So I'm most probably going to get a new pear of denim. This will be my 4th pair of raw. As both my N&F and APC are showing crotch blowouts. I have another pear of N&F but they are Arctic Gray so they don't really get much wear as my other denim.
I never washed any of my denim. I feel as if when I wear them out in the rain, it's a good enough wash for me. I did trying the freezing method a couple of times. My N&F is due for its first wash in about two years as I can finally smell the stench which isn't so bad.
I'm not trying to drop a lot so I've been searching on Grailed for a solid come up. Been eyeing some Momotaro about two sizes down. I only sized down one with my APC and they stretched way too much for my liking. If I ever do purchase another pear of APC definitely will size down two. My N&F I sized down only one as well but they fit perfect after the initially stretching.
I also found some John Elliot denim but not sure if they are raw as I'm not familiar with JE denim. Found them for about half retail price on Grailed. Debating if I should make the move or spend and upwards of another 100 and grab some Momotaro.
Decisions, decisions.