Freenote Cloth
Wilkes Western 14.50 ounce Kaihara
Wilkes Western 14.50 ounce Kaihara
Description
Description
The Wilkes is one of the newest fits in the Freenote denim line. The fit and construction methods are an ode to the original cowboy cut. They began with the traditional western fit and modernized the overall specs for an updated classic meant for all occasions.
A generous top block with an elongated front rise matches with a fuller thigh and moderate taper for a fit that works great with any pair of boots. The construction details include a yoke over, a double needle outseam, and a preserved selvedge detail with the folded outseam.
Specs:
- Custom 14.50 oz denim from Kaihara Mills, Japan
- Elongated front rise
- Regular thigh
- Regular knee
- Double needle outseam stitch construction
- Yoke over detail
- Two piece waistband
- 1/8" double needle accents
- Tucked belt loops
- Flat felled seams
- Japanese herringbone pocket bags
- Custom rivets and button tacks
- US YKK zipper #5 from Georgia
- Sewn in the USA
About Freenote Cloth
About Freenote Cloth
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Items leave our shop Monday-Friday. Shipping method can be selected at checkout. Applicable customs or duties are not included and must be paid by the customer separately.
Please double-check your size.
Most items may only be returned for store credit. Exceptions apply. Please review our refund policy for full details.
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Customer Reviews
I was looking for a pair of high(er) rise jeans with room at the hem to wear of engineer boots. Omar, at Porterhouse, suggested I give these a try. He was very high on the Kaihara denim for good reason. The fit is exactly what I was looking for. The rise is what I would describe as medium high. The room in the top block and thigh is very comfortable without looking baggy or too loose. Ample room to squat, bend and be active without restriction and the rise means I'm not feeling the need to pull up on my jeans. Room at the hem is spot on for my engineers without looking like a boot cut. The weight of the denim suggests medium weight and they meet that mark. Stitching is neat, the buttons, rivets and pocket bags exactly what is expected of top quality jeans. YKK zipper feels like a #8 and just right. I tried the tag size 31 initially, but went with the tag 30 and they are just right for my measured 31" waist. Length is ~ 34" and gives me a 1.5 double cuff. I've worn them almost daily since purchasing a month ago and two washes after using them for some extended days of yard work, weed wacking and repairing fence. They still look new. I haven't noticed any appreciable shrink/stretch with cold water machine wash. Thanks Freenote, Porterhouse and Omar. Great jeans and great service!
