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

[worn2fade]

@Jord yeah I know they’re not actually “raw” like the UHR’s for example, but if I’m not mistaken the shrinkage that happens at the inseam can shift your combs if you don’t soak in advance right? I may be mistaken but I thought I heard that can take place.

[Jord]

@worn2fade Yeah for sure could I would imagine, would depend on hemming length I guess. I've had sanforized jeans that haven't been one-washed from other brands and have been fine though... You seem like a perfectionist though so if that's your jam you gotta dial in all the details haha!

[hjl360]

IMO denim weight impacts comfort and mobility, I have 777 in both 14oz and 21 oz that measure near identical but the 21oz feels more restrictive than the 14oz, both have different uses and neither are uncomfortable, but for sure a different feel. Love both my 777 FWIW.

But for 25oz I wanted the slightly higher rise of the 666 and also decided to size up on comparable 777 measurements for that slightly more relaxed look and feel, which has worked out perfectly.

I always wear a belt and am not worried about the waist stretching, so aimed for a waist that would shrink to only slightly below what I was aiming for. Which essentially gave the same result all over.

Soaked at 40c for about 35 mins with plenty agitation followed by a wash at 30c with no spin, hung dry. Tried to do it by the book. They will never see water that warm again as my wash routine is a tepid soak followed by a 20c wash no spin. Not sure why just the way I wash them jawns!

Got pre and poast soak pics AND measurements, hope that and the rest of this essay can be of use to someone in the future!

You can really see in the pics how that inky shine has instantly gone. Which explains the color of the bath water!

Pre soak

Waist 35”
Fr 11”
Rr 15.5”
Thigh 12”
Knee 9.25”
Hem 8.5”
Inseam 36.25”

Post soak

Waist 34”
Fr 10.75”
Rr 14.75”
Thigh 11.75”
Knee 9”
Hem 8.5”
Inseam 35.25”

Bit of room for hemming in the future, but plan to embrace the stacks and creases for now.

[yannis]

Thats a solid 25oz fit

[hjl360]

@yannis thank you sir!

[Denimhead 0]

Perfect cut for the bike

[mecken88]

I’m roughly under two weeks away from the two months mark of every single day wear in these 666XHSib

[Nobunaga]

Bought these today. Missed out on the initial drop and was glad to see these restocked. I have two pairs of Samurai 25oz, but this is my first pair of IH 25oz. Also my first pair of 666 (I usually wear 555). Looking forward to them. Love seeing all of your fades with these.

[Marc2706]

@Denimhead-0 I love the color of these jeans! So special!

[Marc2706]

@northsouthdenimguy we must have the same wife!

[fadesandkicks]

My first wear with this cut and fell amazing!
Somebody wear this with cowboy boots?

[mecken88]

My 666XHSib, been wearing them since 27 January

[FlavourFade]

@mecken88 looking good!! Still dry?

[mecken88]

@FlavourFade yes sir, had a initial plan to start with a soak. But I opted for a slightly smaller fit and was worried for too much shrink. So ended up waiting, and that wait went on a little longer then planned hehe!

So now I feel comfortable doing a real soak or wash. Just been to eager to wear them and haven’t prioritized the time lately

[twin]

@mecken88 They are looking good. Keep on wearing.

[CosmoSix5]

First wash incoming this weekend mtl. Brushed them off and spot cleaned a few times already 60-70ish wears. Half of the regular XHS(168) wears before wash.

[dirtyframer]

@CosmoSix5 let's see the post wash pics when ready!

[mecken88]

@twin thanks you sir! Trying to wear them every single day! Did my first soak two days ago, never thought they would become even stiffer then what they were brand new. Quickly changed back. But they truly felt like body armor when I first put them on again!

Really like these🫶