IH-666-XHS - 25oz Selvedge Denim Slim Straight Cut Jeans - Indigo

[chrisjohnnick]

Just picked up a pair of these recently. My first 25oz, so still getting used to it. Just now starting to see some fading in a couple areas.

[neph93]

@chrisjohnnick:

Just now starting to see some fading in a couple areas.

Keep going this is my favourite IH fader. The advanced vertical fades you’ll see in a few months are simply special.

[Kasi]

Thanks guys for the compliment @Giles @Filthy @neph93

I will get them hems at some point…

[Filthy2123ozjunkie]

[Kasi]

Yeah devil’s fit out today…

My 18th wedding anniversary loving every minute of it..
These jeans are so comfy more than 555 and 777..

[dinobarnesberlin]

Kasi !!

Did I hear you right?
Mr.555 himself says the Devil's cut is more comfy?
Thats some high praise coming from you 

Looking very stealthy man

[popvulture]

I think I’m finally gonna get around to picking up my first pair of XHS (which I will very likely just wear around the house until the Texas summer has passed ;D).

The sizing looks perfect for me but I’ll definitely wanna get em hemmed — has everyone experienced the 1” shrink in length, regardless of temp? I always wash cold — would that yield any less?

[Kasi]

I would do a hot soak get all the shrinkages out the way.

Why cold wash… won’t benefit you anything

You lose 1 inches in length
Go to the product page all the information is there

[Kasi]

@dinobarnesberlin

I didn’t make you listen how did you hear  lol

I wrote it… you read it

Anyway

My math for me

777 size up 2, that my fit..  gives me similar fit to 666 but waist is high like 555
555 size up 1, that my fit.  high rises, wearing them for to long am bored of this fit.
666 no size up true to size  birth of the 25oz born the cool James Deen fit..  the waist and medium 
rise is bang on feel comfortable..

Now my conclusion, I will wear 555, 777, 666 

[popvulture]

I only hot wash if I’m deliberately trying to shrink something. Cold wash still yields some shrink, I’m guessing especially with these since they’re unwashed. In the end, all I’m really debating is whether to hem em at 34 or 34.5, so it’s really probably pretty negligible any way I slice it.

[popvulture]

(Waist on these is perfect for me, not worried about the shrink there)

And they look great in you, @Kasi — killer fit!

[Kasi]

The length you shorten that up to you
But some where down the line you will wash them with hot water

No matter how you look at it.

[Kasi]

Thanks for the positive feedback @popvulture

[popvulture]

You bet, man!

[neph93]

@popvulture:

I only hot wash if I’m deliberately trying to shrink something. Cold wash still yields some shrink, I’m guessing especially with these since they’re unwashed. In the end, all I’m really debating is whether to hem em at 34 or 34.5, so it’s really probably pretty negligible any way I slice it.

I’m of the opinion that removing all shrinkage is the way to go, the answer to your hemming question is go shorter.

I have had three pairs of XHS and none of them have had the full inch of shrinkage in the inseam after hot soaks and trips through the machine.

If you do ever take the shrinkage out of the waist it will stretch back to OG measurements and possibly a little more. Just as an FYI.

[popvulture]

@neph93 cool, man! That's very helpful. And it's funny, I've found that sort of thing too — I've only really done hot soaks with new pairs of unsanforized jeans, but in none of the cases have they shrank as much as estimated by the seller/brand. Usually about half estimated.

[popvulture]

And I'll do a hot wash first thing — thanks for showing me the way, @Kasi and @neph93

EDIT: picked em up. Stoked! Now the wait…

[neph93]

@popvulture:

I've only really done hot soaks with new pairs of unsanforized jeans, but in none of the cases have they shrank as much as estimated by the seller/brand. Usually about half estimated.

Given how water temps, agitation from individual machines, and folks thinking they are doing one thing while actually doing another all create variable outcomes I think brands have to cover their butts and use liberal estimates to be on the safe side.

[popvulture]

Makes sense. I just wash all mine in the tub now — my washer really sucks. It's got a sensing mechanism that just won't work right on a single-item load, so I just gave up on it for jeans and do mine all by hand. Ends up being better in the long run, more control.

[popvulture]

Well, these are definitely the most hardcore jeans I’ve ever owned! Been a little busy with house stuff so just got a chance to finally give em a hot soak yesterday. They appeared to shrink quite a bit but tried them on the morning and they were actually fine — a little snug but showed signs of stretching back out fairly quickly. They’re still damp though! Seriousky dense fabric. Also insanely crispy — I’ve never had a pair of jeans that would stand up on their own quite so easily.

Anyway, I’m stoked! Gonna let em fry all the way and put some Obenauf’s on the patch. Will post some pics — tbh I think these fit better than any others I’ve had. A little tight now but will likely stretch to perfect