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

[DrBabyhorse]

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.

[derivative666]

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.

[DrBabyhorse]

^this

[arizonaron]

sounds like solid advice. thanks!

[arizonaron]

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?

[Giles]

Yes

[arizonaron]

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?

[Giles]

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

[Goldtop]

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 …

[trail and arrow]

congratulations!

[Hereforthebeer]

Great pic mate, well done!

[Madame Buttonfly]

Fantastic photo @Goldtop!  Many congratulations to you and your beautiful bride.

[501IH]

@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!

[marcelo_cologne]

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

[Giles]

Looking good Markus….

[hajduk]

Markus,
18oz will shrink more with agitation. I mean a washing machine

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[501IH]

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.

[Anesthetist]

@501/IH:

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.

Oddly enough I saw it too. I've actually been trolling ebay looking for a good vintage example!

[derivative666]

@Anesthetist:

@501/IH:

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.

Oddly enough I saw it too. I've actually been trolling ebay looking for a good vintage example!

Just an FYI I will be your competition

[Bthegreat4]

So is it safe to say that all dimensions except knee down will stretch back charted size after soak?