How I Like My Jeans to Fit so I Don't Look Like a Carrot. (ft. Levi's)

Here are the jeans I mentioned in this video!
1. Levi 501's: fave.co/3DFMF9A
3. Naked & Famous Empire State Selvedge
Carrots are good for your eyes but not good for your legs. Trust me.
Ah yes, the perfect fitting pair of men's jeans. Did I decide to make a fit guide? No. Well idk. Or women's jeans, idc. There are the classic light tapered (or straight depending on the year) Levi 501's that are usually considered "the perfect jean". BUT we also have, straight, slim straight, tapered, athletic taper, blah blah blah. How do I like to fit my jeans? What is this about a leg opening? The RATIO?! What could it be! Stay tuned and find on out!
Note a few jeans I show in this video are raw (the selvedge ones) those are a little stiffer than regular jeans so they drape a bit differently.
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[@minerforjob32]

I knew I couldt be the only nerd who thought about pants ratios, mesured and thought about it 95% of the time, watched and read all the videos on the subject matter and was crazy enough to make a theory about it. love it

[@TheIronSnail]

We must stand together!

[@R2D2-V2D2]

I don’t know if you read this I was trying to find a jeans that fit straight slim with high rise, I did all experiments like buying LVCs and slim them with alterations… somehow unh!!! Finally I found something it’s called Orslow 107 Ivey Fit, trust me, I am a older guy and spent many years looking for the right pair. High rise, slim straight, paper patch (now days difficult to find as all do thick leather patch that I hate) 13.5 oz just like real vintage oldies, little slubby with real indigo that will fade to bright blue, just loving it!!

[@ToXicVoidZ]

I wish I knew this earlier, it really is a underrated science that I tried to figure out myself. It took me years to finally realize the perfect fit for my pants. I just figured it out this year. It takes a LOT more trial and error than you expect because in your mind, your pants may feel and look good, but in reality, it probably doesn't seem as good as you think. At least that's in my case because tighter pants felt nice, but it made me look like a carrot. Great vid. 👍 cuffs are only for the pros and always size for the thighs.

[@TheIronSnail]

You share my thoughts exactly!! Ty!

[@nibpicky]

This channel and comedic timing is underrated. Subscribed.

[@bloatedsodium7301]

I think the first pair of jeans you make for your brand, should be called Carrot Cut. You’re welcome and i want 1% of all sales. ✌️

[@TheIronSnail]

I won’t settle unless you get 10% of sales final offer

[@bloatedsodium7301]

@@TheIronSnail I’m at 1 you’re at 10, let’s meet at 5! Let’s go!!! 🥕🥕🥕👖👖👖

[@TheIronSnail]

Deal. Shake on it. No take backsies

[@dvoob]

I'd never thought about going for straighter jeans rather than tapered jeans to alleviate the burden of having cyclist legs. The issue I'm afraid of is that any jean wide enough to fit my quads will end up looking like JNCOs on my ankles. I guess I need to get them hemmed above my ankles like you mentioned, lots of good info!

[@rangerscoach]

you can get a lot japanese denim that have roomer thighs and a taper that isnt too aggressive from the knee. the 888 comes to mind and for me the boncoura cuts can work with that build.

[@hiramesensei3112]

i feel ya brother. i dont lift much anymore but i still got decent, not huge legs, and for example, a pair of N+F Easy Guys (their roomiest fit) that fits my waist is still nearly shrink wrapped to my thighs unless i size up in the waist. and this is across every brand ive tried. its either a hip/thigh vice or clown bell bottoms.

[@bryandelapaz4866]

Awesome, it’s refreshing to not be bombarded by plugs and masculine insecurity from a fashion/style KZbin

[@TheIronSnail]

Hey thanks so much!

[@bofeixu9694]

Dude you are a funny pair of legs lol. Been enjoying your videos every Friday routinely for a while. Great stuff! You are talented.

[@TheIronSnail]

Thank you so much! Lovey to hear

[@ramonaHQ]

I actually laughed out loud at least 3 1/2 times during this video. “Whatever you made it to the end of the video and found out you look good in jeans.” 😂😂

[@TheIronSnail]

Hahahaha glad to hear!

[@nottsforest69]

I had to watch this video twice to understand it, but the second time I made a breakthrough. I now know how not to become a carrot. Thank you Michael for your width/break ratio analysis.

[@piewithmoustachepwm]

Varusteleka started making jeans some years ago. Their cut fits me really nice They're really nailing the average Finnish man cut! Best described as: "The lifestyle can be seen from above the belt."

[@TheIronSnail]

Hahahahahahaha love it

[@tonysoprano4883]

Carrot legs here. I always thought I looked like an idiot when I saw myself in the mirror. The tapered fit made my feet / shoes look huge as well. Total unbalance. Once I switched to regular fit (501 1947 is my favourite), I'm never ever going back to that shitty fit. Straight fit forever!

[@TheIronSnail]

1947 501’s are a great fit!!

[@element720]

It’s about time someone made a video about this! Though I think the carrot look is great if you’re a slim guy up top. For heavy set guys, not so much

[@MisterKnightly]

Your have fantastic carrot drawing skills, I think I'll add.

[@TheIronSnail]

You know I’m glad you said that because i was very happy with how my carrot turned out

[@MisterKnightly]

@@TheIronSnail I am, ultimately, a connoisseur of quality. As such I point it out when I see it.

[@TheIronSnail]

I’m picturing you seeing the drawing, smirking, and raising a glass

[@MisterKnightly]

@@TheIronSnail Are you spying on me?!

[@TheIronSnail]

@@MisterKnightly …anyways jeans haha 😅

[@michaeledwardlenzi]

This was a good one. The stream of consciousness verbal style is entertaining. Have you done a similar type fit video on jackets? Just curious. --Michael

[@TheIronSnail]

Not yet, will soon though! And ty!

[@rpow6861]

I'm watching this video 3 years later but I love carrot cut jeans.

[@rubberlover666]

I respect that you've created your own branding for the term "proportion." For instance, you can cheat a leg opening that's a bit large with a longer, narrow looking shoe like a Chuck Taylor to make the jeans appear slimmer. But unless you love spending more money to have things tailored, your system for jeans purchasing is pretty effective. Though I have noticed that some jeans are starting to be cut like joggers with wiiiiide thighs and skinny legs, making the person look like a wine glass. Not a fan.

[@TheIronSnail]

Ugh that’s the word! I always get proportion and vegetable mixed up people always think I’m nuts when i say “don’t forget to eat your proportion” Also great tip!

[@mattlesicko6440]

LOL. That almost sneeze into ad was legendary.

[@TheIronSnail]

KZbin had my BACK on that

[@willf.5403]

Good timing mate. I’ll keep this in mind when I get my first solid jeans from Self Edge NY tomorrow

[@TheIronSnail]

Oh ayyyy! Wicked cool store, enjoy your time!

[@JB-1138]

I have so many Levi's. All tapered and slim, but not skinny. I have 502, 511, 512, 531's I just have probably 12 pairs in total. In light blue, dark blue, black and gray. A few pairs are there same, but one I buy an extra 2 inches big in the legs and waist. Tighter jeans for going out. Looser jeans for working. My pants are never too tight or never too loose they are just right. 🤔 Maybe I should start my own channel...

[@TheIronSnail]

Do it!

[@assadn5082]

Love your videos dude. You're hilarious. I'm having a really hard time finding a good fit. I love the way the 15oz stealth strong taper Rogue Territory jeans look on the model but I could never find anything that fits me like that. My thighs are much bigger than the lower half of my leg. Am I just stuck with the necessity of getting my jeans tailored all the time?

[@mydiscover3874]

Interesting topic ! Please, what is the reference code for the 501 jeans that you showed at the beginning of the video (0:51) ? Thanks in advance.

[@jimshen0308]

Greasepoint nailed all the measurements highly recommended

[@SiddharthGargYT]

""They don't want carrots; they want cucumbers."

[@dome6157]

real detailed and real friendly demeanor. nice vid, ill continue wearing flares doe

[@TheIronSnail]

Hey thank you! And flare away

[@temu2044]

Where would one find good flares?

[@MrBradmoss]

I use 34W32L in my Levi's 505s, If I want to try a Levi's 502, should I order it in the same size?

[@outhegrid]

Weirdly I keep thinking you’re gonna talk about watches with Christian every time you upload a video to YOUR KZbin channel hahahaha. Kudos to you Michael, great video. Just got 3 pairs of Raw denim (pure blue, sugar cane, and groundcover) and cannot wait to break them in!

[@TheIronSnail]

Bahahahaha a crossover episode Also woah! That’s a stacked collection

[@pherble]

I have a pair of slim cut Perfect Jean NYC. I call them the popsicle jeans because I'm a big guy with just normal thighs and calves. Top-heavy city. But they are comfortable.

[@TheIronSnail]

Comfort always is most important!

[@ztobe3822]

Honestly, you're hilarious. Great content!

[@TheIronSnail]

Thank you!!

[@justins5195]

Hi, What brand model and cut type were those jeans you wore at parts 5:40 and 5:45? Thanks hoping for a reply.

[@SPAmbro236]

Bravo! Mike, I'd love your opinion on wrangler classic cowboy cuts and slim cowboy cuts!

[@TheIronSnail]

Ty!! Will do!

[@quinnkromis3889]

Man, you’re a genius.

[@v-725-v2]

“I’m really trynna get past four likes” bro just cuz of that I liked and sub. U came up on my recommended

[@TheIronSnail]

Hey hey thank you!!

[@McFlurryMachineIsDown]

This guy gets it.

[@TheIronSnail]

🙇‍♂️

[@northeastwanderer]

You got some folks thirsting after you, michael? good video as always, tee shirt video soon?

[@TheIronSnail]

Oh tee shirt video is interesting! …i love it And yes it seems as though i do

[@TechnoLawyer]

Enjoyed the vid. I think all of that applies well and good, unless you're overweight. Overweight men wearing slim cut pants just looks wrong, regardless of their leg shape. If you're a bigger dude, go with a straight cut, or even relaxed cut, depending on your size. I find the ideal pant fit on myself is the 484 JCrew cut. Can anyone recommend some nicer jeans with a similar fit?

[@TheIronSnail]

Anything slim with a light taper will be close to J. crew!

[@wagz54]

Vermont flannel company? Very underrated. Fast fades, do an ocean wash. No one will judge you! Lol. I did it and got some strange looks and then a hand glider landed next to me. We exchanged looks of who is this weirdo.

[@TheIronSnail]

Bahahahaha love that! And yup! VFC

[@liamjamesevans]

What’s better regular tapered or regular straight jeans?

[@TheIronSnail]

Depends on your legs! Straight is a little more in style rn

[@kevinbarrett9615]

Shorter guys generally look better in a slimmer fit jean , that’s proportion and design at work. Also the slimmer you are the same is true.

[@sashayav5061]

I love N@F fabrics, but the only fit of theirs I can fit into is the easy guy. It has a spike taper, and I really wish it had a slightly wider leg opening.

[@TheIronSnail]

N&F is amazing! Wish they had a straight fit too

[@sashayav5061]

@@TheIronSnail N@F has a slim straight cut called the skinny guy. The majority of their fabrics are not released in this jean cut. My thighs can not fit into this cut, but they may work for you.

[@michaellai2672]

I needed this vid 🤟

[@TheIronSnail]

🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@NikonFM2n]

Will you be branding your cloth line, "IronSnail" and use your current logo? Will your jeans be RAW and STF because it's cheaper to not sanforized them? STF is fun because one gets to interact in ones own semi customizing of your unique pair of jean, which is priceless. I think.

[@TheIronSnail]

Raw yes unsanforized not yet! A lot more goes into making them fit correctly when they shrink that much but hopefully one day!! And close! “The Iron Snail”

[@NikonFM2n]

@@TheIronSnail I want a pair of IRON SNAIL stf jeans. 😀 "botton fly"

[@themidwife1624]

I second the issues raised with sizing down on the 501s. I've basically worn through the crotch area and had to sew a patch on the inside so white boxers won't show up against the black. The fit I'm after is a relaxed taper at the thighs which stops at the knee, then turns to a straight leg the rest of the way down. What is it about this fit that denim brands cannot understand? My plan for my next pair is to try the Arket cropped jeans and see if there's enough excess material for a tailor to reduce the taper.

[@JB-1138]

Have you tried 502's, or 531's?

[@maormal]

i'm wearing the first jeans you show at the 20 first second

[@jacobvonloh69]

Always nice to confirm that I put on pants correctly

[@TheIronSnail]

I agree 200%

[@thegoulash518]

Is it okay to size up a size in the waist and the lenght to get a better fit?

[@markco4911]

Great explanations thank you so much.

[@TheIronSnail]

Anytime!

[@jaydenmineur7179]

I want ten friends with your dry sense of humor.

[@TheIronSnail]

Oh that'd be atrocious

[@kev9385]

It’s all about the silhouette, with all clothes/body type

[@TheIronSnail]

Agreed!

[@maxoggle11]

After many years of varying between very cheap jeans and Levis on sale I've setled on Tesco straight fit for now. I've embraced the bunching (as I'm a 29 inch leg in trousers) and think a one inch pinch of fabric at thigh level and the fullest part of calf is about right for me. I think ideally if you're going to buy a pair of levis you should go to a Levis store as maybe they will know what is the right fit for you as I find the antifit thing confusing. I really find my tesco jeans as comfortable as any Levis i've had and they have a nice wash and decent fit so my advice is go cheap straight fit and if they are abit too wide take them to an alterations tailor and get the fit you want. The other thing is the Levis anti fit thing ? what's that all about.

[@TheIronSnail]

Great points! And anti fit is fun! I haven’t done it yet but I’ve been debating on trying it

[@Iceberqe]

Yo, will you make a video about watches?

[@TheIronSnail]

This could be very possible!

[@rickiejames7104]

Thanks for posting!

[@TheIronSnail]

thanks for watching!

[@SugarMapleForge]

Fat thighs, slimmer lower legs to a size 10.5 boot. Everything that fits my thighs looks way too big over my boots, everything that tapers to my boot doesn't fit my thigh 😂

[@cookiedestroyer402]

my problem is like I have an athletic build so my thigh to waist ratio is quite large. I end up paying more attention to the thigh and knee measurements then waist

[@davidb6927]

IMO, I feel the ideal leg opening should be between 8 inches to 8.5 inches..

[@williamkanel441]

What brand and cut are the jeans that you put over the other jeans in the beginning?

[@TheIronSnail]

Those are actually some vintage Levi orange tabs from the 90’s! They are 5 sizes too big on me with a very very high rise! I think high rise straight jeans would emulate that real well though

[@pherble]

Also Levi's youtube channel does have a how to taper tailoring video if you need to have more taper.

[@yifanzheng1999]

The opening gives off a serial killer vibe. Haha it was probably just me. Unless😳

[@TheIronSnail]

Hahaha definitely just you. Unless…

[@austinfletcher6375]

Are there any good selvedge fits for guys with muscular legs?

[@TheIronSnail]

Go for straight fit or athletic cuts! Something like Momotaro or Naked and Famous (to name just two random brands I could think of)

[@EMCUEAY]

I ate carrots, I then watched this video in the dark and I could see all the details of the Carrot Top Denims. I see in the dark. I continue to eat carrots. Thank you.

[@TheIronSnail]

You’re welcome, we’ve done it

[@calvinmondrago7397]

Cut to the fucking chase, son.

[@atticustay1]

Cuffed jeans just look better than not cuffed. It adds a break between the jeans and the shoes and just looks more deliberate and put together

[@pitomedina7353]

Yes my man I have the same problems thank you 😩😩😩😩😩🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@jimlittle5769]

I laugh so hard with these videos. Not even really a clothes guy, but I've gone down the rabbit hole, or in this case the snail hole. Are there snail holes? I don't know, but anyway....

[@TheIronSnail]

Deep cavernous snail holes

[@alparishahridzuan3250]

Try to review Kurt Cobain Levi's style

[@wateraerobics7]

I always saw you as more of a celery guy rather than a carrot

[@TheIronSnail]

That must mean i do a good job in the vegetable department of my legs

[@TheIronSnail]

How do i make that sound less weird

[@wateraerobics7]

@@TheIronSnail I think we should both just move on from this

[@TheIronSnail]

Yeah catch you in the next comment chain

[@capitantilapia]

I just got into cuffing my jeans recently. I used to think like: bruh, you look like a dork. But now I'm more like: I want to look a dork a little.

[@TheIronSnail]

Dork is the new cool (maybe)

[@surfingmoose]

Carrots? Cucumbers? Lollipops? So much innuendo in this video.

[@TheIronSnail]

I know what happened here honestly

[@crackersnack]

What Levi’s are those at 5:42 ?

[@Hitari0]

if someone makes fun of your pants would that make you... a roasted carrot 🤔

[@fridgeninjas]

Instructions unclear, peeled carrots and stuck shavings to legs.

[@TheIronSnail]

Close enough and very fashion forward 10/10

[@isshumawatte]

me with massive calves: this video ain't for me

[@matthewgreen4564]

Personally I hate tapered jeans. They look good on some people. Not on everyone

[@mcmickey3344]

What size leg opening do you think is too skinny for a size 30 waist? is a 6.3 inch leg opening / 16cm leg opening ok? Eyeing momotaro narrow tapered fit, wondering if it looks like a carrot in an athletic body type

[@EthanRom]

I was stuck in carrot zone for too long. Made the hard decision and sold all my favorite pants and bought new straights and slims. Things to watch out for. If it feels tight in the knees and you see a lot of fabric stretch do yourself a favor and hard pass on those jeans

[@romanalyon7764]

"I'm 90% torso, my belly button is right near my ankle." He says as I had just begun to think that I understand nothing that he says. I wonder why. No wait-no I don't.

[@TheIronSnail]

Ironically i have no idea what this comment says

[@JFANderful]

Do you have exact ratio numbers? I got to get the perfect fit

[@TheIronSnail]

Yes I’ll mail you them!

[@JFANderful]

@@TheIronSnail please send them to Joey B. 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C.. Thanks

[@thegoulash518]

@@TheIronSnail if you really have numbers please share with me, I can’t find the perfect fit…

[@CU.SpaceCowboy]

levis are good

[@julesa4529]

stop talking so much at the beginning. i had to fast forward like half the video... this video coulda been half the length

[@konradschaubert5520]

VERY hlpful thx m8

[@rehab_herr]

Either button or zip?

[@sebastienalbouy4471]

I figured out that I don't look like a carrot when I wear 501s. I don't care about raw denim, cuffing, etc. I just hate skinny jeans they are an abberation.

[@TheIronSnail]

501’s will always be king! I wanna mess with slim a bit more but my skin tight skinny days are long behind me

[@kartikchary]

I thought the Six degrees of separation meant we all share our legs, now I realised our ancestors did ,we don't anymore. What a sad end to that fantasy of mine.

[@TheIronSnail]

This makes me sad now too

[@kartikchary]

@@TheIronSnail I always found the stone age fascinating ,those were the good days.

[@TheIronSnail]

I miss those days

[@Nyelands]

I undertand 69-75 pct of this video.

[@argondrolf785]

Which fit of naked and famous jeans do you get?

[@yogdanchhetri2171]

Is it really American classical Levi`s jeans ? Is it available in the market really ? Can I purchase this jeans pant ? Is it American original Levi`s 501 really jeans cloth ? How much does it cost ?

[@samzimmerman268]

Hilarious video 😂

[@crenshawjeffrey]

thx michel

[@TheIronSnail]

Np Jeff!

[@WiiAllTheWayHome]

Put your social links in your about and in your video's description. Either before or after all your links for boots/coats, etc. If you have a link for an item covered in the video, that usually goes first, then your other links (other products and your own platforms/social).

[@TheIronSnail]

Ty!

[@guynamedjohn69]

Bro I don't cuff my momotaro's. I wear nice jeans for me. Not for everyone else. Lol. Mine are hemmed to just touching the top of my shoes

[@mdfahimulhossain6675]

slim fit the best in the world & looking smart

[@anthonywade1864]

Nice jeans cool

[@TheIronSnail]

Ty ty ty ty

[@alanpayne7656]

Very good 👍🏿

[@TheIronSnail]

Ty!

[@sriyanshbhardawaj9290]

@ 5:22 that's legit

[@ghadiyagokul6791]

Levis❤

[@kev9385]

A taper looks best on me, a 7inch leg opening, I have big legs (165kg squat)

[@TheIronSnail]

Now that’s a heavy squat!

[@kev9385]

@@TheIronSnail good for strength, bad for finding selvedged jeans with enough room in the upper thigh 🤣🤣 currently rocking orslow 107s

[@TheIronSnail]

LOVE orslow! And hahaha I’ve never had the problem! My squat is just enough for me to bend down and pick something up

[@kev9385]

@@TheIronSnail love your comment relating to the denim jacket, saying it fits great with a tee on but when you add another layer under it it’s too small 😂

[@MrDrip-vu5qd]

Levi’s 569 all day

[@코식이-r2h]

흰색티셔츠반팔티에 청바지 입고 싶어요 ㅋ

[@sneaky.vampire]

Did you know cuffing your jeans (used to?) be a public display that you're bisexual? I didn't know that but I'm not bi. I always just cuffed them to show off the selvedge ID. But anyways, I used to always wore skinny jeans but I've been gravitating towards straight leg pants lately as I've got older. Although my favorite pair of jeans is my PBJ0-013 slim tapered so lol.

[@TheIronSnail]

I did NOT know that, you learn something new everyday! And ugh anything from PBJ is amazing i can’t blame you

[@sneaky.vampire]

@@TheIronSnail Right? I love PBJ. I'm thinking of getting that sashiko black type 3 jacket down the road. (After your denim jacket tho. 😊)

[@sneaky.vampire]

@@davidgonzalezgarza I'm pretty sure thats determined by your parents

[@andypoppleton9261]

Is this guy drunk?