Medium indigo with a little honest fade behind the knees and a Talon zipper that tells you when these were made. Straight through the leg, leather patch on the back, the kind of jean a guy bought, wore, and didn't think twice about — which is exactly why they're worth a second look now.
The Story
Sedgefield's whole pitch was right there on the tag: "Do Nothing." Sanforset denim was sold as pre-shrunk and ready to wear straight off the rack — no soaking, no guessing how much they'd shrink. The brass Talon zipper dates the pair: Talon was the American zipper standard before YKK took over by the early-to-mid 1980s, which puts these in the 1970s.
Details
Brand: Sedgefield
Size: Tagged 29 x 32 (see measurements)
Era: 1970s
Made in: USA
The Piece
Medium indigo wash, light natural fade
100% cotton Sanforset denim
Brass Talon zip fly
Five-pocket styling, leather Sedgefield patch
Straight leg
Lazy-S pocket stitch
Measurements
Waist: ~28"
Inseam: ~31"
Rise: ~11"
Leg opening: ~8"
Condition
Very Good — gentle fade, no holes or repairs, all hardware works.
