ringring is far more qualified in discusing the quality of their denim, but in a nutshell... you're paying a premium for the 'bape' label same as the t-shirts. both are above the average out there, but at bape's pricepoints, you've got a lot of options. sometimes, it's worth paying for a name, sometimes it isn't.
i'm sure ringring can break down the specifics, as well as provide alternates in that price range that are far more quality focused.
Quoted post
[/b]
Thanks MrRaven, that's mighty flattering coming from you.
I've not really much to add to your reply. You've nailed it. Basically buy Bape Jeans if you are a Bape fan, buy something else if you're a denim fan.
For that 'Urban Jeans' niche, maybe take a look at MHI (good quality selvage, nice details. Heavyweight, loose cut), Fibreops (Japanese cool + some funky washes), Evisu (I'd only touch the old skool raw, selvedge with the white printed gulls) or Silas (indie/slacker look, reasonable ringspun denim and cheap in this company).
Other than that, if it's quality denim you want, then there's loads of choice out there. For cheap and good start at Lee and Gap and move up to APC, Levis Vintage, DDC Labs and big bucks 45rpm....etc