Waist is 36.5 pre wash..these are the jeans man. Telling you. Probably one of the best fading jeans out there for the weight. Read about them..Google best fading lightweight denim and read the article on heddels.com

If you are looking for amazing jeans at an amazing price this is them. The indigo on these is off the.charts.

These will shrink to 33 waist with wash/soak and dry. I have had several pair of these over the years. Sizing is accurate

Shrink to fit, Will shrink to tagged size

Experience the artistry and heritage of Japanese denim with BIG JOHN's flagship model, the "RARE" jeans. Under the meticulous supervision of the legendary Sakamoto Kiyoshi, known as the pioneer of vintage denim, these jeans are a true embodiment of dedication to the indigo craft. Sakamoto's mastery in achieving the purest indigo shade using only pure indigo dye results in an unparalleled depth of color and fade, a testament to his lifelong study of the "ultimate blue."

With no detail overlooked, these jeans epitomize the spirit of Japanese denim manufacturing and its rich history. The godfathers of Japanese denim have worked with Kyoshi Sakamoto of Sakamoto Denim, a storied company in its own right with a long history of textile dyeing, to dye the fabric exclusively with pure indigo. The denim, referred to by Sakamoto as "the ultimate blue", reveals stunning sandy fades with a true vintage feel after good wear.

Cut from a sturdy 15.5oz selvedge denim, these jeans feature single needle construction, a meticulous process that requires more than double the labor than a standard pair of jeans. The process harks back to the early days of denim production, before modern advancements streamlined the manufacturing process. The rivets and buttons are reinforced with leather rings to prevent failure and to prolong the life of the fabric. The R008 is a true straight cut.

Product Specifications:

Color: 000W Rigid (Raw)
Silhouette: Straight
Inseam Depth: Normal
Front: Button fly
Denim: BG7055 RARE, 15.5oz indigo selvedge denim (100% cotton)
Country of Origin: Made in Japan
Care Instructions:

This product may shrink, fade, or shift color when washed.
Do not tumble dry.
Before washing, please check the product tag for the quality label mark.
Do not use chlorine bleach.
Elevate your denim collection with BIG JOHN's "RARE" jeans, a perfect fusion of tradition, innovation, and timeless style.