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    IH-777-XHSib - 25oz Selvedge Denim Super Slim Tapered Jeans - Indigo/Black

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    • seven-kS
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      @neph93 Oh and what is your recommendation on the initial soaking/washing? Cold soak, or cold wash in the washing machine, or even a warm wash with like 30 degrees?

      @thomas01 thank you too for your answer  🙂

      The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass, leaving memories that become legend.

      IH-777-XHS | IH-777-XHSib | IH-777S-21 | IH-777S-21ib | IH-777S-14S | IH-777S-142OD | IH-634S-21/23-RAW | IH-526PJ

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      • KasiK
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        Hot soak 30 to 45 mins in the bath… first time

        Cold for less shrinkage hot is more shrinkage

        Then after later you may soak again or wash the choice is your

        Simple as that

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        • seven-kS
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          Thnx … sounds fine  🙂

          The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass, leaving memories that become legend.

          IH-777-XHS | IH-777-XHSib | IH-777S-21 | IH-777S-21ib | IH-777S-14S | IH-777S-142OD | IH-634S-21/23-RAW | IH-526PJ

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          • neph93N
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            @seven-k:

            Thnx … sounds fine  🙂

            I normally soak XHS in 50C water for an hour and give them some agitation at the beginning and end. A wash would be fine, but get them thoroughly wet first and don’t use a spin cycle.

            The point of the soak is to remove shrinkage, a cold soak/wash won’t do as much as a warm one.

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

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            • seven-kS
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              @neph93:

              I normally soak XHS in 50C water for an hour and give them some agitation at the beginning and end. A wash would be fine, but get them thoroughly wet first and don’t use a spin cycle.

              The point of the soak is to remove shrinkage, a cold soak/wash won’t do as much as a warm one.

              Some shrinkage will be fine, I guess. Would there still be more shrinkage later on with a later wash, if I just give them a soak in cold or 30C water?

              The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass, leaving memories that become legend.

              IH-777-XHS | IH-777-XHSib | IH-777S-21 | IH-777S-21ib | IH-777S-14S | IH-777S-142OD | IH-634S-21/23-RAW | IH-526PJ

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              • neph93N
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                @seven-k:

                Would there still be more shrinkage later on with a later wash, if I just give them a soak in cold or 30C water?

                Unless you only ever plan an doing a cold soak when they need a wash, the yes, absolutely.

                This is why getting it all out first is the sensible move. It will stretch back to where they are now, everywhere except the inseam. It will just be uncomfortable for a couple of days. You are only talking about 0.5-1” in the waist  and all denim stretches 1” after a wash.

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

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                • seven-kS
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                  @neph93:

                  Unless you only ever plan an doing a cold soak when they need a wash, the yes, absolutely.

                  This is why getting it all out first is the sensible move. It will stretch back to where they are now, everywhere except the inseam. It will just be uncomfortable for a couple of days. You are only talking about 0.5-1” in the waist  and all denim stretches 1” after a wash.

                  Alright … got it  😉 ... guess a 30°C 45 minutes soak will be my go to in two weeks. I never wash my jeans any warmer than 30° anyway.

                  Thnx for your patience

                  The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass, leaving memories that become legend.

                  IH-777-XHS | IH-777-XHSib | IH-777S-21 | IH-777S-21ib | IH-777S-14S | IH-777S-142OD | IH-634S-21/23-RAW | IH-526PJ

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                    Fit pics today.

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                    • seven-kS
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                      @neph93:

                      Unless you only ever plan an doing a cold soak when they need a wash, the yes, absolutely.

                      This is why getting it all out first is the sensible move. It will stretch back to where they are now, everywhere except the inseam. It will just be uncomfortable for a couple of days. You are only talking about 0.5-1” in the waist  and all denim stretches 1” after a wash.

                      Morning, so I did soak them after wearing them for 3 weeks now. Didn‘t soak them ice cold but cooler, not really sure how warm the water was. Could have been around 30° maybe.

                      I was able to stretch out the waist about 0,6 cm prior to soak within those three weeks and did get about 1,4 cm shrinkage in the waist, which is about 0,8 cm tighter than when I got them. That will be like 0,5" I guess? The inseam shrank about 2,2 cm which is almost an inch I suppose.

                      Now they‘re actually fitting even better. Just love those jeans. It was so funny going from the 25 Oz to my 777-142ODs while I was waiting for the other one to dry out.  🙂

                      The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass, leaving memories that become legend.

                      IH-777-XHS | IH-777-XHSib | IH-777S-21 | IH-777S-21ib | IH-777S-14S | IH-777S-142OD | IH-634S-21/23-RAW | IH-526PJ

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                        Thanks Jack for the help on sizing!

                        What do you guys think? Cuffs a little too big? Or lock and load.

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                          @CMastri:

                          Thanks Jack for the help on sizing!

                          What do you guys think? Cuffs a little too big? Or lock and load.

                          Lock and load! Breaking in this denim reminded me of flossing my teeth..

                          …that good pain. Enjoy.

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                          • neph93N
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                            @seven-k great posy, great pics.

                            @CMastri cuff looks perfect to me. I have one that size on my IH-555-SST.

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

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                            • SmiladonS
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                              Long time guys, but here’s a pic with my 777XHSib. I’m really out here trying these new Chelsea’s out. Rogue Territory, semi dress. First pair of laceless boots 🥾

                              “Life is too short to be taken seriously.”
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                              • AppfaffA
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                                The boots looks great!

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                                • SmiladonS
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                                  Thanks 🙏🏼
                                  My dog is out of frame taking the pics 😃

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                                  • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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                                    @Smiladon:

                                    My dog is out of frame taking the pics 😃

                                    LMAO I just noticed the leash by your comment.  😃

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                                    • SmiladonS
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                                      He’s getting pretty good 😎

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                                        Getting some evo .

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                                        • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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                                          Evo is looking amazing @twin 👌

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                                            @Filthy  I am wearing them quite often right now.

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