The Brace Waffle Plaid
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These charts show garment measurements (laid flat), not body — compare against a pair you own. Six fits, each cut differently: Pen and Needle run slimmest, Barrel and Pail widest.
Size guide Hiroshi Kato measurements
How it fits: These charts show garment measurements (laid flat), not body — compare against a pair you own. Six fits, each cut differently: Pen and Needle run slimmest, Barrel and Pail widest.
Hiroshi Kato Size Chart
| ALT SIZE | WAISTBAND (FLAT) | FRONT RISE | THIGH | INSEAM | KNEE | LEG OPENING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 15" | 9" | 21 1/2" | 34" | 15 1/4" | 13" |
| 29 | 15 1/2" | 9 1/4" | 22" | 34" | 15 1/2" | 13 1/4" |
| 30 | 16" | 9 1/2" | 22 1/2" | 34" | 15 3/4" | 13 1/2" |
| 31 | 16 1/2" | 9 3/4" | 23" | 34" | 16" | 13 3/4" |
| 32 | 17" | 10" | 23 1/2" | 34" | 16 1/4" | 14" |
| 33 | 17 1/2" | 10 1/4" | 24" | 34" | 16 1/2" | 14 1/4" |
| 34 | 18" | 10 1/2" | 24 1/2" | 34" | 16 3/4" | 14 1/2" |
| 36 | 19" | 11" | 25 5/8" | 34" | 17 1/4" | 15" |
| 38 | 20" | 11 1/2" | 26 3/4" | 34" | 17 3/4" | 15 1/2" |
| 40 | 21" | 12" | 27 7/8" | 34" | 18 1/4" | 16" |
the pen · 10 sizes · scroll sideways for every measurement
| ALT SIZE | WAISTBAND (FLAT) | FRONT RISE | THIGH | INSEAM | KNEE | LEG OPENING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 14 7/8" | 9" | 20 3/4" | 33" | 13 3/4" | 12" |
| 29 | 15 3/8" | 9 1/4" | 21 1/4" | 33" | 14" | 12 1/4" |
| 30 | 15 7/8" | 9 1/2" | 21 3/4" | 33" | 14 1/4" | 12 1/2" |
| 31 | 16 3/8" | 9 3/4" | 22 1/4" | 33" | 14 1/2" | 12 3/4" |
| 32 | 16 7/8" | 10" | 22 3/4" | 33" | 14 3/4" | 13" |
| 33 | 17 3/8" | 10 1/4" | 23 1/4" | 33" | 15" | 13 1/4" |
| 34 | 17 7/8" | 10 1/2" | 23 3/4" | 33" | 15 1/4" | 13 1/2" |
| 36 | 18 7/8" | 11" | 24 7/8" | 33" | 15 3/4" | 14" |
| 38 | 19 7/8" | 11 1/2" | 26" | 33" | 16 1/4" | 14 1/2" |
the needle · 9 sizes · scroll sideways for every measurement
| ALT SIZE | WAISTBAND (FLAT) | FRONT RISE | THIGH | INSEAM | KNEE | LEG OPENING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 15 1/4" | 10 1/8" | 22" | 33 3/4" | 14 3/8" | 12 1/4" |
| 29 | 15 3/4" | 10 3/8" | 22 1/2" | 33 3/4" | 14 5/8" | 12 1/2" |
| 30 | 16 1/4" | 10 5/8" | 23" | 33 3/4" | 14 7/8" | 12 3/4" |
| 31 | 16 3/4" | 10 7/8" | 23 1/2" | 33 3/4" | 15 1/8" | 13" |
| 32 | 17 1/4" | 11 1/8" | 24" | 33 3/4" | 15 3/8" | 13 1/4" |
| 33 | 17 3/4" | 11 3/8" | 24 1/2" | 33 3/4" | 15 5/8" | 13 1/2" |
| 34 | 18 1/4" | 11 5/8" | 25" | 33 3/4" | 15 7/8" | 13 3/4" |
| 36 | 19 1/4" | 12 1/4" | 26 1/8" | 33 3/4" | 16 3/8" | 14 1/4" |
| 38 | 20 1/4" | 12 5/8" | 27 1/4" | 33 3/4" | 16 7/8" | 14 3/4" |
| 40 | 21 1/4" | 13 1/8" | 28 3/8" | 33 3/4" | 17 3/8" | 15 1/4" |
the scissors · 10 sizes · scroll sideways for every measurement
| ALT SIZE | WAISTBAND (FLAT) | FRONT RISE | THIGH | INSEAM | KNEE | LEG OPENING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 15 1/8" | 9 1/2" | 22 3/4" | 34" | 16 1/2" | 15" |
| 29 | 15 5/8" | 9 3/4" | 23 1/4" | 34" | 16 3/4" | 15 1/4" |
| 30 | 16 1/8" | 10" | 23 3/4" | 34" | 17" | 15 1/2" |
| 31 | 16 5/8" | 10 1/4" | 24 1/4" | 34" | 17 1/4" | 15 3/4" |
| 32 | 17 1/8" | 10 1/2" | 24 3/4" | 34" | 17 1/2" | 16" |
| 33 | 17 5/8" | 10 3/4" | 25 1/4" | 34" | 17 3/4" | 16 1/4" |
| 34 | 18 1/8" | 11" | 25 3/4" | 34" | 18" | 16 1/2" |
| 36 | 19 1/8" | 11 1/2" | 26 7/8" | 34" | 18 1/2" | 17" |
| 38 | 20 1/8" | 12" | 28" | 34" | 19" | 17 1/2" |
| 40 | 21 1/8" | 12 1/2" | 29 1/8" | 34" | 19 1/2" | 18" |
the hammer · 10 sizes · scroll sideways for every measurement
| ALT SIZE | WAISTBAND (FLAT) | FRONT RISE | THIGH | INSEAM | KNEE | LEG OPENING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 15 3/8" | 9 3/4" | 24 1/2" | 33" | 18 3/8" | 15 1/2" |
| 29 | 15 7/8" | 10" | 25" | 33" | 18 5/8" | 15 3/4" |
| 30 | 16 3/8" | 10 1/4" | 25 1/2" | 33" | 18 7/8" | 16" |
| 31 | 16 7/8" | 10 1/2" | 26" | 33" | 19 1/8" | 16 1/4" |
| 32 | 17 3/8" | 10 3/4" | 26 1/2" | 33" | 19 3/8" | 16 1/2" |
| 33 | 17 7/8" | 11" | 27" | 33" | 19 5/8" | 16 3/4" |
| 34 | 18 3/8" | 11 1/4" | 27 1/2" | 33" | 19 7/8" | 17" |
| 36 | 19 3/8" | 11 3/4" | 28 5/8" | 33" | 20 3/8" | 17 1/2" |
| 38 | 20 3/8" | 12 1/4" | 29 3/4" | 33" | 20 7/8" | 18" |
| 40 | 21 3/8" | 12 3/4" | 30 7/8" | 33" | 21 3/8" | 18 1/2" |
the barrel · 10 sizes · scroll sideways for every measurement
| ALT SIZE | WAISTBAND (FLAT) | FRONT RISE | THIGH | INSEAM | KNEE | LEG OPENING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 15 3/8" | 11 1/8" | 24 1/2" | 31 1/2" | 18 3/8" | 17 1/2" |
| 29 | 15 7/8" | 11 3/8" | 25" | 31 1/2" | 18 5/8" | 17 3/4" |
| 30 | 16 3/8" | 11 5/8" | 25 1/2" | 31 1/2" | 18 7/8" | 18" |
| 31 | 16 7/8" | 11 7/8" | 26" | 31 1/2" | 19 1/8" | 18 1/4" |
| 32 | 17 3/8" | 12 1/8" | 26 1/2" | 31 1/2" | 19 3/8" | 18 1/2" |
| 33 | 17 7/8" | 12 3/8" | 27" | 31 1/2" | 19 5/8" | 18 3/4" |
| 34 | 18 3/8" | 12 5/8" | 27 1/2" | 31 1/2" | 19 7/8" | 19" |
| 36 | 19 3/8" | 13 1/8" | 28 5/8" | 31 1/2" | 20 3/8" | 19 1/2" |
| 38 | 20 3/8" | 13 5/8" | 29 3/4" | 31 1/2" | 20 7/8" | 20" |
| 40 | 21 3/8" | 14 1/8" | 30 7/8" | 31 1/2" | 21 3/8" | 20 1/2" |
the pail · 10 sizes · scroll sideways for every measurement
Good to know about Hiroshi Kato sizing
- Take your usual size. If you wear a 32, buy the 32.
- Their waistband figure is measured flat, so double it. Each pair runs about 2" above the tag.
- Raw denim stretches, so the best first fit is snug.
These are Hiroshi Kato’s own measurements, published as-is. Stuck between sizes? Message us and we’ll get you into the right size.
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Description
The Brace Shirt from Hiroshi Kato brings heritage workwear to the modern wardrobe, blending rugged durability with everyday comfort. Built from ultra-soft waffle fabric in a classic buffalo plaid, it delivers warmth and breathability without bulk. Reinforced with triple-stitched seams and bar-tacked pockets, it’s made to handle the long haul. A discreet pen pocket adds utility, while the chainstitch runoff at the gussets nods to authentic vintage construction—a small detail that speaks to Kato’s commitment to tradition and craftsmanship. Wear it often, wear it hard—The Brace is built for it.
Specs List:
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Material: Soft, breathable waffle fabric in buffalo plaid
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Construction: Triple-stitched shoulders, back, and side seams
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Details: Bar-tacked reinforced pockets, discreet pen slot
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Heritage Touch: Chainstitch runoff gusset detail
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Style: Inspired by vintage workwear shirts
Shipping & returns
Orders ship within 1–2 business days from Arizona via UPS. Most orders arrive in 3–6 business days.
Returns accepted within 60 days of purchase on unworn, unwashed items with tags. Start a return at /pages/returns or email info@shoptherooster.com.
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