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

[xtcclassic]

I've always heard that you should soak new jeans to remove the starch, which can damage denim over time. So far all my experience has been with unsanforized brands (Samurai and Pure Blue Japan). If it's true that unsanforized denim isn't starched, then there's no reason to soak them I guess. Giles?

[LandoCal126 0]

@xtcclassic:

I've always heard that you should soak new jeans to remove the starch, which can damage denim over time. So far all my experience has been with unsanforized brands (Samurai and Pure Blue Japan). If it's true that unsanforized denim isn't starched, then there's no reason to soak them I guess. Giles?

Good thread to discuss this topic: http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=179.0

[Giles]

Haraki soaks the sanforised ones for you….

[TinMan]

been checking out the awesome pics on this thread. While looking at the pics, I thought to myself…... When I wear my 1955s cut I get a similiar silohuette.  You are probably asking yourself how is this possible.  Tree Trunks thighs that's how.

[Seul]

@Matt:

I started wearing mine in October and don't have a planned wash until they go down for the summer, some time around May.  I highly recommend leaving them be.

November 02 here. Probs won't make May but damnit will I try!.. And yep, same COA: soak when I give into spring/ summer heat…

[Matt]

Yeah, as long as you aren't in a position to get real sweaty you should be good.  I made the mistake last summer of wearing a pair of very light (non IH GASP!) jeans to a picnic when I clearly should have chosen shorts and washing was the only way to be able to stand wearing them again.  They were straight funky, like Soul Train funky.  Not cool.  They made me want to vomit.

[xtcclassic]

Well, the deed is done. I just placed my order through Self Edge for a size 34.  My Samurai S710xx and Black Shadows are 33's but the waist on both have stretched to almost 35" on those. I'm sure these won't stretch nearly as much, so I think I made the right move going with 34 in these. Fingers crossed.  Now the tortuous wait begins…

[Seul]

They'll fit perfectly AFTER A COUPLE OF HOURS/ DAYS OF WEAR. Keep that in mind. And congrats!..

[A Former User]

I'm a 35 waist and the 34 in the 666xhs is a perfect fit. Mine took about a week to stretch out, even the thighs stretched some.

[Matt]

They definitely stretch/conform more than advertised (none) w/ the exception of the  hips.  The hips are the snuggest part on mine and haven't budged an inch for whatever reason.

Also, make sure you aren't overly attached to the current color of your shoes.

[xtcclassic]

Thanks guys. I'm stoked. Hopefully they arrive tomorrow. Of course, even if they fit, I'll have to send them back to get hemmed. Can't wait to see them though, I've never even seen a pair of Iron Heart jeans in this denim wasteland I live in.

[Matt]

Wow, I'm really excited for you.  I would hate to get them then have to send them away.  I just put my nickel down and had them hemmed sight unseen.  Fortunately it worked but I certainly understand your caution.

[A Former User]

Since I've been wearing these for the last 3 months, all other jeans feel like cheap tissue paper. Does 21oz breathe better in the heat? Otherwise this summer is going to be brutal.

[elclintor]

the 21oz breathes very well.. not sure about the 25oz though, seems like it would be an oven in the summertime.

[Beatle]

it will be

[dave]

Shot a gymnastics meet in these last night.  Not very good pictures, but I wanted to capture the chalk mayhem

[kit99bar]

I love it Dave!

[kit99bar]

definitely #1 on the list after the Raw War.

[Danny RnH]

The whiskers are  looking very nice, Dave

[Danny RnH]

Hit the 90 day mark and the XHS just gets better and better. It's true these jeans do become very comfortable despite their weight. They develop on a daily basis which is great for OCD sufferers like myself. As with coffee and wine the notes are there to be discovered and savoured…