IH-666-XHS - 25oz Selvedge Denim Slim Straight Cut Jeans - Indigo
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@tinmar I'm in agreement with the two above opinions. If you've managed to get into them and tackled the buttons and they are tight in the waist then you've made it as the denim will relax a bit over time. Enjoy and welcome to the forum
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I’ve been a 555 guy, still am but due this pages full of great pictures of this denim i’m triggerd for a 666.. any suggestions i have to look out for? Sizing etc. ? Thanks peeps!
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@Heavy_blue:
I’ve been a 555 guy, still am but due this pages full of great pictures of this denim i’m triggerd for a 666.. any suggestions i have to look out for? Sizing etc. ? Thanks peeps!
The 666 has a more classic, trim top block, smaller over the hips and rear and with a lower rise. Depending on how your 555’s fit you may need a size up. But you may not.
The thigh starts similarly slim but only tapers slightly to the knee before dropping fairly straight to the hem. So if you can manage the 555 thigh you’ll be fine.
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My new 666XHS. Size 31. One size down from my 666 21 oz. Warm soaked for an hour and then cold washed, inside out. Removed after first wash cycle, and then cold rinsed in a tub. Drip dried for 24 hours. Fit was tight, but reasonable and have now relaxed around my hips and thighs. I really like the heft of the denim and these will be wearable for the next 5 months in Cleveland, Ohio.
Definitely will be hemming to 31”. Cuffed just so I don’t kill myself walking around the house.
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@willsonporter rock them! XHS is the way to go
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Any sight on a restock?
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My journey to XHS has been interesting.
I made the pilgrimage to Gosport a while back to grab a pair and they didn't have my size. I toyed with the 777 but on my body type (dad bod) it was like a scouring pad to back of the knee.
I grabbed a pair of 21oz instead which became my go to work jeans. I then plotted and saved and patiently waited for a restock.
Whilst this was happening the 16oz slubs were released and the plot thickened as I grabbed some of those too. (Discipline has never been my strong point and cash was burning a whole, very slowly due to the thickness and build quality, in my 21oz pocket)
Whilst at IH HQ they hemmed my jeans, grabbed me a coffee and I even got to met Giles. I will say to anyone within striking distance, thw journey to IH is worth it. Great guys and so cool to see, touch and feel the jeans in person.
After some more waiting I finally picked up my 666 XHS. After almost breaking a thumb trying to do them up they went in to the wardrobe never to be seen again.
Until Jan 2023… My NY resolution is to break in this bastards before they break me! (Famous last words)
I do however have a question for the IH army and those brave souls that have conquered the 25oz beast. Does it get less painful? Two days in and I have a red line across my stomach where they have dug in. Full disclosure: I had a good Christmas so I am assuming the festive gain is part of it.
Anything I can do to lessen the pain?
