SEXIHXLSXA13 - Self Edge x Iron Heart x Leather Soul x Alden
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Mine are hibernating. I wear my 634s every day to work and being that it's our busy season (HVAC), by the time I get home, there's no recreational jean time.
I can't wait to get back into them though. The evo pics of this denim are downright inspirational.
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More inspiration since they just got another wash:
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Thanks! This denim fades beautifully.
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Yeah, @xtcclassic, those look soo good. I wanted to pick some up from the warehouse sale, but I shied away from the skinny thighs. I'll have to admire yours from afar.
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Despite these being sanforized, they do shrink a fair bit. At least mine did. I don't know specifically how much, because I wasn't expecting any shrink and therefore didn't take any pre-wash measurements, but it was enough for me to immediately notice as soon as I put them on. I'm sure you'll get at least a half inch in the waist, just soak in hot water, inside out, and make sure to give them some agitation.
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Despite these being sanforized, they do shrink a fair bit. At least mine did. I don't know specifically how much, because I wasn't expecting any shrink and therefore didn't take any pre-wash measurements, but it was enough for me to immediately notice as soon as I put them on. I'm sure you'll get at least a half inch in the waist, just soak in hot water, inside out, and make sure to give them some agitation.
Thanks, I wanted to get as much shrinkage I could get before I get them tapered via railcar.
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Today is the first full day I've worn my new SExIHxLSxA13's which I picked up from the SE sale. I've got to say first impressions are that these are really lightweight compared to my MBB's which have been my exclusive pair more or less for the last ~18 months. The fit is going to take some time to get adjusted to them, they seems almost high rise in the front and low rise in the rear. I gave them a hot shower soak to try to take some of the slack out the waist which helped although they are still somewhat loose. I'm looking forward to getting some good wear out of these and I'll try to post some updates later on.
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The fit is going to take some time to get adjusted to them, they seems almost high rise in the front and low rise in the rear. I gave them a hot shower soak to try to take some of the slack out the waist which helped although they are still somewhat loose. I'm looking forward to getting some good wear out of these and I'll try to post some updates later on.
I picked some up from QuePasa as well. I'm also getting used to the fit. Did they shrink much? I picked up the 28's and they barely work, I want to break them in before soaking to stretch them out a bit. However I need to soak prior to getting them hemmed since the 38 inseam is too long. I'm fairly new to raw denim, this is the heaviest pair I own, what do you recommend I do soak wise?
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Soak inside out in hot water with plenty of agitation. The 23oz denim is the Mogwai of denim btw. Once it is exposed to water, it becomes something entirely less soft and cuddly. But it will soften up after a day's wear.
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Two days a week for almost two years now, give or take. Maybe 8 washes?
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Looking good and they compliment the 55 very well!
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A few images from the HWDC2 final submission thread on SuFu:
Still plenty of life left in these, I look forward to many more years in rotation with my other IH, Samurai, Strike Gold, and PBJ denim.
