IH-555-XHSib - 25oz Selvedge Denim Slim Jeans - Indigo/Black

[cbmyles]

I really want a pair of these one day

[cbmyles]

considering ordering a size 30 on these (since it is all I can find in stock). the measurements list a 31.2" waist. these would be ideal if stretched to a 32" waist. my question is will the waist ever stretch to that 32" if it shrinks down from 31.2" to 30.2"??

[Jett129]

@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.

[cbmyles]

@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...

[Jett129]

@cbmyles I’ve had similar experiences with my 25OZ denim as opposed to my 21OZ denim. My 25OZ jeans average about a half inch bigger in the waist than my 21OZ,which was deliberate on my part when I would ask the guys to check for measurements for me.

[cbmyles]

well I ordered the last pair of 555 XHSib from Iron Heart Germany. wish me luck!

[cbmyles]

they're here (will post fit pics later)

[cbmyles]

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"

[JunkPants]

@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.

[cbmyles]

@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

[CosmoSix5]

ETA September per IH during yesterday's live stream. Ima start collecting cans on the side of the road if I have to

[twin]

@cbmyles Nice fit. Just wear them a lot for those fades to happen.

[cbmyles]

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"