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    IH-666-XHS - 25oz Selvedge Denim Slim Straight Cut Jeans - Indigo

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    • LewisStonehouseL
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      @the246guy as the others have said, totally normal. Things that Ive found hammer cuffs are boots with speed hooks, not sure if thats applicable for you. The good news it its a fairly easy repair if you don't let it get to the stage where theyre hanging off, and IHUK being the legends that they are do free repairs, you cover the cost of shipping. Should be able to get a good while out of them before theyre in real need of repair  🙂

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      • KasiK
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        There you go case closed  🙂 😉

        @neph93 said it all
        That why you a should
        Soak them first get all the shrinkage out, the denim settle in it place

        The world's insane
        While you drink champagne
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          Thanks guys for the info. I wear them with my Truman boots and yes they have speed hooks, so may be the rubbing against the boots might have accelerated this. But anyways, I will keep an eye on them. I will soak them after another week of wear.

          IH-555N | IH-666S-21 | IH-777D | IH-666 XHS | IHG-035 | IHB-06 | IH-721-KHA
          IHSH-251 | IHSH-07 | IHSH-246 * 2

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            It is now almost 6 days with this denim for me. Had it on my legs at 30°C and boy it way so warm on the inside. I'm already seeing some electric blue showing up around the crotch area and I suspect the crotch will probably blow out sooner for me. I'm loving every bit of this denim.

            IH-555N | IH-666S-21 | IH-777D | IH-666 XHS | IHG-035 | IHB-06 | IH-721-KHA
            IHSH-251 | IHSH-07 | IHSH-246 * 2

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            • SoleampS
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              Hi all. Just picked up a pair from a local IH purveyor. I wanted to get your opinion on the fit. I have been wearing 888s the last year, but I wanted a more trim fit. Thighs seem a little snug, but not uncomfortably so. I was also able to get the buttons done up without too much drama. Any feedback would be much appreciated. Also, I attached a picture of the middle seem in the crotch (I’m sure it has a more professional name). Does the stitching here look normal?  I’m assuming it’s just the nature of the heavy denim.




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              • neph93N
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                @Soleamp fit looks good. Just like the 666 is supposed to, I’d say.

                The stitching looks right. The bar tack is necessary on such heavy denim and the constructional stitching has a lot to do holding those felled seams together.

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                • SoleampS
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                  @neph93:

                  @Soleamp fit looks good. Just like the 666 is supposed to, I’d say.

                  The stitching looks right. The bar tack is necessary on such heavy denim and the constructional stitching has a lot to do holding those felled seams together.

                  @neph93 Thanks for the awesome feedback as always. I was looking at how the stitching was pulling apart a bit, but if you say it is good, that’s good enough for me.

                  I was planning on doing a hot soak to get it over with right away and pull out any shrinkage. I really want to do that as I usually cuff and leave leave them. Am I going to regret that?

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                  • DmartD
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                    I soak them straight away if they fit comfortably out of the box. If they are a bit snug and I don’t want to risk it, I wear them first for stretch and break them in prior to any soak.

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                    • JoberwockyJ
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                      My 777 xhsib and I've got no doubt they're rock solid, bar tack doing the heavy lifting.  I also already hot soaked mine

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                      • SoleampS
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                        @Dmart:

                        I soak them straight away if they fit comfortably out of the box. If they are a bit snug and I don’t want to risk it, I wear them first for stretch and break them in prior to any soak.

                        @Dmart Thanks, I think I might chance it as they aren’t crazy tight.

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                        • DmartD
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                          Start with a cold/ lukewarm soak if you are not sure, that’s what I do if I don’t need to shrink them much.

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                          • KasiK
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                            Soak them in hot water…. U get results

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

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                            • SoleampS
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                              @Joberwocky:

                              My 777 xhsib and I've got no doubt they're rock solid, bar tack doing the heavy lifting.  I also already hot soaked mine

                              Thanks for taking the time to post a pic, much appreciated!

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                              • SoleampS
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                                @Kasi:

                                Soak them in hot water…. U get results

                                Yeah, I just went for it. I want to get as much shrink out as I can, even if it means a few weeks of discomfort. I will know tomorrow…

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                                • JoberwockyJ
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                                  The waist will be uncomfortable for a couple wears, though you'll knock out a bunch in the first wear if you just power through.  I think the overall fit benefits from getting the shrinkage out of the rest of the fabric, also making sure you know where the hem and knee creases will settle
                                  "Middle seam in the crotch" is a lot of joinery coming together, I wouldn't worry about it, yours looks good.  Gonna post some pics/changes post soak?

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                                  • xtcclassicX
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                                    If you want to get the shrink out of the way, you’re going to have to agitate them a good bit. Not just soak them.

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                                    • SoleampS
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                                      @Joberwocky Yep, will definitely post some after pics once they are dry and I can get them back on, haha. Are you in Philly?

                                      @xtcclassic OK, thanks. I did soak them in the washer and let them agitate on delicate for a bit, but not too much…so we will see.

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                                      • JoberwockyJ
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                                        @Soleamp my wife and I are from Philly, she still has family there so we visit, but currently in Annapolis, MD

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                                        • SoleampS
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                                          @Joberwocky Nice, I’m right outside the the city. Annapolis is not a bad place to be living though.

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                                          • SoleampS
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                                            OK, here are some post hot soak/mild agitation pics. Dried hanging up overnight inside and outside in the sun today. They are much tighter in the waist and very stiff, haha, but I was able to get them buttoned and sit down. So, I guess that’s not too bad, but I don’t think I’m getting my phone/wallet/knife in there for a bit.



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