In the two solid months I’ve spent with the E4’s I discovered there is more to these 220z beasts than just the weight.
MEASUREMENTS (raw) W 31″, Rise 10.75″, Thigh 12″, Knee 8.25″, Inseam 34.25″, Leg Opening 7.25″
MEASUREMENTS (After 1 soak & 1 wash) W 31″, Rise 10.75″, Thigh 12″, Knee 8.25″, Inseam 34″, Leg Opening 7″
FABRIC: 22oz sanforized selvedge raw denim woven on vintage shuttle looms in Japan. Cut and sewn in Canada.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Very stiff and ridged with an inky feel. Uniform weave, moderately tight, not slubby or neppy. The super deep indigo warp and black weft give this denim and a subtle reflective quality. Under the sun you can see a purple and navy hues within the deep indigo.
AFTER A FEW WEEKS: The denim breaks in to feel softer, closer to normal denim. It loses its glossy sheen with time. It also gradually gets a little hairy. Very quick fading, one of the fastest I’ve experienced.
This would be my 6th pair of N&F denim I purchased in 3 months. It could be officially described an obsession. Not as much with the brand per-say but more with interesting heavy weight fabrics, which inevitably leads one to N&F …repeatedly. I ordered this pair from Blue Owl Workshop. At the time I had been… full review and photos here.
