Levis 503 "loose" (when compared to the drainpipe in a condom look of some of their "normal" jeans).
Second pair and probably wont buy any other style, just different colours.
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Can you recommend me some Jeans
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traildog - Member
Go into a shop.
I fully intend to. I just want to minimise the amount of time spent in the aforementioned establishments. I find shopping grim at the best of times. Even more-so if it's clothes shopping.
From what I've seen by browsing the on-line product lists of some mentioned above - I may end up going back to Paul Smith. The price has doubled in the last 10 years though.
Ewok - I quite like the look the the 503's. I'll see if I can find any. Thanks!
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George at Asda, £3.00. Why pay more?
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You can't go far wrong with Levis, you just have to find the cut that suits you best. I don't think there's a shortcut to finding the right jeans, you have to suck it up and try on loads of styles and sizes.
I like the slightly faded/worn look jeans like these more than the strong, plain colours. They work with lots of different looks
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You are looking at the Red Ear jeans though which cost more than their 'normal' jeans. You should be able to get a pair of Paul Smith Jeans for around 100-120 pounds.
I know what you mean about shopping. If you can find a helpful shop assistant then it's often not so bad. Often find the young staff in trendy shops which you fear venturing in quite helpful.
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Tiz fashion so you buy what you're into or like
Classics as the Levis, Lee, Wrangler etc
Classic fashion are the PS, CK, Boss etc
Then you have the MTB/BMX/Skate fashion of Howies, Volcom etc
Then you have the urban scene like Zoo York, Alphanumeric, Ecko etc
Then you have the trendy with Replay, Nudie, R&R etcAll depends what your into.
My personal choice is Seven for all Mankind and Levis Capital E
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What is this Fashion of which you speak?
I think I may need to go shopping.
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Zoo York, Alphanumeric
Now I've not ridden a skateboard in a while but both of these companies are undoubtedly skate companies!
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S/H 501's ere. £10 a pop in the city centre.
even got into wearing tighter ones for less jean in the chainring moments.
magic.
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Howies are best jeans I've owned. (I'm not quite so thrilled with some of their other clothing, but the couple of pairs of their jeans I have are superb.) Fit, comfort, style and longevity - all boxes ticked.
Coming in a close second for me are Diesel.
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I am similar to you and only buy jeans occasionally.
I got a bit carried away with the last pair I got, but they are PRPS. Expensive, but you get awesome quality. As others have said, fit is one of the most important things. I can't get any Levi's to fit. Having been to the Levi retro store in London and tried on almost every cut since the year dot.Posted 2 years ago # -
I buy Gap boot cut or Fat Face. Great price and look good. Levis far too tight on thighs.
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fatty thighs!
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Primark. Last time I got up to scotland I had to buy a pair of trousers jeans (mine died on the first evening). So off to primark in inverness I went, and a lovely pair of jeans for 12£ I got. Every one loves them.
*/foxy_boy mode on/*
But that is probably because I will look good in anything...
*/foxy_boy mode off/*Posted 2 years ago # -
hmmmmm primark jeans.
Now I'm not a snob, but.... I don't know.
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Just cos you wear drainpipes!!
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Late to this one, but my recommendation would be G-star - go for their core range (not too branded, no silly back pockets halfway down your thighs). Really good quality - all my pairs last me ages. I'm usually tired of them before they're tired of me.
Find the pair you want in a shop then buy from ASOS.com
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Why don't you just go to Gap, great jeans, hard wearing, many different cuts etc to cope with cycling types (sml waist/lge thighs).
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http://kiosk78.co.uk/shop/brands/the-flat-head/14_TheFlatHeadF350RawSelvage.html
ive got them, not worn any other pair of jeans for about 7 months, go great with shoes and trainers depending on the occasion, and being raw denim, your not meant to wash them for a good year, once you do wash them you will have a unique faded pair of washed denims
if you are within touching distance of Leeds get yourself to Kiosk 78
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edwins
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Dear me. If you have to ask the group for advice over what clothes to wear then there really is no hope for you!
Buy the ones that fit the best.
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Ask your mum?
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+1 for Primark!!!
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When it comes to jeans there are only two choices Vintage Levis or Vintage Lee the rest are poor/expensive imitations.
I would recommend checkin out Aeroleathers in Hawick, this is my secret source of vintage Levi and Lee, prices much less than you would pay in Cinch in london for example.
1955 501's would be my #1 choice, then the baggy 201's, the 1933 and 1937 with the cinch back are nice as well.
My da wears vintage lee, the same ones he had as a teenager in the fitiesPosted 2 years ago # -
Howies for me every time. On the lined ones at the moment.
Failing them then it ha to be twisted Levi's.Posted 2 years ago # -
GAP
I prefer my gap Jeans over my Howies and Paul Smith and they are £33
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+1 for Edwins. Really decent reclaimed Jap denim that holds colour and shape and does not need washing. Have two pairs. One pair are 4 years old the other 3. Lovely. Also like All Saints denim.
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I'll check out Gap as well then. Ta.
nickc - Member
Ask your mum?
Can't, unless you have a ouija board I can borrow?
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Diesel Larkie. Similar cut to 501s. No outrageous fashion victim embelishment. Wearable colours. An they'll squeeze over cyclists thighs nicely.
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Logos, branding, finishing: "Red Ear regular fit jeans with five pockets made from a medium wash denim. These jeans have a button-up fly with contrasting coloured stitching used throughout. A Paul Smith Red Ear logo is printed on the jeans front pocket in gold and internally the jeans feature a blue and white striped lining around the waistband. The jeans are finished with a white Paul Smith Red Ear cotton label appliquéd to the rider."
or buy a pair of Jeanius. They're weatherproof and the regular fit are generously cut for cyclists.
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+1 Alpkit Jenius - bear in mind the slim ones aint that skinny
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Was really impressed with the GAP stuff i saw the other day. Pretty annoyed as i had just purchased a pair of jeans and the GAP ones were way better.
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Diesel Larkies - look quite nice.
Edwins - if I was 10 years younger, maybe.
Any opinions on Nudie Jeans?
I looked at the alpkit Jeans, but the knee detail put me off. I'll be wearing them for smarts too (as much as I ever do smart).
So far, my shopping expedition consists of Paul Smith, Diesel (lunch stop) then dash across town to Gap. Might be better to do it in reverse, start with the cheap ones first. I think I'll just about cope with that
Many thanks.
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I love Howies jeans, always used to wear shrink to fit 501's, stopped wearing jeans for quite a bit, then got a couple of pairs of Oakley denims in a sale for half price, around £45, one pair's lined. Now got three pairs of Howies Skomers, which are probably the best fitting and most comfortable jeans I've ever owned. Got them in a sale in Bath last year for £30/pair. I was looking at their waterresistant jeans in their Bristol shop last week, and I might treat meself for my birthday. Not cheap, at £90, but Draggin' Jeans waterproof wax cotton jeans are $A260, around £124, so the Howies are a good price. Wearing a pair of my Skomers at the mo', and I love 'em, the fact they're not plastered with stitching, stupid extra pockets, straps, rivets or screenprint logos is a huge plus for me, just the subtle little map stitching on one pocket. Wish I could afford a pair of the selvedge jeans, tho'...
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I won't wear anything else. Because not only do they represent excellent value for money, but apparently, their manufacture provides the opportunity to very poor children in third world countries to earn some pocket money......and it's nice to know that you're helping to make a difference.
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