IH-555-XHS - 25oz Selvedge Denim Slim Jeans - Indigo

[Jett129]

Are you agitating them,or just letting them sit? If just sitting you probably won’t get too much shrinkage.

[BD81]

I understood your point  I also appreciate your knowledge on the topic

They have been heavily agitated, I figured that I might as well try to get all the shrink out the first time.

[Giles]

As Reuben says, zippo to worry about.  You've likely lost about 0.01% of the indigo in them…..

[vaquero357]

…I think I found my home when it comes to jeans and cut.

…555-XHS 36x36 hemmed at 35". Right out of the bag they fit perfect! I'm blown away. Good to be home!

[BD81]

Nice fit man! Cool shirt too

[vaquero357]

…thanks Brother!( sister? )

...is 81 for HA?

[Filthy2123ozjunkie]

@vaquero357 I have a similar rocking chair

[vaquero357]

…nice on the backbone in the morning with a cup of coffee!

[Filthy2123ozjunkie]

Mine is more of a cat bed now.

[vaquero357]

…not sure I've seen a happier looking cat! 

[BD81]

@vaquero357  are you going to soak them or just wear em raw?

[BD81]

Here are my measurements for anyone that is interested or looking at buying a pair. First wear post soak the waist stretched out very fast to 35.5

Pre Soak
W: 35.3"
FR: 11.1
RR: 16.2
T: 13.0
K: 8.7
H: 8.0
L: 32.75

Post soak
W: 34.7
FR: 10.8
RR: 15.7
T: 13.0
K: 8.7
H: 8.0
L: 32.5

[vaquero357]

…abiding by the 'neph93 rule'. One week of wear then a warm soak.

...can't believe the difference in the feel of my two month old 634 XHS's and the new 555's. I broke in the latter more than I thought.

...really impressed with both pair, has to be the best jeans available on the planet right now. Think of that!

...aren't we lucky?

[hoppy_IPA]

a few of my favorite things

[neph93]

@hoppy_IPA @vaquero357 two great 555 fits. Funny story a few years back the 555 was considered too sharp a cut for the XHS denim. Glad that changed.

[Giles]

@neph93:

Funny story a few years back the 555 was considered too sharp a cut for the XHS denim.

That's because I am an arse…..

[neph93]

@Giles:

@neph93:

Funny story a few years back the 555 was considered too sharp a cut for the XHS denim.

That's because I am an arse…..

I wasn't going to name names…

[vaquero357]

…broke the 'neph93 rule' and went straight to wash after one week of wear. Washed on cool water setting then spaced out and didn't set to 'delicate' and left it on 'heavy duty'. ???

...they got beat up to be sure but I think its all good. Here's the measurements after the flogging, unwashed new / one week wear, HD wash and drip dry:

waist-18"=36" / 17"=34"
front rise-11 1/4" / 10 3/4"
rear rise-16 1/2" / 16 1/4"
thigh-13" / 12 1/2"
knee-8.9 9" / 8 1/2"
hem-8 1/2" / 8 1/4"
inseam-35" / 34"

...tight and crispy but ready for a long haul of wear now!

[hoppy_IPA]

@vaquero357 - all hail to those who post measurements!

[neph93]

Not a rule @vaquero357 but strongly advocated guidelines  . Also, washing after only one week is absolutely on the right side of those guidelines. Wearing for a month or more and then washing/soaking is not so wise imho. Get the shrink out sooner rather than later.

Your measurements demonstrate the wisdom of an initial/early soak or wash. Imagine wearing for a month and having the creases set and wear show, only for the leg to shrink an inch and the top block tighten. All of a sudden the creases are an inch higher and new ones form. Looks weird, feels weird.

EDIT: after re-reading the thread you may be thinking about the difference between a wash and a soak. Again, in my book there isn't much difference between a wash and a soak, both are good options. The presence of detergent in a wash has a minimal effect on things, the major difference is in the agitation. A wash pretty much guarantees it. This is a good thing in my book as it helps get ALL the shrinkage out, which again should be the main goal.