IH-666-XHS - 25oz Selvedge Denim Slim Straight Cut Jeans - Indigo
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Some fades starting to pop up. In a few days, these will go into hibernation.
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I am a newbie to IH jeans. I have a dilemma. I tried Size 36 on the IH-666-XHS. It fits me perfectly. But I can't sit down for long! It's too tight around my waist and hips. Size 38 is comfortable in the top half, but loose everywhere else. Size 37 does not exist. The denim will shrink a bit after the first wash, but Size 38 will require me to wear a belt all the time. So, is there an IH cut that might be better for me? I have skimmed through some of these discussion forums, but you folks have a lot of experience, and might be able to point me in the right direction quickly. Thanks!
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First off, welcome!
A couple of thoughts: you can always email IHUK and ask if they have a 36 in stock that runs a little bigger than the tag size (or less, whatever you're looking for) — I've done this many times. The customer service is some of the best out there, so don't be afraid to drop em a line!
Secondly, the way they fit new is about what they'll fit like after you've washed them, worn em a bit, and stretched em back out. After a hot soak you'll probably lose about 1/2" in the waist (others on here will go for a hot machine wash, which might get you a bit more shrink — I just stick to soaking). And this is the thing… they'll be uncomfortable for a bit, and that's just part of the deal. XHS aren't really for the faint of heart, but it's worth putting in the work, because they end up getting much more comfortable and have such incredible fades. My 666XHS have even stretched out a little more than pre-soak size, so there's that silver lining as well. I'm personally more a fan of having jeans that are a bit rough-wearing at first and stretch to a comfortable place, vs getting some that are comfortable from the get-go, stretch too much, and end up looking dumpy.
TL;DR — I'd go for the smaller option. Let's see what everybody else has to say, though!
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Pretty much all of the other cuts will have more room in the top block than 666. If you want to stick with a mid/low rise, then look at 634 (straight) or 777(tapered). If you like a higher rise than go for 555(slim/straight) or 888(tapered).
There is a thread somewhere about “our cuts” that shows them all kind of overlaid. 666 has the tightest top block of the current offerings, though.
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How much shrinkage in the thigh have you guys got on these? Trying to decide if I can make 666 work for me. The thigh measurement on size chart is perfect but wouldn’t want to lose much or I’m afraid they’d be to tight.
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These were my first Iron heart jeans I don’t usually rock the wallet it stays in my bag.
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Can these loose stitches on the crotch seam be repaired if they were to come apart?
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@Kasi yup very early only got one wear on them so far haha. Thank you for the response though! The stitching seems to be pretty tight in that area on my other pair of XHSib that’s the only reason I ask. As long as they’re able to fix that area if it were to come apart then I’m not to worried about it.
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Loosening up my 666XHSs - walking to the shop with an old phone in each of the rear pockets.
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