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- After comparing Bronson 47801xx and Red Tornado 55501 denim pants, we concluded that Bronson is better than Red Tornado in terms of overall craftsmanship.
- In particular, Bronson excels in details such as the back patch, rivet stitching, hidden rivets, and the unique fit of the 47-year version is also an advantage.
- Many consider Bronson and Red Tornado to be on par with each other among Chinese Amekaji brands, but at least when it comes to denim pants, Bronson is the better choice.
Today, we'll compare two Chinese brands for those new to Amekaji.
Bronson vs Red Tornado (hereinafter Hongfeng). Some say these two brands are almost the same level.
Let's see if that's true by comparing the denim pants that represent each brand.
Bronson's 47801xx denim pants, which represent Chinese Amekaji, and Hongfeng 55501, which are seen quite often recently. Both were bought rigid. Bronson is a bit more expensive and both are around 14 oz, making them moderately heavy.
Bronson is on the right and Hongfeng is on the left. There is a slight difference in aging because I wear Bronson more than Hongfeng.
The back patch is an oil-soaked leather patch for Bronson and just a patch for Hongfeng.
Levi's also started using synthetic leather for their back patch from 1955. Is that why?
If you look at the back pocket details, Hongfeng uses two-color stitching, which is noticeable,
and Bronson has reinforced stitching around the rivets, similar to the Freewheelers 1947 601xx.
Both fabrics are moderately hairy.
Front view. Bronson is on the right and Hongfeng is on the left.
I'm not someone who is obsessed with reproduction, but why are the buttons on the Hongfeng 55501 model laurel donut buttons?
And if you look at the other buttons besides the main button, Hongfeng's... the material is really bad.
Inside. Bronson is on the right and Hongfeng is on the left. Hongfeng doesn't have hidden rivets.
It's a detail that doesn't really affect the fit, but it's a shame not to have them.
Both seem to have used chain stitching well where the fabric overlaps.
Finally, the inside of the front. Bronson is on the right and Hongfeng is on the left.
Hongfeng is... well, it's good that it's dense, but... it's a bit too much for my taste. It's like that all the way down to the hem of the pants.
Do they have an overlock fetish? And the button back finish seems to be plastic. A shame.
*Overall: In my opinion, the overall build quality of these two pants is almost incomparable. Bronson denim pants win by far.
The Bronson 47801xx is the second most worn pants after the Freewheelers 1947 601xx, and I haven't attached any fit pics separately, but the fit is really good with the rounded drop from the sides, which is characteristic of the '47 version.
When talking about Chinese Amekaji brands, Gizmo is usually considered the top tier, and Bronson and Hongfeng are often placed one level below, being seen as equal, but I felt that they are not equal at least in terms of denim pants.
I hope this comparison is helpful for those who are considering buying affordable Amekaji denim pants for beginners. This concludes the comparison.
