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    • nizzel55N
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      New belt obtained.
      Could have gone with a 34 or 35 instead of a 36. Using second tightest hole and it is pretty tight. I can buckle the last hole wearing my 666s but then it hurts. Alot.
      I can only hope that it will not stretch to much.
      Self edge only had them in 32 and 36. Found out that rakuten got them in all sizes today.

      Nevertheless I am very happy with the belt.
      Going to be fun seeing it age and evolve.

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      187cm (6' 1.6"), 80kg (176lbs)
      IH-666S (33), IH-666UHR (33), IH-666SII (32)
      IHSH-76 (L), IHSH-62 (L), IHSH-101 (L), IHSH-109 (L)

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      • mclaincauseyM
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        Those single-layer belts are unfortunately more subject to stretching than a belt of two layers with their grains reversed. It's a beaut, hope she serves you well!

        Think it, be it.

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          I have the same belt in black. It has stretched a little over the years, but nothing too significant. Love that natural color.

          Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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          • mclaincauseyM
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            Evo update, SG3105

            Think it, be it.

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              ^ wow those look good. How long have you been wearing those jeans and how many washes?

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              • SuperfluousS
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                ^ Stellar!

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                • pillowPANTSP
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                  Anyone else have the 51xx denim beaides MCL? Curious about how much they really shrink.

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                  • mclaincauseyM
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                    @1fookntitefd:

                    ^ wow those look good. How long have you been wearing those jeans and how many washes?

                    Sorry, I missed this earlier. Worn frequently since August '13, washed once, 3 soaks.

                    Think it, be it.

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                    • mclaincauseyM
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                      @pillowPANTS:

                      Anyone else have the 51xx denim beaides MCL? Curious about how much they really shrink.

                      Just found my post from when I soaked and I did lose quite a bit in the thigh but it let back out. I think the weft slub pushed more shrinkage. That was a 15 minute hot soak so I'd go cold.

                      Think it, be it.

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                      • xtcclassicX
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                        @pillowPANTS:

                        Anyone else have the 51xx denim beaides MCL? Curious about how much they really shrink.

                        What Mclain said. They shrink a lot, but they also stretch a lot.

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                        • pillowPANTSP
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                          Mainly worried about the legs and legs arent known to stretch real easy or alot. Oh well, roll the dice i guess

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                          • xtcclassicX
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                            My advice would be if you are trying to decide between two sizes, get the larger size. The waist stretches no problem, the thighs will stretch a decent amount too but it takes some work. Check out the Superfuture thread, I posted my experiences there (I'm everyinchofgod on SuFu).

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                            • mclaincauseyM
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                              I think Pillow's problem is that he's at the largest size they make–SG is not exactly a gaijin-conscious brand.

                              @pillowPANTS The fabric is pretty stretchy, if you roll the dice I hope it works out for you, good luck.

                              Think it, be it.

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                              • xtcclassicX
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                                @mclaincausey I can't wait to see your 5105's when they get to the level your 3105's are at. Get to work and post some pics!  A couple more weeks left of HWDC2 and then I'll be starting on mine.

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                                • mclaincauseyM
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                                  @xtcclassic:

                                  @mclaincausey I can't wait to see your 5105's when they get to the level your 3105's are at. Get to work and post some pics!  A couple more weeks left of HWDC2 and then I'll be starting on mine.

                                  What sucks about that is that I'm entering IH-634SII, so they won't get much wear. I think they'll become my "sneaker jeans" 🙂

                                  Think it, be it.

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                                  • mclaincauseyM
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                                    The texture on these 5105 is so cool. I wish I could capture it better.

                                    Think it, be it.

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                                      Looks great from here[emoji106]

                                      Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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                                      • mclaincauseyM
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                                        Thanks; it's a weird denim. slubby blisters horizontally, streaks vertically, and then a grainy element. The twill is crooked too. During HWDC, the IH-634SII will be my "boot jeans" but I'll wear these any other time I'm wearing jeans. I guess I have to retire my soft, beloved 3105s once the competition spools up 😨

                                        Think it, be it.

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                                        • J
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                                          I can see what you're describing, and grainy is a sound adjective. I do understand the DWC internal conflict. I keep thinking of how much love both pair of my 666 have left to give. Alas both are out of contention, so I get to prolong their lifespan

                                          Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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                                          • xtcclassicX
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                                            @mclaincausey:

                                            Thanks; it's a weird denim. slubby blisters horizontally, streaks vertically, and then a grainy element.

                                            And furry!

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