Posts made by drtii

Thanks heavy blue!

Picked these up last week.

Wondering. My weight (waist, actually) fluctuates a bit. I go between a 32 and a 36, but my skinny legs aren't affected at all. I opted for the 35 because of the waist dimensions after measuring my other 555 21oz (size 34, waist stretched to 36) but when I got my XHS in size 35, they were huge everywhere! Including the waist. I'd already had them hemmed, so that's on me.

It's like I need that 33/34 leg dimension with a 35 - 36 waist. These are close in waist, but not the legs.

So, my question is this. After a super hot soak for 45 minutes did nothing meaningful to reduce size anywhere, I'm looking into the hot wash/hot dry method.

I'm used to washing in a washing machine and hot drying (I know, I know) and I've usually gotten the result I want after about 2 cycles of that.

...but now I'm scared of marbling and lines. I've had quite a few pants IH and others that have had the dreaded lines on the calves.

Is there a way I can hot wash/hot dry (dryer) these jeans without marbling or lines because I'd really like these to shrink down another size.

Turning inside out seems like a strategy that could work, but I want to hear from people that have done it. because I still feel like you could get those lines. Maybe no spin cycle in the wash?

Just placed an order for these. I'm highly doubting they'll replace the 555 SST's I just picked up, as I'm now spoiled by stretch as a motorcycle rider. However, I've wanted 25oz jeans since I started this addiction and the restock was a perfect chance to add them to my collection.

Also, I really want to see them stand up on their own LOL

Anyone on the fence with these needs to pull the trigger. The fit is there. The stretch is minimal, but there. It's like your favorite pair of 555-01's with enough stretch that you don't notice it. Hard to explain how easy these jeans are to wear.

I ride motorcycles daily and the 555-01's were a no-go. My slightly larger 777's gave me some more room, but still - not motorcycle friendly. These are. They remind me of thicker 511's. Just the right amount of stretch, yet you get a heavy denim with what seems to be great fading potential.

After 1 wash/dry I've got some electric blue's popping through in higher wear areas. Not bad for slightly less than a month of every day wear.

Excited to see how these turn out in 2 - 3 months with more riding another wash/dry or 2. Should look as worn as my 555-01's!