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    IH-555-02 - 18oz Selvedge Denim Slim Jeans - Indigo

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      ColeRussell
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      Well, if anybody is looking to buy a pair of size 28– worn once, not soaked-- shoot me a message!

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        superfuzz
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        Put them in the for sale thread. I might snag them.

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        • neph93N
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          @ColeRussell:

          Any tips on soaking? I've heard old wive's tales of squatting and stretching in them while damp afterwards to try to create some room in knees and thighs. Any truth to this?

          I'd wash them like you, personally generally wash jeans. That way you know they won't shrink more. Squatting and stretching gets you the stretch you'd get anyway, just a bit quicker. I can't speak to the difference wetness may make. There'll be a certain amount of stretch in the cotton, no more, no less. Good luck whatever you choose.

          «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
          We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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          • GilesG
            Giles
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            @Giles:

            They'll stretch.  May be wear for a couple of weeks and then warm soak….

            "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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              ColeRussell
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              @superfuzz:

              Put them in the for sale thread. I might snag them.

              Great idea. Done– and thanks for the tip.

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              • WinchyW
                Winchy
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                After a lot of time thinking the 555s would be too narrow for me I finally gave some a try and decided to jump on the 18oz raws. They're a little bit too big in the top block still but I've only given them one pretty mellow soak so far (45 mins in warm water with agitation only at top block). I was able to avoid too much shrinkage through the leg whilst bringing the Waist and Rises down some what.

                Pre            Post
                Waist:    38.0          37.3
                Front:    11.7          11.6
                Rear:      17.2          16.9
                Thigh:    13.4          13.1
                Knee:      8.5            8.5
                Hem:      8.2            8.2
                Inseam:  33.0.        32.5

                Now that they're breaking in gradually I think the next soak will be heftier as I could certainly deal with them being slimmer through the leg as well as smaller in the top block, which I was aiming to avoid initially.

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                • neph93N
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                  They look really good, Matt! I always appreciate a semi scentific soak/shrink report too. Makes me think I can do a 36… [emoji51]

                  «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                  We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

                  • Dame Vera Lynn
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                  • GilesG
                    Giles
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                    We have the restock here.  A cursory measure suggests that there is some variance in size between this run and published measurements.  So, we are going to re-measure and re-publish the sizing chart.  Could be today, may be tomorrow…...

                    "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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                    • GilesG
                      Giles
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                      Updated sizing table….

                      "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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                      • Megatron1505M
                        Megatron1505
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                        Tommy wanted to enter the next DWC, so he chose these as his weapon of choice  😎

                        Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                        • AppfaffA
                          Appfaff
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                          Those are great!

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                          • Megatron1505M
                            Megatron1505
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                            Thanks man, we had them hemmed to a massive 28" to allow him to grow…...more in hope than expectation  😃

                            Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                            • AppfaffA
                              Appfaff
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                              Hahahaha maybe he'll still be rocking then when he's 16 lol

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                              • madmondayM
                                madmonday
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                                Young man made a wise choice.

                                Great denim with potential for all kinds of interesting fades, check
                                Great cut that when sized correctly allows movement without sacrificing modern nice flattering fit,, check

                                Here’s my new pair:

                                Here are my lightly used pair:

                                head high, middle finger higher

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                                • madmondayM
                                  madmonday
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                                  Out takes

                                  Damn shame, house full of clowns  😃  😉

                                  head high, middle finger higher

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                                    JerUrsidae
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                                    Nice, now you get to do it all over again! Literally rinse and repeat

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                                    • neph93N
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                                      Great pics @madmonday  good to see you here, in familiar fashion and style.

                                      «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                                      We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                                      • madmondayM
                                        madmonday
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                                        Yep, do it all over again.

                                        Fit pick from picking up my brat, I am her personal Uber driver and carry her heavy bags she is forced to take my picture

                                        head high, middle finger higher

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                                          @madmonday you look fucking fantastic

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                                          "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                                          • AppfaffA
                                            Appfaff
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                                            Killing it Madman

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