Even with needle nose pliers, I had a really hard time buttoning up. I was pushing so hard with my thumbs, my nail bed starting bleeding.
This thing's a beast, I'm hoping I break them in a bit more so I can take them on a trip to NY with me in a couple of weeks but oh boy... its pretty tough compared to 21oz.
@goosehd thank you for the help! I appreciate it.
Oh, thank you. I've already mentioned that I've measured them at 36" (18" by IH's measuring guide) and I can fit my hand comfortably in the waistline while wearing them.
Hmm, can I get a little help with sizing? My frame of reference is a pair of 21od 777's at tag size 35" waist and have since stretched to 36" waist after measuring. They feel a bit roomy in the waist and I can comfortably fit my hand in there while I'm wearing them.
I'm also on a bit of a weight loss journey the past month or so, and I've gone from ~95kg to ~87kg. After looking at the measurements for this batch, I'm thinking that the ideal size is a tag size 34 based on my 21od's (in my current state) rather than the tag size 35's'. All other measurements are fine, there's very little concern with the thigh/knee or the rise, just not 100% sure on the waist sizing.
I love your posts @twin and I've always wanted to ask about the inseam length that you have, since you don't cuff. What did you get them hemmed to, if at all? Did you get them hemmed before soaking?
I'm trying to nail down where I'd get a new pair hemmed down to, before soaking. Its a bit of a hassle to have to send things away to get altered. My current pair of 777 od's are at 29.5" and they fit great, but if I were to purchase an indigo/black pair, I would prefer maybe another ~1.5" for a bit more stacking with or without a cuff.
