It’s been a long hard search, and I’ve narrowed the choices down to three. I’ve got a post coming Monday or Tuesday that elaborates the conundrum I’ve found myself in on the actual purchase. Reminder on the criteria: 1. Quality, quality, quality 2. Durable, durable, durable 3. Preferably raw selvedge. I’m looking for the best of the best. Here are the finalists:
JAPANESE-AMERICAN
Kicking Mule Workshop 1980s. I tried these guys on again, they’re comfortable. The rise isn’t too low, and Blake swears by them. They’re supposedly very good for bicycling, which is a huge plus. Very interesting, very pricey: $275
FRENCH STANDARD
APC New Standards. The scoop is, they stretch right to your body, and keep the shape while they’re at it. A ton of people swear by these, including Justin at Local 35. Price is very reasonable, considering what they are: $155.
STRAIGHT FROM SWEDEN VIA ITALY
Nudie’s Average Joe, raw selvedge. These have kind of a classic/vintage feel to them. Certainly the most distinct of the three. They kind of fit right in between the other two choices. Price is tricky: $269-299 depending.
Now that the sun is out, I’m not even sure how much use I’d get out of jeans for the summer. It may wind up being a late summer/early fall purchase. Let me know your opinion on the final 3.
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