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gaseousclay
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How long before you start breaking in new jeans? Jan 13, 2017 21:02:37 GMT -6 via Tapatalk

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Post by gaseousclay on Jan 13, 2017 21:02:37 GMT -6

I've been debating which pair of jeans to start breaking in next but i'm still rotating between 2 different pairs -- my Leon Denim and my N&F LHT's. I'm only 3 months into the Leons but my N&F's have been worn on and off for about 1.5 yrs with many washes. The N&F's are nicely faded but are strictly worn on the weekends only and the Leons are worn during the weekdays. I love how the Leons fit and would like to try and shoot for at least 1 yr of constant wear before breaking in new jeans.

I've got a couple of new pairs I should just sell since they're not gonna get worn, but there are several others that i'm curious to try, namely, my G J17's, G Blue 17's and my 3sixteen st-140x. I've also got my pair of Strike Golds I kinda wanna get back into to break in some more.

What about you? How long do you wear jeans before moving onto a new pair?

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How long before you start breaking in new jeans? Jan 14, 2017 13:50:41 GMT -6 via Tapatalk

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Post by yinzer on Jan 14, 2017 13:50:41 GMT -6

I'm going to wear my latest pair of Samurai two more months, wash them, then get another pair of Samurai. Their fading fast, and I can justify a new pair to rotate with them due to differing shades I guess. Normally I only wear a pair for a year or so then move on completely, kind of want to change that.

I also have really been enjoying a more "adult" modern fit lately (not so tapered). So I have a pair of tapered Oni's I only wore a couple times in the past year just sitting in the drawer. I've never been one to rotate pairs much but kind of want to start.

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How long before you start breaking in new jeans? Jan 14, 2017 14:00:32 GMT -6 via mobile

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Post by bentin on Jan 14, 2017 14:00:32 GMT -6

I try to keep a pair of looser and a pair of tighter jeans going. We have varied enough weather that I have two pair of indigo going for summer and two for winter. I work in black and olive along with chinos for a little variety.

I'd been getting jeans to the first wash and the knees and pockets being good and faded with a reasonable amount of honeycombs, then moving on. But I'm slowing down purchases and getting to wear in jeans longer now. More tops, fewer jeans.

Last Edit: Jan 14, 2017 14:00:52 GMT -6 by bentin