IH-666-XHSib - 25oz Selvedge Denim Slim Straight Cut Jeans - Indigo/Black
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I can barely tell the difference in the rise. I didn't measure before and after but wearing them I cannot tell the difference. I dont think they shrink as much as people think. I have several HXS and all behave similarly. Now put them in the dryer and its a diffent ball game. Not that I recommend it.
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Thanks everyone. Glad I didn't wear them to work today. I just tub washed these for the second time Tuesday....
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Been wearing mine for three days-I find the more stiff than the regular indigo XHS
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@yannis said in IH-666-XHSib - 25oz Selvedge Denim Slim Straight Cut Jeans - Indigo/Black:
My opinion is get the shrinkage out of the way instead of procrastinating.
This is exactly what needs to happen.
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Laying on towels to dry.
It's more satisfying in July.
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Really digging the cut on these. But I really want to try out an 888 as well lol.
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@Goz said in IH-666-XHSib - 25oz Selvedge Denim Slim Straight Cut Jeans - Indigo/Black:
@Denimhead-0 Thanks. About how much did they shrink?
About .5” in the inseam.
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@Workwear said in IH-666-XHSib - 25oz Selvedge Denim Slim Straight Cut Jeans - Indigo/Black:
Really digging the cut on these. But I really want to try out an 888 as well lol.
888 are my favorite, with 666 right behind.
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@Workwear said in IH-666-XHSib - 25oz Selvedge Denim Slim Straight Cut Jeans - Indigo/Black:
@Denimhead-0 I may dip into the 888 if they ever re-release.
Would love to see the 888 xhs IB w contrast stitching 🧵
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Finished the initial cold soak, then hot soapy wash in the tub, followed by several rinses. All with lots of agitation.
I was nervous about having my first 666 hemmed before I got to try them on, but I think the gamble paid off. Kinda feels like we nailed this one. Stoked to start breaking in my first XHSib!
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@Go-For-Chill Post soak/wash looks spot on.
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Ok all you professional 25oz breakers, any advice on how to address how tight the button slots are?
Any advice is much appreciated!
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@dirtyframer I buttoned my XHS and never unbuttoned them... They get easier to undo with wear, but still I never unbutton them unless they pop out in the wash
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@dirtyframer They loosen up quickly. Once you've spent 20 minutes doing them up the first time, the fight's pretty much won.
...and who would want to deprive themselves of that initial 20-minute fight, anyways? It's fun. The jeans must be claimed by one who is worthy!
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I used a wooden dowel to work them a bit for that first fitting but yeah they've loosened up quite a bit after a few weeks, and now slip on and of easily enough. They find their seating basically
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@dirtyframer
I work the button holes with a sharpie when I first get them. After that I have a rule that I undo every button every time I’m in the bathroom. By the end of day 2 it’s pretty easy. I keep the “all 4 buttons” rule until I can easily undo and redo each button individually while the others are still buttoned. -
I do the need nose plyers trick, reverse open to give em a little stretch. I keep the very bottom buttoned at all times.
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@Workwear said in IH-666-XHSib - 25oz Selvedge Denim Slim Straight Cut Jeans - Indigo/Black:
I used a wooden dowel
This exactly.
I have one that sits in my drawer with hem off cuts and stuff that's very indigo stained.
