Go to Battle in Momotaro’s 15.7 oz. 0906-SP GTB Regular Straight Selvedge Jeans

Despite only being founded in 2006, Momotaro has become a truly classic Japanese denim label. Jeans from their various labels have become mainstays in the denim community but the Going to Battle label —with its 15.7 oz. Zimbabwe cotton selvedge denim and painted battle stripes — is arguably the most iconic.

The latest jeans in the Going to Battle roster are the 0906-SP, a wide-straight silhouette with a high rise, roomy thigh, and full leg. They’re cut from the aforementioned 15.7 oz. GTB denim, which is milled in Japan from rope-dyed Zimbabwe cotton yarns which are known for their varied texture, softness, and overall quality. The fabric is sanforized, too, meaning no shrinkage with a truly cold wash and hang dry.

With a peachy-pink selvedge ID that references the brand’s namesake, details on the 0906-SP include signature back pocket battle stripes, contrast stitching throughout, pink inseam thread, chain stitched hem and yoke, bar tack reinforced seams, rivet reinforcements, and Momotaro’s signature leather waist patch.

Available for $295 from Iron Shop Provisions.


Head on over to Stridewise to see an $800 pair of Momotaros, woven with 42% silk. The review also includes details of Momotaro’s prospective rebrand and how the silk-imbued denim stacks up against other Japanese denim options.