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    • GilesG
      Giles
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      No, what Beatle means is that under normal conditions, you will get one inch of stretch.  If you start off with them super tight, you can actually force them to stretch two inches of stretch.

      Go with a 31.

      G

      "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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        Another noob question.
        I currently wear APC Rescues in a size 31 and am looking at getting the correct sizing for IH-634SR.  Here are the current measurement for my APC and 634SR measurements I got off the website.

        APC 31" IH-634SR
        Inches 31 32
        Waist 33 32.6
        Inseam 31 37
        Front Rise 11 10.3
        Rear Rise 14.5 15.1
        Knee 9 9.5
        Cuff 8.5 9
        Thigh 12.5 13.1

        Would the 634SR in a size 32" shrink then stretch enough in the waist?  And what length should I hem them too?  Wishing the front rise was a little longer, any fits in a 21oz. that is close to the APC?  Thanks!

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        • GilesG
          Giles
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          32 is fine.  add 2 - 2.5" on for hemming…G

          "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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          • riffblaster generalR
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            i just got a pair of 634s's in 29 waist.  im usually a 31.  its gonna take a little work but i think i can get these right where i need them.

            PUT DOWN THAT STARBUCKS, PICK UP THAT GNARBUCKS!!

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            • GilesG
              Giles
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              So look forward to some falsetto for a week or two…...

              "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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              • riffblaster generalR
                riffblaster general
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                haha yeah its going to be quite an experiment.

                PUT DOWN THAT STARBUCKS, PICK UP THAT GNARBUCKS!!

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                • BeatleB
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                  As long as you make it through day 1 you'll be fine

                  We can do anything

                  http://bybeatle.com

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                  • riffblaster generalR
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                    haha finally got the top button done after a couple hours.    i think you need a little pain at first, it makes it that much more rewarding when you get them how you want them.

                    these are going to be perfect once they stretch, loving them.

                    PUT DOWN THAT STARBUCKS, PICK UP THAT GNARBUCKS!!

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                    • SeulS
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                      "A couple hours" hahaha oh Lord… But don't worry - these really do stretch rather quickly, especially if they're (that) tight!..

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                      • riffblaster generalR
                        riffblaster general
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                        haha yeah i know.  i just had the fly buttoned up for the first part of the day.  i got the top one and its definitely stretching but im not sure if im cutting off circulation, causing nerve damage, or damaging any vital organs.  but who cares? i look amazing.

                        PUT DOWN THAT STARBUCKS, PICK UP THAT GNARBUCKS!!

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                        • BeatleB
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                          haha..last words made me laugh, epic

                          We can do anything

                          http://bybeatle.com

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                          • S
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                            priorities, man!

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                              my method  modified from Kiya

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                              • KatsushinK
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                                Talk about having a huge tool hiding in your pants… :o

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                                • ?
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                                  @DENIM:


                                  my method  modified from Kiya

                                  Stretch dammit!

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                                  • riffblaster generalR
                                    riffblaster general
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                                    i full on have a muffintop right now

                                    PUT DOWN THAT STARBUCKS, PICK UP THAT GNARBUCKS!!

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                                    • injunjackI
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                                      Ok, everybody seems to size down on IH jeans.

                                      I'm 32W in all other brands and have a pair of IH461 and 802's. based on these I wouldn't size down, and based on experience on 461 I'd size one up.

                                      Question is, if I size 1 up let's say in 634s or 634sr how much will they stretch? My uneducated guess is that not much, and they'd be quite comfortable from the start. (shit I just noticed 33W are sold out in 634sr)

                                      …so it's going to be 634 or something new that is coming out (I have straight 66'ish cut in my
                                        mind  what I'd like ...probably)

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                                      • C
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                                        yeah. if they're not tight to begin with i'd say 1/2 inch to an inch of stretch MAX (total waist, not 1/2 waist measurement) if even that.

                                        Granted it's easier to size if you have your true waist size

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                                        • riffblaster generalR
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                                          My 634s have stretched out perfectly.  If you like a slimmer fitting Jean I definitely recommend sizing down 1.  I feel like the end result is usually a little better stretched to your body shape and lifestyle.

                                          PUT DOWN THAT STARBUCKS, PICK UP THAT GNARBUCKS!!

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                                          • StokelyS
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                                            @riffblaster:

                                            i full on have a muffintop right now

                                            Awesome! Me too.

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