Samurai Jin+Zero S5110VXJ (New)

This pair of jeans is referred to by many different names. "Jin+Zero", "2005 Victory", "2005 Celebration", "Congratulations 2005".

Jin+Zero is referring to it's style as a combination of two of Samurai's popular models. The Zero Model, and the Jin Blade Model. Celebrate and Victory are referring to a baseball competition. The patch features a cartoon of a samurai and a baseball player partying in Osaka.

Some of the combination of features from the two models are: Zero denim (17oz RH Twill - compared to the Jin LH Twill), Jin cut, Jin back pocket, Jin rivets, Jin pocket cloth, fly is a mix of buttons from both models. The selvage is a gold colour whereas I think the Zero is a silver colour. Stitching is black+yellow.

Impressions

These jeans are awesome. I like almost everything about them. The alternating buttons remind me of the PRPS coloured donut fly. The best thing about this model is that it's cheaper than either of the contributing models. I got my pair from the IN store just inside the start of the Teramachi arcade in Kyoto. At 20,000 yen they are probably the best affordable jean ever. I will comment on the cut of the jeans after I have soaked and worn them for a while. But don't hold your breath waiting for an update because it'll probably be 2007 before I get started.