IH-666-XHSib - 25oz Selvedge Denim Slim Straight Cut Jeans - Indigo/Black
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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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@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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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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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
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Nice socks too, @Ghost-Cut !
Three darn tough fans in as many posts.
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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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Agree with previous answer, leave them as is. They look awesome
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They look good to me.
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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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The XHSiB seems to produce high contrast fades. Nice one there ^
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Looking real good @Palmer–-would you consider these slow faders or fast faders?
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Thanks for that @Kasi
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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.
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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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Those look really rad, @Palmer . Really stoked for the 634s in this denim to come in, had the itch for a while.
