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Browse all 3sixteen jeans →Self Edge x Samurai x 3sixteen SEXSX3s27-02 Jeans ~ Straight Tapered
The verdict
Fit
A straight-tapered silhouette (straight through the thigh, tapered below the knee) from a three-brand collaboration. Tapered fit will be notably snug at the ankle. Fit will track to 3sixteen sizing but with slight variations due to collaboration design.
Quality
This is a collaboration between heritage makers—Self Edge (retailer), Samurai (Japanese brand), and 3sixteen. Expect impeccable construction and thoughtful detailing. Raw indigo will age visibly.
Is the price fair?
At 345 USD, this is premium collaborative pricing. You're paying for the creative input of three brands, limited production, and heritage reputation. Fair for enthusiasts, not for budget shoppers.
Best for
Denim collectors seeking a limited collaboration from multiple heritage makers in a tapered fit.
Care
Treat as raw denim; wash infrequently in cold water. Limited-edition pieces often become heirloom items.
What owners report about 3sixteen jeans
Reviewers consistently point to the fabric as the reason to buy: the mainline jeans use a 14.5 oz Japanese selvedge denim, sewn in the USA, that reviewers describe as having heft while staying soft on the inside because of its open-end weft yarns, with a 12 oz multi-season denim offered on some cuts. Owners who wear pairs hard report fast, high-contrast fading. The trade-off is wear rate: one owner's pair worn daily for 26 months without washing developed large blowouts, with the writer noting the denim wears down as quickly as it fades.
- Strengths
- The denim itself — heavy, soft-backed Japanese selvedge that fades fast with strong contrast — draws the most consistent praise.
- Watch out for
- The same fast-fading cloth wears through fast under hard use; long stretches without washing accelerated the damage, and one long-term wearer reported large blowouts.
- Sizing
- Reviewers describe the cuts as slim-but-not-skinny with a respectable rise; the straight-leg cut suits those who find a slim-tapered leg too narrow.
About 3sixteen's jeans line as a whole. Sources: My Recommendation for Jeans: 3sixteens – Put This On · The Friday Find: 3sixteen's Classic Straight Selvedge Jeans | The Style Guide · Fade Friday - 3sixteen ST-120x (26 months, 0 washes, 0 soaks) - Heddels
