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

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      Seth
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      I suspect IH UK and Self Edge might measure differently. Or the jeans might be from different batches. You can send either retailer an email telling them what you want and ask them to measure a couple pairs of that size to get the one closest to what you want.

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      • ChrisC
        Chris
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        They definitely do measure differently.  Check the measuring guides on each website to see the specifics.

        Personally, I've found Self Edge's measurements to be kind of erratic, but I don't have any experience with either the 666 or the 3001, so I can't help with your question, sorry.

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          arizonaron
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          They definitely use different techniques.. still dont feel like that fully explains the discrepancy.

          Anyways, for people who have got slightly more relaxed fits with the 666, how did you size? do you have to wear a belt or can you get a pretty relaxed fit with a decently snug waist? I know they are described as slim tapered but most the fits I see on here look more like the classic slim-straight look im going for.

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          • DrBabyhorseD
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            I'm not sure how my experience compares to everybody else's, but I wish I would have sized up. I normally wear a 34 and stretch the waist to around 35-35.5. I got the 666 xhs in a 34 and it's been torture breaking them in. I wish I would have got them in 36 because the differences in the thighs and rise are minimal according to the IH sizing chart. A little extra breathing room would be nice. In fact I'm looking to trade mine to see if I can size up.

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            • derivative666D
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              I have a decent amount of experience with the 666 cuts. My pair is from 3 or 4 runs ago (I believe) 34 tag size 36 waist. I highly recommend going with thigh measurements and then wearing a belt. If you go waist size. Thighs will be unbearable. My understanding is the newest run has fixed the discrepancy in sizing. 666 is my favorite cut. Extremely flattering for many body styles.

              "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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              • DrBabyhorseD
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                ^this

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                  arizonaron
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                  sounds like solid advice. thanks!

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                    arizonaron
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                    It looks like the jeans tagged 33 are pretty much the exact measurements I'm looking for post soak. Is the general consensus that I should buy TTS (33), and they will stretch back out to these measurements in the thigh and waist after a little wear?

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                    • GilesG
                      Giles
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                      Yes

                      "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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                        arizonaron
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                        sweet. im probably going to end up ordering from IH UK soon. is there much variance among the tagged sizes – would it be worth requesting a larger 33? or is this run pretty consistent?

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                        • GilesG
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                          Always worth asking.  The jean are always plus or minus Japanese seamstress tolerances….

                          "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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                          • GoldtopG
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                            Too late for the photo competition but I got married on Friday in my Triple Sixes.
                            Should we start an Iron Heart weddings thread? I can't be the only one …

                            IH-9526V Warning! May promote beard growth.

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                            • trail and arrowT
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                              congratulations!

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                                Great pic mate, well done!

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                                • Madame ButtonflyM
                                  Madame Buttonfly
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                                  Fantastic photo @Goldtop!  Many congratulations to you and your beautiful bride.

                                  AKA Mrs G

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                                  • 501IH5
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                                    @Goldtop
                                    Not only did you get married in your 666s (now that's what I call denim commitment!) but their fit is sensational and together with those biker boots….woof! Seriously impressed. Congratulations, have a very happy honeymoon, and give the devils hell!

                                    Keep your jeans on–-and let nothing come in between you and the denim !

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                                    • marcelo_cologneM
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                                      Well, here we go: first post!

                                      Just got my first Iron Heart and start to break them in from today on. Will post the progress on a regular basis.
                                      First steps:

                                      • ordered under the advice of Giles a pair of 666-S (size 35) and 555-01 (34)
                                      • received the package two days later. Great service for a shipping form the UK to Cologne, Germany
                                      • fitting test: both denims fit perfectly, keeping in mind that the 666 needs a pre-soak
                                      • soaking the 666 for about an hour at 40-50 degrees and letting it dry hanging
                                      • next fitting test: the 666 fits just fine but could need some extra shrinking as I expect it to stretch during the next weeks
                                      • breaking them in, feeling good  🙂

                                      Until soon, Markus

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                                      • GilesG
                                        Giles
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                                        Looking good Markus….

                                        "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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                                        • hajdukH
                                          hajduk
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                                          Markus,
                                          18oz will shrink more with agitation. I mean a washing machine 😉

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                                          "Ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have" James Baldwin.

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                                          • 501IH5
                                            501IH
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                                            I'm sure any agitation is good… 😉
                                            Im exited to spot the Eames Lounge Chair in the background. A design icon that I'm in love with since my early youth.

                                            Keep your jeans on–-and let nothing come in between you and the denim !

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