Technical flat drawn to scale from the size chart.
421
A bootcut based on a 1979 pattern: fitted to the knee, then opening out to the hem.
For a 32″ waist (our default: enter yours). Size 31’s waistband measures 32″, right at your waist. Selvedge gives about an inch with wear, so a waistband that starts at your waist ends up comfortable, not loose.
- Maker’s fit name
- Bootcut (1979 model)
- Fabric
- 14oz sanforized selvedge
- Weight
- 14 oz
- Maker
- Tokyo
- Shrinkage & finish
- Sanforized, rinsed; the waist gives up to 1" with wear Hemming and cuffing guide
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Measured profile
at size 31- Rise
- high
- Thigh
- regular
- Taper
- Straight
- Opening
- wide
| TAG | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 38 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waist | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 37½ | 39 |
| Front rise | 11¾ | 12 | 12¼ | 12½ | 12¾ | 13 | 13½ |
| Back rise | 15¼ | 15¼ | 15¾ | 16 | 16 | 16½ | 17 |
| Thigh | 11½ | 11¾ | 12 | 12½ | 12½ | 13 | 13¾ |
| Knee | 8½ | 8¾ | 9 | 9¼ | 9¼ | 9½ | 9¾ |
| Leg opening | 9¾ | 9¾ | 10 | 10 | 10¼ | 10½ | 10¾ |
| Inseam | 32¾ | 32¾ | 32¾ | 33 | 32 | 32¾ | 33 |
Inches; thigh, knee and opening are measured flat. Transcribed from Self Edge (published in inches). Retailers measure differently; confirm with the seller before you buy.
Compare with another model
The Studio D'Artisan SD-1002 is roomier in the thigh (+¾″), fuller at the knee (+1″), longer in the leg (+1¼″) and smaller in the waist (−½″). Straight vs Wide.
How the SD-1002 would fit
- Easier through the thigh: better if you have athletic legs or sit a lot.
- Tapers more below the knee for a tidier ankle.
- Longer in the leg: more to cuff or stack.
| 421size 31 | SD-1002size 33 | Diff. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waist | 32 | 31½ | −½″ |
| Front rise | 12 | 12¼ | +¼″ |
| Back rise | 15¼ | 16¾ | +1½″ |
| Thigh | 11¾ | 12½ | +¾″ |
| Knee | 8¾ | 9¾ | +1″ |
| Leg opening | 9¾ | 9½ | −¼″ |
| Inseam | 32¾ | 34 | +1¼″ |
Diff. is the SD-1002 minus the 421. Clear
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Cut close to the 421
The nearest matches by rise, thigh, knee and opening at size 31, from any maker.
BC-100xk
直Straight- Rise
- 11¾″
- Thigh
- 11½″
- Knee
- 8¾″
- Hem
- 9½″
SD-1002
広Wide- Rise
- 12¼″
- Thigh
- 12½″
- Knee
- 9¾″
- Hem
- 9½″
SD-102CB
広Wide- Rise
- 12″
- Thigh
- 11⅝″
- Knee
- —
- Hem
- 9″
Californian Lot 54
直Straight- Rise
- 12¾″
- Thigh
- 12¼″
- Knee
- 9¾″
- Hem
- 9″