I recently bought a Tokaido Tournament Cut Ultimate Heavyweight gi and I absolutely LOVE it. Unlike my old heavy weight gis, this one wasnt as hard as cardboard when I first got it, and it didnt need any altering whatsoever. Granted, it was still a little stiff but broke in after just two good training sessions. It has a great snapping sound to it, and the jacket is the best fit I've ever had. I've never worn a Shureido, and although my Sensei is a strong advocate of the brand because of its seriously reinforced stitching, I can't imagine it beating the comfort level of the Tokaido. I bought mine really considerably cheap at https://www.mykaratestore.com (typically the gi would cost somewhere between $200-$250, but I got mine for $155) and would highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a quality gi in comfort, friction resistance and a great 'snap' while looking good during training.
