IH-666SII - 18oz Indigo/Indigo Slim Cut Jean

[Giles]

It really all depends how much pressure you put on the waist band….

[piranha]

@Giles @neph93 Thank you. I'll soak them tonight. Fit pictures are a little on the semi-awkward side I've noticed here but I'll make an effort because, well, I'm a model.

[nizzel55]

Two years of wear and tear.
It has been a a fun journey.

460 days of wear, 2 soaks & 10 machine washes.

109 days to 460 days of wear.

[sabergirl]

Nizzel, your documentary pics are some of the best stuff on the forum! Thanks

[Matty123]

@neph93:

@piranha:

@Giles Quick question, does the waist stretch past the original waist measurements?  For example, I just received a pair of 34s and they measure 34" dead on.  Will they stretch out to 34.25" after soaking?

Website says this:

"Treat as raw: you will get about 1" shrinkage in the waist and the same in the inseam, the waist will stretch back out to pre-soak/wash size over time - so if they fit you as you like them pre-soak/wash, then that's your size"

But it's not an exact science so a 1/4 of an inch +/- is a definite possibility.

does the thigh shrink as well with a soaking?

[neph93]

It shrinks proportionally  to the waist, and will stretch back to the appropriate measurement with wear (possibly beyond). Generally speaking we're talking about a quarter of an inch shrinkage.

[Brock]

@sabergirl:

Nizzel, your documentary pics are some of the best stuff on the forum! Thanks

+1
All of his pics for that matter…

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[Matty123]

@neph93:

It shrinks proportionally  to the waist, and will stretch back to the appropriate measurement with wear (possibly beyond). Generally speaking we're talking about a quarter of an inch shrinkage.

Thanks! So I ordered the 634sii. If I find them too roomy in certain places then I will exchange them for the 666sii. I opted for the sii over the xhs for practical reasons. They are a bit heavy heading into a Connecticut summer. Although I'm Sure they will Be my next IH purchase.

[piranha]

Good luck.  I've been wearing mine for the past three weeks straight and they're very comfortable for a tailored, snug fit for me.  I don't have pictures yet because they're hasn't been much change in the indigo of the creases, etc.  Make sure you hot soak them!  I turned my hot water heater up quite a bit.

@Matty123:

@neph93:

It shrinks proportionally  to the waist, and will stretch back to the appropriate measurement with wear (possibly beyond). Generally speaking we're talking about a quarter of an inch shrinkage.

Thanks! So I ordered the 634sii. If I find them too roomy in certain places then I will exchange them for the 666sii. I opted for the sii over the xhs for practical reasons. They are a bit heavy heading into a Connecticut summer. Although I'm Sure they will Be my next IH purchase.

[Occupant]

I gave mine an initial hot soak to tighten up the leg and mine have stretched about .75" over initial size, but strangely I didn't get the last bit until after their second wash. I bought these when I was quite thin and they've accommodated me nicely as I've thickened up. Piranha, were your 34s really 34? My pair was 35.5" as per the listed measurements.

[piranha]

@Occupant
I misspoke  My IH 666SII were 34.75" in the waist.  I measured them twice.

[rocket]

[NinjaByNight]

Took the dive… Twice!!!

[Giles]

Sensible wo/man…..

[rocket]

you are double tough

[piranha]

These size 34s have been worn just about three months straight here in Philadelphia except for when it's quite hot. The fades on the whiskers are ever so slightly coming through.  This is the smoothest and softest denim I have.

[jdl1279]

Getting some signs of life on these

[Brock]

They look great! Love the belt too!

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[jdl1279]

Thanks! @seawolf creates beautiful pieces

[MrFrazier732]

5 months(5days/week at work): 1 soak and 5 machine washes.

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