IH-777-SST - 21oz Shinayaka Selvedge Denim - Super Slim Tapered - Indigo
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Well, I guess I have stretch jeans now.
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Well, I guess I have stretch jeans now.
Boom. Congratulations. I put mine on today and was appreciating the lack of stretch in the knee and top block and thought of you [emoji1]
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I put the blame solidly on you, @neph93
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I am blessed with broad shoulders and will carry that burden
I look forward to hearing your thoughts @xtcclassic and I hope they live up to any expectations I may have contributed to [emoji3526] -
Fit pics, first real day of wear:
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They look just like they should man.
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@dinobarnesberlin They definitely still have that new IH crispiness, it’s been a while since I’ve had a new pair of 21oz but these seem to be a little crispier than I remember the normal 21oz being. Could just be me misremembering. The stretch is noticeable, but not THAT noticeable. Calling them “stretch jeans” would be pushing it really, although I will continue to do so.
Thanks @steelworker they’re a pain in my ass sometimes but I love them to death.
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Another great review:) They look really great and can imagine even just a bit of stretch would make things nice.
And totally agree with @daynym –-youve got some good looking stacking going on right off the bat--can only get better with time
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@daynym size 33 which is technically a size larger than my current size but the measurements were perfect.
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Still knocking the new off these
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Those look great @xtcclassic !
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Just an initial impression of these, having bought a pair in the sale last week;
I bought a pair of 777S-21od in in September last year and have got on with them very well - they have taken regular wear until recently to fully break-in and be properly comfortable diving around after kids and sitting at my desk (and I've no doubt they are only just getting into their stride).
I bought the SST in virtually the same dimensions (though as has been mentioned above, technically a size up on the OD's). Straight out of the (paper) bag these are equally as comfy and I'm enjoying the stretch. Contrary to what others have written about the denim I find the stretch really quite noticeable. That's maybe just the 777 cut and where I'm needing them to stretch, though.
Like-for-like, the SST seems to be easier to just get in, and go.
I'm no purist, so the 2% inclusion doesn't bother me at all and it seems to sit well with the IH approach. It'll be interesting to see how successful the SST is and if it makes it to other denims. That said, there's hopefully some XHS/UHR in my future somewhere too, though!
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Interesting thoughts. Thanks for sharing.
Something has always put me off the stretch denim and I think you nailed it: it’s the purist in me, being fussy about such things. Yet deep down, I know the stretch denim is probably far more practical and comfortable. I’d like to give them a chance one day.
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Was not planning on buying these at all but when the sale came I knew it was easier to justify a pair I wasn't quite sure of and my current pair needs a crotch repair so I had to decide fast.
Very happy with these. Still stiff. When pulling on the denim you can see it flex, if you are paying attention and looking for it. When putting them on they feel like every other pair. Crispy, weird creases, etc. It's when you squat that you feel a little give.
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I love the look and feel of that denim when its new. Great pics @Denimminer
