IH-666S - The Devil's Fit Indigo - Slim Tapered

stickyglue

Hey all! I'm new to IH after wearing APCs for the last 5 years or so. Thought it was time for an upgrade. After much consideration, measuring, and re-measuring, I decided that these in a 34 would be the right fit for me. For reference, I wear a 32 in APC (rescue) which fits like a 34.

I'm concerned that I should've gone with a 33. With the APCs, the concern is primarily with stretching, so you get them as tight as possible and let them stretch out. The shrinkage that is seemingly the norm for IH is a foreign concept to me.

When you say it will shrink an inch, but then stretch an inch or so over time, do you mean it will stretch back to the original fit, or will it stretch an ADDITIONAL inch?

Also, I was attracted to your size swapping policy in case of a bad fit. But how will I know how they fit after shrinking without soaking them first?

If I post pre-soak pics, could you guys tell me if I should size down before I soak them?

Thanks!!!

LandoCal126 0

First off, welcome and congrats on your first IH purchase. It most certainly won't be your last.

@stickyglue:

When you say it will shrink an inch, but then stretch an inch or so over time, do you mean it will stretch back to the original fit, or will it stretch an ADDITIONAL inch?

All shrinkage depends on what type of soak/ wash you do. Also if you decide to machine wash and or dry, the results can vary. They will stretch back to about the original measurement, not an additional inch from the pre soak.

@stickyglue:

Also, I was attracted to your size swapping policy in case of a bad fit. But how will I know how they fit after shrinking without soaking them first?

You won't until you try it. Luckily the B&S area is a great place to move your mistakes.

@stickyglue:

If I post pre-soak pics, could you guys tell me if I should size down before I soak them?

Of course. Post them up. I think that posting them and getting opinions before you soak is they way to go.

elclintor

Hi stickyglue, and welcome!

Post up a pre-soak fit pic, and we will be glad to comment.

I have these in a size 32 and they have stretched back out to the presoak size of 33"

In my opinion, if the waist fits good pre soak, you should be good to go..

llvlaglne

welcome to the IH forum

post pre-soak fit pics and we'll be glad to help you out.

Giles

News update. The next run if these is complete and ready to ship from Japan…

stickyglue

Thanks for the help!!! I feel much more confident now that I bought the right size. I'll post pics when they arrive Monday. Can't wait!

JM24

Hi folks, I have a pair of BBOD in a sz 30 and fit me perfect, in the Devil's will be fine the W31?
Thanks.

LandoCal126 0

@JM24:

Hi folks, I have a pair of BBOD in a sz 30 and fit me perfect, in the Devil's will be fine the W31?
Thanks.

I actually think you may take a W30 in the 666. Anyone else care to comment as I am not as familiar with the BBOD? Thanks

JM24

@LandoCal126:

@JM24:

Hi folks, I have a pair of BBOD in a sz 30 and fit me perfect, in the Devil's will be fine the W31?
Thanks.

I actually think you may take a W30 in the 666. Anyone else care to comment as I am not as familiar with the BBOD? Thanks

Thanks for your help LandoCal126, I have doubt in the knee and in th upper thigh, because is a bit slimmer than the BBOD. Cheers.

babyknight

I agree with Lando. Definitely take 30 in the 666s. I take 30 in both BBOD and 666s. The 666 stretch quite a lot so you will be fine.

JM24

Many thanks for the help babyknight
Cheers.

@babyknight:

I agree with Lando. Definitely take 30 in the 666s. I take 30 in both BBOD and 666s. The 666 stretch quite a lot so you will be fine.

tsxser

well, i still doubt if i should of down sized one; here are pics after two weeks of wear and pre-soaked. im going to soak this evening.

sz 34 ih-666s

vespr1198s

Why did you wear them without soaking?

kit99bar

give em a hot soak. My Busters in the same denim were uncomfortably tight and now are loose.

stickyglue

My IH-666S (34) came in today! First pair of IH after wearing APC for the last ??? years.

Impressions:

1. Wow.

2. This denim is thick. Seriously thick. Thick and rigid (haha). And to think…I was considering holding out for the 25oz! They would've ended me.

3. I'm REALLY glad I didn't try to go down to a 33. I would not have gotten into them.

4. These fit perfectly. Like, perfectly.

5. Love 'em already.

Questions:

1. Okay, I've never soaked raw (or any) denim before. I saw the sticky…I just stick these in hot water for an hour?

2. Is this the way the jeans are going to fit after soak, shrink, and stretch? Because that would be awesome. Again, they fit perfectly.

3. What happens if I don't soak them? Is that a cardinal sin?

I'll post pictures when I get home (at work now, couldn't wait to get em on)!

Giles

Answers

Look here http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=2657.0
Yes
It's not a cardinal sin, but imo pretty bloody stupid and will shorten the life of the jean, again read here: http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=2657.0

stickyglue

Thanks for the answers! Will soak as soon as I get home. Looks like the only problem I'm going to have is getting back into them for a day or two!

Thanks again!

llvlaglne

it's all apart of the journey. wrestling before the blessing!

tsxser

@vespr^1198s:

Why did you wear them without soaking?

This is my first pair of Un-Sanforised denim and so I didnt think it would really make the difference, as well they wore in more quickly without the soak.

BUT, I soaked last evening and dried over night, man, they fit soooooo much better.

LandoCal126 0

Another fit flick. Sized up 2 to a W34 in case you were wondering…

@LandoCal126:

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IH-666S - The Devil's Fit Indigo - Slim Tapered