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    IH-666-XHS - 25oz Selvedge Denim Slim Straight Cut Jeans - Indigo

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    • irishexpatI
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      I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this, but I'm considering buying a pair of these sight-unseen for christmas, which is a terrifying prospect. (raw denim in the American midwest….it's tough)

      Right now I'm in my first pair of raws, N&F Weird Guys, and I really like the fit. Based on the measurements, these should line up ok, but I'm wondering if anyone has any first-hand experience going from Weird Guys to IH? Specifically...are these or the beetle busters going to be a better match?

      (my other option is to wait until next March, when I'll be in NYC....but who wants to wait that long?)

      Iron Heart, Empty Wallet

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      • RocknRollR
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        I used to have a couple of weirdguys back in the day, and can confidently say that IH do not make a cut that is similar. The closest IH cut is probably the 301 from Selfedge.

        The 666 model is awesome, but notably different from your WG cut in the following ways:

        • much higher rise
        • less taper from knee down

        The Beatle buster has an equally higher rise, and even less taper.

        The fit of IH might take you take some time to adapt to, but you will instantly notice the high quality of construction.

        All the best!

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        • irishexpatI
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          Interesting. I measured my weird guys this morning and came up with this:

          Waist 41 (it's probably an inch bigger than I need, at least)
          F Rise 11.5
          B Rise 16
          Thigh 14
          Knee 10
          Leg Opening 8.75
          Inseam 35

          And the 666xhs in 38 has about .5 inches more rise, and .75 inches less taper. Thanks for the spot-on info!

          Iron Heart, Empty Wallet

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          • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
            Filthy2123ozjunkie
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            Giles, These really are the highest quality jeans I have ever seen. The denim is so tightly woven, so silky to the touch. Artistry in denim! The Navy blues and the electric blues are truly beautiful. That you, from the bottom of my heart.

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            • GilesG
              Giles
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              Wow, never thought I'd get a thank you like that from a FilthyBloodJunkie  😉 😉

              Thank you…..

              "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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              • SeulS
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                Happy 2nd birthday pups…

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                • S
                  Snowy
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                  Still one of my favs too 😉

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                  • JamesMargJ
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                    I'm loving these jeans more and more every day.
                    They aren't stiff as an iron plank now…
                    Softened out to a wooden plank 😃

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                    • R
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                      Ive worn these for 2 months now, and Ive had 1 initial soak.
                      Iam not crazy about "sick fadez", I just want the jeans to hold as long as possible… should I soak/wash them every other month to keep them relatively clean and keep the cotton nice and clean?

                      And another thing, its probably nothing to it, but I imagine that the beautiful electric blue that comes from gentle fading, kind of dissapears/flaten out when the jeans are washed.. Iam out of my mind, or is it something to it?

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                      • GilesG
                        Giles
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                        @ropeadope:

                        should I soak/wash them every other month to keep them relatively clean and keep the cotton nice and clean?

                        Yes

                        @ropeadope:

                        And another thing, its probably nothing to it, but I imagine that the beautiful electric blue that comes from gentle fading, kind of dissapears/flaten out when the jeans are washed.. Iam out of my mind, or is it something to it?

                        No, you should still get that, it is just the lower layers of indigo popping out- or at least the white core of the warp peeping through fewer layers of indigo (Rope dying adds layer upon layer of oxidised indigo in the dyeing process)…...

                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                        • R
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                          Thanks Giles!

                          And I should do the soaking inside out, right?
                          Maybe with a little wool-lite, or some other mild detergent?

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                          • Max PowerM
                            Max Power
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                            I always soak the jeans without turning them inside out. No need to do that. And also no need to add detergent, then it would be a (gentle) wash, not a soak 😉

                            @elclintor:

                            > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                            • R
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                              So soaking them will be good for the cotton, and get them a bit cleaner?
                              Thanks for good answers!

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                              • tatmantallT
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                                Yeah I don't turn em inside out…. They're just jeans throw em in a soak or hot wash as it will help strengthen stitching but besides that... Who cares ... Wabi sabi kemosabe

                                "I know to you it may sound strange, but I wish it would rain…"- The Temptations

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                                • Max PowerM
                                  Max Power
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                                  Soaking will most of all get the starch out (turning the water green / yellow) and thus make the jeans softer. This enhances their lifespan.

                                  @elclintor:

                                  > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                                  • R
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                                    Ive had one initial soak, so most of the starch is probably gone.
                                    Yes, theyre just jeans, but its $450-jeans.. that dont make them just jeans to me..

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                                    • S
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                                      If you've already soaked them, then you're good to go. Just wear 'em!

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                                      • R
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                                        The devils are soaking now.. I gave them 1 initial soak before I started to wear them, but it didnt feel like the starch was gone… The jeans are even now, very stiff, and no softening up in sight!
                                        But maybe they will soften up a little after the second soak..

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                                        • GilesG
                                          Giles
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                                          They won't, you'll have to wear the softness into them….

                                          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                          • pillowPANTSP
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                                            And every time u soak/wash they become super stiff again from hang drying. So dont get discouraged, just giver!

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