Naked & Famous True Guy: Initial Impressions of the new fit

The True Guy is Naked & Famous' modern take on a classic straight fit. I think they did a really nice job with this, all things considered. I'm excited about this for its potential to redeem this brand for me, since I was never able to find a fit of theirs which worked for me, prior to this.
Natural Indigo sanforized
Size 32
30" hem
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[@dbluntson5243]

I think I commented on this video before. I just wanted to touch on a point you made in a previous video. Where you warned about how expensive of a hobby buying boots can be. You also offered an alternative such as getting into denim. I didn’t get the message then, but I definitely get it now. I’m now on my trying out denim phase and it is exciting. I’m reminded of how much I liked when jeans fade. This goes back to when I was a kid. Just wanted to say thanks again for being a “real” one. Later.

[@thevintagefuture6567]

As always, thanks so much for the encouragement! Glad the videos are worthwhile to you.

[@MemeCity9099]

Glad to hear they fixed the pocket issue. My naked and famous jeans have almost unusably small front pockets

[@thevintagefuture6567]

I wonder if Weird Guy and True Guy (maybe Easy Guy and Strong Guy?) have big pockets and not the slimmer models.

[@MemeCity9099]

@@thevintagefuture6567 it's probably a combination of bigger pockets and the fact the slim fits have smaller thighs

[@renangaidheal1320]

Hey Woody! I do dig the car reviews. Feels like we're going for a ride and having a conversation. A few things: first, I agree that it's a good color, good for a change, and sorta' 70s. The numbers look to me like a true 501 style---classic but not wide, and from the knee down a true straight look. I agree that then narrower hem line makes for less of a "look" given contemporary norms. You might get a bit of contraction but surely not much shrinkage with a wash but I'd say be careful with the hot water, it will cause the denim to fade far more quickly. It'll be fun to trace the evolution of this pair---keep us apprised and enjoy the journey.

[@thevintagefuture6567]

Always good to hear from you! It won’t be long before I start calling myself Woody, I’m sure 😄 You nailed it, talking about the nice change of vibe with the color. It’s Wrangler but not too Wrangler haha…And thanks for the input on shrinkage and similarity to the 501; that’s helpful to know. I had some Cerulean Blue jeans from Naked & Famous that faded pretty well, nice light cowboy vibe, so I can’t wait for these to shed their sheen and produce that dusty, washed out, dull light blue fade. Thanks, friend! Will talk soon!

[@mattwuttke]

Finally a 501 style fit selvedge jean.

[@daveyboy4715]

Theres so many, Loads of the Japanese denim brands do their version of the 501, like legit 1:1 exact the same

[@mattwuttke]

Yah but not as cheap as naked and famous.

[@siggeslug3009]

yeah, this fit is 10/10 on you bud! Happy fading 😍

[@thevintagefuture6567]

Thanks a ton! I think they would fit better a size down, with less crotch pucker and less baggy waist, but overall I love this cut on my body.

[@dbluntson5243]

Dope video man. You’re right about trying other brands that are more cost effective. Especially because you have children and the older they get the more expensive they become. You mentioned in another video about how nice the denim journey could be. I’m starting to believe you. I never noticed the fades before as much as I do now. I didn’t fully understand the idea of breaking in jeans before. How the more you wear them the more comfortable they become. Later.

[@nathancreel8547]

These look great. I’ve thrown a few things in the dryer to shrink some. Just make sure they’re inside out. I’ve almost started to prefer upsizing and drying since it’s so convenient to dry stuff in a dryer. My sanforized denim did shrink after several washes but the dryer speeds up the shrink.

[@thevintagefuture6567]

I kept at it after this video, and after two inside out hot runs in the dryer (with towels in the legs to prevent weird leg creases) and an additional hot wash, I finally got them to shrink just a tad. Now they fit PERFECT as far as I’m concerned. imgur.com/a/fCINvhA

[@nathancreel8547]

@@thevintagefuture6567 Nice! They look great!

[@thevintagefuture6567]

Thanks!

[@DMorgan77]

Great initial review. I need to get a pair.

[@thevintagefuture6567]

Thanks! And yeah, I was pleasantly surprised with these.

[@cornpop8570]

Your engineer boots look awesome.

[@allismg5691]

That's definitely a nice cut on you. I couldn't make any Naked and Famous fits work either because of my small waist and big legs. Easy Guy's fit me but the taper on those just looks absurd to me. Looks like True Guy might be the way to go

[@thevintagefuture6567]

Thanks! Yeah, they’re saying True Guy is more or less the top block of Easy Guy combined with the legs of Weird Guy. Sounds like it might fit you.

[@unachimba9]

I hope you get wherever it is you are driving in all these videos. Literally months so far :)

[@thevintagefuture6567]

😂 yeah, I always get there, as unbelievable as that looks 😂

[@circa54]

Snagging the elephant 12 true guy when it drops!

[@thevintagefuture6567]

Niiiice! Great fit. I am wearing mine again today, and each day I’m more sold on this fit.

[@Brian-ee1gx]

I was looking to get into selvedge denim, but everything appears to be made for people who are as skinny as a rail. I've tried the Weird Guy jeans, and couldn't pull them up passed my thighs. Still looking for something that will fit an athletic body shape.

[@thevintagefuture6567]

I think the Strong Guy fit is supposed to fit larger thighs? But there are many brands with better patterns than NnF. Maybe look at Dawson or Denime for starters.

[@Brian-ee1gx]

@@thevintagefuture6567 Thank you for the suggestions. Will take a look at those options.

[@element720]

1/4” too big in the waist is nothing. Kinda ideal actually. More comfy when you sit down

[@thevintagefuture6567]

Good point- I can get behind that haha

[@rangerscoach]

i love the approach to this because theres a difference between reviewing in a vacuum, say me recommending my samurai water denim and it just being pointless for the average punter. i try to remember im pretty far down the crazy order direct from boncoura path and think its better to figure out what the gateway products are and what isnt going to cause someone else to have buyer's remorse.

[@rangerscoach]

also i comment as a different name i apologise ive been working on a food and movie review channel and forget to switch accounts 😂😂🤣

[@thevintagefuture6567]

Great points! Yeah, I’ve loved the more niche stuff I review, but simple things like this are so nice too.

[@thevintagefuture6567]

😂 it’s all good! Haha! I hope your channel goes well!

[@rangerscoach]

@@thevintagefuture6567 it should be fun we are gonna review movies for my italian restaurant and if the movie had food in it we are gonna try repro the food haha

[@thevintagefuture6567]

You have a restaurant?! That’s amazing!

[@seanmoore7213]

I’ve got these in the same fabric and I’ll echo that I also love them but wish I sized down one. Hope this helps someone!

[@thevintagefuture6567]

Crazy that you had the same experience! I just threw them in the dryer, and still, they resist shrinking haha - next time I’ll size down one. In the meantime, these are wearable and fun.

[@nlibby.268]

I was back and forth on N&F double dirty and Freenote indigo brown jeans and went freenote with a pair of Wilkes. Love them but the pockets are shit. I’m always hesitant to buy jeans online but where I live there aren’t any shops that sell this type of quality items

[@thevintagefuture6567]

The pockets on my two Freenote Belfords rock, but I haven’t tried Wilkes. I think this True Guy has some real potential. I just should have gotten a size down, but oh well.

[@sons.moon.leather]

Pocket Test : ☑️

[@nickrysavy3481]

Thanks for the video !Odd question but did you mention your height and weight? I am around that size myself and curious for that reason. I have the easy guy fit at home and usually go for the size 33 waist, the leg taper is a lot on those but need the room for my upper legs. Not sure if you had the same issue?

[@thevintagefuture6567]

I don’t have large thighs, so I could get by with a 12” thigh, maybe less. My measurements are: 5’10” 170lbs 33” waist 41” chest 18” shoulder 30” inseam Also, if you look at Blue Owl website, their measurements are more accurate than the ones on Tate and Yoko website. Hope that helps!

[@nickrysavy3481]

@@thevintagefuture6567 this is a huge help, thank you much! Appreciate you covering this again

[@thevintagefuture6567]

No problem! I ended up shrinking mine in the wash/dryer a little bit since the measurements were a bit off and the waist was too big. But they fit well, and I’m enjoying them.

[@EdwardShepherd-oi8nu]

Never down size man! Thats a big no no.What if you gain weight ? Then you cant wear them no more. Then you have apair of jeans that you dont wanna wear because they are not comfortable now. The pattern is perfect by the way. Great video!

[@thevintagefuture6567]

😂I hear ya, thanks.

[@TonySop]

Sizing up can look bad though. Extra bulk around the mid section can get diaper butt and weird bunching.

[@df540148]

Dave, these look pretty good. I hope they expand their offerings in True Guy. The dimensions for my small guy size are pretty solid. 7.75" opening is about the smallest I can go with boots. Might check these out in the future. Really dig those mocs btw!

[@thevintagefuture6567]

Thanks! And yeah, dimensions can be so frustrating. I feel like a pattern either works for the middle of the bell curve or the low extreme or high extreme, but rarely for all three….My only issue with this one is the extra fabric in the top block, but I think if I got the next size down that wouldn’t be a problem.

[@Greetings321]

Bruv, cmon N&F would be considered lower end?

[@thevintagefuture6567]

In the raw selvedge world it is an entry level brand. It doesn’t mean it’s bad, but it’s about as cheap as you can go for raw selvedge denim. There are a few other brands in this tier, like Bravestar and Nudie and Gustin.

[@TonySop]

They are an entry level brand but they offer some very nice denim. Also they have products that compete with the other so called high end companies. But they also offer stuff that isn’t minimum 400 dollars. Gotta love NF for that!! ❤️❤️