@Filthy Just for reference, I generally wear a 10.5 or 11 in running shoes. I have some 2045 service boots in size 9, and they fit wonderfully. They started a little tight across the top of my feet, but I have a high instep to begin with. Hope you enjoy them!
What leather are these, please? I need some!
Thank you! Knowing for certain makes life just a little more simple 
Can someone confirm these feature the MP toe? I see the possibility brought up in the thread but nobody gave a definitive answer.
I know my size in the MP (10E) and want to make sure this is the same toe as I consider placing an order.
Love the looks of these boots! The brown domain is insane.
Trade wanted!
I have a pair of Lofgren engineers in brown cxl in size 9.5 with the original box. I need a size 10!
If anyone has a 10 they may want to trade for 9.5s, let's talk. Message me - maybe we can work something out.
Brown would be ideal but open to other colors as well - I love these and rather than sell I want to trade for a pair that fit.
Nevermind! Just called SE and verified that the rear pockets are fully lined.
Agreed, some beautiful fades of the 21oz in many of these pics.
Anyone…..
......does the 301s have lined rear pockets?
So glad these are to be re-stocked. I have the 555 in SBG (superblack fade to grey) and, as some others have mentioned, they are far and away the best Iron Heart slim cut for my frame and taste. They blow the 301 out of the water. The higher rise on the 555 is more comfortable and satisfying. A killer cut.
I too would love to see the 555 offered in other 21 oz. denims. I'm having fun with the SBG but would buy a 555 non-fade superblack in a heartbeat. These just look so damn good with the black on black stitching. If 21oz superblack non-fade was offered I'd grab them.
Chris, those Oni's look awesome. I can't believe they're that dark after a year of wear and 9 washes…
Would love to see the progress on your 546ZR.
I can't yet speak to the durability of Oni. I can say I've never had a pair of jeans, IH included, that didn't need repairs within the first 6-7 months. I'm not talking about accidents, just normal crotch wear and hem patchment (but i like to drag my cuffs).
rocket - thanks for the translation of the Japanese! Appreciated.
Thanks for the comments. Yeah, I'm nearly certain these are a pair of very early awa shaoi natural indigo jeans, before Oni started overlaying the stamp that appears on later awa shaoi demon head patches. The selvedge that appears on later awa shoai's is assymmetrical - with one side being all white. Other characteristics of this denim appear identical to the limited awa shoai's sold for a while through Heddels, etc.
These are incredible to behold in person - definately at least 19oz. and with a texture, color and overall sheen like no other denim I've seen before. Some of the pics make the denim look lighter than it is; it's actually a very dark hue with bits of lighter almost royal blue coursing through it.
Agree that Oni's latest offerings don't quite measure up to the earlier stuff. I certainly wish Oni would use this denim again 
This thread has been dying a slow death but I'm interested in Oni and would like to revive it.
These are the only Oni's I've handled, with the exception of the N&F x Oni collab. I'm super impressed, to say the least. The denim is heavy and incredible with a truck-load of slub - and they're built like tanks.
If anyone can read Japanese, I would love to know what is says on the fabric in the rear pocket. There is no sizing tag and I'm not sure what model this is. I purchased on these on a whim on the second hand market based on measurements and photos. I think the denim is the Oni Shaoi…can anyone who knows Oni confirm?
Anesthetist, did sizing change much for you from the original raw state with wear and washing? I got my hands on a great raw pair with the old arcs but they are borderline too big. They're not bad, just right on the fence. Trying to decide whether to keep or pass them on.
Anyone still wearing these have any evolution updates? Thx!
Great fit advice Tinman. Still hoping at some point to see some pics.
Would it be possible to measure the distance between the rear pockets on the size 34 1955's?
I'm curious because I notice a huge difference between the rear pocket spacing between waist 33 and 34 on the 634s. The size 34 has rear pockets that are over 5" apart between the top corners, which looks odd on my frame. The 33 is much neater.
I have the feeling the top block of the 1955 will naturally pull the rear pockets closer together, but I can't quite tell from eyeballing it.
I'd consider leaving it long and wearing it that way. I think long belts look great. The more leather the better.
