IH-777S-21 - 21oz Selvedge Denim Slim Tapered Jeans - Indigo
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This winter–-about nine months of the year here at 42d of latitude in the Great Lakes of America---I am exclusively in 21oz and 25oz. I feel lucky that all of the IH fits work pretty well for me, and better still having lost about 20lbs since January. The 777 is particularly stellar because it kind of hugs the soul. 634s fly free. I look forward to a new run of the 25oz too.
I'm also at 42° N latitude. In the Great Lakes state. I'm very anxious to get my hands on a pair of these 21 oz jeans.
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Just received these yesterday and wore them around the house for a few hours. They've already loosened up a little (or maybe my body was warped to fit them :D). Just like the denim jacket I received a few weeks ago, I'm highly impressed by the quality and workmanship.
Thanks to the forum for helping me decide on the proper waist size. I think these will stretch out to exactly what I want. And thanks to @AdamJ (AJ) for finding that waist size. Maybe a fit pic will come after they loosen up a bit more.
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Congrats bro. I think the 21oz denim lends itself best to the 777 cut. Enjoy
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Post a fit pic now! I'd like to see how they fit now and in a few days. That's my size!
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@Denimminer Will get a pic today! I measured the jeans (per IH's video) and all measurements were within .125" of what's listed on the site, with the exception of the rear rise. I measured 13.5" to their 13.8". Tough one to measure.
Since I have a skinny ass, I'm always interested in hip size. So with the jeans flat, I measured across directly under the pocket rivets and got 18.125". Doing the same 3" up from the crotch seam I got 19.5".
I measured before trying them on. I'm not a pro at measuring clothing. Take this info with a grain of salt.
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Fit pics after about eight hours of around-the-house wear. Still quite stiff (especially in the top block), but definitely getting easier to wear.
Please forgive the rough cuffs. Haven't taken the time to do it right yet. And the house shoes. I'm not allowed to wear my boots in the house.
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Thanks for posting those.
I need to make it a point to take the hip measurements , I usually only pay attention to the thigh width and that might be why I can never get the perfect fit. -
Nice! I hope you’re not going to stop wearing the older pair, they’re just getting started!
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Nice! I hope you’re not going to stop wearing the older pair, they’re just getting started!
The new ones are just backups in case of a catastrophic failure in the crotch region, which, by the way, does not show any sign of giving anytime soon.
I’m planning to give the worn pair a soak/light wash using Atska sport wash (super mild detergent with no scent whatsoever, HIGHLY recommend for the folks that don’t know about it) and then they will continue to be my dailies until they (or I) die.
Great comparitive shots @heatx. Thanks for posting.
No problem. I will say that these are the absolute most stubborn pair of raw denim I’ve ever owned. It took nearly 9 months to start seeing any kind of contrast. With that said, they’re also super breathable and once I got past the initial break-in period (about 3 months), they became a super comfortable daily wear.
Also, a bunch of people told my they were going to stretch a lot, they did not stretch a lot. They stretched MAYBE 1/2in IF that. I did wear a leather belt and a daily appendix carry firearm holster, they still did not stretch.
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Sizing advice needed.
I am currently breaking in a pair of 666S-BK 21 in a tag size 33 with an actual waist of 33.1. Have worn them daily around the house etc for the last 10 days or so. They have stretched out to 34 (my actual waist is 34) and sit nicely with me able to get a thumb in at each hip (could wear them without a belt and wouldnt want them any tighter).
Was looking at picking up a pair of 777's and am struggling with sizing. Was thinking of going a 33 which has an actual waist of 33.6 but am afraid they will keep stretching and become too big.
Thoughts?
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A pair starting at 33.6” will stretch past your 666’s. In fact, in the 21oz they would probably end up around 35”.
Either size down or see if the crew in Gosport can find some tagged 33’s with a smaller waist.
Another option would be looking at other 777 iterations. Different denim’s have different starting measurements and shrink/stretch tendencies.
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A pair starting at 33.6” will stretch past your 666’s. In fact, in the 21oz they would probably end up around 35”.
Either size down or see if the crew in Gosport can find some tagged 33’s with a smaller waist.
Another option would be looking at other 777 iterations. Different denim’s have different starting measurements and shrink/stretch tendencies.
Thanks for the quick reply man. Yeeeah in my heart of hearts I think the same. Wish they had something a little smaller, say 33.2 or something as a size down could be getting a little tight right?
Have been in touch with them and all they have is the 33 with an actual of 33.6.
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Sizing advice needed.
I am currently breaking in a pair of 666S-BK 21 in a tag size 33 with an actual waist of 33.1. Have worn them daily around the house etc for the last 10 days or so. They have stretched out to 34 (my actual waist is 34) and sit nicely with me able to get a thumb in at each hip (could wear them without a belt and wouldnt want them any tighter).
Was looking at picking up a pair of 777's and am struggling with sizing. Was thinking of going a 33 which has an actual waist of 33.6 but am afraid they will keep stretching and become too big.
Thoughts?
My recent experience with the 777S-21:
As measured by me, new before wear (size 31)
Waist 31.6" Thigh 11.45" Hip 3" up from crotch 19.5"After 20 wears, 12-14 hours per day
Waist 32.75" Thigh 11.8" Hip 20.1"Just remeasured the waist. Yesterday was 40 wears. 32.8". So it appears the stretch has settled down to about 1.2". These fit me quite tight at the waist, which I like. Thumbs barely in the waistband. Also, I don't wear a belt.
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I’ve managed to get 2” of stretch in the waist out of the 21oz denim, so it can be done.
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I’ve managed to get 2” of stretch in the waist out of the 21oz denim, so it can be done.
For sure.
