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    IHXB01xUHR - Ultra Heavy Raw Beatle Busters

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    • neph93N
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      Gave them a second wash at 40C and 600rpm. More shrinkage attained, when they settle and stretch they'll be a decent relaxed fit. Some very small areas of marbling, I guess caused by pre wash creases. They are barely noticeable and the denim's slubby uneven nature is far more prevalent.

      Measurements:
      Pre-soak/Post-soak/2nd wash
      Waist: 37"/35.8"/35.2"
      Inseam: 33.3"/31.9"/31.6"
      Thigh: 13.1"/12.9"/12.75"

      “Some of those that work forces
      Are the same that burn crosses”

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      • neph93N
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        I said no shite fit pics but it had to be done. I'm a little unsure about the final result. If this was a post stretch fit then OK, but they're still a little long in the leg and too comfy in the waist and thigh for new jeans. But it's marginal. So, keep or flip, people? Your honest answers are appreciated.

        “Some of those that work forces
        Are the same that burn crosses”

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        • GilesG
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          Def too long, but I think the more relaxed top block suits this denim….

          "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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          • neph93N
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            @Giles:

            Def too long, but I think the more relaxed top block suits this denim….

            They are a little over an inch too long when compared to my SBG BB's which my seamstress sorted for me. I'm tempted to leave them as is and cuff them to wear with my Wesco's when they arrive. I'm not averse to a bit of stacking either. Is the UHR meaningfully harder to hem than the 21oz?

            “Some of those that work forces
            Are the same that burn crosses”

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            • DionD
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              If you want to lose more length, give 'em a very hot (hottest possible out the tap) soak for a couple of hours. I managed to shrink the inseam by ~ 3 inches this way.

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              • neph93N
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                @den213:

                I managed to shrink the inseam by ~ 3 inches this way.

                tempting…

                “Some of those that work forces
                Are the same that burn crosses”

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                • GilesG
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                  @neph93:

                  Is the UHR meaningfully harder to hem than the 21oz?

                  Yep

                  "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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                  • Max PowerM
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                    I don't see anything wrong with the fit, in fact I think it's like they're meant to fit.

                    @elclintor:

                    > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                    • tmgT
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                      They look good! Mine were very similar when I first got them, but they'll settle and drape a bit better once they break in.

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                      • steelworkerS
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                        stacked or cuffed they'd look good.

                        Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
                        Well, I have others.

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                        • neph93N
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                          Thanks very much for the feedback everyone. I'm not too sure about stacks on bb's as the hem is a little wide. Cuffing will depend entirely on how they look with the Wesco's when they arrive. Either way they are now officially "keepers".  Cheers, gentlemen.

                          “Some of those that work forces
                          Are the same that burn crosses”

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                          • mikebarhootM
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                            Another all nighter/weekender…. [emoji53]

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                            • neph93N
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                              @mikebarhoot - jeans looking good and those kicks are nice!

                              Having initially stored my UHR until autumn we're now having a patch of cooler weather so I took them out to try on. Can't get comfortable with the fit as I know it's only going to stretch out so I'm going all in. 1 hour soak in the hottest water I can get out of the tap then a wash on 60C with no spin… I guess if that doen't get all the shrinkage out nothing will.

                              “Some of those that work forces
                              Are the same that burn crosses”

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                              • DionD
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                                Hope it'll work out for you and you can love 'em! I too was unsure about the Busters' fit first (roomy top-block, fitted thigh, flare from the knee down and the rather wide hem) but I got used to them and after some wear they are one my favs as they resemble a classic pair of jeans perfectly.

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                                • neph93N
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                                  Oh I agree. I have the BB-sbg and love the fit. That's why I'm pushing it a little with these, to get AS close AS possible. They're drying now, so update later.

                                  “Some of those that work forces
                                  Are the same that burn crosses”

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                                  • mikebarhootM
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                                    thanks Neph!  these, while on the roomy side, are comfortable. theyve stretched since og soak but im not gonna intentionally shrink em.  i do love the UHR tho!  keepers for sure!

                                    now i need to focus on upper body to get down to a size that is condusive for a ih shirt.  😕

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                                    • neph93N
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                                      Got a result with the hot tub soak + 60C wash. Haven't taken measurements yet but I've lost a bit in the leg (so much so that when creases form and I lose a bit more I won't need to cuff) and the waist, top block and thigh have tightened noticeably. Measurements and pics for the sake of documentation to follow shortly.

                                      It remains to be seen how three washes and two soaks will affect the way they wear in, but I honestly don't care now they fit that much better  😘

                                      “Some of those that work forces
                                      Are the same that burn crosses”

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                                      • DionD
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                                        Glad it worked out!

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                                        • neph93N
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                                          I'm pleased too. Thanks for the tip @den213

                                          “Some of those that work forces
                                          Are the same that burn crosses”

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                                            🙂

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