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    Buying My Buddy a Gift...Surprise, It's Denim!!

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    • BrandreaB
      Brandrea
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      @Mizmazzle this has to be a joke, you don’t own any 21oz? Looking at your collection I figured you had them all by now lol.

      You’re a good friend, and I can’t wait to see what he decides. I agree with @sabergirl , I think the 634 is the way to go, classic cut and and a great gateway into IH.

      Personally speaking I wish this is what I had done.

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      • popvultureP
        popvulture
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        (Soaking, I mean. You can do it but it’s not gonna do anything really)

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

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        • MizmazzleM
          Mizmazzle
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          @Brandrea haha. I do own some 21oz OD and SBG, just not the standard 21oz indigo.

          In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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          • popvultureP
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            This thread has made me want a pair of the OG 21 again. My first pair (555) were that denim and I loved it, but haven’t had a pair since. I’m up to my ass in jeans, so probably won’t get any until I “need” some more, but I think I’m gonna have to pick up some 634 when that happens. Will prob be in like a couple months lol…

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

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            • MizmazzleM
              Mizmazzle
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              @popvulture well, I was going to give a full wash with agitation. But thanks for your first hand account input. That’s helpful.

              All my jeans are sanforized. My XHS, SBG lost a bit of length when I washed them. Suppose I thought it was just standard practice to give em a wash pre-hem to make sure they had settled to their final sizing.

              In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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              • BrandreaB
                Brandrea
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                @Mizmazzle time to rectify that.

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                • popvultureP
                  popvulture
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                  @Mizmazzle I feel like whatever makes you most comfortable! Everybody’s experiences seem to vary. I have gotten a little bit of shrinkage in length on XHS, but it’s marked as to be expected because it’s sanforized but unwashed. Surprised you lost some length on the SBG, but then again I might be less inclined to notice because I always cuff vs hem, and my jeans never see a washing machine, always just hand wash in the tub. This is because my “top of the line” Maytag is a hunk of hot, sudsy garbage and I don’t trust it with anything I like too much.

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

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                  • FlavourFadeF
                    FlavourFade
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                    @popvulture it's almost funny that there are so many great alternatives or special stuff like IB, XHS, sbg... That the flagship seems so regular... I was overwelmed with all the fabrics when I first got into IH and now I bought my first normal indigo 21 oz pair after several years and endless purchases with IH

                    Insta: free_the_fades

                    wtb:
                    The Pale Rider XXL

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                    • popvultureP
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                      @FlavourFade yeah it’s crazy comfortable, plus I love the way it fades. More subdued, yes, but I think it has a really nice, classic/vintage kind of look as it ages. It’s easy to forget sometimes when surrounded by all the shiny new options, but it’s the OG for a reason.

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

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                      • GilesG
                        Giles
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                        Soaking or cold-washing will do nothing. (except possibly make you feel better/more involved) Not only are they sanforised, they are already one-washed. The ONLY thing that will shorten the inseam is combs behind the knees.

                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                        • MizmazzleM
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                          @Giles okie dokie! If anyone knows from maximum experience/ expertise it would be you!

                          Once again, thanks everyone for their input and participation in this journey. It’s been a blast!

                          In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                          • EzaE
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                            @Mizmazzle Im surprised youre suggesting the 888 he seems to have smaller thighs and no ass which the 888 has a large top block so he might find there is too much material once they break in...

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                            • MizmazzleM
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                              Well, he came back by and chose the 888. I think they just felt the most in his wheelhouse style wise.

                              The 555 were a bit too slim.
                              The 666 the crotch was pretty tight/ narrow top block
                              The 634 felt too wide in the leg all the way down.
                              The 888 has a comfortable top block and a slightly slimmer leg due to taper.

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                              In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                              • MizmazzleM
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                                I think once they’re hemmed and the fabric softens and forms they should look cleaner…any one who owns the 21oz indigo have any thoughts on this?

                                In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                                • S
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                                  Great!! Just to chime in on the soak discussion, the play here is to ask your buddy how he’s going to wash them! If he’s a hot wash and hot tumble dry guy, then y’all might want to do that before a hem, imo. Won’t be huge change there, but I think I’ve experienced maybe a quarter inch? I never take measurements though, so this is probably just combs.

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                                  • MizmazzleM
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                                    @sabergirl excellent point on the washing methods. We did discuss that. He’s going to be a cold wash/ line dry guy…

                                    In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                                    • BrandreaB
                                      Brandrea
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                                      @Mizmazzle I’m lucky in that they fit me out of the bag without hemming. They’re a touch long but I can cuff them if I’m not wearing boots.

                                      As for the denim, give them a couple weeks of wear and they soften right up. I’ve worn mine pretty regular for about 6 months (no washes) and they are extremely comfortable. I don’t see any stretch in my waist, but I bought them to fit comfortably right away.

                                      I hope he loves them, such great material and quality.

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                                      • MizmazzleM
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                                        @Brandrea think you’re right man. At some point gotta stop overthinking it and just enjoy them. They fit him well. They are comfy. And they are only going to get better and better. Thanks for the level headed perspective. All systems go!!

                                        In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                                        • FadezF
                                          Fadez
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                                          888 is a solid cut 😎

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                                          • EzaE
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                                            nice congrats, but im team 634 till I fucking die!!!

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