? 👀