IH-634-XHS - 25oz Selvedge Denim Straight Cut Jeans - Indigo

[theding]

This may be a silly question but… why would I buy these if I already have a pair of 21oz indigo and grey 634s? I have my finger poised to click the buy button and wonder if my money would be better spent elsewhere - a different cut or colour, maybe a couple of shirts...

I have no doubt these jeans are awesome but what sets them apart from the 21oz?

[Max Power]

The question is wether your other wardrobe is in need of an upgrade or if you really "need" a new pair of jeans. What sets them apart is the weight and stubbornness. And it depends on wether that's what you're looking for or not.

[KrisB]

Thanks you for the feedback guys.
I'll post some pictures of them as soon as I get em back from selfedge

[theding]

Both pairs of IH I own are less than a year old and only get worn 1-3 days a week so I don't NEED a new pair of jeans. But that doesn't stop me WANTING a new pair. Why? Because….. New jeans!

That said it sounds like, for me, the money will be better spent elsewhere. I do like the look of some of the shirts...

Thanks for the reply.

[JCMx800]

KrisB, nice looking pair!
theding, if you have the money and wanna experience something really HEAVY & STUBBORN, you should order a pair

[theding]

@JCMx800:

KrisB, nice looking pair!
theding, if you have the money and wanna experience something really HEAVY & STUBBORN, you should order a pair

Heavy and stubborn don't really sell them to me, but… Does that mean they will fade slower? I like the way my 634s are evolving but (and this might not be a popular opinion) I'd really like a pair that stayed a lovely deep, dark indigo forever.

[Max Power]

The 21 oz fade slower than the 25 oz (in general). Stubborn means, that they are stiff, hard to button up and heavy as fuck.

[theding]

@Max:

The 21 oz fade slower than the 25 oz (in general). Stubborn means, that they are stiff, hard to button up and heavy as fuck.

Thanks for the explanation

[fanya]

+1 @ KrisB

[KrisB]

Thanks @ fanya

[JimBobTTD]

I have had mine a few weeks now and they have softened up nicely. They are still a bit creaky when I walk, but these are serious jeans. Purchasing them was definitely a good move.

Now I shall hold out hope that the IH-9634 Superblack will be made with buttons again (I don't do zips on jeans) so I can have a great pair of jeans for work!

[GJLW]

IH Forum: Need some sizing advice on the 634-XHS.

I have both a size 33 and a 34 and not sure which to keep. The 33 is definitely a bit tough to button but I like the way it looks in the upper block and below the knee. The 34 is spot on in terms of size/comfort but I am concerned that if they stretch, they will be too loose in the waist.

Does the XHS stretch much?? Selfedge says only .5'' others say 1'' in the waist.

Also, if I do one hot soak with the size 34'' will this bring the size down a bit in all dimensions?

I am a size 33 in the 634s and a 34 in BBusters….. Thanks

[JCMx800]

They stretch, keep the 33 will be spot on in 1-3 weeks

[Anesthetist]

@JCMx800:

They stretch, keep the 33 will be spot on in 1-3 weeks

Agreed, suffer for a week for years of comfort and good fit.

[GJLW]

Thanks - this is helpful. But will require some suffering. They will stretch an inch?

Also - are you guys soaking these before wearing. I know they are sanforized already so…?

[JCMx800]

I soaked mine, to settle the stitching, dont know if it make sense or not. If not, I soaked my pair to get out the starch and dirt from the shelves

[Seul]

Wear the 33 for a week or two… Soak... Then wear the fuck out of it...

[GJLW]

Thanks. Will post fit pics once I have tamed the XHS a bit.

[Giles]

You will get an inch of stretch.  My advice is to soak first (but I never do with the XHS, because I don't like it when I tell me what to do…....)

[yuchanglo]

Just got a new one in the mail, would you recommend an initial soak or no since it's sanforized?