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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Live Reveal - Thursday 12th of June at 1700BST

    IH-666-XHSib - 25oz Selvedge Denim Slim Straight Cut Jeans - Indigo/Black

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    • MattM
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      I say keep them.  The 25 oz is going to soften and change after wear and wash.  You don’t want to go smaller and risk them being too tight.  Also, it’s unlikely these will be your only pair of IH jeans so stock your wardrobe with different cuts to suit your different moods.  I’m sure you’d like to think you’ll only spend crazy money like this once but let’s be real with ourselves.  😉

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        the246guy
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        Day 3 of wearing these and a few observations. Unlike the 666 XHS, this one looks more contrast when paired with the 246-NIN shirt which I kind of like. The XHSiB also seems to be notorious for picking up dirt very easily. I had a patch of dust on the floor which my sweeping robot did not pick up and I happened to accidentally drop my XHSiB over than and it kind of took the most of what was on the floor onto it. I mean the fine particles. I was outside yesterday and had a Döner Kebap which I again accidentally let slip on my thigh, thereby causing a patch of stain. I managed to clean it though, but it still is visible.

        Comfort wise, the waist, the rise on this guy is very slightly on the bigger side and it is very comfortable from day 1. I also have an observation that the back pockets on this one is a tad bit smaller compared to the XHS, reason being that my IH wallet kind of sinks deep in the XHS while on this one it sits a bit higher. Not a problem, but just my observation.

        IH-555N | IH-666S-21 | IH-777D | IH-666 XHS | IHG-035 | IHB-06 | IH-721-KHA
        IHSH-251 | IHSH-07 | IHSH-246 * 2

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        • pechelmanP
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          After the comments yesterday, a bit more thinking, measuring, and one last try on, I decided it was worth the risk. Soaked for ~45mins in my hottest tap water (maybe 40-50c?), a pea sized drop of soap, with a good amount of agitation at the beginning, mid, and end. Dumped the water and soaked again for another 30mins to rinse using the generally the same temp and a little more agitation.

          Everything is definitely still generally comfortable. Wish the waist was a tad smaller, but I wear belts anyway. I'd have been in some discomfort if the rises shrunk too much more. My wife definitely laughed when she saw them standing up on their own. Proceeding to 'give em hell' as the forum advice stands.

          Pre -> Post
          W: 18.25 -> 17.5
          Fr: 11.6 -> 11.25
          Rr: 16.0 ->15.5
          T: 12.9 -> 12.5
          K: 9.5 -> 9.25
          H: 9.1 -> 8.5  (measured at 30" for the eventual hem job)
          I: 37.0 -> 35.5

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          • hoppy_IPAH
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            @pechelman - that wash really helped the fit.  it's always helpful for others to see measurements like you posted.  i noticed the Darn Tough socks - love those; they're  all i wear

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            • pechelmanP
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              Thanks, Hoppy! It's by no means a perfect fit to everyone, but is generally what I was going for with them. If they were a little narrower in the top block waist and hips, rise left alone, and thighs just a little trimmer and/or tapering sooner or slightly more to the knee it would be about right. Maybe that would be the old Beatle Busters that some folks want brought back?

              I love darn toughs. Havent wont another sock since I first learned about them around 2013. Some of them are still that old, been through countless washes and miles, and some are only just now starting to show wear in the soles. They have a great unconditional warranty as well, but I'm very hesitant to use that for replacement….these definitely earned their all of their value.

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              • Ghost-CutG
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                Excellent choice, I absolutely love mine. They looked and fit odd for a day or 2 and then start d to morph around me . Give it some time and wear, it will show you why you bought them! And don't wash them for a while, I am super new to this but I would have them completely shaped to your body before you wash or soak again. I hope to see you around! Take Care 😎

                The eye of Yin's severity rewards understanding

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                • Ghost-CutG
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                  The eye of Yin's severity rewards understanding

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                  • pechelmanP
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                    Nice socks too, @Ghost-Cut !

                    Three darn tough fans in as many posts.

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                    • pechelmanP
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                      Been wearing these for a week now after the soak and maybe it's in my head, but they seem to keep fitting better. I wouldnt mind the top block being a tad narrower, but not sure I could have tolerated a full size down.
                      Regardless, finally took them in to get hemmed and they left a little extra on them despite me telling them the exact length, but perhaps they're still alright? Should I go back and have them take more off? At most there's maybe .25-.5" left of shrink to happen, likely less, and I dont always wear boots.

                      Also, don't mind the ridiculous pandemic hair.

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                      • KasiK
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                        Leave them for now as it…

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

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                          neowip
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                          Agree with previous answer, leave them as is. They look awesome

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                          • AnesthetistA
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                            They look good to me.

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                            IG: bluehandsslim

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                            • DmartD
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                              Length looks spot on. I like turnups though, but yours seem perfect.

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                              • PalmerP
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                                I've worn these jeans almost every day for the past few months. Looked down at my lap today and realized that they're starting to look pretty cool. Here's a lazy pic.

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                                  the246guy
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                                  The XHSiB seems to produce high contrast fades. Nice one there ^

                                  IH-555N | IH-666S-21 | IH-777D | IH-666 XHS | IHG-035 | IHB-06 | IH-721-KHA
                                  IHSH-251 | IHSH-07 | IHSH-246 * 2

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                                  • dinobarnesberlinD
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                                    Looking real good @Palmer–-would you consider these slow faders or fast faders?

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                                    • KasiK
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                                      Fast fader..

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

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                                      • dinobarnesberlinD
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                                        Thanks for that @Kasi 👍🏽

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                                          the246guy
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                                          I would also say that compared to the XHS, this one seems to show the contrast much faster. I'm just roughly 14 days with my XHSiB pair and I can already see some electric blue popping up.

                                          IH-555N | IH-666S-21 | IH-777D | IH-666 XHS | IHG-035 | IHB-06 | IH-721-KHA
                                          IHSH-251 | IHSH-07 | IHSH-246 * 2

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                                          • PalmerP
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                                            @dinobarnesberlin:

                                            Looking real good @Palmer–-would you consider these slow faders or fast faders?

                                            They fade pretty quick for Iron Heart. I think the 18oz Vintage denim fades faster though.

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