Fade Friday is here boys and girls and have we got a grail status pair of Samurai Jeans S710xx for you. This week’s fade comes to us from Michael Soo of Philadelphia. Working in a biochemistry lab with nary a dress code in sight, he’s put plenty of wear into this pair of jeans and it shows given these are only 15 months in.

In addition, Michael usually walks or bikes to work, guaranteeing he put more reps into his Sams. The fading here is intense all over, and going to white in the top block on both the front and the back. The whiskers are good, even tearing; the honeycombs are better, but the standout here perhaps is the stacks. 

Being an active person, he’s worn these jeans all over. To be sure, these S710xx’s have picked up some damage along the way; Michael darned the crotch blowouts and pocket fraying, He even used some of Samurai’s “katana selvedge” to repair the coin pocket, where Michael keeps his chapstick and flash drive. Perhaps these jeans can now ride into the denim sunset, and join the others in faded glory.

Samurai Jeans S710xx Raw Denim Jeans

• Fabric: 100% cotton “Samurai Original” unsanforized selvedge raw denim
• Fabric weight: 19 oz.
• Fabric source: Japan
• Made in: Japan
• Fit: Mid-rise slim taper
• Unique Features:
  • Raised belt loops
  • Silver “katana” selvedge line
  • Branded rivets, buttons, and pocket bags
• Available for $234 at 2nd