IH-555-XHSib - 25oz Selvedge Denim Slim Jeans - Indigo/Black
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@Lowlander said in IH-555-XHSib - 25oz Selvedge Denim Super Slim Jeans - Indigo/Black:
The stats: 641 wears, 6 washes
good lord
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@Lowlander wowza
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@cbmyles Others might disagree with me but,I’ve never rolled the dice and played the stretch/shrink game. My philosophy being that if the waist is comfortable when you put them on,then you really don’t have to worry about excessive stretch,since there won’t be as much tension on a proper sized waist as there would be on a tightly fitting one. Conversely you,also,won’t have to worry about shrinkage during whatever your normal washing/drying routine is. Just my 2 cents.
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@Jett129 so I tried on the standard 25oz today in size 30 (only size Mildblend had in 555 xhs) and I have to say the legs/rise/thighs are just right but I could not get the buttons fastened due to how thick the denim is LOL. I want to say the size 30 xhs fits larger than my size 31 (21oz) in all measurements except the waist. hmmm...
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These things are NO JOKE. The fit is absolutely perfect on the waist (surprisingly a big size 30 which I was hoping for) They are pretty damn tight on the thigh and knee but I'll live once they stretch a little
My concern is soaking them, I'm wondering if I should just go for it and get it done so I can get to stretching them back out.
Pre soak measurements-------
Waist: 16" across
Front Rise: 10.3"
Back Rise: 15.5"
Thigh: 11.75"
Knee: 7.6"
Hem: 7.2"
Inseam: 36.6"
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@cbmyles Nice! Breaking in XHS/XHSib/XHSbb is one of the joys of life if you ask me.
Personally I prefer to soak (and sometimes even wash) right away to get the shrink sorted out from the start. But I've also waited a bit and that worked out fine as well.
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@JunkPants put em in a warm soak late last night and agitated them a bit. will report back with post-soak measurments when they're dry. kinda want to put them on a little damp but I might just let them fully dry and take accurate measurements. also will mink oil the patch before wear
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ETA September per IH during yesterday's live stream. Ima start collecting cans on the side of the road if I have to
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thanks twin! so I've worn them about 3 weeks...moving apartments, mowing the lawn, working on the car and wearing them to work. decided to give them a proper machine wash (cold/gentle/top load no agitator/hang dry) and here are the post wash measurements and fit pics-----
Waist: 16.25"
Front Rise: 10.25"
Back Rise: 15.1"
Thigh: 11.5"
Knee: 7.25"
Hem: 7"
Inseam: 36.5"
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That's a beautiful hem right there. 7-7.5" is
What what's the original hem @cbmyles ? Nevermind! I scrolled up lol -
@CosmoSix5 yeah originally 7.25"! I've been busting on these for a few months now and they're coming along nice
really trying to get them to 6 months before another wash. we'll see lolI just got a pair of the 19oz lht 555 sized up to 33 for this upcoming winter aswell
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@cbmyles patiently waiting for a restock. Hopefully this fall. Mtl I'll buy and wear for a few months and get the shrink over. Then I'll be sending them to Railcar denim for a nice tapering. My waist (35,36 depending) have 8+" hem's. Who knows though, this run may be different.
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Working in mine while picking up some Chinese Sushi
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(will post fit pics later)
