$880 Japanese Denim vs. Walmart.

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Japanese selvedge denim, what a lovely phrase. Japanese selvedge denim, ain't no better waaaaaay! Today we are looking at the cheapest selvedge denim you can get (kinda), the cheapest denim you can get (kinda), and then of course...the most raw Japanese craftsman denim in the entire universe. And of course...what kinda of comparison video would this be if we didn't include Levi's jeans? This time the 505's.
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[@TheIronSnail]

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]

hahahah

[@thecooler170]

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]

lol...

[@DRoche7]

@@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]

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

[@Wise-Lady-La-Aura]

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!

[@tnan123]

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

[@redsheet.]

same.

[@MajorHomeless]

Japanese sun*

[@manrom3039]

Picturing, 1 pair of 800 dollar jeans

[@piccalillipit9211]

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

[@Independent_Voices]

Great that'll be $800😊

[@nomadicsouls3290]

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]

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

[@GNICHO]

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

[@skepticbb93]

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]

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

[@swordfish3720]

Try gap jeans.

[@vintageswiss9096]

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

[@swordfish3720]

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

[@didybopintitys]

@@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

[@airtioteclint]

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.

[@КомментаторАбдульШуеПпш]

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

[@Communallity_Breeds_Content]

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

[@Conquered]

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]

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]

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.

[@minerforjob32]

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]

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]

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

[@NathanVilliger]

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

[@michaelt9245]

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

[@vtxgenie1]

@@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.

[@nikelpikleger9754]

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]

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]

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

[@itmeurdad]

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

[@nikelpikleger9754]

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

[@Dreamweaver94]

​@@nikelpikleger9754👶

[@reg1831]

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

[@КомментаторАбдульШуеПпш]

Больше половины цены за брэнд. Долбаный маркетинг…

[@tofu7397]

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

[@Bleakening]

Levi’s suck lol

[@Eddies_Bra-att-ha-grejer]

@@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]

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

[@Citykid1982]

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]

😮yuck

[@lowesttsx6059]

bro get some new jeans

[@Citykid1982]

@@lowesttsx6059 too bad the ladies love the big cheese

[@megamaniscoolrightguys2749]

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]

theyre only 10 bucks.go get some new ones

[@EUSA1776]

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]

I did the same for work. I did plumbing

[@youdontknowme3935]

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

[@gandrew5363]

Slavery jeans lmaooo

[@pain.497]

Not slavery jeans

[@ask00001]

Those people need jobs too. Good for you.

[@dirkdoogenstein]

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

[@DieseNuesse]

really love the talking speed! it keeps my attention focused

[@dM3tria]

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]

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

[@MedievalMan]

​@JB-1138 WA state here, yes! And I used to work near Gig Harbor!

[@xWhiteRice]

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]

levis is garbage

[@KabobHope]

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]

​@@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]

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]

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

[@jessicam7492]

These comments really reflect the crappy society we live in. Everyone just glorifying cheapness over everything else. Just because you personally would not pay $880 for some jeans, does not mean you can't appreciate the effort and craftsmanship that went into it. I wouldn't buy them either, but I sure was impressed at the dedication put into it. To be honest, I don't think it is that unjustified of a price when we live in a world where "luxury designers" charges the same amount for impractical clothes made of synthetic fabrics. At least with the jeans you know why it is priced like they are.

[@justokayco]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@vintageswiss9096]

@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...

[@RFergusson]

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

[@varun009]

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]

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

[@XDMcGee]

You could say, it's an heirLOOM

[@StevenSanchez_95]

@@XDMcGee lol 😂

[@WangGanChang]

​@@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.

[@JB-1138]

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]

Where do you get made in Mexico Levi's?

[@mattwhaley1865]

@@hrishikeshparab1236Same place you find Mexican Coke.

[@hrishikeshparab1236]

@@mattwhaley1865 😂😂

[@clauaome25]

@@hrishikeshparab1236 look up the tag in the jeans

[@aidorue]

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]

Sounds awesome

[@willsl321]

Lol “sustainable”

[@katana2k]

what company do you design for?

[@learnmathwithme3864]

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

[@JimCareyMulligan]

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]

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

[@manenzza]

Or just buy 73 pairs of the $12 jeans

[@JimCareyMulligan]

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

[@swicheroo1]

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]

Dude. 👍🏼

[@dionzapata7959]

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

[@henryjoshual1848]

@@dionzapata7959 none. he bought knock-offs.

[@poolplexer]

So basically you got some knock offs for $20

[@dom4002]

I wouldn't be able to tell the difference 😢

[@marcusgomez1372]

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

[@nolanbrahosky5908]

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.

[@roberthuffmann8204]

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

[@koTOR608]

the boots are sweet

[@diobrando1488]

Wise investment #salute

[@BlissBatch]

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

[@trentbateman]

@@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.

[@tsukikotsutsukakushi9339]

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]

😪

[@ericvsthem]

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]

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]

@@Communallity_Breeds_Contentthose jeans last that long?!

[@QwoaX]

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

[@Rolly_951]

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

[@donaldpump1282]

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

[@Shoegaze-]

Poor

[@Rainwen1die]

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

[@Errcyco]

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]

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

[@Errcyco]

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

[@piccalillipit9211]

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...

[@brendenalferio999]

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

[@tycoonMOBevolve]

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

[@tragikk03]

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

[@adamvlassis4090]

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.

[@gamerfinn3634]

Opted for max commercials

[@Capibaracapibara1992]

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!

[@chriswheeler6092]

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]

Wrangler and Levi are pretty good

[@christianhernannnnn]

No

[@gordanbabic8028]

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

[@amirzainalrasid8437]

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]

@@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.

[@uropy]

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

[@heiner71]

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

[@v4mgaming287]

As someone who has both they feel the same

[@fringehouse]

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

[@JimGreenFootwearOfficial]

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

[@katkatmewful]

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.

[@alannagorny2511]

denim: 🥱😒 denim, japan: 😳🤩👍

[@johnnyregs2378]

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]

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

[@McLovin_2007]

I bought a pair of Gap jeans years ago, and loved wearing them. They felt like good quality.

[@nofool3258]

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

[@coolbrotherf127]

Not with that attitude.

[@ask00001]

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

[@weird-guy]

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]

Especially since you can get cheap selvedge denim for 100$

[@mike42441]

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!

[@phcusnret]

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

[@cynsi7604]

You’ve got that right! 🙄

[@StrangeTimesNear]

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.

[@somedude626]

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

[@fightROSHANfight]

Thank you for your videos! I don't live in the same country but I learn so much about stuff I ignored most part of my life like watches, boots, clothing, etc. Better late than never. But thanks for your videos.

[@DSRTEGEAUX]

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]

Agreed! Levi's Signature are great!

[@Shaky.P]

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

[@reekz1568]

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

[@carpediem4512]

Super expensive? You can get them for $200.

[@Adrenachrome_Gumdrops]

Samurai brand Japanese denim Jeans look and feel amazing

[@JorenzTanada]

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!

[@xNevikKx]

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.

[@ryanschmidt8468]

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

[@ask00001]

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

[@ironman2326]

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

[@btco.2119]

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%

[@TheNinjaSasquatch5]

I just get levi jeans from the 80's or 90's at a thrift store for 7 bucks and they're durable as hell.

[@eddiechochran6741]

George and Levi's all the way!! There's no reason to wear jeans that cost over $100. Jeans are made for working. The Japanese take what we have in America and improve on them, but some things aren't meant to be improved on and made more expensive. Keep it simple.

[@xxxx-rn3yu]

False. Some of these jeans will truthfully last a lifetime. Especially brands like oni. "As tough as a demon", or oni. So they call it.

[@hussainaqthar]

I am glad that the aforementioned mentality is rare, Or else we would have been using the same old stone wheels of the past ages.

[@Bug_Man_Semo]

You spelled Wrangler Cowboy Cut wrong. I agree though, no working man would ever spend this much on jeans. They are made for real work… Which this guy has never done. Hence him owning an $800 pair of jeans.

Levi's are way expensive were I live, so I usually go with Tiffosi.

[@LilNumb-i9u]

Bro amiri jeans cost more than 1000

[@khushvardhandembla5077]

if I’m paying 1000 dollars for a pair of jeans it better have an inbuilt poison ivy mower

[@leepfi]

4:07 wanna talk about that voice crack?

[@sirnoname6943]

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[@brandoncook2569]

the only "expensive" jeans i buy are levis. walmart jeans are just fine too.

[@Lucas-qo5go]

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]

And for ppl who want longterm

[@learnmathwithme3864]

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

[@sorojinidungdung6979]

@@learnmathwithme3864 that's why u stuck somewhere

[@learnmathwithme3864]

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

[@lupinsansei-e6m]

Wow, they even have their own sun. Amazing

[@christianhernannnnn]

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

[@Parmetheus]

9:31 I like how you're peeking out from behind the tiny branch lol

[@pduna90]

This dude is hilarious and deserves way more subs.

[@shottashabazz6721]

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.

[@Angelus13AOV]

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]

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]

Wrangler is awesome 😎👍

[@gk5891]

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]

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]

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

[@iMac9991]

as a shoe enthusiast, the patch being shell blew my mind. was not expecting that

[@wrandy593]

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]

I thought I was the only one :0

[@TheLoneLander]

They look pretty nice imo

[@Fidozo15]

With the sunglasses, I feel this person is rick rolling me

[@star9732]

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.

[@GriffinPearson]

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

[@bloatedsodium7301]

Michael, your posterior is nice and round, like Earth. Which reminds me, Happy Earth Day.

[@zitnychleb1478]

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

[@jonlouis2582]

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.

[@enial100]

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!😂

[@charalamposadn83]

the quallity of the videos is amazing

[@sasha5320]

Japanese are true masters, some of the best repro militaria is made in Japan. Spot on MA-1 flight jacket with that vintage look nobody makes better than japanese and other vintage clothes. Its like they have a time travel machine and they go back in time and buy clothes and bring it back to the present, thats how good they are 👍🏻

[@Saturnia2014]

The Japanese are experts in the niche market and their passion and precision with anything that they make is superior.

[@SurvivalIslandAnimations]

“Hang dried in Japanese Sun”. Where can I get some Japanese sun to hang dry my jeans 😂

[@L3roy]

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 😂

[@kyle6209]

Lucky brand made in the USA jeans are expensive but are some of the nicest jeans out there and they last quite a bit.

[@skyeandy1]

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.

[@jackwillis1731]

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

[@unplugged2432]

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]

Different strokes for different folks. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@unplugged2432]

@@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]

@@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]

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

[@andraspalatinus145]

If comedy documentary is a genre, this is its peak.

[@dgk6661]

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

[@yme3267]

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]

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]

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

[@worldhello1234]

@1:46 It is efficiency and economy of scale vs diminishing returns and "Boy, you got money to burn." At some point paying multiple hundred bucks extra is a waste of money. ☺

[@JB-1138]

Paying for status. That probably no one will notice.

[@josephcazzuto7198]

I did the whole Japanese denim thing back in the day but got tired of having them dried clean in order to keep them looking good. That's just my opinion

[@hardcoreizer]

Point is: don't wash them. My jeans dealer is literally not washing his selvedge denims

[@josephcazzuto7198]

@@hardcoreizer That's why I quit buying them. That's what everybody told me. Toss them in the freezer is what everybody told me. I switched to stretch denim. They're only good for a few months about 4 washes but I prefer comfort over good looking denim. So far I haven't found both in one platform That's washable and lasts a long time 😂

[@goosemasters]

@@josephcazzuto7198 dude,,, how often do you need to wash your jeans anyways? Ive had several Japanese raw denim jeans.... or wash once denim... Ive had very very minimal,,, issues with them, Ive not washed them much, Ive dry cleaned them a few times, and washed them a few times... they look amazing, feel amazing, are very durable, ... not sure how anyone could have any issues. I bought most of them, 'used' (they were new basically ),... around $250-$350... as far as I can tell, a solid pair of Japanese denim only have upsides and zero downsides.

[@Hollywoodintx]

Those black Levi’s looked the best imo

[@Bosko423]

I rather buy the walmart ones and save that 850$ for a nice vacation, brands mean 0 unless you are the type of person that dresses for others.

[@773p]

Ridiculously well done, definitely subscribed

[@ragnevi]

I have bought several selvage jeans with denim from Japan. Still, the jeans will always get ripped in the crotch. I have tried to fix them for myself and I have been to tailors. But it's never been especially good and it won't last. Jeans are like the most boring thing to spend money on cause you know they won't last more than a year.

[@rally_chronicles]

How do you ppl wear pants? My pants last me for years

[@marcelinekankolongomukeba966]

​@@rally_chronicles thick thighs that rub together. I have the same problem and I would never think of buying expensive jeans because they never last 😢

[@madlad8059]

I bought 5 pairs of blue mountain jeans for $15 from tractor supply co. In 2018 it’s almost 2024 and I’m down to 4 pairs but I’ve always wanted those indigo jeans 😂

[@Bug_Man_Semo]

No person actually working a hard labor job would spend $800 on jeans. Wranglers have stood the test of time and that’s all you need. Riding bulls and horses, ranch and farm work, carpentry, etc. REAL work. All you need is 3 pairs of cowboy cut wranglers for work and you’re good for a lifetime. Then one pair for church. All under the price of these dumb jeans.

[@Shane1944.]

Tell that to guys in construction I know of who wear legendary heavyweight denim from Iron Heart which are in the 300s and 400s. They earn some of the most high contrast fades I’ve ever seen thanks to the high quality, heavyweight rope dyed selvedge denim used to make them in Japan. Those Wranglers you speak of are made by lower skilled, low paid garment workers who aren’t living a good life unlike the people in Japan producing a work of art that will mold to your body and tell a story of your life through fades!

[@AsiaMinor12]

​@@Shane1944. that's still half of the price of the Japanese jeans. That's a lot of money to shell out for one piece of clothing. 400 is not that bad compared to 800 lol.

[@Shane1944.]

@@AsiaMinor12 300 to 400ish ain’t a bad price for the unique denim you get in return though. I also recommend Naked & Famous Denim for $ 150 + Japanese selvedge or Gustin for $ 80+ Cone Mills White Oak American selvedge denim and 120 + for Japanese.

[@awkwardsaxon9418]

5:40 the point of failure for cheap jeans is actually the denim more often than not

[@premdasyesudasan5778]

The only thing that matters is whether you are happy with your purchase. Many a time, I have been a lot happier in relatively inexpensive jeans. Price tag doesn't necessarily matter.