Unboxing the Last 5 Selvedge Jeans I'll Ever Need

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* Sorry the audio sucks on this one, the microphone broke! This is just a fun video unboxing 5 free pairs of jeans I scored from some really cool brands. I'm telling myself that I won't need any more jeans after this! Here are the products if you're interested:
Tanuki x Oni Secret Denim: www.tanukijapan.com/en_US/bot...
Raleigh's Nihon Menpu fave.co/44dVnqS
Kato's Scissor Tapered Black Raw kato-brand.com/collections/je...
Shockoe Atelier's Stonewashed Black: shockoeatelier.com/collection...
Pure Blue Japan x Okayama Denim: www.okayamadenim.com/products...
That article about Brad Pitt's jeans: www.ft.com/content/ca502333-d...
00:00 Intro
01:12 Tanuki x Oni (Secret Denim 21.5oz)
03:29 Raleigh Denim's (Nihon Menpu)
05:17 Hiroshi Kato (Black Raw 10.5oz)
07:39 Shockoe Atelier (Stonewashed Black)
09:33 Pure Blue Japan x Okayama Denim (Kakishibu Super Rough)
11:05 Wrapping Up

[@garyv1483]

Love how much denim has become a part of the channel, cool vid, looking forward to the Raleigh feature

[@markopolo9936]

Jeans are what got me subscribed to your channel, glad to see some more denim in the collection 😄 I have way too many pairs but they’re just so nice 😂

[@Stridewise]

I decided to steal Ben Currie's line and say I'm a fabric enthusiast/collector, this way I don't feel bad about how few fades I've gotten!

[@kevinleyva3003]

Its great seeing Shockoe Atelier getting some light. I lived 20 mins away from Richmond growing up so I got love for local shops there!

[@Stridewise]

Yeah they're really cool, I love the non-exploitative pricing too hehe

[@go_dot]

I have the same tanuki jeans. I got it after learning about the brand in your channel. They fade beautifully!

[@Stridewise]

Glad you like them! I just sent your comment to Tanuki to convince them it's worth them sending me product, so thank you :D

[@aravindvinayakan]

So glad to finally see Kato's! Been very curious to see what you think of em for a while now :)

[@CocoKoi321]

They shrink easy asf And hate the tiny pockets

[@Stridewise]

@@CocoKoi321 I hemmed mine too short, it's very stressful!

[@davepaek5014]

this is a reminder that i need to branch out my jean brands. Thanks Nick!

[@Stridewise]

Haha i think there's something here for everyone

[@StrokeofJeanius]

Just ordered my first pair of IH 21oz jeans. Hoping to make them my daily drivers for years but those PBJ’s could definitely find some time in my rotation if I ever financially recover from the IH purchase! Great video as always Nick!

[@Stridewise]

Haha dude thanks for watching, Troy has 4 pairs of Iron Hearts we'll ddo a video on soon. We're perfectly balanced: me the weird neppy side of selvedge, him the tough sturdy IH side

[@erichagen8053]

Living in the Seattle area, I've come to really appreciate heavy denim as I can wear it for 8 to 9 months a year. The heavier weight denim sells so darn fast!! I adore my Oni 20oz secret denim in the high taper. I'll probably try the N&F King of Slub too.

[@sammyb1651]

Superb video, Nick! Just when I'd decided to curb my spending on any more raw denim for the year...!

[@Stridewise]

Well the PBJs are sold out forever if that slows your spree XD

[@urbandaniel100]

the hirasho kato fit with the aldens was fire!!

[@Stridewise]

Haha thanks! I hemmed them a bit too short I'm real worried they'll ride up too far once they start to honeycomb :O

[@arnoldpoon4660]

Love the content! The Takuni x Oni's look great may I ask what fit it is and whether you went TTS?

[@curtisinhouston4120]

Solid recs all around! Pretty much hits all the bases of a robust collection: 1.) A 'standard' indigo 2.) A stretch 3.) Oni 'secret denim' 🐐 4.) Insane collab/limited run Another banger for the archive, thanks man!

[@Stridewise]

What a great comment! Yeah and 5) American selvedge from Vidalia mills to round everything out. I think the top block needs to come in a bit more on my Tanukis they kinda hover off of my butt sometimes haha

[@darrenhall7454]

Great jeans! I want them all. 😁 The fade on the jeans will match your fresh fade hairstyle… I see what you did. 👍

[@Stridewise]

Yes that is exactly why I got a fade haircut indeed ... 👀

[@alainriviere7950]

Nick. You are the best!

[@coolfox954]

Nick excellent vid again. I just got a pair of 18oz PBJ and life has changed. I call it the zombie era proof armour. With my whites my half sole I think I can outlast a zombie apocalypse in them.

[@Stridewise]

My PBJs were the first that made me really "get" the appeal of thick denim. Like armour, yes!

[@danielirvine7468]

I feel you bro I have too many boots and jeans that need to be warn and stop looking and other brands .. and here I am watching this vid going oh they look good…..😩 love you’re work hi from syd you’re doing great man cool vid as usual

[@zacklipowski4561]

What's your sizing recommendation for the OnixTanuki jeans, since you said you got the wrong size at first. Did you go your TTS or size down/up? Thanks!

[@neilyoung5029]

I just bought a pair of C17 (old skool French) selvedge jeans….and I bought them for £33….they have 1% elastane and they are fantastic! As a work jean they’ll be fabulous.

[@itsvatsal]

Hey! Nick What brand denim jacket are you wearing at intro of Hiroshi kato jeans?

[@Stillblissstudios]

I luv jeans as well! Tx for the info!

[@Brajin1]

Thanks for making this video. selvedge denim is kind of an unknown area for me. This is some high quality denim. My obsession for boots/shoes/watches is probably going to keep me to a Levi’s guy lol.

[@Stridewise]

Nothing wrong with that, just make sure they fit!

[@bootsjeansandtheoddwatch]

More denim vids! Loved watching this!

[@Stridewise]

Denim stuff never gets that many views but I still post em for guys like you :D

[@Stridewise]

- Sorry guys the secret denim shots at 1:50 are @RAWdenimjourney not @denimjourney, give the dude a follow: instagram.com/rawdenimjourney/ - DISCOUNTS! Get 10% off any jeans from Denimio with the code "STRIDEWISE" : denimio.com/ (make an account first) - Also it's WILLIAMSBURG Garment Company that hemmed the jeans, not Brooklyn Garment Company! williamsburggarment.com/ Lastly,

[@amBullseye]

@rawdenimjourney has great content!

[@strudercutie]

great videoooo!!!! If only I have enough to get those....

[@briteppr62]

Nick, great video. Super informative. I just subscribed to these jeans companies newsletters. Thanks 🙏🏻

[@Stridewise]

they'll be glad to hear it!

[@a51nx]

I'm really interested in Hiroshi Kato. I'd love to see a video of their other jeans too

[@Stridewise]

I'm supposed to be wearing/fading them in but it's so gd hot

[@therealpjelly1185]

I’m eyeing their copper wash 👀

[@youmustbethatninja]

Weird request but could you ever do cowboy cut raw denim like the new Wranglers that came out?

[@assadnasralla8539]

Beautiful jeans and nice review. Have you ever tried and/or reviewed Uniqlo's selvedge jeans? Would love to hear what you think of those. I always see people raving about them and how they are the best bang for your buck at $50 a pair.

[@Stridewise]

I'm curious, but Mike actually just did a great breakdown of them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2fcinZ7gdigp9E

[@harrythedemigod]

I actually got third in the Shockoe Denim fade contest. It was a lot of fun. They gave me a free sweater.

[@Stridewise]

Haha that's awesome! Got a 15 minute review of their jeans coming up

[@blackbearddmh1277]

You should give Rogue Territory a try - been a big fan of their clothes lately

[@Stridewise]

I always thought their jeans wouldn't fit my very particular body shape but I've heard some encouraging reports

[@jeremaester1299]

Would love to see a similar vid on the topic of chinos.

[@Stridewise]

Good call! I mostly wear Taylor Stitch's Democratic Foundation pants for chinos. I prefer canvas pants if I'm not wearing jeans personally but yes I'll work on that

[@stuntmanjohnny]

Have you ever featured "Benzak"? They make excellent denim also, yet I don't hear about them too often from other channels.

[@Adventure_blac]

Was in TJ maxx or Marshall’s and grabbed 4 pairs of Lee 101z 21 oz denim. Total price 103$

[@porktacos1]

What are the black cap toe boots you’re wearing with the Hitoshi Kato black jeans?

[@Stridewise]

Oh they're Bordon Tukano! stridewise.com/bordon-colombia-boot-review/

[@fridgeninjas]

man I would love to see you try some wider leg jeans. You've got a pretty nice solid physique, a pair of non-tapered (and maybe higher waisted) jeans would really compliment your proportions. Sometimes a tapered jean makes our torsos look longer and our legs look shorter than they are. Have you ever looked at TCB?? Regardless, these are all sick pairs, happy fading man!

[@Stridewise]

My denim friends in NYC always tell me to get wide leg, last night I met one ( www.youtube.com/@AlejandroJomar) who says he's giving me a pair so I guess I'll go for it. I just like clothes that follow the shape of my body though!

[@Stridewise]

Just got some wide-ish Left Fields!

[@fridgeninjas]

@@Stridewise yeeaaaaah!!! Looking forward to the review haha

[@FrownyMascot]

Barely getting my phone showing up on my Kato's hahahaha I love them! Got them in indigo and black and another pair of indigo in 14oz's

[@Stridewise]

I hemmed mine a tiny bit too short and am considering a second pair of Kato heheh

[@slowbluesmaster]

Try to get your hands on a pair from TCB. They play in a different league.

[@eprohoda]

Hi-excellent editing! 🤞

[@Stridewise]

Thank Hannah Mattner! www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-mattner/

[@fullmetalroyal1216]

Just got flint and tinder jeans, don't know about selvedge but they're good lol

[@Stridewise]

Cool! F&T's rise is a bit low for me but if you wanna review yours give me a shout on IG

[@matthewbinks9299]

Hi. I’m in nyc at the end of the month. Can you recommend a denim selvedge shop. I’ve have Self edge on my list. Currently breaking in some SDAs 😖

[@Stridewise]

Blue in Green, naked and famous, left field if you want a longass hike to queens!

[@xxflamezxx1able]

Nick does that mean I can have all your old selvedge denim 😭? I’d say maybe the only pair you’re missing is a more relaxed fit denim in like a vintage blue. I know you like tapered jeans but man as someone who also exclusively wore tapered jeans and still do, it’s nice to have that one relaxed pair that I can just slap on and run around in.

[@Stridewise]

I just got a straight leg Left Field jean! This gentleman gifted them to me: www.youtube.com/@AlejandroJomar

[@xxflamezxx1able]

@@Stridewise I live close to left field NYC and I’ve never gone to shop, I’ve only ever walked in and walked out.

[@Stridewise]

@@xxflamezxx1able I've never gone either! we should field trip there together

[@joeromano6549]

I also have to size up for thighs (26" in middle, 29" at thickest each, 37" waist). Ridiculous I know. How do I find a good denim tailor?

[@mrlolmaster1019]

lol ive look back on the time when i bought all my raw denim from around 2019-2021 and i believe i spent about £3500 on 16 items of raw denim shirt, jeans and jackets, do i regret it you might ask? Hell Nawwww, im set for life cannot go back to highstreet jeans

[@Stridewise]

It's funny I was talking to the guy who owns Standard and Strange who was saying there was a boom in raw denim /heritage stuff from like 2007-2013 and then it fell off, with the theory being that once everyone had buy it for life gear, they stopped buying!

[@marwanalzarooni6003]

Hi Sir. May I know name of your black shoes and black boot in Hiroshi Kato Denim. Appreciated.

[@Stridewise]

Alden Indy, or Bordon Tukano

[@adriantapia5407]

that's exactly what i say to justify when I'm about to buy something i don't need and i know i won't stay true 💀

[@thePowerPlant]

Shame no Blackhorse Lanes. They are great too. Similar to Shockoe but English. I dig the American makers too, shout out to Rogue Territory and 3Sixteen. I just need more normal/wide fitting denim. No more slim cut nonsense.

[@Stridewise]

I actually bought a pair for my sister! I visited them too check it out kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnObY6tjiKqeotE

[@miggles4406]

Will you ever start wearing wider leg jeans?

[@Barefoot12]

Don't complain he whine to you not being nice

[@b8tzim767]

Audio distortion as a cure for selvedge addiction?

[@_bats_]

I'm shocked that you've never had riveted back pockets. That's basically standard for jeans - are you sure your jeans don't have hidden rivets? Those are usually pretty desirable since the rivets won't, say, scratch up paint jobs on cars you're leaning against.

[@ronaldbrashears9866]

Do you own any iron heart or brave star?

[@Stridewise]

I have a whole video on Brave Star! Iron Heart too but I'm doing a better one with Troy, who owns like 4 very faded pairs

[@countvantran]

Whats the belt at 4:08?

[@Stridewise]

Thursday's heritage belt

[@antdenzic7977]

Most of these people will be lucky to hold on to their jeans for 5 months, let alone wear them for that long. Always buying the next new 'in' thing & therefore they'll never get the desired fade. Now I got some jeans going back 30 yrs (they just fit) & the others between 10-20yrs (they fit good) which have good fade & wear.

[@M1_u]

That spider man pose in the thumbnail 👍

[@Stridewise]

a must for stretch denim / thanos punching

[@Adam33067]

1:30 pistol squats. You do not skip leg day.

[@Stridewise]

I pretty much only gain muscle on my legs so I lean into it!

[@firedude3337]

I like whatever jeans that don't make me look like my mom dressed me up for picture day at school..........

[@Stridewise]

i feel like you're trying to insult someone or something but it's falling a bit flat

[@kenewin]

you only need one pair of jeans! (just kidding-I have over 30)

[@dahak972]

Raleigh is a hard no for me. I can’t take those labels on everything.

[@Stridewise]

what labels? they're pretty low on branding

[@dahak972]

@@Stridewise every jacket or shirt I’ve seen from them has their label front and center, always in a prominent spot. I’m just not into it.

[@Stridewise]

@@dahak972 oh you're talking about tops, sure that's fair

[@TuneinR]

Are you wearing this sweater denim under this heat😂😂😂😂

[@Stridewise]

I wore them for a couple of cooler days but mostly I'll have to wait til fall!

[@dannyjones9580]

How many ounces per yard does it take to walk like you have a hemorrhoid attack?

[@Stridewise]

I think 25oz and up

[@edrader746]

"the Last 5 Selvedge Jeans I'll Ever Need" -- said no hipster ever

[@jlozano2014]

I'm a large dude, 6'5" 335 lbs. Worth getting a pair made? They don't sell in my size.

[@perjotsidhu]

Samurai might work

[@hunterjmckay]

It’s called Williamsburg Garment Company not Brooklyn Garment Company. It’s even written on his shirt! 🤦‍♂️

[@Stridewise]

I'm so stupid. Fortunately I have a whole video on them coming out

[@michealknight1304]

​@@Stridewisesmall oversight. Keep up the awesome videos 👍

[@leodileodileo]

In my experience i would never buy slim or skinny selvedge , the only wearable style , from now to ederly years is STRAIGHT

[@stanannenkoff7989]

That's what Super Rifle does in California, but they using 14-15 Oz. Denim

[@johnjuarez8005]

U look like a mummy when walking.

[@joem.7621]

What if you get fat? 50 is coming.

[@Stridewise]

What better motivation to control calories

[@SuperPussyFinger]

Secret denim is otherworldly.

[@johnnyregs2378]

Raleigh is by far the most pretentious denim brand. And about $150 over priced compared to brands of the same build quality. Can't stand them.