Review: Momotaro's Glossy, Hairy, Hand Made Japanese Jeans
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
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I try out the slightly, delightfully pink denim from Momotaro, the denim company named for a demon-fighting peach baby. See how these jeans balance Japanese hairiness with Western glossiness.
These are the G015-MZ jeans, made with thicker thighs for folks who squat.
00:30 The Momotaro brand
01:37 The G015-MZ Denim
02:54 Details
04:48 Denim Care
06:11 Fit & Sizing
08:03 Price
08:41 Pros
09:32 Cons
DENIM
14.7oz thick
Zimbabwe cotton
Somewhat glossy
Very visible white weft
The company is veyr proud of the fact that their cotton is hand cut in Zimbabwe, because hand cutting is meant to minimize damage to the thread and keep out plant matter and impurities. Zimbabwe cotton is known for being very white, flexible, and easy to dye.
DETAILS
Zipper fly
Adorned with peach and demon motifs
20 types of threads used
Pink selvedge ID
These jeans are absolutely covered in peaches: the buttons, the rivets, the waistpatch, the inside of the yoke, even the inside of the flannel pocket bags.
The most distinctive thing about these jeans, though, is the pink selvedge ID and inseam: you get pink running all the way up the inside of the leg, which I absolutely love.
CARE
Wash separately from other clothes
Wash inside out
Famously slow to fade
FIT & SIZING
Okayama Denim calls this a "lifter's cut"
Bigger thighs, larger glutes
Order a size up from your normal waist
Not a very high rise
PROS
Under $250
Handmade
Very cool peach details
Sturdy, secure stitching
14.7oz can be warn in warmer weather
CONS
Synthetic indigo
Slow to fade
Very clean, not fuzzy/slubby
Pink stitching might turn off some people
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Just pre-ordered my first piece from them. A 15th anniversary edition 15oz left hand twill jacket. Should arrive in September. Awesome company.
Great review as always! One thing about Japanese jeans is after you finally stretched it out so it is not insanely tight, and then you know you have to wash it someday and have to go struggle getting those off for a month all over again. lol
Hahah I know I'm so scared of washing them
My first good pair of vintage women’s 501’s were only $6.99 at Goodwill. At first I thought there was something wrong with them that I could wash out because the denim looked fuzzy 😂
Hahaha people love their "faults" in this community
You’re definitely not screaming into a void. Keep it up man your reviews always make my day!
You're the man, Will
Great review, as always. I kinda stayed away from momotaro denim because of the battle stripes. They're too loud for me. Didn't know that Momotaro is offering jeans without them!
Yeh i have a pair without battle stripes, absolutely love them. Look great, really comfy.
I have a pair of Momotaro 0405-V that I’ve been wearing almost daily since early June and they are just now starting to show signs of giving up their indigo. Super stubborn but I absolutely love them
i love momotaro denim, as well as the legend behind it!! looking to possibly get a second pair possibly here soon
Verrry cool!
Thanks to you I just got mine and offloaded 1K off my wallet! 😊 Thank you for your great videos on this type of traditional loom denim.
Good review, all the details in the jeans are really interesting. Would be interested in reviews of custom jeans companies as well, like Dogwood Denim.
Great idea! Thanks man
That’s weird. I was looking up these exact jeans on Okayama denim moments ago, only to see this pop up in the sub box. I’m new to Japanese denim, and strongly considering these as an alternative to my iron hearts when the GA weather awakes in a few weeks.
Thanks Ricky! I work hard so my videos appear as suggested boxes haha
Just picked up this one on Denimio and BlackxBlack Rainbow Nep from Gustin. Honestly loving the process of exploring these different jeans just as much as boots now. Can’t wait for another jeans review!
Thanks Jeremy! I'm trying to do Tanuki next.
Awesome video as always. I'm still wearing in and fading my Freenote jeans, but I think Momotaros will be my next jean purchase. Keep up the good work!
That means a lot thanks Ben!
Thanks for the pronouncement. Been wondering how to pronounce Momotaro. People ask me who makes my jeans and I sort of mumble and dribble a bit. Glad to hear they stretch, mine are also tight. Although, there’s a lady on CZcams who splashes cold water on the area she wants to stretch whilst wearing jeans. I only tried this yesterday so don’t ask how it went.
Great video Nick. What are the black boots you wearing in this video?
Is fading something that's truly desired? When I was in highschool and my black Levi's started to fade, I felt like they looked old and bad.
Yeah it's pretty strongly desired! There are some jeans that are slower to fade, like Iron Heart, if it's what you're after :)
Maybe I'm pushing my luck but maybe a Levi's review? Or maybe golden fox boots? Lol
Good idea. I'd like to see Stridewise review levis vintage clothing line. The LVC 501 1947 or the 501z with the zipfly
@@mjg239 Yeah I need to look closer at Levi's selvedge, thanks guys
@@mjg239
I have a LVC 1954 501z Cone Denim made in the usa 4220,
2015 year . that's a little better than their mass production.This falls far short of Japanese denim.
I would prefer Japanese for this price.
there are also raw denim jeans from china.
can be purchased for $60-$80.very close to Japanese denim.Japanese denim can be very different.for example SD-1755 and momotaro 070115 oz are very different.
Hey, you should check out the Chippewa Odessa Blaine boots, I bought a pair about 7 months ago and they’re holding up nicely but I want to see what an expert thinks
Do they support to ship all around the world?
2nd thing is please send the link of website that is giving discount?
Question: I’ve had these for a while, and after a wash, all the fuzz is gone.
Is there anything I can do to bring it back?
Somehow a jacket went through a wash and kept the really cool feel
Did you say you wear them 50, 60, 70 times without washing???
As long as you don’t wear jeans multiple days in a row or sweat too much, most jeans can go quite a while without needing to be washed
@@14s0cc3r14 I understand washing jeans too often is not ideal. Wearing them 3-4 times a week and going 3 weeks straight without washing is typically my limit. Over 50 wears without washing sounds a little extreme to me lol!
@@yeh-ernpoh7511 I know what you mean but it's very common in the raw/selvedge denim world. I wouldn't recommend it for regular crappy Levi's but for thick jeans with natural indigo etc etc I think it's no big deal to wear without washing for a while. That said, I'm not as crazy about unwashed jeans as a lot of guys who literally wash them once a year if that. If they feel musty I'll just wash 'em.
Rogue Territory would be cool to do, or the Levi's Vintage line they do that 12.5 cone. 3sixteen, Pure Blue Japan...so many good ones!
I've done Pure Blue Japan! Full Count is coming up
Which boots do you got on the b roll?
Those jeans look amazing on you! 😍
What's your height and weight if I may ask? And 32 fits you too snugly in the beginning? Trying to figure out my size...
thanks
What's boot is that? Very modern fit and match the jeans as well.
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Great review! I bought a pair of 0306 sp 15.7 oz a few days ago and they fit nicely on the legs, but they are a bit tight on the waist when sitting down. How much would they stretch though eventually?
They stretch a biiit. Maybe an inch? Not as much as a lot of other jeans I have, like Naked and Famous, but if they're only a bit tight on the waist I think you'll be OK if you give it a month or so
@@Stridewise Thanks for the info! I think an inch should be okay. Hopefully I won't be getting fatter around the waist area lol
Hey! Did these jeans stretch at the waist for you? Thanks!
Yes!
1:05 do you have link for this vid?
IS THAT NICK FROM STRIDEWISE???
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Does momotaro fits true to size ?
I copped them in one size up I normally wear a size 32 but I went up to size on 33
Yeah they actually just sent me another pair that are a size up, hoping it's the right fit for me!
@@Stridewise Japanese denim fits small
@@175chaunceytovan how did it fit
@@onomemillion1800 they fit fine on me
I see you also like to match the motif of the Jean according to thread color. Oh ya wol wol...I like to wear shirts that complement the eye color of the Zimbabwean who picked the cotton of which my jeans were made from 😜
Where can i found one pair in usa near sa. Diego ca any store sale this brand
All online Jorge
What long do you recommend for me? If all my jeans are 30 but i want to make a simple roll on my Momotaro jeans.
32 probably fine?
Stridewise thanks i did it. I saved like 100 with your tip.
beautiful denims !
hey great review..............In a nutshell one can say japanese just know the art of perfecting the good
Hey, thanks!
thank you
do grenson boots ples
Mayyybe
I don't understand the button fly i feel like i would piss myself! Seems like it is somewhat of a problem
well this is a zipper so it's fine. but i've found button flies actually open super fast, you just undo the top one and pull and all the rest just bust open easily.
Do they make selvedge denim that has the combination of stretch, no bleed (not a fan of fading), and zipper? I like the quality and heritage of selvedge but not the factors mentioned above.
They as in any company really
That's a tough one, Clint. I'd ask Okayama Denim ,or @casuallybrooklyn on Instagam, they have a more encyclopedic knowledge
Stridewise thanks!
Impossible order the right size on the net. They answer me that every pair of jeans are done buy hand and so they can change in waist size 2 or 3 cm. In my opinion is a bullshit. Done with hand not means done bad or in a not precision style. The size is size and measure is a measure. so is not possible order a waist size of 92.8 cm and recive a pair of jeans with waist size 90cm.
Probably Momotaro is a great denim jeans in cotton but the measure of the same size is always different, incredible for their price.
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Let us know when you find jeans that fit guys who squat... fit through the thighs, and (yes) the calves.
When your assets are bigger
All the jeans I've reviewed are good for guys who squat
Benzak b03!
As always, great review. LISTEN CLOSELY: I want a follow up on your Oni relaxed tapered shin secret denim. Your review convinced me to get a pair, however due to my job, I am limited to wearing my jeans on weekends only, so fades come slowly.
Sorry Hannibal I'm not great at follow ups because I'm always wearing in a new pair of jeans/boots :(
Sale this brand in mexico
No
never wash your indigo raw denim! Use vinegar, steam and fresh air
oh come on, washing is fine. use samurai's detergent if you're really worried
@@Stridewise It's really not necessary, you will be surprised. And the result looks much better
Hang on a second that ain’t pink it’s peach.
Great butt shots. The jeans do a nice job with showing off your form.
At over a thousand dollars per pair, you are purchasing art work, because those jeans will not hold up any longer than any other brand of denim jeans. I just watched a video of their factory, and why CZcams has suggested I also watch your video because of their algorithms. In today's mechanized world hand looming material to make jeans is asinine. This is so typical of Japanese building a brand, so they can charge very exorbitant prices for their goods they produce. Hand making anything in this day and age can be considered ART WORK !!!
These aren't over a thousand dollars a pair though?
@@Stridewise I went to their site and that was what they were charging. What did you pay for yours?
@@benth162 i'm with you. I don't see how they will last forever. I also watched the youtube video. Imo the customers are paying for the special indigo dye. They might be a bit stronger, but it won't be that much stronger, even if it's Zimbawe cotton. Normal jeans have cotton lol.
Most jeans nowadays last a long time, as long as it's not too low end. You have Gap, Levi's, diesel and they all can last a long time. If you are buying it, you are buying for the art or the brand.