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

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    DemonDenimHunter
    Joined: 29 Mar 2019

    Hey folks,

    So I've just got myself a pair of the IH-555-XHS - 25oz Selvedge Denim Super Slim Jeans - Indigo.

    To say they are stiff and 'ball ache' is an understatement BUT that denim feels amazing.

    Quick question is it recommended to wash these first before wearing in order to break them in OR just wear them raw and let them break in.

    Also does washing them upfront effect the colour and or future fades?

    thanks

    in advance

    last edited by 29 Oct 2021, 21:17 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      neph93
      見習いボス
      Joined: 18 Aug 2014

      @DemonDenimHunter:

      Quick question is it recommended to wash these first before wearing in order to break them in OR just wear them raw and let them break in.

      Also does washing them upfront effect the colour and or future fades?
      advance

      They will shrink a bit with their first wash/soak. My personal opinion is that it is wise to get that out of the way before wearing, but it isn’t a must.

      It makes no difference to fading potential. This pair were washed before being beaten up:

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

      • Virginia Woolf
      last edited by 29 Oct 2021, 22:02 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        Joberwocky
        Raw and Unwashed
        Joined: 14 Apr 2021

        @DemonDenimHunter I don't have this cut but have the 777 in XHSib.  I soaked them first in order to get the length shrinkage out of the way, as well as establish what the tightest the jeans would feel like.  If you can deal with the discomfort they'll be fine in a couple days good wear.  They were crazy inky dark before the soak and crazy inky dark after, with any of the XHS the amount of indigo loss from an an initial soak shod have no negative repercussions on the fade-ability.  Enjoy your killer jeans

        last edited by 29 Oct 2021, 22:14 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          DemonDenimHunter
          Joined: 29 Mar 2019

          Soooo I've been wearing these RAW over the weekend as I couldn't be wait to wash/dry etc etc and tbh after the first few hours I got used to them breaking in, having said that they're not exactly easy to sit in.

          last edited by 31 Oct 2021, 23:22 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            neph93
            見習いボス
            Joined: 18 Aug 2014

            @DemonDenimHunter:

            …having said that they're not exactly easy to sit in….

            They never are [emoji1]

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

            • Virginia Woolf
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              Kasi
              見習いボス
              Joined: 9 Oct 2014

              @a.aron <br:< small="">> What did you do with the patch to make the “25oz” dark?

              Wash them..

              Sorry was a bit busy with house moving</br:<>

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

              last edited by 11 Jan 2021, 07:42 1 Nov 2021, 07:40 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                Skrietfranvildmarken
                Raw and Unwashed
                Joined: 22 Apr 2021

                Here they stand waiting for the soak before it’s time for break-in wear.

                last edited by 11 Nov 2021, 19:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  Skrietfranvildmarken
                  Raw and Unwashed
                  Joined: 22 Apr 2021

                  After first soak!
                  Tight as hell and the struggle was real to get them on. Picture me laying in the floor pulling, sucking in stomachs and so on. But now I can button at least two buttons. Time for a some careful stretch.
                  These will be awesome after the war is over!

                  last edited by 12 Nov 2021, 12:44 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    Kasi
                    見習いボス
                    Joined: 9 Oct 2014

                    Use a pair of plier simple save you the hassle

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

                    last edited by 12 Nov 2021, 12:52 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      going_to_battle
                      Joined: 16 Aug 2019

                      Great photos!  😃

                      The struggle is crazy. We’ve all been there. Sweating, swearing, blisters on fingers, etc!

                      last edited by 12 Nov 2021, 19:05 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        Skrietfranvildmarken
                        Raw and Unwashed
                        Joined: 22 Apr 2021

                        Got some waist measurements for you!
                        Tag size 31
                        Pre soak 32,3”
                        After lukewarm soak with agitation and a hangdry over night 30,7”
                        After 3 days with them on me for 2-3 hours per day 31,4”

                        First day did I only manage to do one button
                        Second day 2 buttons. 
                        Today which was the third day I manage to do 3 buttons.
                        Maybe tomorrow I can hope for all 4 buttons  😉

                        last edited by 14 Nov 2021, 19:23 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          sabergirl
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                          Joined: 4 Oct 2013

                          Sounds like those may never be comfortable for you if you’ve gone four days and can’t button up. Good luck with it!

                          Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                          last edited by 15 Nov 2021, 00:49 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            Skrietfranvildmarken
                            Raw and Unwashed
                            Joined: 22 Apr 2021

                            Time for a update again.
                            The fourth day I manage to do all the buttons.
                            Fifth day I had the jean all day and everyday since then.
                            Now I have a great fit. (At least I think soo)

                            last edited by 19 Nov 2021, 08:32 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              beautiful_FrEaK
                              Raw and Unwashed
                              Joined: 15 Jun 2010

                              Judging by how the fly splits at the front it's clear you sized down too much and one size up would probably have been better but if the rest of the fit is like you want them to fit, more power to you.

                              last edited by 19 Nov 2021, 08:42 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                                Skrietfranvildmarken
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                Joined: 22 Apr 2021

                                That’s a problem I have with most of my pants. If I hade sized up to 32” they would have been to loose in the waist.
                                How should I put it. Not all men are created equal  😉

                                last edited by 19 Nov 2021, 09:50 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
                                  Filthy2123ozjunkie
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                                  Joined: 21 Jan 2013

                                  @Skrietfranvildmarken I think you will be happy you sized down in the long run. The denim is so thick that it will relax all over. You will have your best fitting pair in a month or so.

                                  last edited by 19 Nov 2021, 11:43 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    Lowlander
                                    Haraki san Expert
                                    Joined: 4 Oct 2019

                                    @Skrietfranvildmarken I think that's a glorious fit! And I agree with what @Filthy said. It may be a little painful in the beginning, but afterwards it's going to be so good! In that regard it's a lot like, ehm, good whisky…

                                    Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-A217F met Tapatalk

                                    last edited by 19 Nov 2021, 15:43 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      Kasi
                                      見習いボス
                                      Joined: 9 Oct 2014

                                      Still giving them hell….

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

                                      last edited by 1 Dec 2021, 13:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                      • BulletPatternB
                                        BulletPattern
                                        Joined: 20 Nov 2021

                                        First day of wearing these and it's been hell. Can barely button them up, putting on my boots made me feel like I was wearing an Arthritis Suit and i'm going commando and sleeping in them to stretch these bastards out as they are too tight with pants. I really hope it's all worth it in the end.

                                        last edited by 18 Jan 2022, 18:13 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          Kasi
                                          見習いボス
                                          Joined: 9 Oct 2014

                                          Do couple of squats, or maybe bike riding….

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

                                          last edited by 18 Jan 2022, 18:14 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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