IH-777-XHS - 25oz Selvedge Denim Super Slim Tapered Jeans - Indigo
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First time XHS owner. I have both 666 and 777 on the way. Trying to decide which cut will be a better fit. Do you guys recommend first soaking the new pair right away or wearing them for some time before soaking? I’ve been reading different suggestions in the forum and I’m not quite sure what the right thing to do is. Also, if soaking is it better to soak in cold or warm water? Thanks for your help.
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It won’t hurt to wear them for just a little bit (like a week or two) to start the break in process, but you want to get all the shrinkage out way before you start to get any fades. And to get all the shrinkage out, and everyone who is relatively new to this denim thing should pay really close attention to this and even memorize it, YOU’RE NOT GOING TO GET ALL THE SHRINKAGE OUT WITH A SOAK. You need hot water AND agitation. You’re not going to hurt anything, it’s not going to mess up your fades, and it’s best to get all the shrinkage out relatively right away and be done with it, because it’s going to happen eventually anyway. Turn the jeans inside out, soak them for 15-20 minutes in hot water, and then either throw them in the washer on the gentle cycle with no spin or agitate them thoroughly yourself for at least 5 minutes, and then hang dry. And then just wear them and repeat the process whenever they get dirty or smelly.
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@Dmitriy that is a pro answer from @xtcclassic
I’d add that the only reason to avoid soaking straight away is to avoid the discomfort of breaking them in from their smallest size. To be honest though, in my opinion the initial discomfort is all part of the XHS experience. It really only lasts a few days if you have the right size.
Also, cold water soaks are only useful for setting sharp creases in the jeans. It won’t help in removing shrinkage.
If you find yourself unsure the. Take some pics and post here. There are enough experienced folks that will spot a good pre-soak fit.
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XHS or XHSib? Let’s vote!
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XHS or XHSib? Let’s vote!
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I have both, but if I had to choose it would be XHS all day for me.
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@xctclassic and @neph93
Thanks for the helpful guidance. This is the 777xhs in 35 waist without soak. Any feedback on fit? Thanks again.
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Fresh to the 777XHSib myself this week, welcome! How's the waist feel? Mine felt right on the money pre soak (waist measurement matched a pair of jeans that fit me comfortably once stretched out). Looks like you have room in the knee and thigh so it won't be restricting with a little shrink. I'm not an authority enough to know if you could go a size smaller, but from your pics a little shrink looks like the fit will be right on
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I was gonna comment the same as above but I am reluctant to offer any opinions on fit/ sizing. Good call.
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The waist is snug but not too tight. I could button top button fairly comfortably.
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To me they look like they’re on the bigger end of the “good fit” range, and if the waist is snug but you could button them fairly easily, that reinforces my opinion. You have plenty of room for some shrink so no worries there, if it were me I’d wear them for a week or two and then give them a good hot soak/wash with agitation like I said in my previous post, and after a few more wears you’ll be golden. Are you going to hem them or rock the big cuffs?
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@xtcclassic Thanks for your reply. I was thinking to hem but I was not sure about the length because of the shrink factor. So I was planning to hem after getting the shrinkage out of the way. I’m normally a 34” inseam. Do you send them back to IH for hemming or use a local tailor?
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In reference to fit, they look comfortable for a pair of 777's. After the soak they will tighten up some but judging from the picture will be comfortable. If that is the look and fit you are after, you are good to go. If you want a tighter look, sizing one down will achieve that. On hemming i would hem at 35 to 35.25 if the end result needs to be at 34. You will loose about 0.5 of an inch or so after the soak and you need to account for the thicker fabric that creases and naturally would loose inseam because of that.
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XHS or XHSib? Let’s vote!
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I have both, but if I had to choose it would be XHS all day for me.
Can you please be so kind and explain why? And the same thing for you [mention]Kasi [/mention]
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How does the 888 fit compare to the 777. It’s a bit hard to tell by the stock photos.
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Very different fit. The 888 has a higher rise, front and back. Sits on your waist not your hips. The taper is less aggressive and the thighs are more roomy. Its a great cut if you get the sizing right. Alot of people can size down on the 888 and look great.
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@yannis thanks for the explanation. I guess I’m still trying to figure out the best cut for myself. The 777 seem better than 666. Haven’t looked at the 888 or 555 yet. Does anyone have some comparison photos. Cheers!
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