DEEPER’S WEAR items are created in pursuit of "LIFE SPEC"—the functions required of clothing in everyday life. Featuring qualities such as stretch and water repellency, these garments are designed as daily wear that adapts to each individual's environment, unconstrained by boundaries like weather, geography, or age.
Naturally, this also makes them incredibly easy-to-use daily and work wear for us, as we incorporate bicycles into our lives for everything from commuting and shopping to quick trips on our days off.
The HIGH KICK JEANS we just received don't feature the bicycle-specific gimmicks found in brands like SWRVE or LEVI’S COMMUTER, such as gusseted crotches or reflectors that appear when cuffed; however, the characteristics of the fabric and their silhouette as casual wear are more than enough to compensate for that.
DEEPER’S WEAR
HIGH KICK JEANS / HK150001R
Size (inch) / 28, 30, 32, 34, 36
(*The waist runs a bit small, so we recommend choosing one size larger than usual.)
The biggest feature of these jeans is the fabric itself. While it is primarily cotton, the stretch is far superior to anything else. It's hard to put into words, but it feels almost unsettlingly good (that's a compliment). When I first wore these jeans to ride a bike, I couldn't help but say it out loud. They look and feel like denim, but they stretch so well that you could even sleep in them without much stress. For the record, I've been wearing mine for about three months now, and I haven't seen any loss of shape, such as baggy knees.
The reason they are so stress-free also lies in the construction of the waistband. You can see the selvedge—the "edge"—in the center of the back, and this is the key point. It’s not just for aesthetics; it’s designed to give the waist itself a bit of stretch. Even with stretchy fabric, there's a specific direction in which it expands and contracts, and the shape is designed with that in mind.
For these High Kick Jeans, the regular lineup includes the HK150001, a traditional, slightly wider fit, and the HK150009, which is a bit slimmer. The model we received this time is a special version based on the HK150001, but with a tapered line from the knee down to the hem (which is why the item number is HK150001R).
As I mentioned earlier, DEEPER’S WEAR items aren't specifically made for cycling, so the lines are quite orthodox. However, for us cyclists, having too much width at the hem inevitably leads to interference with the chainring. Therefore, this special model is a very welcome addition for us. Since it is produced in limited quantities, it is only available here at our shop, Circles, or at the ALL YOURS WEEKEND SHOP, which opens periodically.
By the way, Mr. Kimura, the mastermind behind DEEPER’S WEAR, is a cyclist himself, and he always stops by to see us when he comes to Nagoya.
DEEPER’S WEAR has only just started. While we have only recently begun our partnership, I have a strong feeling that we will be building an even deeper relationship in the future. We have various other items arriving soon, so please stay tuned.