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BDD-516 - 16oz Heavy Slub RHT
Benzak - BDD-516 - 16oz Heavy Slub RHT
When we knew we had the option to grab some Made in Japan denim from Benzak, this was our first choice. If we had to choose one weight of denim forever, it would be 16oz. And, you already know we love slub. These have so much texture that you would rightfully expect from Japanese denim. On top of that, they have all the extra details listed below you usually only see from Japan. The double-needle indigo stitch on the top of the back pockets and the hidden single needle along the inseam are two of our favorites. That's because they are details that only reveal themselves as the denim ages and fades. You also can't deny the 100% brass buttons and rivets. And, pocket bags. My goodness, the pocket bags look and feel amazing. Overall, it's one of the best pairs we've laid hands on in some time. They're pretty phenomenal.
DETAILS
- 16 oz. Japanese selvedge denim
- fabric woven by Collect Mills
- 100% cotton
- right-hand twill
- unwashed, sanforized (pre-shrunk)
- hidden 6th pocket
- chain stitched bottom hems
- manual waistband attachment (chain stitch from end to end)
- tucked beltloops
- hidden rivets
- felled inseams
- bull’s horns back pocket stitch
- ‘big 3’-inspired coin pocket
- crotch bartack
- vegetable tanned leather patch (origin: Italy)
- cotton-poly core-spun heavy-duty stitching
- 100% brass buttons
- 100% brass rivets
- 8 oz. indigo dyed chambray pocket bags (100% cotton)
- woven labels with 100% cotton base & polyester detailing
- made in Japan
28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 38 | |
WAIST (INCHES) | 30.1 | 31.1 | 32.1 | 33.1 | 34.1 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 40 |
THIGH (INCHES) | 11.6 | 12 | 12.3 | 12.6 | 12.9 | 13.2 | 13.5 | 14.1 | 14.7 |
KNEE (INCHES) | 7.9 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 8.5 | 8.7 | 8.9 | 9.1 | 9.4 | 9.8 |
BOTTOM (INCHES) | 6.5 | 6.7 | 6.9 | 7.1 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 8.5 |
FRONT RISE (INCHES) | 10 | 10.2 | 10.4 | 10.6 | 10.8 | 11 | 11.2 | 11.6 | 12 |
BACK RISE (INCHES) | 14.9 | 15.2 | 15.5 | 15.7 | 16 | 16.3 | 16.6 | 17.2 | 17.8 |
INSEAM (INCHES) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
A variance of .5" is within standard tolerance.
Fit Notes: Shop owner Tommy is wearing a size 30 in the images. His typical size is a 31, but these tend to fit bigger. On this heavier, higher-waisted denim, we would recommend sticking with your true size. Sizing down one was admittedly too tight for Tommy. The BDD-516 is a slim-fitting silhouette with a high rise, snug thighs and slim tapered legs. It can be considered Benzak's Japanese-made equivalent of the B-01 SLIM. It’s the ideal fit for anyone looking for a higher version of the BDD-006, or aiming for a slimmer fitting option compared to the BDD-711. Tommy is 5'10," 170lbs with a 32.5-33" true waist measurement.






























































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This one has been on our minds for years. We've been waiting for them to bring back some variation of a khaki color to the selvedge world, and we got something even better in this camel color. It's rich and it's slubby, two things variations in the past haven't had. We could see guys wearing this in the office or as an indigo alternative out and about. That extra slubby texture and the starchiness of this denim give it the gumption of an even heavier pair. These have an incredible ability to stack that we just weren't expecting from a 13oz denim. After 5 minutes of wear during the photoshoot, you could clearly see the honeycombs in the legs, so this denim has something incredibly special we haven't quite put our finger on yet. They finished this pair with tonal stitching, copper hardware, and a red selvedge ID.
This one has been on our minds for years. We've been waiting for them to bring back some variation of a khaki color to the selvedge world, and we got something even better in this camel color. It's rich and it's slubby, two things variations in the past haven't had. We could see guys wearing this in the office or as an indigo alternative out and about. That extra slubby texture and the starchiness of this denim give it the gumption of an even heavier pair. These have an incredible ability to stack that we just weren't expecting from a 13oz denim. After 5 minutes of wear during the photoshoot, you could clearly see the honeycombs in the legs, so this denim has something incredibly special we haven't quite put our finger on yet. They finished this pair with tonal stitching, copper hardware, and a red selvedge ID.
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