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    IH-777-XHS - 25oz Selvedge Denim Super Slim Tapered Jeans - Indigo

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    • neph93N
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      They look very good to me. I’ve seen them worn a hell of a lot tighter than that. Hell, I’ve worn them a lot tighter than that.

      I think a lot of folks feel that the XHS is tighter than it actually is because it is so unforgivong at first. The waist and thighs feel tighter because you notice them more than with lighter, softer denim.

      They will soften with wear for sure, but it will take a while, so be prepared to «feel» them for a few weeks/months.

      You should also know that they will shrink a bit with the first wash, unless you give them a good soak first. You shouldn’t worry though as they will stretch right out to where they are now, if not a little bigger.

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

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      • KasiK
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        Definitely soak would be the way to go…

        The world's insane
        While you drink champagne
        And I'm livin' in black rain 4Q 🖕

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        • G
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          I think they look great. They definitely don't look too tight, even in the thigh area. They look comfortable.

          If they don't feel comfortable, try not to worry. The hard XHS denim will soften in the weeks ahead and will become much more pliable. The waist will give an inch and other areas under stress (e.g. thighs, bum, etc) will also give a little.

          Do some workouts in them and you'll be fine 😉

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          • Bfd70B
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            Anyone wearing the 777 with engineer boots? #s look like the hem will work but a little snug.
            I see a pic on page 15 with it working but it’s the only one.

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            • GilesG
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              "Page 15" means nothing, the number of posts viewable on a page is a user-defined variable.  The only way of pointing to a post, so that everyone knows which one are referring to is to copy and paste the posts unique URL

              "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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                @Bfd70:

                Anyone wearing the 777 with engineer boots? #s look like the hem will work but a little snug.

                It is totally doable, although the height and build of the boot shaft may play a role.

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

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                  Hi All,

                  It's been about a week. With daily wear, here's an update.

                  1. after 2 days of sore fingers, now all buttons can be easily done
                  2. waist has stretched out a bit. It was never a problem, but now it's a little bit more comfortable
                  3. thighs and knees are still pretty tight, although much better. Still can't bend the knees say past 100 degrees
                  4. the butt area still feels a bit tight when sitting  down (although standing is now perfect). Now I think I need to get some nice underwear because sitting/crouching always reveal an inch of butt crack (I guess I don't mind)

                  General mobility wise, I can now do a full squat, not quite ass to grass, but definitely below parallel (thigh parallel to the floor). Sitting and working all day is no longer a problem. But I still can not crouch down fully to put on my boots (needed a chair, made me feel like an old man).

                  I really hope this stretching will persist for another 2-3 weeks.

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                    Oh and forgot some pics


                    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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                    • KasiK
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                      Have you soak them
                      Hot soak will sort that out make it more comfortable..
                      That what I am going to do with mine.

                      The world's insane
                      While you drink champagne
                      And I'm livin' in black rain 4Q 🖕

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                      • G
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                        [mention]Kasi [/mention] wouldn't that make it even tighter?

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                        • KasiK
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                          The waist and tight will stretch back out…

                          That choice is your...

                          The world's insane
                          While you drink champagne
                          And I'm livin' in black rain 4Q 🖕

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                          • G
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                            I’m also confused how a hot soak will help. It sounds like his are too tight in the top block - a hot soak will make it tighter, surely?

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                            • KasiK
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                              If that the case, if they too tight…

                              Wrong size..

                              Hot soak do normally tends to get tighter, but waist and tight do
                              stretch back out... after wear..

                              The world's insane
                              While you drink champagne
                              And I'm livin' in black rain 4Q 🖕

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                              • GammamanG
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                                @Giles:

                                "Page 15" means nothing, the number of posts viewable on a page is a user-defined variable.  The only way of pointing to a post, so that everyone knows which one are referring to is to copy and paste the posts unique URL

                                @neph93:

                                @Bfd70:

                                Anyone wearing the 777 with engineer boots? #s look like the hem will work but a little snug.

                                This only just works but I’ve worn them like this hope this helps.

                                It is totally doable, although the height and build of the boot shaft may play a role.

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                                • neph93N
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                                  Very nice indeed @Gammaman. That boots are they?

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

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                                  • GammamanG
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                                    @neph93:

                                    Very nice indeed @Gammaman. That boots are they?

                                    McCoys

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                                    • ?
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                                      Hi Guys,

                                      I’m new to this forum! I’m Jeff and i’m a nerd when it comes to dry denim, then my first heavyweight denim is a fact! It’s a 777 in the 25OZ! The details and the craftsmanship is for real! Love it! But a bit in doubt for the size! Can you review this fit pics for me? Thanks in advance and more IH products will find it’s way to my closet!

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                                      • xtcclassicX
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                                        The fit looks good to me right now, but they will shrink when you wash them (which you should do sooner rather than later), so how do they feel in the waist and the thighs? If those areas don’t feel tight right now, you should be good. Mind you, once you’ve soaked/washed them they will be a nightmare to button up, but this is normal. And it takes quite a bit of wear to really break them in, but a day or two of wear will get you past the worst of it.

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                                        • ?
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                                          @xtcclassic:

                                          The fit looks good to me right now, but they will shrink when you wash them (which you should do sooner rather than later), so how do they feel in the waist and the thighs? If those areas don’t feel tight right now, you should be good. Mind you, once you’ve soaked/washed them they will be a nightmare to button up, but this is normal. And it takes quite a bit of wear to really break them in, but a day or two of wear will get you past the worst of it.

                                          Thanks mate! I must say they soften up a little bit after a day of wear! I not soaked it and doubt if i will do right now.. a guy i know didn’t do it and wear it everyday day for 4 months and then soaked them. What is the win for me to soak? Thanks again!

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                                          • L
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                                            The fit looks good to me too. The win of soaking / washing them sooner than later is that you get all or most of the shrinkage out of the fabric early on. That way, your fades won't move. Since the inseam can shrink up to an inch, you could get considerable fade shift if you don't soak early on. Moreover, a soak won't significantly alter the appearance of the denim, or reduce the potential for sharp fades.

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