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    IH-634-XHSib - 25oz Selvedge Denim Straight Cut Jeans - Indigo/Black

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    • popvultureP
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      Most peeps on here will tell you to go ahead and give em a hot soak before wearing, to get rid of any shrinkage since these are sanforized, but unwashed. FWIW my 666XHS didn't really shrink at all when I washed them, maybe 1/4" in the waist if I remember correctly. But the soak is definitely a good idea bc it'll make sure your creases are in the same places once you wash em.

      My XHS was pretty punishing at first, but softened up quickly, especially after I gave em their first wash.

      WTB
      IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
      Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

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      • Daniel SanD
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        ok , and how hot is hot ? 40 degrees celsius or more ?

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        • popvultureP
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          Yes, I would guess so! I did it in the tub so I don't know exactly, but it was with the hot pretty much full on. I believe I've seen @neph93 say 40c as a rec for hot wash but I'll let him confirm.

          WTB
          IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
          Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

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          • neph93N
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            @Daniel:

            ok , and how hot is hot ? 40 degrees celsius or more ?

            Depends what you want and how you wash.

            Getting shrinkage out is wise so as to avoid unpleasant surprises in the future.

            40C will not get all the shrinkage out, but if you never plan on washing at more than that, and you only want a little shrinkage, then a 40C soak will do. Although they will probably shrink a little more with repeated washing.

            As a rule of thumb when all the shrinkage is out (60C soak with agitation), and all the stretch from wear is done, they’ll end up a little bigger than they started. Probably half an inch.

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            Are the same that burn crosses”

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            • Daniel SanD
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              Ok Reuben, thank you for the info´s
              I never washed jeans at 60C , even 40C is very infrequent. Normally I wash them cold or 30C with a special Jeans program (600rpm) my machine has or with the handwash programm with no spin.
              This is the first time I have a unwashed pair, so I want to do it right from the start.
              I´ll see how they fit when the arrive. Maybe I will contact you again  then.
              really excited about them, the fades I have seen are amazing

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              • neph93N
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                @Daniel:

                Ok Reuben, thank you for the info´s
                Maybe I will contact you again then

                Please do hit me up here.

                At the end of the day, the simplest and best thing to do is to remove all shrinkage. If they don't fit when all shrinkage is out then they were too small to begin with.

                On the other hand, if they fit when new and unsoaked then they will fit after shrinkage and stretch has happened.

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

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                • Daniel SanD
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                  @neph93
                  Ok, so if I understand correctly. After all, they will end up like they are when new. So it´s important that they
                  fit out of the box ? right?
                  I don´t want to make a mistake here cause they´re not the cheapest ones .. 😃
                  I normally have size 31 in my 634, and I ordered 31 in XHSIB too. Maybe that was a mistake from the beginning and I need a 32  ::) .

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                  • neph93N
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                    21oz ends up 1-2” bigger at the waist then they started. XHS ends up 0.5-1” bigger, if you get the shrinkage out first.

                    If you compare, I think you’ll find that XHS jeans often have a slightly bigger starting measurement than 21oz jeans. So I think you’ll be ok. Impossible to say for sure of course.

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

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                    • Daniel SanD
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                      ok , with 0.5-1.0" it should work out fine.
                      Thank you so much , I was a bit worried  😃

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                      • popvultureP
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                        Gotta say I'm jonesing for a pair of these. I know they're a little ways off and it's going to be a bit too hot for them here over the summer, but I'm wanting these to be my main winter pair.

                        Also for whatever reason I couldn't get the 634N to work for me, tried two sizes and sent em both back. I really want the 634 to fit, saying a prayer I have better luck with these guys 🤞🏻

                        WTB
                        IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
                        Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

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                        • Daniel SanD
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                          why don’t you wait for the new 634 21oz ib ?
                          maybe sizing is better for you and more wearable at you weather conditions

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                            I'd rather have the XHS I think, just prefer the way it fades and its overall crispier texture. To be honest, when it's summer in Austin, 21oz feels just as hot as the XHS. Maybe a little more comfortable but not much.

                            I do love the 21oz though and am psyched to see how the 21ib fades.

                            WTB
                            IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
                            Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

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                            • OaktaviaO
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                              @popvulture:

                              I'd rather have the XHS I think, just prefer the way it fades and its overall crispier texture.

                              XHS is king

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                              "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                              WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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                              • Daniel SanD
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                                I wait for the new 21oz ib , if I understood it right than it is a new 21 oz denim. so I’m pretty excited how
                                it will be. And if size will not be optimal I’ll go for XHS next winter.
                                XHS is absolutly great !

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                                  I have a general 634 question that I wonder if someone can help me with, or if it's just a fluke.

                                  This fit has been pretty enticing to me — I love my go-to 666, but the little bit of extra room seems really nice. That said, the only ones I've tried have been 634N, and there was one weird thing that just wasn't working for me. The first pair was too small in all directions in terms of the top block, especially in the seat, so I sent it back for the next size up. In these, everything was great, but — I'll be blunt — they just really rode up my ass, like a weird wedgie thing was happening.

                                  So that's my question — could it have been just a fluke with the pairs I tried, or are 634s more snug in the seat than 666? All logic had pointed me to think that they'd be overall much looser all around in the top block, but now I wonder if that's the case.

                                  Basically I really want a pair of XHSib, but I'm debating just getting some 666 while they're still available, if the 634s maybe just aren't for me.

                                  WTB
                                  IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
                                  Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

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                                  • DmartD
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                                    I know what you mean. I had this „issue“ in both 634, the 21 OD and the XHS but it’s gone after a day or two wearing these and afterwards everything is perfect.
                                    I guess it’s the rear rise, but it stretches fast and a lot.

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                                      @Dmart thank you! That's super helpful — I wondered if that part would stretch out with wear. I'm really into the idea of making the 634s work, just to mix up the fits a little.

                                      WTB
                                      IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
                                      Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

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                                        @popvolture. Are you planning to get the 634's the same tag size that you wear in the 666 cut?

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                                        • popvultureP
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                                          @yannis the charts are a little different, so I'll size up. I'm a 33 in the 666, based on the waist measurement being around 34.5, which is what I typically aim for. I'll probably ask for them to see if there's a pair of 34s that has an actual waist of closer to 35", because my 666s are a little bit tight in the waist and the XHS isn't as stretchy as some of the other denims (21oz comes to mind in particular).

                                          Basically per @neph93 's recommendation, I'm banking on these to come back to that 35" once I've gotten the shrink out and worn them enough to stretch em back.

                                          WTB
                                          IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
                                          Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

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                                            From my experience the 634 is definitely roomier than a 666 of the same tag size. Go by the waiste measurement. If the waist fits you will not have a problem anywhere else. As far as XHS goes the posted measurements are probably what you are going to end with after the initial shrinkage from soaking and the stretching that will happen from wear. Personally i cannot wear a 666 the same tag size as 634. I have to go a size up on the 666 and in some models even more. There is a big difference in the thigh measurement between those 2 cuts.

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