Re: Welcome to the forum! Reply #1 – June 05, 2026, 05:49:23 AM Hello! I've been a fan of the Superrifle brand since 1973, when I bought my first pair of jeans. I bought them at a PEWEX store. My Superrifles cost $20 (the money was given to me by my parents as a reward for my excellent high school entrance exams). I was thrilled when, two years ago, I discovered that my favorite brand, whose products had been unavailable for a very long time, had been revived. Unfortunately, the sad news was that this product had to be imported into the European Union from the USA, which meant the shipping cost was practically equal to its retail price! Fortunately, I was visiting my brother in Rayleigh, NC, at the time. Before I left, I asked him to buy me a pair of these jeans. I'd like to share my observations of your product with you. The biggest advantage, reminiscent of the old Superrifles, is the durable, thick material. This is a feature no longer found in modern jeans. Just like it used to be, these pants are so stiff right after washing that you can almost stand them upright ) That's wonderful! It's also nice that the badge, featuring a cowboy armed with a Winchester rifle and riding a horse, is identical to the old one. The back pockets have zippers and a distinctive pull tab, as they should be (of course, the manufacturer of the old zippers was different – Geder Zipper). Unfortunately, I also noticed details that deviate from the old pattern. The most important is the different dyeing technology. I remember that the old Superrifle label stated that it used genuine indigo from India. Before the first wash, the color of the pants wasn't very striking (navy-gray, but more navy than today – now it's gray). However, after washing, the color was beautiful, and of course, it lightened slightly with each subsequent wash. The Superrifles I bought two years ago retain their gray-dominant color and aren't as striking as the old ones. I mentioned the change in dyeing technology for another reason: those jeans had a distinctive, distinctly preserved indigo scent. They did smell! Perhaps the dye was different than now, or there was more of it? Another difference is the back patch/belt loop with the Superrifle logo. In 1973, it was made of real leather! However, it's true that in the second half of the 1970s, brand-name jeans manufacturers (Wrangler, Lee, Levi's) began using synthetic material that imitated leather. Finally, something that's of rather poor quality today – the pocket lining. It was made of very thin, flimsy fabric. After about a year and a half of wearing the jeans, the pockets were already torn, even though I only carried my cell phone inside.This is my review of the Superrifles I bought two years ago in the USA. Maybe something has changed since then, and I'll be able to buy another pair and be even happier with them?Best regards - Mirek Quote Selected
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