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Skateboarding => Shoes & Gear => Topic started by: abraham linksys on May 08, 2020, 12:53:55 PM
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got a pair of 504 skate levis and ripped the crotch part under the zipper skating flat ground.(p.s not fat)
I usually skate in chinos/pants but can't beat a pair of good denim here n there
so what jeans do y'all skate in that actually stretch that aren't skin tight?
remember how old kr3w denim used to stretch? like the greco denim? man those were the days
everything now is too confusing with materials.
4% elastane or 2% spandex blah blah 3% lycra blah etc...melting my mind with strange percentages.
soo something relaxed fit that stretches...
volcom? dickies? vans? brixton? rvca? other? maybe not skate brand based?
please help me out since I can't buy anything in public until 2021! :P
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These:
https://www.carhartt.com/products/Rugged-Flex-Relaxed-Straight-Jean-102804
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Carhartt Newel, Levis 501 and Polar '93.
If they are baggy you dont need stretch, just a light fabric
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I love the Denizen by Levis 218s at Target. Despite the cheap price, this pair has lasted me over a year of skating and working on cars/motorcycles. They have a nice stretch but the overall fit is not too slim to move freely in.
https://www.target.com/p/denizen-174-from-levi-s-174-men-s-218-straight-fit-jeans/-/A-54551691?preselect=52581716#lnk=sametab
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Just started wearing Rustler jeans again like I did back in high school. $11 a pop at Wal-Mart, come in 36 inch inseam, not skinny or slim in any way (a positive for me), and pretty durable.
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Levi’s 511. but one size up, so I don’t look like Corey duffel.
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anything that makes my butt look big
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anything that makes my butt look big
Asking for a friend
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Anything baggy makes me look shorter, so I get slim fit jeans with that stretch material built in. In the cold weather/pandemic, I've mostly been skating in sweatpants though.
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The Levi's 511 commuter jeans were great since they had a reinforced crotch area and was made with stretch material.
Like someone else said, I got them one size up so they didn't feel 2004 Baker team tight.
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These:
https://www.carhartt.com/products/Rugged-Flex-Relaxed-Straight-Jean-102804
literally came in here to post those. i sized up on the waist for mine
i also like levis 541 athletic fit. they even have stretch to them
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Volcom Solver and Volcom Kinkade’s. Good stretch, comfortable, and last a long time.
I recently discovered Levi’s 514’s. I thrifted them. Not sure if they even make them anymore, but thy fit like the Volcom Solver’s. Super stretchy.
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levis 513, 502, and 501 (tapered, or 1 size down).
had a couple pairs of the skate version, and the ones I had didn't seem as good as the regular ones. levi.com has a ton of good sales and clearance
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levis 513, 502, and 501 (tapered, or 1 size down).
had a couple pairs of the skate version, and the ones I had didn't seem as good as the regular ones. levi.com has a ton of good sales and clearance
I have a skate pair of 501s and they're a lot slimmer than my non-skate ones. I still like wearing them but I opt to skate in the looser ones.
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levis 513, 502, and 501 (tapered, or 1 size down).
had a couple pairs of the skate version, and the ones I had didn't seem as good as the regular ones. levi.com has a ton of good sales and clearance
I have a skate pair of 501s and they're a lot slimmer than my non-skate ones. I still like wearing them but I opt to skate in the looser ones.
i find 501s to be too baggy for me generally. i like my pants fitted, but not tight. sometimes they make a tapered version and i get those if I can. If you like loose, straight leg, regular 501s should be fine. 513s fit me the best but they don't make too many of those
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I wear Levi 511 or 512, the stretchyness I have noticed depends greatly on color lol, grey denim has the most stretch. Can’t vouch for the toughness because I run down ramps and avoid sliding, I know bad habit🤣 now if price is not a problem the toughest and most comfortable denim I ever had was a pair of bulletproof jeans , but they were like 120$
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levis 513, 502, and 501 (tapered, or 1 size down).
had a couple pairs of the skate version, and the ones I had didn't seem as good as the regular ones. levi.com has a ton of good sales and clearance
I have a skate pair of 501s and they're a lot slimmer than my non-skate ones. I still like wearing them but I opt to skate in the looser ones.
i find 501s to be too baggy for me generally. i like my pants fitted, but not tight. sometimes they make a tapered version and i get those if I can. If you like loose, straight leg, regular 501s should be fine. 513s fit me the best but they don't make too many of those
501s are classic, I wear them often, but skating in them is rough, not baggy enough, not stretchy. I’m speaking on 501s stfs
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I bought a pair of those 19.91 jeans for the low a few months ago. It was started from a skater that worked at Levi’s supposedly and that got me curious.
https://1991denim.com/en/
The model I got was the “big standard”, which was the widest they offered at the time. When I read relaxed fit in the description I thought they would be a bit wider but they are more of a straight fit with a bit of taper, I think a tad bit slimmer than my 501’s.
They do feel super good, with a good bit of stretch and a lot of attention to detail. They Barely feel like they need any breaking in time.
They haven’t updated their Instagram since last June. The brand is probably toast. I think they messed up with starting the range consisting of 3 options (straight, straight slim and Slim), when the trend was clearly wider and baggier. When they made the baggy option (called “the loose”) it was already too late to recover. A shame because the pants are super good comfort/quality wise and the prices were good too (75€ retail).
Other than that I have been skating Levi’s skate jeans, a pair of indigo 501’s mostly that are getting pretty beat up. I also had a pair of 504’s but they look to slim for my taste nowadays.
I have some Uniqlo wide jeans too that are cool but feel too thick/heavy for me to skate in them.
Kinda wanna try some polar 93’s but seems impossible to find them for a good price (gaddamn it, Pontus really nailed it with the pants!).
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511s seem so skinny i wore those in college maybe. i can't imagine it now haha unless they changed the fit
volcom frickin 17 regular/vans chino authentic glide pro
wait those aren't "denim" haven't had a good pair of denim in a while. maybe levi's 512 regular taper or something
Need those carhartts
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I bought a pair of those 19.91 jeans for the low a few months ago. It was started from a skater that worked at Levi’s supposedly and that got me curious.
https://1991denim.com/en/
The model I got was the “big standard”, which was the widest they offered at the time. When I read relaxed fit in the description I thought they would be a bit wider but they are more of a straight fit with a bit of taper, I think a tad bit slimmer than my 501’s.
They do feel super good, with a good bit of stretch and a lot of attention to detail. They Barely feel like they need any breaking in time.
They haven’t updated their Instagram since last June. The brand is probably toast. I think they messed up with starting the range consisting of 3 options (straight, straight slim and Slim), when the trend was clearly wider and baggier. When they made the baggy option (called “the loose”) it was already too late to recover. A shame because the pants are super good comfort/quality wise and the prices were good too (75€ retail).
damn. look decent too, nice and detailed. can't imagine stocking a size run of jeans.. look at those size ranges!
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anyone ever skate in rustler 5 star regular fit jeans? wanna get some slightly baggier pants, but idk if it’s a big leap from Levi 511.
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Levis, Joe Aboud, and Banana Republic. Then Volcom Modern Fricken khakis
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Right now some Krew kslims
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Rustler straights, sized up 4-6 sizes in the waist.
It's a Wrangler offshoot line, incredibly cheap sweatshop shit, $13 at Walmart, good fit for light denim
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I just bought a pair of Vans AVE 96 - really loving them so far. Worth checking out imo.
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Levi’s 541 athletic fits are looser in the thighs and taper down. They’re great. I also like to wear the RVCA week-end elastic waist pant
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Volcom jeans. Find a fit you like and go from there.
Just the right amount of stretch and the stealth pockets are great for um...your phone ;)
I can't skate in anything else now.
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Levi's 559, Uniqlo u wide fit jeans
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Alright, time to participate instead of lurking. Levi’s 501 (shrink to fit). My thing is to wash them once and skate in them like 20 times or until they’re absolutely disgusting to wear. After another wash, they’re perfectly broken-in and look awesome. It’s a case of gear madness possibly resulting in more skateboarding.
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Alright, time to participate instead of lurking. Levi’s 501 (shrink to fit). My thing is to wash them once and skate in them like 20 times or until they’re absolutely disgusting to wear. After another wash, they’re perfectly broken-in and look awesome. It’s a case of gear madness possibly resulting in more skateboarding.
This is super true. More difficult in these COVID times.
I just have to buy them too big to reasonably wear, for them to be comfortable to skate in. Ends up giving me denim boner (waist way too big) flashbacks to goofy boy days
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Alright, time to participate instead of lurking. Levi’s 501 (shrink to fit). My thing is to wash them once and skate in them like 20 times or until they’re absolutely disgusting to wear. After another wash, they’re perfectly broken-in and look awesome. It’s a case of gear madness possibly resulting in more skateboarding.
wash, and dry, that first time? Size up in the waist?
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Gap....athletic fit.
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Alright, time to participate instead of lurking. Levi’s 501 (shrink to fit). My thing is to wash them once and skate in them like 20 times or until they’re absolutely disgusting to wear. After another wash, they’re perfectly broken-in and look awesome. It’s a case of gear madness possibly resulting in more skateboarding.
I go up one size in the waist and one or two sizes in length depending on if I want a cuff or not. First wash is inside-out with a tiny bit of detergent and then I hang dry or lay them flat on a towel in the sun. They’ll be really stiff and uncomfortable at first, but just go as long as you can tolerate before washing them again. Wash inside out and air dry from then on.
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Dickies has good jeans on amazon for like $20. I usually skate in the slim taper work pant but I like their jeans as well. They fit in a way that makes me feel like Jon Dickson when I skate.
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Alright, time to participate instead of lurking. Levi’s 501 (shrink to fit). My thing is to wash them once and skate in them like 20 times or until they’re absolutely disgusting to wear. After another wash, they’re perfectly broken-in and look awesome. It’s a case of gear madness possibly resulting in more skateboarding.
I go up one size in the waist and one or two sizes in length depending on if I want a cuff or not. First wash is inside-out with a tiny bit of detergent and then I hang dry or lay them flat on a towel in the sun. They’ll be really stiff and uncomfortable at first, but just go as long as you can tolerate before washing them again. Wash inside out and air dry from then on.
I used to be way more into jeans and did exactly this with a pair of 501 STFs back in the day. I even wore them around while they dried after the first wash. They were one of the best fitting pair of jeans I've ever had. If they made them in straight black, I'd definitely do it again.
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Alright, time to participate instead of lurking. Levi’s 501 (shrink to fit). My thing is to wash them once and skate in them like 20 times or until they’re absolutely disgusting to wear. After another wash, they’re perfectly broken-in and look awesome. It’s a case of gear madness possibly resulting in more skateboarding.
I go up one size in the waist and one or two sizes in length depending on if I want a cuff or not. First wash is inside-out with a tiny bit of detergent and then I hang dry or lay them flat on a towel in the sun. They’ll be really stiff and uncomfortable at first, but just go as long as you can tolerate before washing them again. Wash inside out and air dry from then on.
Ah yeah, did that one back when too. To think I ever considered them baggy... I do think the jet black non-STFs look pretty sharp, but certainly don't benefit from hard wearing in the same way. The jet black ones also have a weirdly low rise now.
I think it's safe to say that we've put far too much thought into these jeans.
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I buy whatever I can find cheap and nice at the local 2nd hand stores.
Right now it’s one pair of Ben Davis rip-off C-Large jeans, and one pair of some Japanese brand that looks to be from around 98-99.
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I like 501s because they are sexy.
Comfort wise you can't beat a Wrangler.
This is all vintage tho. I don't fuck with the new shit
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Levi's 514's and 513's with stretch. I stocked up on multiple pairs throughout the last decade cause they are literally the best fitting pants I've ever worn and I knew back then that nothing so good would last. I don't skate in them all the time but when I do the ones with 2% elastane feel the best. Two pairs of my 514's are corduroy and they are the most comfy by far. 514's have a 9" leg opening and 513's are 8" across the front of the hem. Perfect straight leg look
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Jordache
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Luckily I kept my baggy jeans from the 90s. I skate in Polar surf pants and vans glide chinos 80% of the time. In winter, I came across a loose Airwalk jeans at Marshalls and they fit great. But otherwise I use my old jeans (Nautica Big Ez, Carhart relaxed, Old Navy Extra Loose)
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last time i skated in semi straight cut jeans it took huge patches of hair off my calves
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last time i skated in semi straight cut jeans it took huge patches of hair off my calves
I know skaters like to follow fashion trends, but tight jeans are just not good for skating.
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Anything baggy makes me look shorter, so I get slim fit jeans with that stretch material built in. In the cold weather/pandemic, I've mostly been skating in sweatpants though.
I've never read a more true post in my life. Always thought it was just me who couldn't pull off the baggy look. Just makes me look disproportionate haha.
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The secret to baggy pants, and pants in general, is taper. Any hint of bootcut make you look silly.
With slight taper, it will drape nicer, and look nicer when cuffed too. Oh and ofc, ideally not worn way too big, and worn at the waist.
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levi silvertab
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Levi's 541 Athletic Fit.
Some of the best jeans I've skated in a long time. I've been almost strictly Chinos from Volcom for the past 7 years and those were great non-jean option, too.
The pockets aren't my favorite since I've had small items slide out of them while sitting down, but for skating, they are awesome! Fit is loose enough and moves with you, not against as you while you skate.
https://www.levi.com/US/en_US/clothing/men/jeans/c/levi_clothing_men_jeans/facets/feature-fit_name/541%E2%84%A2
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add another to the levi 541 gang -- they're basically the only jeans/pants i skate in
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Dickies 5 pocket work pants are super good for skating in. They run weirdly small, so I go a size up and they fit pretty much perfectly. Cut like a pair of jeans, material is super tough, light, comfy.
https://www.dickies.com/pants/flex-regular-fit-straight-leg-tough-max-duck-5-pocket-pants/DP803.html
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levis 550
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Carhartt B13 or thrifted levis 550
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I wear whatever skate brand jeans I can at goodwill or whatever thrift I'm at. Currently have a pair of Girl, Emerica and Fourstar in my rotation. Shits are nice but this pandemic bs is getting in my way of stockpiling gear.
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Shoutout to you fuckin animals skating in true to your size Levi 501 stfs. Favorite jeans ever, but they are not exactly flexible. Unless I’m going something really wrong. I do need to lose some weight. Carhartt’s are nice, just the regular dbl knee. I’ve had tons of jeans that skated ok, for a short time, in the past, but unless the jeans had a stupid diaper butt amount of stretch, I always ripped them. Spastic ollie vibes maybe.
I went to the Levi’s storefront not long before covid and was impressed to learn that they did not have 501 stfs. It was a real old person moment for me.
To those that are/(were before the quarantine) thrifting jeans: I assume you are young and pretty. The few times I’ve gone I see very little that looks decent, but my younger co-workers always come up. I’ve decided it’s because they just look good enough in whatever.
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Can't do any strech in my jeans. The knees will get saggy and they rip much more easily..
My go tos are of course 501s, i have a pair from seventies, it's a bit looser than newer ones. Also a.p.c. makes quality jeans. I have a pair of the petit standards and the selfedge denim is tuff and very comfortable to wear. Maybe my favorite of all time. Downside is that they are a bit tapered for todays beauty standards at least for skateboarding. But I'm not a baggy guy so it doesnt bother me as much..
My tip for sick patina/fades is to wash them once a year in the ocean and use sand as a washer. Just remember to rinse them in fresh water before drying them in the sun..
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APC is legit, but they are expensive. But in general they are one of the "higher" end brands thats actually worth it per say
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Anyone try these yet? The stitching is a lil weird but 50% off. Edit: I decided to pull the trigger on these as they got me curious.
https://www.levi.com/US/en_US/apparel/clothing/bottoms/levis-engineered-jeans-570-baggy-taper-jeans/p/727770009
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I'm kinda fucked because all my favorite jeans were Roebucks and Land's End. I got a few pairs dirt cheap when my Sears was closing, but should've gotten more. The Land's End ones are about as thick as can be without feeling boxy.
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I'm kinda fucked because all my favorite jeans were Roebucks and Land's End. I got a few pairs dirt cheap when my Sears was closing, but should've gotten more. The Land's End ones are about as thick as can be without feeling boxy.
Haven't had any in ages but back in the day I had some light wash Land's End jeans that were cut exactly like a pair of Blind jeans. They were my favorite and I have no idea what ever became of them.
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thrifted levis 550
Thrift or eBay one size up
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I love the Denizen by Levis 218s at Target. Despite the cheap price, this pair has lasted me over a year of skating and working on cars/motorcycles. They have a nice stretch but the overall fit is not too slim to move freely in.
https://www.target.com/p/denizen-174-from-levi-s-174-men-s-218-straight-fit-jeans/-/A-54551691?preselect=52581716#lnk=sametab
I second the denizens but I wear the 232’s. I’ll buy Levi’s for $30 all day.
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The Wrangler Riggs workwear jeans. They are just solid, durable $30 jeans and they have good relaxed fit.
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Anyone try these yet? The stitching is a lil weird but 50% off. Edit: I decided to pull the trigger on these as they got me curious.
https://www.levi.com/US/en_US/apparel/clothing/bottoms/levis-engineered-jeans-570-baggy-taper-jeans/p/727770009
I've got a pair. My first impressions were great but a few wears in realised the taper was way too aggressive and the stitching is a bit too weird makes the fit kinda odd. Sometimes works though
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I'm kinda fucked because all my favorite jeans were Roebucks and Land's End. I got a few pairs dirt cheap when my Sears was closing, but should've gotten more. The Land's End ones are about as thick as can be without feeling boxy.
Haven't had any in ages but back in the day I had some light wash Land's End jeans that were cut exactly like a pair of Blind jeans. They were my favorite and I have no idea what ever became of them.
That's another thing with the Sears shit is the cut. They felt more tailored? I dunno how to describe it other than they fit right from the gitgo.
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carhartt carpenter jeans that are like 3 sizes too big.
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i can only wear dickies and shit and that;'s if i can find my size which is somewhere between 31-32 and it sucks. i have 2 pairs that i can skate in and one has been going for 3 years
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Are CCS jeans worth skating in and abusing?
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Had there ever been a photo taken, of a person wearing 13mwz wranglers, and said person is NOT dressed up like a cowboy?
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They're not jeans, but wrangler cargo pants from walmart are kind of amazing. Loose, bit of stretch, breathable, cheap. Too bad they've got those stupid fucking cargo pockets by your knees. Otherwise they'd be perfect.
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Has anyone tried the RVCA New Dawn Denim?
https://www.familiaskateshop.com/rvca-new-dawn-denim-pant-light-blue.html?id=54451923&quantity=1 (https://www.familiaskateshop.com/rvca-new-dawn-denim-pant-light-blue.html?id=54451923&quantity=1)
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These are my second favorite jeans I've scored in the last 6 years.
I dig like crazy at the good will. I've never found a better fitting pair. The fly has an issue which is why they aren't my favorite.
These will likely be my next pair of patch pants.
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These are my second favorite jeans I've scored in the last 6 years.
I dig like crazy at the good will. I've never found a better fitting pair. The fly has an issue which is why they aren't my favorite.
These will likely be my next pair of patch pants.
Couldn’t make the model number. Wranglers are comfortable tho, and decent value.
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Wrangler's are good. I skate in Levi 501's that I buy from Savers or Goodwill.
(mostly skate in Old Navy Chinos that I only buy when on sale)
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Wrangler's are good. I skate in Levi 501's that I buy from Savers or Goodwill.
(mostly skate in Old Navy Chinos that I only buy when on sale)
I definitely prefer 501s because of the button fly but these old USA wranglers from the 80s last way longer
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These are my second favorite jeans I've scored in the last 6 years.
I dig like crazy at the good will. I've never found a better fitting pair. The fly has an issue which is why they aren't my favorite.
These will likely be my next pair of patch pants.
Couldn’t make the model number. Wranglers are comfortable tho, and decent value.
Yeah I can't make out the model number either without the reading glasses
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Button fly is my jam, BUT it seems like every pair of 501s fit differently.
I have 1 pair that is baggy'ish legs, but waist seems tight
1 pair that seems like slim fit (but says original)
2 pairs that are kind of baggy in waist and in leg
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501s are my go too, when I’m trying to cut down on clutter and just have one thing. Like Boomer said tho, fit is erratic. I just got a new pair of stf, like em.
Wranglers are sick, I’ve tried to snag some vintage ones, but they were stranglers, as the cowboys say. Grape smugglers if you will.
Both jeans work better for skating, for me, if they are pulled up damn near Elijah height. Which offends my 90’s sensibilities, but....
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I've been a believer in the Volcom Vorta fit for awhile. Works well on me, slightly slim but not Krew skinny, and they have 31 and 33 options which always work for me if I gain or drop a few pounds.
And they come in a 30 inch inseam option, which is great for me since I've got short legs for my height.
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I've pretty much exclusively worn Carhartts work pants for the past year. Available pretty much nation wide, consistent price, and a decent price for durable pants.
I used to mess around with 501's, but like everyone said the fit is so different, pair to pair. I used to go to a Levi's outlet and always score a pair from the clearance rack for under $25.
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I've pretty much exclusively worn Carhartts work pants for the past year. Available pretty much nation wide, consistent price, and a decent price for durable pants.
I used to mess around with 501's, but like everyone said the fit is so different, pair to pair. I used to go to a Levi's outlet and always score a pair from the clearance rack for under $25.
The Carhartt double knee, classic fit. The cut is great for skating. I did a little construction....next thing you know I’m buying expensive coffee in an edgy area in town with my blue collar fetishist kit on, like an asshole, can’t change the oil in my truck. But yes great for skating. I just annoy myself.
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Anything old or well worn just feels so much more comfortable than new, which is why I love getting used Dickies 874s from ebay or wearing the new ones more for work or washing them lots before actually wearing them.
Everyone is a different size, not just the waist size, but I know some dudes still love the tighter Krew jeans with some stretch to them, others are more into the rigid material baggier pants, or even the lighter material in chinos. The only thing is the lighter material often tears faster.
A bit of stretch goes a long way in skate jeans.
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cool jeans for cool dudes
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When I was a teenager, i somehow convinced myself to skate 511 skinny Levi's.... glad I quickly switched to some Levi's 520 and 514. (My bawls thanked me), two models that I don't think are made anymore. They were the best mix of modern, but baggy denim with enough flex to skate in for me.
Nowadays, it's 541 (only drawback is shallow pockets) athletic fit or Volcom Solvers, the ones Colin Provost talks about lasting one whole trip or something.
My homebase are the Volcom Chinos - Frickin Modern or VMonty but I'm working back to jeans, so, I'm keeping an eye on this thread!