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

[Snowy]

^They look very tight up top. Does not seem like a comfortable fit.

[daynym]

Fit looks great. How long worn?
Keep in mind that these will shrink if washed/soaked.

[ropeadope]

Its about 3 months.. Ive soaked them twice, so the shrinkage is under control
Yes, theyre kinda tight at the top, but I dont think I would be comfortable with a size-up, I think theyre baggy enough already

The most irritating thing, is that the jeans will probably never be really comfortable because of that

[Pbains1]

They look a big tight… You could always try wearing them without any underpants, it might give you a precious millimetre or 2 moving and breathing space.

[DrBabyhorse]

I'm in the same boat as ropeadope. The crotch and the creases of my hips are the trouble areas. I also don't know how much more they will stretch, but it has gotten a little better.

[daynym]

uncomfortable crotch is a killer for me.

[Seul]

Deflate the beachball you keep in your boxers…

[DrBabyhorse]

^ last resort

[Seul]

I understand - life's a beach and then you die.

[ropeadope]

Anyways, I guess it will be more comfortable when it softens up, irregardless the tightness in the waist/crotch area

[Zitoune]

@Zitoune:

Just joined the 666 25 Oz owners club.
Got mine from Hannya1977…brand new pretty much.

The fit is perfect. I'm a 33. The tagged 32 fits perfectly.
Very nice sturdy pair of jeans indeed!

OK…so after a few days of wear I realized that they fit a bit too large
for me...and I 'd prefer a slimmer/more fitted fit.

I'm sure I can wear a tagged size 31...
Anybody wants to trade his 31 for my 32 (Tag size)?

[PSB]

I wanted to comment personally on sizing down in the 666XHS.

I sized down on these because I wanted to take advantage of a Self Edge online sale and they only had a 30 left in stock. (Impatience is not a virtue, I know)

I'm usually a 32 waist, but I've had luck in the past with other brands sizing down and breaking in / stretching out, so I went for it.

After one good wear, the waist was not an issue, but even after two weeks of pretty heavy wear the top block remains unrelenting. This is consistent with what I read about this particular denim, but there's no looking back.

I kind of wanted to test my mettle with this pair though and this is just one part of it. I'm just gonna wear 'em until they surrender.

[DrBabyhorse]

I sat in the bathtub in mine for twenty minutes and then ride my bike all day. It helped a little. Water really softens them up a lot. Hang in there.

[ropeadope]

Ive soaked mine two times now, and almost 4 months of wear… not very much wear each day, because I wear a godamn uniform most of the day, but theyre getting softer and softer!
But the tightness around the crotch isnt getting anymore comfortable..

[Seul]

No flash:

[Seth]

@DrBabyhorse:

I'm in the same boat as ropeadope. The crotch and the creases of my hips are the trouble areas. I also don't know how much more they will stretch, but it has gotten a little better.

I have the same issue in crotch and creases of the hips. But I'm only two weeks in and haven't soaked. I just accept it and change out of them when it gets too much. Have you done anything that helped it? Just giving it time? Maybe a soak? Maybe, it's too slim a fit for me. I'm not sure yet.

[501IH]

Very much dig Dr Babyhorses (two pages up) fit. That's how a 666 should look like in my book, no way are they too tight!

[thewickett]

looking great Seul. I appreciate seeing jeans worn for the long haul.

[Seul]

They're 350 € jeans - they best be in for the long haul… 

[xtcclassic]

^They look effin' spectacular. I can't wait to see what they look like in another year.