ROY

[RP]

RS-04 after 3-4 months of actual wear, a couple of soaks and maybe one wash.

[seanocono]

That's a really solid look, RP. Those boots are killer, but you already knew that. I'm curious what your thoughts are on the RS-04? Based purely on measurements, I like it better than the latest model. I've held them, while new, but never seen a developed pair, in person.

[Anesthetist]

Love these things.

[grandmasterben]

Clint, those look beyond perfect

[seanocono]

I agree, Anesthetist. They are really nice, and I'm happy I took the leap. They are so nice, in fact, that I'm considering a RS-04 as my summer pair. Can anyone give long-term impressions of the 14.5oz. Cone Mills denim, and how it compares to the IH 21oz.? I am amazed at how cool the 21oz still runs, despite its weight. I could probably still wear the 21oz. comfortably throughout the summer, if I wanted. Still, I'm curious about the Roy's. I've held the RS-04, and the denim is definitely lighter, and thinner, but I've read that it has a really tight weave. Basically, I'm wondering how it breathes, how it breaks in, fades, etc.. Thanks, in advance.

[SpaceGnome]

Clint, It took 3 hot soaks to get all the shrink out of my RS04's, so the SF-01 will most likely react that same.

[elclintor]

hmmm. I'll probably do another soak soon in that case.. There's plenty of room for them to shrink some more.

thanks for the heads up.

[Forrest6775]

I got a pair of the SF01 ones last week but I haven't soaked them yet. Did they loose that grey tint when you soaked them? Did the length actually shrink 3 inches?

[pillowPANTS]

Im lookin at some sfo1's myself and am curious as to how breathable his 14.5oz is. Could they be a decent warm weather jean?

[MikeC]

Weave is as tight as Cone could do (per SE and Roy) and it gains, almost 2oz after the soak, so it's prob not the best summer jean. The 666L on the other hand is LHT, so it will be a looser weave. I really like you 666XHS fit, PP. I think the 666L would look dope on you.

[Chris]

Hottest pair of jeans I've owned was a pair made from 13 oz Cone denim.  Not breathable in the least; felt like wearing pants made out of a shower curtain.

If these are heavier and the tightest weave Cone could make, they are gonna be unpleasant to wear in warm weather.  Might be a sleeper hit for winter…

[seanocono]

Thanks for the insight, MikeC and Chris. I had been considering the RS-04 for summer, but you just talked me out of it. I may just see how the 21oz holds up in the heat.

[pillowPANTS]

Thanks for the heads up Mike and Chris. U guys def changed my mind aswell. I was considering the 666L Mike, jus really wanted to check out some of Roys work. I def dont need another warm pair tho. The BBxRAW and XHS are good enough lol

[Chris]

21 oz IH denim is definitely doable in the summer.  I don't hesitate to wear mine, even on the hottest days.

[seanocono]

Thanks, Chris. Yeah, we've had a couple warm, ~ 80*, days here in the past month, or two, and the 21oz. felt fine. It doesn't really get much hotter than that, where I live, so I should probably be good.

To stay relatively on topic, the details on the SF01 & RS04 are top notch, but if they don't breath well, then they are an easy pass, for me.

[Chris]

Agreed- Roy's work is top notch, and the attention to detail is amazing.  I'll probably never own a pair, since he likes to make them far too skinny for my build, but they are beautifully done.

[sirxlaughs]

That's interesting. I find my RS04s are slightly roomier than my SEXIH13.

[seanocono]

Yeah, my Roy Ducks are slightly narrow at the hem, but have plenty of room through the thigh; which is usually a problem area, for me.

[SpaceGnome]

@Forrest6775:

I got a pair of the SF01 ones last week but I haven't soaked them yet. Did they loose that grey tint when you soaked them? Did the length actually shrink 3 inches?

they lose the greyish tint pretty fast.  Its actually pretty crazy how the denim evolves

[veloaudio]

Hope someone with the Ducks can answer… do they stretch out at all post shrinkage?