The Flashiest Raw Selvedge Denim Jeans on Earth. (Momotaro)

Momotaro! Raw denim! Raw Japanese SELVEDGE denim at that! Who would have guessed that?! Me do a review on that!?!??!
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There are few names that loom (ha loom) as large in the raw denim world as Momotaro. They are one of the most legendary Japanese denim brands...ever. They make incredible selvedge denim and have some daring choices to boot! What do I think of them? Should you just stick with a pair of Levi's? Are they too flashy? Find out this week on THE TALE OF THE IRON SNAILLLLLLL.
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The Iron Snail is a men’s fashion vlog starring a young man named Michael and featuring a snail no bigger than a quarter. The two are set on taking over the world of fashion by creating a clothing line to end all clothing lines. Until then, we’re here to tell you EVERYTHING you need to know about the best clothing out there, from the highest quality raw denim jeans to the warmest jacket to the sturdiest boots…the Iron Snail has got you covered. (written by Taylor, though Michael is sometimes known to talk about himself in the third person… xoxo)
0:00 The Warning
0:57 Momotaro Gave Me Insider Info
2:49 How do these jeans fit!
3:59 How does the jacket fit?
5:06 What about Zimbabwe?
5:57 Important jean information
7:06 Even More Important Jean Information
9:24 Jacket Details!
10:15 Are these jeans too loud?
11:54 A tease.

[@connorgreen5989]

R.I.P. Michael's Super Minimal Jean Collection | August 2nd, 2021 - August 27th, 2021

[@TheIronSnail]

…but-i-they-because- it’s

[@TonSantatoSegobi]

Yes, is true kk R.I.P

[@beachboy7573]

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[@LawrencePilgrim]

Really cool to see companies reaching out to you. Im not sure if Ive said this before but the production quality of your vids is god-tier, honestly love the opening shots in this video. Hope youre doing well man.

[@TheIronSnail]

Ty so much my friend!

[@beachboy7573]

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[@retrovelcro]

New to this channel. Don't know your background, but your videos are fantastic. There's this effortless but somehow polished..? vibe to your stories. I dig the coherent cohesiveness to your storytelling, and how you're real and not perfect too. And I enjoy your humor. Thanks :)

[@TheIronSnail]

Wow thanks so much!!

[@justmytwocentsdontgetmad]

I love my Momotaro denim jacket, I got 1 size larger for a little relaxed fit. But somehow the 2 signature white stripes make me feel like I'm part of some Japanese knife gang

[@TheRiceChrispy]

I've never really considered the battle stripes as being "loud". I think it's an extra detail that adds to their Momotaro products.

[@TheIronSnail]

Agreed actually! I def see them as bold though!

[@prycedavies4828]

It would be sick if the battle stripes were in a sort of lighter indigo that could fade as well

[@TheIronSnail]

Ooooh that’s a great idea

[@treygreenleaf7878]

I have these exact jeans with about 18 months of wear. Love them. The denim is very hairy when the light hits it and tons of cool details. Would not recommend wearing during the summer as these are 15.7 ounces

[@simonpijnenburg4406]

but the summer sweat will help the fading :)

[@TheIronSnail]

Oh trust me i found out the hard way especially because this is a tight weave, how’s the fading??

[@treygreenleaf7878]

@@TheIronSnail correct its a very tight weave. The fading is actually pretty slow in comparison to other brands. But I don't see that as a bad thing

[@Ovenman940]

Momotaros are my summer jeans because they're only 15.7 ounces :)

[@GabobStrulli]

Those are Hella cool jeans and jacket, I think about getting a jeans and jacket combo some day too. I would love to see a Japanese jeans brand guide, including momotaro, pure blue Japan, etc

[@TheIronSnail]

Great idea!

[@witte2702]

I have the 702 indigo/black, they are kind of retired, but I think I should probably just wear them to destruction. It’s a great brand - Really great that brands are sending you stuff. Happy for you Michael. I’m sure that Momotaro will be pleased with the resulting video. 👍

[@TheIronSnail]

Hey ty so much!

[@yifanzheng1999]

What I’d like to see from Momotaro is something that I can afford 😔😔😔

[@EMCUEAY]

Having discovered Pure Blue Japan and their Aizome series of jackets and jeans I know how you feel

[@TheIronSnail]

Bahahaha

[@KeithFKeith]

Save up..make them your "investment piece"..or there's always uniqlo for Fast Fashion on the edge

[@yifanzheng1999]

@@EMCUEAY bro I love pbj but I can never justify spending spending $800 on a pair of jeans haha

[@Kingcaru]

@@yifanzheng1999 that's Gold label and you dont have to go there to get a taste of Momotaro. And if you shop Japanese domestic like from Okayama Denim or Denimio, then it's not that expensive (relatively).

[@Marco_Saitama]

I love the battle stripes! Looks amazing on the jacket especially.

[@ulrichk7727]

That jacket is so cool, absolutely love the stripes. If the folks at Momotaro are still reading this - well done guys, very nice job!

[@addisonbulloch6639]

Great video Michael! Bri is pleased with that placement, nod, smile and how you filmed that. The inseam in pink is a really clever subtle nod and colour pop. Love these!

[@TheIronSnail]

AyyYY! Ty!

[@jeromej221]

I think you pull off the stripes well actually. Enjoy while you’re not 30.

[@TangoCharlieAlpha]

Are you saying an older person couldn't wear them?

[@TheIronSnail]

On my 30th birthday i will destroy them!

[@wagz54]

Battle stripes! I wants the watch they did with Oris!

[@TheIronSnail]

That’s a sweet collab!

[@yazarlynn1065]

Agree ! Momotaro is one of my favourite.

[@skandahooligan88]

I've got their G004 copper label jeans and they just had a low-key peach arcuate on one of the rear pockets that has long since worn off. I wore them pretty consistently for around 3-4 years. They're on the verge of disintegrating but damn if they aren't the softest pants I've ever owned.

[@TheIronSnail]

Very cool to hear you wore them to that level!

[@dxonoxd]

watched this video made my mind about buying a pair of momos jeans black in black, bought it last month in osaka and although it is a bit pricey for me (as a 3rd world country citizen) but as far as I go it is money well spent! thanks!

[@mgray3130]

Nice play but for the price I don't think I'd purchase them. To many others to try. But now it's on my mind. Hell could have a pair next week!

[@amBullseye]

I'd like to see from momotaro some more traditional Japanese dyeing techniques, some natural dyes (sukumo, Binroju, dorozome, peach dye?)

[@TheIronSnail]

PEACH DYE

[@johng9979]

Love the video man, I have a pair of 0306-V that I got from ebay for 100 bucks and it was a steal. Fit was kind of tight at first but started to form more to my body and have become one of my favorite pair of jeans.

[@TheIronSnail]

That is a steal!! Those sound sweet though good they serve you well

[@Ktinkabogovnenana]

When I saw the Chobani on your desk, I knew it was time to finally comment on one of your videos, because I was inundated with memories of my dad drinking yoghurt drinks, including one that was just milk he left to get clumpy in the pantry.

[@TheIronSnail]

Drinking clumpy milk is the level i hope to be at one day, thanks for the comment! Hi

[@MrDedpool1]

Lol the matrix building-outfits-in-my-head ability is how I've been doing fits forever, it gets upgraded the more I get educated too

[@TheIronSnail]

Hahahaha amazing

[@jaeff4]

Love the feel, fit, and details of my Momos best of all my denim. Would love to see them collab with other high quality dry goods brands or artist/designers.

[@TheIronSnail]

Oh that would be sweet

[@beachboy7573]

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[@tranan661]

I got the Momotaro high tapered. Awesome jeans!!!

[@michaelrossi4917]

I know I'm commenting on a 2 year old video, but figured I'd share that time has not yet destroyed Old Ironsides aka The USS Constitution. It is still floating in Boston and is the oldest commissioned floating naval ship in the world. You can still visit it in Boston today!

[@f1hotrod527]

So because the jacket and the pants have the battle stripes, it is a Japanese tuxedo?

[@gabrielespana319]

The only suggestion I have is for Momotaro to make some larger sizes because the US market is full of tall, broad, and heavyset men and we want to be able to buy your denim too

[@hmartz]

I want from Momotaro .... a SALE!!!!

[@TheIronSnail]

Ha!

[@J.0.E.]

Great review, been liking your videos recently. Keep it up.

[@TheIronSnail]

Ty!

[@unclechaw1894]

The stripes are awesome. Gives me motorcycle vibes.

[@TheIronSnail]

Oh great point!

[@RykalRs]

Great review. I love momotaro! I've got their 15 anniversary LHT jeans pre ordered that come in November im stocked! Beautiful jacket btw

[@TheIronSnail]

Oh amazing!

[@friedpork_owl]

So sweet. Thank you. I think I'm gonna pick up a pair of these jeans.

[@TheIronSnail]

Amazing, enjoy them!!

[@jamescooper7957]

Momo's are super nice Jean's. I've had a pair for a couple of years and they're still holding up. That being said, If you're into crazy fades on your Jean's, I'd look elsewhere. Momotaros are slow faders.

[@TheIronSnail]

Very deeply dyed!

[@lapizza7206]

Hi momotaro would you ever consider doing a mtm pair of pants? Or a custom measurement?

[@TheIronSnail]

^they do a custom suit!

[@ansipage]

Hi love your vid’s. Question - I normally wear a large in RGT and Freenote jackets. Would you recommend 42 XL size in this jacket? I have a chest size of about 42.5”. Thanks!

[@themancaveclub]

Definitely a nice looking jacket!

[@jackmartin7668]

18 oz regular straight and black on black regular straights and the natural taper cut, heavyweight super slab

[@BaoNguyen-wp8vh]

Really enjoy watching your videos. My first pair of raw is a pair momotaro. Got it repair once but not wearing it anymore because the waist are a bit too loose.

[@TheIronSnail]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@Poemwriter_Angelo]

i have the stripes on the pocket. they got some light blue spots on it from fading into it. i don't think its that loud. and for that price. its okay to have some fancy detail right? instead of it being expensive and looking like ordinary jeans. it does still look acceptable and formal enough. so you still got "kinda" fancy jeans before the fades get in.

[@bobzuidema3560]

Nice combo! I'm putting some wear on a Momotaro jacket as well the one with the yellow embroidery wich might be even flashier I guess ;-)

[@TheIronSnail]

I LOVE THAT ONE!!

[@william07122]

Now we are talking!!! I love my Momotaro and Iron Heart

[@TheIronSnail]

ME TOO!

[@blueband8114]

I have a couple of pairs of Momotaro jeans, love them. Great fit, great quality. 13.7 oz and 15.7 oz. Neither of my pair have battle stripes though.

[@TheIronSnail]

Gotta snag some with the stripes!

[@blueband8114]

@@TheIronSnail i think i would opt for a pair with the subtle stripes they do( sure there is an olive green stripe option).

[@ChristianCadena12]

I would love love LOVE for momotaro to make a double black jacket from their flagship 15.7oz double black denim. I've had their B0306-SP for a month and it's already showing some fading that looks subtle and beautiful and would love to finish the denim tuxedo with a double black going to battle type 2 with handwarmers

[@TheIronSnail]

Oh i 200% agree with this

[@fridgeninjas]

I've always been too nervous to try to size for a momotaro jacket (I'm 6'4") but this vid makes me wish I was more brave! also that is a SWEET painting

[@TheIronSnail]

The jackets are AMAZING! And ty!

[@Wevaah]

Idk if Momotaro already does it but they should do jeans in the shashiko style like the jacket you reviewed a while back. I'm currently saving up for one because holy hell that jacket is beautiful, but one question is how do you find your size? In levi denim jackets I always buy medium but still dont know which size would fit better from Momotaro. Awesome video Michael and I hope your jacket creation is going well!

[@TheIronSnail]

Ty ty ty it is! And it’s a bit tricky! Id measure your Levi’s jacket with a fabric measuring tape and try to match up!

[@jonathanpforr3844]

Makin big moves bro big moves keep up the grind!!!

[@TheIronSnail]

TY!

[@pherble]

I like both the jacket and jeans. I'm a big guy though so sizes aren't available for me.

[@TheIronSnail]

This is echoed by a lot of people! @Momotaro

[@yanghanlung]

Red weft, natural indigo warp, with the ready to battle stripe, of course.

[@TheIronSnail]

Sheeeeesh! Reminds me of naked and famous’ jeans to a degree

[@yanghanlung]

Eh... Forgot to state that i want a jacket in that spec, make the stripe on the arm, please

[@mg2380]

Nice video. Back in March, I pre-ordered a 15th Anniv. 15.7oz left-hand twill jacket from them. Should ship in Oct. Hopefully it's worth the wait.

[@TheIronSnail]

I saw those, they look insane!

[@mg2380]

@@TheIronSnail That's awesome to hear. Thanks!

[@zenja372]

Wow so cool! Thats some good denim armour!

[@TheIronSnail]

Agreeeeed!

[@brunonjezic6208]

I love front gasets on the front of jacket

[@kev9385]

An America ivy tapered fit (without the battle stripes) so they can be worn with ocbd and sports coat

[@TheIronSnail]

Interesting!!

[@kershawkel]

I love my pair of 16.5 oz indigo jeans with black battle stripes, but i really wish momo would make more black on black / black denims with black battle stripes!

[@TheIronSnail]

AGREED or even a very light grey

[@kershawkel]

@@TheIronSnail yesss that would be HOT

[@thanGacao]

I would argue that Evisu is a lot flashier and louder. Tho their vintage pieces are amazing. They were at the forefront of bringing raw denim to the masses.

[@TheIronSnail]

Agreed 100%!

[@leronharrison1110]

Definitely trying to lose weight, but would like to see Momotaro do a few more pieces for bigger-sized guys.

[@hellboy7424]

+1 to that !! I'm not fat. I'm 1'95cm tall and an elite athlete, so I wear a W44 for comfort. But if you want to buy a pair and you are above the Japanese average it should not be a problem or discriminatory either. What is the problem with being a little fat or simply because of the European average ?! Levi's has a "big and tall" section, by the way.

[@leronharrison1110]

@@hellboy7424 Thanks for the support. Hopefully, they'll hear our requests via Iron Snail.

[@hellboy7424]

@@leronharrison1110 You are welcome! Thanks to you for visualizing a problem that, I'm afraid, happens in many places: not thinking about a large part of the population that doesn't fit to a standard physique at that time in history or prevailing fashion. I hope so. One day, mate.

[@jacobvonloh69]

Double battle stripe have you lookin like an anime hero lol, great vid as always homie 🤙🏼

[@TheIronSnail]

Bahahaha this is very true

[@Kingcaru]

This is the most chaotic denim channel I've come across

[@TheIronSnail]

!

[@EMCUEAY]

Momotaro should make a pair of jeans with sea island cotton. Also the single most beautiful adage I've read regarding jeans is on the inside tag of Momotaro jeans, I don't own a pair but have seen a picture, "...It will be jeans if it is called Momotaro."

[@TheIronSnail]

Yuuuuuup to both of these!

[@benbiber4135]

Looks awesome but unlikely to get it shipped here to South Africa without costing three times more

[@iamkevin9419]

What is the model of the jeans taper stlye?

[@williamman7304]

I'm waiting for the "Denim brand reflect to your personality part 2". I'm patiently waiting.

[@TheIronSnail]

Bahahaha deal!

[@zifaatsz]

I would like to see a momotaro jeans with yellow and pink sewed into it in in lines😭

[@dieser_kirschner1326]

The Jacket is very nice Dude, i love the Battle Stripes actually. I myself got a Naked & Famous Okayama Spirit 4 Jacket last Week for an absolute Steal and couldnt resist - im already curious how it will turn out

[@TheIronSnail]

I have the same jacket! It’s nuts! The fading is insanely fast

[@GabobStrulli]

Would you size up in retro perspective? Isn't the jacket tight around the shoulder?

[@smarfmart]

10:06 I can’t find any information online about slicing open the box stitches.

[@justinjalowiec3353]

Could you try a pair of rustler jeans. They are super cheap but still decent

[@TheIronSnail]

Sure!!

[@russianxauseller3666]

are that white strip will fade / disappear after couple soak / wash?

[@ofirshachamorov5979]

What kind of fit did you get with the pants ?

[@muhammadsyafiqahmadhisham8854]

If my normal size is 28, should I take the same size for momotaro or have any suggestion?

[@tyshawnnorwood6281]

I want that denim jacket!

[@TheIronSnail]

It’s amazing!

[@esap520]

Would love if they produced a non-fade pair, like the PBJ NC collection (though I know I am likely in the minority)

[@TheIronSnail]

Oh that’s a great idea actually

[@fenakazy1215]

Hey Michael you talked about two cool denim jackets in this video. But like, you got your own denim jacket in the works. Whaaat? Do I buy Momotaro? Do I wait for yours? Is a snail or two white stripes optimal for sleeve perfomance?

[@TheIronSnail]

Bahaha this is an interesting dilemma…i think the only move is an iron snail x Momo collab with the snail between the stripes

[@Jamesv13]

I've been looking into this jacket. Seems pretty stiff and not the most comfortable. Can I expect it to get worn in and softer even without washing it often?

[@HandballMr]

I’d like to see some High Rise heavyweight (18-21OZ) Momotaro

[@TheIronSnail]

SAME! Although they said they want to focus on character over weight

[@TheProwhey]

clothing videos can't get any better in this life.

[@TheIronSnail]

HA! Ty

[@JFANderful]

You gotta get the 25oz samurai denim jacket. It's so uncomfortable it's crazy

[@TheIronSnail]

Let me look into this immediately

[@TuzPew]

Question about The Iron Snail jacket: Will there be shipping to EU?

[@TheIronSnail]

Yes! (As far as i know)

[@funkdebris]

What are your thoughts on the Momotaro x Oris collab on the Sixty-Five diver band? It would be cool if they released those for general watch wear…

[@TheIronSnail]

Oohohohohohoho I LOVE IT a perfect mix of my two favorite things

[@hmartz]

Michael 🐌 what are your measures, height , weight. I’m far from Japan and the states and want to order a pair of those jeans in size 30 and not able to return if wrong. Thanks!!!

[@hmartz]

5-9 150 pounds 😂 sorry didn’t notice. What about waist?

[@TheIronSnail]

Hahaha 30 waist!

[@leroyt.magunda7524]

Hie Michael...Seconding your point that Zimbabwe cotton is very good cotton perfect for denim... Leroy here from Bulawayo/Zimbabwe.

[@TheIronSnail]

Hey Leroy!!

[@leroyt.magunda7524]

@@TheIronSnail Hey Michael...I really enjoy watching your videos and thanks to you the denim collection get bigger.🦾🙏🏿

[@tihnchern4568]

Hi Mike, may I know what tapered is this? Narrow?

[@erikarnold6853]

what fit are your jeans?

[@nenadpetrovic4374]

Like always....you made awesome video

[@TheIronSnail]

Ty!

[@rubberlover666]

That jacket is fresh but they can miss me with the big ass stripes on the jeans. I do respect the “are you working on anything new?” “No.” Ice cold.

[@TheIronSnail]

Froooozen!

[@hellboy7424]

They only produce for Europeans with Japanese size. My proposal is that they also make jeans up to size W46 and L36. There are many Europeans over one meter eighty tall wanting to buy a Momotaro!!

[@TheIronSnail]

I’ve seen this a lot actually!

[@hellboy7424]

@@TheIronSnail It doesn't surprise me! There's a gulf between the physicality of the Japanese or the Middle Asian, the South European (as is my case), the North European and even many North Americans. I love Japanese denim and the good taste of this culture when it comes to fabrics, but it's almost impossible to find jeans in sizes above W40. And if there is, it is too expensive. If it is also STF, the problem is even greater, because you have to buy larger sizes thinking that they shrink with washing. If you want to find something you have to go to mass-produced brands, composite fabrics, synthetic indigo or crazy expensive import products ... and that if you are very, very lucky. Thanks for the interest and for your time. I love your channel. Best wishes with your brand "Iron Snail".

[@hongbuii]

I wish they would make size 23 jeans for petite girls like me 😩😩

[@gujiao]

those are not jdm products, i got a pair of momotaro 0105sp in Osaka 2019, a lot better than evisu and nudie jeans especially after first wash, the latter feel like paper not as fluffy and hairy as the momotaro. first day with my new lvc 1947, I got a feeling it will become similar to nudie jeans.

[@jamarkusevans]

I definitely need your help finding the right lightwash denim jacket. I'm in Houston and can't find one anywhere.

[@TheIronSnail]

3Sixteen all day!! And Studio D’Artisan has some fresh ones

[@jamarkusevans]

@@TheIronSnail you my friend, are a life saver!

[@marioh5172]

Momotaro: You pronounce momotaro correctly in such a way that you do not place any special emphasis on a particular syllable. You emphasize TA, it doesn't need that. :-)

[@RLSteffler]

4:15 "aw look at those arms, your arms look like little cigarettes, I bet I could smoke you"

[@asegal4677]

The stripes are bothersome for me, though I prefer a classic menswear look.

[@isaacprice6633]

I'd love to see some heavier weight stuff like 20 oz

[@TheIronSnail]

They actually made a statement that they won’t focus on heavy weights :( more on just character

[@m.e.p.r]

The brand and the quality are amazing. I appreciate that the battle stripes are the signature of the brand, which is cool, but I'd love to see a far more subtle implementation. If this suggestion already exists in their product line up, then completely ignore this uninformed comment. Thank you, and good night.

[@treygreenleaf7878]

They do sell them without the battle strips

[@jannismahler2518]

They have several different labels. Vintage label and copper label for example have different features. The going to battle label features the battle stripes.

[@TheIronSnail]

They also now do custom battle stripe colors so you could go darker!

[@m.e.p.r]

@@TheIronSnail oooohh, I wish you hadn't told me that. I've been trying to be good...this video and follow up info (mich appreciated by the way) is good bad news

[@sweatyben1550]

I'd say evisu is!

[@TheIronSnail]

Agreed!

[@TonSantatoSegobi]

Momotaro I want the jacket and the pants too kkkk for test in Brazil, pleaseeee kkk

[@OjedaAntonio]

I'm 5'7, weighing about 173-175 lbs. You think I should go for a size 36 or 38?

[@TheIronSnail]

38!

[@onomemillion1800]

What’s your regular size

[@drgreenthumb808]

Hiking?! Fjällräven!?! Don’t you threaten me with a good time…

[@TheIronSnail]

:)

[@ChuckDuncan]

The jacket and jeans look like spandex on me. I'd love a bigger cut, something a bit more "athletic".

[@b1rd317]

To the momotaro man who is reading this : Do you have a reseller in paris?