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.
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
Garment measurements, laid flat · inches
Hiroshi Kato The Pen 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
Hiroshi Kato The Needle size chart
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
Hiroshi Kato The Scissors size chart
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
Hiroshi Kato The Hammer size chart
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
Hiroshi Kato The Barrel size chart
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
Hiroshi Kato The Pail size chart
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
This medium-rise, straight-cut jean with a slight taper is crafted from premium 10.5oz Japanese 4-Way Stretch Selvedge denim. Offering the classic look of vintage blue jeans with the added benefit of modern stretch, this denim provides 360-degree comfort, making it ideal for any activity. Featuring a zip fly, premium leather patch, and custom-branded hardware, each pair is meticulously cut, sewn, washed, and tested over 60 to 90 days in Los Angeles. Made from 96% cotton and 4% polyurethane, this unique fabric blend provides durability and flexibility.
Specs List: - Material: 96% Cotton, 4% Polyurethane (10.5oz Japanese 4-Way Stretch Selvedge denim) - Rise: Medium-rise - Fit: Straight cut with slight taper through the leg - Features: Zip fly, premium leather patch, custom-branded hardware - Stretch: 360-degree stretch for comfort - Production: Made in the USA, using vintage shuttle looms - Process: 60 to 90 day cut, sew, wash, and testing procedure
Shipping & returns
Orders ship within 1–2 business days from Arizona via UPS. Most orders arrive in 3–6 business days.