33oz Indigo Selvedge Denim “TBOL” Jeans

Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 9 customer ratings
(9 customer reviews)
SKU: 33-TBOL Categories: ,

$399.00

The 33oz Indigo Selvedge Denim “TBOL” Jeans, also known as The Breaker of Legs. Crafted from 100% Australian long staple cotton, these jeans boast durability and exceptional fades. Woven using the revered rope dyeing technique—considered the pinnacle of yarn dyeing—the result is a rigid, robust denim with a standout slub texture.

Weighing 33.14 oz (939g), SOSO’s “TBOL” jeans are woven on vintage GA1515 shuttle looms, a true nod to traditional craftsmanship. These looms require manual adjustments to handle the weight, so each pair takes up to a week to complete.

DISCLAIMER: Before you purchase, ensure you fully understand the enormity of this product. Never attempt to put these jeans on using the belt loops! Repairs demand specialized skills, and only a few professionals can handle such tasks.

  • Make your jeans personal. Pick from a few custom options to add your own style, whether you want a lot of choice or just a touch of uniqueness.

    Signature Features Included with Every Pair

    • Extra deep pockets
    • Double back belt loops
    • Belt beneath leather patch
    • Coin pocket id

    FIT
    We offer 5 very versatile jeans fits from slim to relaxed.

    STYLE
    We offer 2 popular styles.

    SIZE
    Please check your size before ordering. Sizing may differ from other brands.

    LENGTH
    Choose your perfect inseam length. Check our "Length Lab" below for recommendations. For shorts, contact us directly.

    FLY OPTION

    STITCHING
    Coats Dual Duty, premium quality core-spun thread with excellent wash-down characteristics ideal for denim-wear and jeans.

    BUTTONS & RIVETS
    Our premium custom branded buttons and trims are sourced from YKK International Japan.

    PATCHES
    All our patches are made from A-grade leather and are only stitched top & bottom.

    OPTIONAL DETAILS

    SELVEDGE ID
    The selvedge ID, which is the tightly woven edge of a fabric running parallel to its lengthwise grain is highly sought after by denim enthusiasts and collectors as a mark of quality in denim. *Coin Pocket ID is standard option on every pair of 33OZ-TBOL.

    UTILITY DETAILS
    Designed for durability with practical features.

    Fine-tune your fit! If our standard fits need tweaking, change the measurements here to make them just right.

    WAIST ALTERATION

    HIP ALTERATION

    THIGH ALTERATION

    KNEE ALTERATION

    HEM/LEG OPENING ALTERATION

    FRONT & BACK RISE ALTERATION

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Details

  • 100% Australian rope dyed cotton.
    Warp: Three piles of 5s yarn. Warp density 48 per inch.
    Weft: Two piles of 5s yarn. Weft density 19 per inch.
  • Sanforized to minimize shrinkage.
  • First time we recommend a soak and let hang dry to prevent excessive shrinkage.
  • Expectations “Like pulling on a firehose” is what we’ve heard before…
  • 33.14 oz super heavyweight denim.
  • This will be one of your nemesis denim, but when broken in, it will last you a lifetime and offer amazing fades.

Reviews (9)

9 reviews for 33oz Indigo Selvedge Denim “TBOL” Jeans

  1. Rated 5 out of 5

    @philvedge (verified owner)

    Had the breakers for 200 wear days and enjoyed it every day, what a fun piece!
    Stiff only in the beginning, always heavy, more breathable as it seems…dare you!!!
    (Don’t forget to size up one or more)

    • Johan @ SOSO

      We’re happy you enjoy them brother!

  2. Rated 5 out of 5

    ermasore (verified owner)

    I have been wearing these jeans everyday for over a month now and I have gotten so much joy out of them. They are soft and heavy and absolutely perfect for the winter months. Break in is a bit of a challenge but that just comes with the territory with heavyweight denim, especially the heaviest denim in the world.
    Everyone in the office thinks I’m a lunatic for wearing them, which is fine by me since I really am crazy about denim. 🙂
    It doesnt help that I brag about them to anyone that will listen and have them feel my pants.

    They are not as uncomfortable as you might imagine, IF you get the right sizing. Give yourself plenty of room in the knees and in the crotch area. I recommend getting them in the relaxed ralph or in a custom cut similar to the relaxed tapered fit from unbranded denim (if you like a bit of taper). I would also caution against getting a button fly with this material. You WILL NOT be able to button it, I promise you.

    Jannis (one of the cofounders) walked me through my entire purchase and was incredibly patient and helpful as I tried to make up my mind with a bunch of inane questions about sizing and store policy.

    Looking forward to buying some 41oz jeans from SOSO someday after they one-up N&F’s upcoming 40ozs! 😉

  3. Rated 5 out of 5

    Kamil Nusbaum (verified owner)

    Guys, be careful – the things you’ve heard, or read about them – they are right.
    I was stepping up from 21oz and I could not believe what a huge difference it is. My thoughts after a second week with them:

    1. Button fly. Don’t do it. Your fingers will hurt. On the first day I only managed to button the top one. On the second day I had to take a break from them – I could not button even the top one, because my fingers hurt from wrestling with them. On the third day I was sitting with them on my lap, and I was just buttoning them up, trying to break them in. I still struggle with them, but not so much now.

    2. Stairs. They are an obstacle. Right now I cannot bring my knee above my waist, so I’ve got to be mindful of that.

    3. Driving. Getting in a car is easy, but either due to them being new, or my mistake with sizing – prolonged sitting is proving to be difficult.

    4. Coin pocket. It is kinda small. Fits a Zippo ligther, and that is it. That is a bummer for me, since in my UB’s I’ve carried a Zippo, Olight I3E pocket flashlight, and my Tom Winspear guitar pick. In those I can only carry either a Zippo, or the other two items.

    Overall I am very happy with them. Probably will order a second pair.

  4. Rated 5 out of 5

    ewsundquist@gmail.com (verified owner)

    I don’t want to destroy the mystique about these being painful, but my TBOL experience — four wears so far — has been very comfortable. No broken legs or injuries of any kind! I gave them a soak and hung them to dry, which took a while, then just started wearing them. Yes, they take a bit of effort to put on and button the first couple of times, but that’s no big deal really. And once you get them on, the experience of wearing them is amazing. Sure, they are stiff like any raw denim and will take a while to get really soft. But they are not at all unpleasant even in the early days. On the contrary, they fit great and make all your other pants seem threadbare. I am glad I took the advice of another commenter and got a zipper rather than buttons, because breaking in fly buttons for sure would have been a pain in the ass (or thumbs). I got my regular size, 31 X 36 in the SoSo classic fit, and it’s perfect, with plenty of thigh room, so I was moving around normally from the get-go. I’m looking forward to seeing how they break in and age over the months and years ahead. But I’m already enjoying them plenty, not just as a novelty item, but as a practical, enjoyable pair of pants.

    • Johan @ SOSO (verified owner)

      We’re happy that you enjoy the ride brother!

  5. Rated 5 out of 5

    Jose Carlos Tabera Garcia (verified owner)

    What to say about the most impressive denim ever made, the craziest and most daring, 33oz that will not leave you indifferent, great fades at the level of the best denims and a comfort that never ceases to surprise me

  6. Rated 5 out of 5

    Barhin (verified owner)

    These are the most awesome jeans I’ve ever worn, they feel like they can last two lifetimes! My 25oz Iron Hearts feel thin compared to these jeans. Just did the initial soak (just turning them inside out was a challenge, lol) and wore them for a few times. So far, so good! I think the only thing that would make these even better would be if they are offered with an option to line them with kevlar for motorcycle riding or use UHMWPE, but that’s wishful thinking.
    For the price and all of the options available, this is a good buy without a doubt!!

  7. Rated 5 out of 5

    tjones2129 (verified owner)

    Day one into the infamous yearly challenge. Ready to break these in. Have been wearing my iron heart 666 25oz for around 200 wears so I feel like I’m well conditioned to take on TBOL. The goal: 365 wear and zero washes. We’ll see how it goes. I’ll be posting via ig for now @indig00jones

  8. Rated 5 out of 5

    theeaglesnest (verified owner)

    An absolute beast of a pair of jeans. Yes there stiff but once there on very comfortable. I choose button fly. And used a pair of needle nose plies to make the holes less stiff. Been wearing them since late last year. Will order a second pair this year. Great on the r nine t bike.

  9. Rated 5 out of 5

    jerodsquared (verified owner)

    This is the third pair of 33s I’ve ordered from Soso, and the second for myself. Every pair has been of impeccable quality, which is unbelievable considering how difficult this fabric must be to work with. For this pair, I went with the standard straight legs, but upped the front and rear rise by an inch, for a bit more room in the crotch while maintaining a high waist. The fit is incredible and the look, when paired with Lucchese boots, is pure old-school cowboy sh*t. This company is truly in a league of their own.

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Size Guide Jeans

To find the right size, locate a similar item that fits you perfectly, measure it the same way we do and compare those measurements with the chart below. Note that the measurements for raw denim garments are taken before soaking, so consider potential shrinkage.
001 Slim

Measurements in Centimetres
Size 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 38 40 42 44 46
Waist 36.5 37 38 38.5 40.5 41.5 42.5 43.5 44.5 46.5 49 51 53 55 57
Hip 44.5 45 45.5 47.5 49 50.5 52 53.5 55 56.5 58 60 61.5 63 64
Front Rise 22.5 23.5 24.5 25.5 26.5 27.5 28.5 29.5 30.5 31.5 32.5 33 34 35 36
Back Rise 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45
Thigh 25.5 26 26.5 27 27.5 28 28.5 29 29.5 30.5 32 33.5 34 34.5 35
Knee 16.5 17 17.5 18 18.5 19 19.5 20 20.5 21 21.5 22 22.5 23 24
Leg Opening 13.5 14 14.5 15.5 15.5 16 16.5 17 17.5 18.5 19.5 20.5 20.5 21.5 22
Measurements in Inches
Size 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 38 40 42 44 46
Waist 14.4" 14.6" 15" 15.2" 15.9" 16.3" 16.7" 17.1" 17.5" 18.3" 19.3" 20.1" 20.9" 21.6" 22.4"
Hip 17.5" 17.7" 17.9" 18.7" 19.3" 19.9" 20.5" 21" 21.6" 22.2" 22.8" 23.6" 24.2" 24.8" 25.2"
Front Rise 8.8" 9.2" 9.6" 10" 10.4" 10.8" 11.2" 11.6" 12" 12.4" 12.8" 13" 13.4" 13.8" 14.2"
Back Rise 12.2" 12.6" 13" 13.4" 13.8" 14.2" 14.6" 15" 15.4" 15.8" 16.1" 16.5" 16.9" 17.3" 17.7"
Thigh 10" 10.2" 10.4" 10.6" 10.8" 11" 11.2" 11.4" 11.6" 12" 12.6" 13.2" 13.4" 13.6" 13.8"
Knee 6.5" 6.7" 6.9" 7.1" 7.3" 7.5" 7.7" 7.9" 8.1" 8.3" 8.5" 8.7" 8.9" 9.1" 9.3"
Leg Opening 5.3" 5.5" 5.7" 6.1" 6.1" 6.3" 6.5" 6.7" 6.9" 7.3" 7.7" 8.1" 8.1" 8.5" 8.7"

002 Tapered
Measurements in Centimetres
Size 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 38 40 42 44 46
Waist 37 38 39 40 41.5 42.5 43.5 45 46 48 50 52 54 56 58
Hip 45 45.5 46.5 48 49.5 51 53 54.5 56 59 62 64 66 68 70
Front Rise 25 26 27 27.5 28 28 29 29.5 30 31 32 32 33 34 35
Back Rise 34 35 36 36.5 37 37 38 38.5 39 40 41 42 43 44 45
Thigh 26 26.5 27 28 28.5 29.5 30 31 31.5 32.5 33.5 34.5 35.5 36.5 37.5
Knee 17 17.5 18 19 20 20.5 20.5 21 22.5 23 24 25 26 28 29
Leg Opening 14 14.5 15.5 16.5 17 17.5 18 18 18.5 19.5 20 21 22 22 22.5
Measurements in Inches
Size 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 38 40 42 44 46
Waist 14.6" 15" 15.3" 15.7" 16.3" 16.7" 17.1" 17.7" 18.1" 18.9" 19.7" 20.5" 21.2" 22" 22.8"
Hip 17.7" 17.9" 18.3" 18.9" 19.5" 20.1" 20.9" 21.4" 22" 23.2" 24.4" 25.2" 26" 26.8" 27.5"
Front Rise 9.8" 10.2" 10.6" 10.8" 11" 11" 11.4" 11.6" 11.8" 12.2" 12.6" 12.6" 13" 13.4" 13.8"
Back Rise 13.4" 13.8" 14.2" 14.4" 14.6" 14.6" 15" 15.2" 15.4" 15.7" 16.1" 16.5" 16.9" 17.3" 17.7"
Thigh 10.2" 10.4" 10.6" 11" 11.2" 11.6" 12.2" 12.2" 12.4" 12.8" 13.2" 13.6" 14" 14.4" 14.8"
Knee 6.7" 6.9" 7.1" 7.5" 7.9" 8.1" 8.1" 8.3" 8.8" 9" 9.4" 9.8" 10.2" 11" 11.4"
Leg Opening 5.5" 5.7" 6.1" 6.5" 6.7" 6.9" 7.1" 7.1" 7.3" 7.7" 7.9" 8.3" 8.7" 8.7" 8.9"

003 Classic
Measurements in Centimetres
Size 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 38 40 42 44 46
Waist 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 46 47 49 51 53 55 57 59
Hip 46 46.5 48 49 50 51.5 53.5 54.5 55.5 57.5 59.5 61.5 63.5 65.5 67.5
Front Rise 28 28.5 29 29.5 30 30 30.5 31 31.5 31.5 32.5 32.5 34 34.5 35
Back Rise 37 37.5 38 38.5 39 39 39.5 40 40.5 40.5 41.5 41.5 43 43.5 44
Thigh 26.5 27 27.5 28.5 29 30 30.5 31.5 32 33 34 35 37 37.5 38
Knee 18 18.5 19 19.5 20.5 21 21.5 22 23 24 25.5 27 29 29.5 30
Leg Opening 16.5 17 17.5 18 18.5 19.5 20 20.5 21 21.5 23 24 26 26.5 27
Measurements in Inches
Size 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 38 40 42 44 46
Waist 15" 15.3" 15.7" 16.1" 16.5" 16.9" 17.3" 18.1" 18.5" 19.3" 20.1" 20.9" 21.6" 22.4" 23.2"
Hip 18.1" 18.3" 18.9" 19.3" 19.7" 20.3" 21" 21.4" 21.8" 22.6" 23.4" 24.2" 25" 25.8" 26.6"
Front Rise 11" 11.2" 11.4" 11.6" 11.8" 11.8" 12" 12.2" 12.4" 12.4" 12.8" 12.8" 13.4" 13.6" 13.8"
Back Rise 14.6" 14.8" 15" 15.2" 15.4" 15.4" 15.6" 15.8" 16" 16.2" 16.4" 16.4" 16.9" 17.1" 17.3"
Thigh 10.4" 10.6" 10.8" 11.2" 11.4" 11.8" 12" 12.4" 12.6" 13" 13.4" 13.8" 14.6" 14.8" 15"
Knee 7.1" 7.3" 7.5" 7.7" 8.1" 8.3" 8.5" 8.7" 9" 9.4" 10" 10.6" 11.4" 11.6" 11.8"
Leg Opening 6.5" 6.7" 6.9" 7.1" 7.3" 7.5" 7.9" 8.1" 8.3" 8.5" 9" 9.4" 10.2" 10.4" 10.6"

004 Loose
Measurements in Centimetres
Size 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 38 40 42 44 46
Waist 37 38 39 40 41.5 43 44.5 46 48 50 52 54 56 57.5 59
Hip 49.5 50 51 51 52 53 54.5 56 57.5 60 63.6 65.5 69 70.5 71
Front Rise 24.5 25 26 27.5 27.5 28 28 28.5 29.5 30 31 32 32 33 34
Back Rise 36.5 37 38 38.5 38.5 39 39 40 41 41.5 42 43 43 44 45
Thigh 26.5 27 28 29 29.5 30.5 31.5 32 32.5 33.5 35 36.5 37 38.5 39.5
Knee 18.5 19 19 19.5 20.5 21 21.5 22 22.5 23.5 25 25 26 27 27.5
Leg Opening 15 15.5 15.5 15.5 16 16.5 17 17 17.5 18 18.5 20 20 21 21.5
Measurements in Inches
Size 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 38 40 42 44 46
Waist 14.5" 15" 15.3" 15.7" 16.3" 16.9" 17.5" 18.1" 18.9" 19.7" 20.5" 21.2" 22" 22.6" 23.2"
Hip 19.5" 19.7" 20.1" 20.1" 20.5" 20.9" 21.4" 22" 22.6" 23.6" 25" 25.8" 27.2" 27.8" 28"
Front Rise 9.6" 9.8" 10.2" 10.8" 10.8" 11" 11" 11.2" 11.6" 11.8" 12.2" 12.6" 12.6" 13" 13.4"
Back Rise 14.4" 14.6" 15" 15.2" 15.2" 15.4" 15.4" 15.7" 16.1" 16.3" 16.5" 16.9" 16.9" 17.3" 17.7"
Thigh 10.4" 10.6" 11" 11.4" 11.6" 12" 12.4" 12.6" 12.8" 13.2" 13.8" 14.4" 14.6" 15.1" 15.5"
Knee 7.3" 7.5" 7.5" 7.7" 8.1" 8.3" 8.5" 8.7" 8.9" 9.2" 9.8" 9.8" 10.2" 10.6" 10.8"
Leg Opening 5.9" 6.1" 6.1" 6.1" 6.3" 6.5" 6.7" 6.7" 6.9" 7.1" 7.3" 7.9" 7.9" 8.3" 8.5"

005 Relaxed
Measurements in Centimetres
Size 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 38 40 42 44 46
Waist 37 38 39.5 40.5 42 43 44.5 46 47.5 49.5 52 53.5 55 57 59
Hip 48 49 50 51 52 53 54.5 55.5 56.5 58 60 63 65 67 69
Front Rise 25 25.5 26 26.5 27 27.5 28 29 30 30.5 31.5 33 34.5 36 37
Back Rise 35.5 36 37 38.5 38.5 39.5 40.5 41 41.5 42 43 44 45 46 47
Thigh 27.5 28 29 30 31 31.5 32 33 34 35.5 37 38 39 40 42
Knee 20.5 21 21.5 22 22.5 23 24 24.5 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Leg Opening 19.5 20 20.5 21 21.5 22 22.5 23.5 23.5 24 25 26 27 28 28.5
Measurements in Inches
Size 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 38 40 42 44 46
Waist 14.5" 15" 15.5" 15.9" 16.5" 16.9" 17.5" 18.1" 18.7" 19.5" 20.5" 21.1" 21.7" 22.4" 23.2"
Hip 18.9" 19.3" 19.7" 20.1" 20.5" 20.9" 21.4" 21.8" 22.2" 22.8" 23.6" 24.8" 25.6" 26.4" 27.2"
Front Rise 9.8" 10" 10.2" 10.4" 10.6" 10.8" 11" 11.4" 11.8" 12" 12.4" 13" 13.6" 14.2" 14.6"
Back Rise 14" 14.2" 14.5" 15.1" 15.1" 15.5" 15.9" 16.1" 16.3" 16.5" 16.5" 17.3" 17.7" 18.1" 18.5"
Thigh 10.8" 11" 11.4" 11.8" 12.2" 12.4" 12.6" 13" 13.4" 14" 14.6" 15" 15.4" 15.7" 16.5"
Knee 8.1" 8.3" 8.5" 8.7" 8.9" 9.1" 9.4" 9.6" 9.8" 10.2" 10.6" 11" 11.4" 11.8" 12.2"
Leg Opening 7.7" 7.9" 8.1" 8.3" 8.5" 8.7" 8.9" 9.2" 9.2" 9.4" 9.8" 10.2" 10.6" 11" 11.2"

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Length Lab By SOSO

These measurements provide a general guideline. Individuals may have longer or shorter legs, and there is no one-size-fits-all ideal. We strongly recommend measuring the length of your own jeans before making a purchase. These recommendations are formulated with one wash or one soak in mind.

Height (CM) 155 - 165 166 - 175 176 - 185 186 - 190 191 - 205
No Cuff 28-29 30-31 32-33 34-35 36-37
Single Cuff 29-30 31-32 33-34 35-36 37-38
Double Cuff 30-31 32-33 34-35 36-37 38-40
Height (IN) 5´1"- 5´5" 5´5"- 5´9" 5´9"- 6'1" 6´1"- 6´3" 6´3"- 6´9"
No Cuff 28-29 30-31 32-33 34-35 36-37
Single Cuff 29-30 31-32 33-34 35-36 37-38
Double Cuff 30-31 32-33 34-35 36-37 38-40

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