IH-634SR - 21/23oz 5 Year Anniversary Straight Cut

[mikesantor]

Every time I put another years worth of work on my SRs I come in here to post them and realize they are still not good enough to hang with all the destroyed ones in here…

I have no idea how you guys beat these so much.

[Filthy2123ozjunkie]

@mikesantor I know I'd be interested in seeing them.

[mikesantor]

Ill get some pics snapped soon.

[yo_mj]

Aha Kybosh! To be honest I just loved these more as I kept wearing them. I do miss having the dark blue from time but I think it gives it much character as I keep wearing them and repairing them. I did finally pull the trigger on getting my second pair of IH which I now wear daily, so the SR's rarely see wear.

@mikesantor Don't be afraid to post pictures, I honestly enjoy just looking at different ways IH fade, no matter how little or how much.

[mikesantor]

Here we go. First showing…

[el padre]

I prefer them, tbh.  Really nice.  Hope my URH turn out similar.

[Filthy2123ozjunkie]

Way to go @mikesantor they look awesome. Thanks a lot for sharing.

[yo_mj]

Is that pocket knife fade on the front right of your pocket? Looking all around good, can also tell you wash it often which is a huge plus.

[mikesantor]

Thanks guys!

@yo_mj:

Is that pocket knife fade on the front right of your pocket? Looking all around good, can also tell you wash it often which is a huge plus.

Yup, it was a Hinderer that I had for a few years. I have since sold it. I actually got this pair when it first came out and they only have 1 initial soak and 1 wash.

Almost time for me to buy my second pair of IH jeans and my first shirt. I need some of those waffle henleys in my life.

[Sreeni]

@Giles Just to confirm, these won't stretch back to pre-soak size like the 634-UHR, right?

[Giles]

Same denim, so yes….

[Sreeni]

@Giles I don't have a bathtub or anything big enough to soak 634-SR without folding it. Will a bucket do?

[Giles]

Yes…...

[Sreeni]

@Giles That was a fast reply. Thanks! I am gonna soak it overnight in a bucket of cold water. And then beat the hell out of it!

[Max Power]

Keep in mind that a cold soak in a bucket will not give you the full amount of shrinkage

[Sreeni]

@Max Power 
A few possibly dumb questions.

1. Since it will eventually stretch back to tag size, is it a problem if I don't get maximum shrinkage?
2. My 634sr is stiff and dry now. Should I soak it in hot water again?

[Sreeni]

@Giles : Hate to bother you but could you please answer what may be not-so-smart questions?

1. Since it will eventually stretch back to tag size, is it a problem if I don't get maximum shrinkage?
2. My 634sr is stiff and dry now. Should I soak it in hot water again to get maximum shrinkage?

[Giles]

1. No, no problem
2. I'd just start wearing them…...

[Sreeni]

@Giles Thanks a ton for another super-fast reply!

[mikesantor]

G, need your opinion. my SRs only had 1 initial hot soak when they came out years ago. Since then i wore them for years but lost a whole lot of weight. they just hang in my closet wishing to get worn. Do you think if i did another hot soak and then a real hot tumble dry i could force some more shrinkage out of them? they are size 38 and right now i fluctuate between a 34 and 36 depending on craft beer season. is it worth a shot trying to make them smaller or not bother and just dont wear em?

Thanks buddy!