Anonymous #2 13w

we'll see, i've always worn wranglers but wanna try something different! i'm gonna be riding for 5-7 hrs/day for a week in the backcountry :D there's another brand i'm super excited to try but their jeans are on pre-order 🥲

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Anonymous OP 13w

I want good jeans because I keep rubbing through at the thighs but like I can’t spend that much money

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Anonymous #2 13w

stalk the thrift for rolla jeans. i wear my rollas when im in the field (construction major) and walking around all day and working and stuff and no rub holes 😛😛 fave jeans ever

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Anonymous #2 13w

i use them for work so one of the few things i splurge on are jeans and a but easier to justify😅 i usually look on ebay or fb marketplace to find vintage jeans in good condition and 100% cotton raw denim for durability. the jeans i ordered are only 82% but hoping to be a bit more comfortable sooo we'll see how things go

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Anonymous OP 13w

So 100% raw cotton denim for durability but less comfortable?

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Anonymous #2 13w

yes. a lot of jeans meant for utility is stiff. it takes a while to break in but great once broken. it'll be comfortable after a few months but no stretch = less sagging, stretching, splitting at seams. heavy weight raw denim is meant for high friction, so if you really want to get good lifespan out of your jeans look for those + somewhere in the range of 14-16 oz denim. under 14 is way more comfortable but less durable and over 16 is gonna be even worse for breaking in BUT great for things like

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Anonymous OP 13w

motorcycles or people who refuse to wear chaps when ranching/riding through brush

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Anonymous OP 13w

(also why finding vintage is great cuz usually someone did the hard part for you)

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Anonymous OP 13w

Cool thank you for explaining for me

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Anonymous OP 13w

Wearing someone else’s clothes typically gives me an ick but I might do it for a good pair of jeans

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Anonymous #2 13w

understandable lol but if you end up doing it i rec doing a cold soak with diluted vinegar and a hot dry day (the smell wont linger when diluted in cold water and air dried completely). vintage is worth it imo for comfort and price (usually <$20 compared to 150-300 for a lot of good denim brands)

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Anonymous OP 13w

Thank you for this invaluable information

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