These are seriously heavy-duty. Cut from a massive 17oz Japanese selvedge denim, they feel stiff and substantial right off the peg, built to handle whatever you throw at them. The fabric uses a mix of new and recycled cotton, giving it a beautifully gritty, neppy texture that is going to fade like absolute magic the more you wear them. The Weird Guy fit gives you a comfortable medium rise and a standard thigh, tapering down slightly from the knee so you do not look like you are drowning in fabric. It is a solid, classic silhouette that nods to 1940s workwear without feeling like a costume. Finished with proper antique copper hardware and a thick, raw leather patch on the back waist, these are designed for the long haul. Wear them daily, skip the wash for as long as you can stand it, and let them break in to your exact shape.