$880 Japanese Denim vs. Walmart.

Japanese selvedge denim, what a lovely phrase. Japanese selvedge denim, ain't no better waaaaaay! Today we are looking at the cheapest selvedge denim you can get (kinda), the cheapest denim you can get (kinda), and then of course...the most raw Japanese craftsman denim in the entire universe. And of course...what kinda of comparison video would this be if we didn't include Levi's jeans? This time the 505's.

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The Iron Snail is a men’s fashion vlog starring a young man named Michael and featuring a snail no bigger than a quarter. The two are set on taking over the world of fashion by creating a clothing line to end all clothing lines. Until then, we’re here to tell you EVERYTHING you need to know about the best clothing out there, from the highest quality raw denim jeans to the warmest jacket to the sturdiest boots…the Iron Snail has got you covered. (written by Taylor, though Michael is sometimes known to talk about himself in the third person… xoxo)

[TheIronSnail]

Hey everyone!

I’m seeing a lot of people ask about what the giant backpack I have is for and where I’m going in the woods. I totally get that, totally understandable question, I’d probably wonder the same thing.

Happy Earth Day!

[marcosanthernandez]

I like they concept of the “Japanese Sun” like they have their own sun and it’s special.

[tnan]

I'm picturing 800 pairs of jeans drying in the sun and it makes me feel at peace.

[Wise-Lady-La-Aura]

Over the years, and through many different brands of denim jeans, here’s one thing everyone needs to notice when buying a brand new pair of jeans: Pay attention to the placement of the button above the zipper. You know the one that you use to button up your jeans after you zip them up. Pull the waistband. Yes zip the jeans and button them and then stretch the two sides outwards . Now look at the button. Does it sit right? Some will have too much fabric behind them, some will not have enough space, some will have too long of a piece of denim fabric in front of them, and some will lie flat and look perfect. It’s how the person sewing it matched and lined everything up. Be aware and find the right pair for you!

[minerforjob]

Michael wold be the only person to talk to the paramedics about why they shouldnt cut his jeans open while on the way to the hospital due to a car crash caused by him talking about jeans over the phone. Love your videos mike. :)

[skepticbb]

I bought a pair of jeans from Old Navy around 2004 - the "carpenter pants" with a big hammer loop on them. Those jeans literally tore like paper after a few weeks.

[nomadicsouls]

The George were a great fit on you. I wear less expensive denim to work and they are easily more comfortable than every pair of selvedge I own.

[airtioteclint]

I've never been a designer type of guy so I always stuck to good ol Levi's. But through the years I've noticed the quality of Levi's going down while the prices went up. I wear 514"s in same size and everyy single one of them look and fits different.

I decided to look around and bought a few Calvin Klein jeans and found them much better looking for less. They all fit exactly the same and how i like em. Straight, loose but not baggy and definitely not skinny.

[reg]

in UK, Levis cost on average £90 in store, but you can normally get them quite frequently in the sale for £40 half the year round

[pulledtrigger]

I wore the same black pair of george jeans for the past 3 years straight almost everyday, it's incredible how they've held up the dye had turned gray

[nikelpikleger]

George jeans are some of the most ok jeans I’ve ever owned. I’ve had “good branded” jeans fall apart on me after a few months but George jeans have held up for me for years. They are not bad.

[xWhiteRice]

i know this is not the intended takeaway but my own George has been very good to me. He’s nice and heavy. not very breathable, so bad for a southern summer. but like 2x thicker than my Levi’s and way better for workwear. I’ve put holes in almost every pair of Levi’s I have. George is still going strong. and he fits me really well

[justokayco]

Levis point of failure is the music I have to hear in Kohl's to get them. Also their fits are pretty inconsistent between pairs? Thank you for the shoutout here <3!!

[EUSA]

Once I realized $12 George was almost as good as $49.99 Levi’s I stopped wasting my money on celebrity branding and just bought a fuck ton of Walmart, bottom shelf, Jim beam quality, slavery jeans. Do not regret.

[dMtria]

Literally went to a resale shop by a transfer station in a rich community and someone had donated/thrown away a batch of Naked and Famous jeans. I got each pair for $1. spent $4 in total for 4 insanely expensive jeans. If you are the rich person who donated/threw away your jeans that had barley been used (I can tell because it's not even naturally faded yet) THANK YOU!

[dirkdoogenstein]

Anyone else expect a tear down stress test instead of this eclectic but wholesome review?

[JB-]

Aside from Japanese denim. I have found Mexican made Levi's to be good quality.
My favorite Levi's were made in Mexico.
They have really good stitching. And are perfectly symmetrical in cut.
👍🏼👍🏼

[aidorue]

The apparel company I design for is actually based out of Montreal, where naked and famous has a production facility, it was super sick getting see how they make their jeans, highly recommend if you want to shop smart and sustainable

[swicheroo]

I am right now, wearing 500 dollar Japanese jeans. Bought in LA. But I paid 20 bucks for them. Another 25 to tailor. I shop the clearances at the super high end boutiques. Would never consider paying more than 100 bucks for a pair. But generally 20-50 clearance is more my speed.

[Wondwind]

Also, Japanese denim manufacturers have the original USA looms. They were sold in the 90’s.