Crisp, dark, and rigid — these look like they were folded on a shelf for forty years and never got the chance to fade. Raw indigo with the stiff hand of denim that's barely seen water. The "W" stitched into the back pockets, the leather patch still sharp. If you want to put your own miles on a vintage pair, start here.
The Story
The 912 is Wrangler's slim-fit cowboy cut — same DNA as the rodeo jeans Rodeo Ben Lichtenstein designed for the brand in 1947, cut closer through the leg. The high-set back pockets keep your wallet off the saddle; the long rise stays put when you're sitting a horse. Wrangler's been building denim to this spec for over seventy years.
Details
Brand: Wrangler
Size: Tagged 34 x 32 (see measurements)
Era: 1980s
Made in: USA
The Piece
Dark raw rigid indigo, near-deadstock crispness
100% cotton denim
Zip fly, copper Wrangler button
"W"-stitch back pockets, leather Wrangler patch
Slim straight cowboy cut, long rise
Style 912DEN
Measurements
Waist: ~33"
Inseam: ~32"
Rise: ~12"
Leg opening: ~8"
Condition
Excellent — crisp, rigid, near-deadstock; no visible wear, color full and deep.
