Got these Wednesday. First wear Friday. I am liking these a lot. Hard to photograph the true color indoors (also tried outdoors at dusk which turned out bluish grey). Its a nice alternative to black.

Matt I don't know how you could stop wearing these… just look how patiently they are standing there waiting for you...

@zhivago:

Going through TSA this morning wearing my raws proved to be a little interesting.
I walked into the full body scanner, which I totally love to begin with, and that's when it all began.
I stepped out and two TSA folks where examine my scan. Then the questions start. "sir are you wearing some type of leg braces?" So I'm like no and provide no more info. Now a third guy comes over and they discuss. Finally a pat down ensues and they in all their TSA wisdom decide that it's just a really heavy fabric.
TSA lacky "what are those, some type of cowboy denim?"
Zee "yeah, somethin like that."
God bless America, home of the free.
I'm just glad I decided not to wear a IHB-03 this morning or else I'm pretty sure I would have never made my flight.

I had the same experience with the full body scanner about a month ago - but with my Samurai Texas cotton 15oz. After the pat down, the TSA agent told me the same - the heavy denim jeans gather at the ankle and knee causing the machine to flag something is concealed. I was thinking these are not heavy and was sort of glad I had decided not to wear my 25oz 666.

I must agree - the deep color and sheen of this denim is amazing. Of all the jeans in my collection, this denim is by far one of my favorites. I would be perfectly happy if it stayed its original color permanently. Making me feel a bit conflicted about breaking them in.

Not a snake or badger but…

Work the button holes with the handle of coated pliers (or similar tool) to loosen. Only takes a minute or so per button hole. Fingers greatly appreciate this! 

Finally for the first time I feel I am wearing the jeans instead of the jeans wearing me. All the positive comments on this thread kept me slowly working at it. Still have a long, long way to go, but its a great day.

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I have really enjoyed following this thread the past couple of months. I was immediately hooked and had to order a pair. I love the color and the sheen of this denim. Even though I have had several other brands of 20+ ounce denim jeans, these are quite a bit different. The first jeans I remember being more comfortable to stand and walk in than sitting. Not that that is necessarily bad, I tend to sit too much. Getting in/out of the car and trying to step to the side is a small challenge. Because of this I have not worn them much yet - only times I know I will be walking and standing a few hours. Even with this little wear I am noticing they are starting to shape to my body. Sort of strange feeling a stiff pair of jeans becoming fitted to my body without becoming much softer. Similar to the way my boots shaped to my feet! They do get better every time I wear them. And each time I wear them I have fewer instances of "no, you are not stepping that high" or "no, you are not stepping to the side".