Random questions to which you seek an answer

[Megatron1505]

Awesome, thanks guys, I will proceed.

[Jordan23]

The HWDC-Shirt ( the one with Popeye) still haven't arrive me yet! Any suggestions what to do?

Enjoy ya addiction!

[natehate]

do it mega do it

[Giles]

Anyone in US thinking of spending USD380 or more with us in the next few days?  If so, can you proxy a pair of Wesco for me and I will credit you…...

These are in the seconds area and I have fallen in love.....,

[Finn666]

^ 3809USD? ???
must be a typo somewhere

[Giles]

Fixed - DOH…..

[Megatron1505]

I was just thinking that G hasn't bought any boots for a few days 

[Giles]

@Giles:

Anyone in US thinking of spending USD380 or more with us in the next few days?  If so, can you proxy a pair of Wesco for me and I will credit you…...

Sorted - thanks Chris…...

[Graeme]

@Megatron1505:

I was just thinking that G hasn't bought any boots for a few days 

He did seem far too interested in my upcoming pair yesterday. :o

[zwer]

Not sure if this is the right thread, but…

Are there big differences across different lots of IH denim (e.g., colour, fading properties, etc.,)? I'm wondering as there have been comments that the 25oz denim is slow fading, though I've found the fading on my 666-XHS to be fairly quick. Quicker than I thought it would be.

Wondering where the MBBs will fall on the spectrum.

[Seul]

MBB = same 25 oz denim…

[Giles]

There is always some difference between different weave runs….....We are quite proud that we manage to keep the variance fairly small.  I would agree withe both views on the speed of 25oz fading.

The stress areas fade super fast, the non stress areas don't.  So the end result is ridiculous contrast.....

[zwer]

Thanks, G.

[Guest]

hey guys,

maybe you guys can help me out with my sizing. when i buy unsanforized denim, what size should i get based on waist measurement?

my 301s at the waist measure at 29". do i get the size on unsanforized where it'll shrink to 29" or do i get the presoak sz 29"? what's the general rule of thumb?

i'm not one to downsize and suffer for weeks

[bagley920]

Depends on how much the denim is expected to shrink once soaked. Read the fine print. Most unsanforized denim shrinks to tag size but always read what is available for you to see.

[Guest]

yeah, i usually do. i usually read what the denim shrinks to usually and then get the size where it'll shrink to. i'm lucky, i don't have to worry about thigh and knee measurements as i have chicken legs. 29" is perfect for me. i'm just wondering if this is the general rule of thumb. get the size it is expected to shrink to that measures your favorite jeans right?

[Chris]

That's what I would recommend, yeah.  Some folks will say that you should buy them so that they shrink down below your size and then wearing them will stretch them out to a perfect fit.  Not to step on any toes, but I think that's just dumb.  If they fit properly post-soak, then they won't need to stretch.  They'll be more comfortable and last longer, too.

[Guest]

^ that's how i think as well. different strokes for different folks

i'd rather feel comfortable right from the get-go.

[jacoavlu]

devils advocate here, you like your 301s that measure 29, if you buy an unsanforized jean expected to shrink to 29, that jean will likely end up after some wear measuring some number larger than 29.
or to put it another way, they will likely end up larger in the waist than the jean you have said you like

my advice, if you really want the jean to end up at a 29 waist in the end (that's what you're saying, right?) you'll probably want it to be a little smaller than 29 post soak

[Guest]

Yeah I can see that working also. But if it shrinks to a perfect size and I wear a belt right from the get go, wouldn't that minimize the stretch?