IH-634S - 21oz Selvedge Denim Straight Cut Jeans - Indigo

[sabergirl]

Here are some snaps of my 634s.  I don't know which batch these are from, but they have the old style arcs.  I got them off of ebay around 2009 or so. Size 36. Shamelessly low amount of evo, but they could use some repairs in the crotch. Apologies for the craptastic pics.

[Giles]

NICE…..

[sabergirl]

Aw, shucks…thanks, Giles!

[Anesthetist]

Those look great! Nice work.

[Kit Kat]

Hey guys - sorry in advance for being the lame new guy who asks a question that's probably been asked 100s of times already on the forum! Also apologies for being long winded - important part is bolded!

I've been interested in raw denim for a while now and have been lurking on several forums. I like the idea of buying something that is of great quality that will last and last

I've finally taken the plunge and bought a pair of IH-634S and am looking forward to receiving them soon! My question is - should I pre soak or not? I know that there is no real need to do so as these jeans are sanforized. But I've also heard that it may be a good option to remove some of the excess starch/stiffness that may cause blowouts.

My main concern is durability! The idea of fading my own jeans is awesome too but is not my number 1 concern.

I should also say that I purchased W29. I think that my true size is 29.5-30 (I recently bought a pair of levis 504 and 508 - not raw - both size 29 which fit me fine in the store… they have stretched a bit now and I need to wear a belt)

Cheers!

[grandmasterben]

I think you're going to end up with a great pair of jeans…and everyone started somewhere. You don't need to presoak, there's hardly any starch in these in my opinion.

For durability....make sure you wash your jeans frequently! Once a month (which isn't even that frequent) will lead to jeans that last a lot longer and that actually fade naturally and won't look predistressed.

[Giles]

IH-634S have been pre-soaked.  There is zero need to do it a second time.

[Snowy]

You're in for a treat with these 634S's. They are soft as a baby's butt and amazing from Day1. They are as durable as it gets. I've had my pair for coming up on 3 years now and they're still in a fantastic shape. I don't wash mine too often as I don't want them to fade all that fast - mind you, the 634S is a tough beast to fade anyhow

[Snowy]

AND PS WELCOME! ::)

[Kit Kat]

Thanks guys

I'm looking forward seeing these in the mail!!

[theorocks]

@Kit:

Thanks guys

I'm looking forward seeing these in the mail!!

You"ll love em I have a size 34 and 36 (my weight fluctuates)lol

[indirectdelete]

Here's my 634's at 16 months. I've lost track of washes, but I'd guess somewhere around 8.

[sabergirl]

Those look great!  Nice work.

[Appfaff]

Agreed- they look perfect - a nice blend of contrasted and vintage type fades - my kinda jean!

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[Cutlasshound]

Very nice old chap!

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[theorocks]

nice …Cant wait till mine look like that

[Blue Nemo]

Hey folks!

I just measured my IH-634S out of curiosity. I bought a W29 and I measured as Madame Butterfly taught me, 41cm (*2=82cm which is a 32 somehow).

That means, my pair has stretched for nearly 4 inch.
The jean fits me nearly perfect, even shirt tucked in, love it no matter what.

Are 4 inches of stretch for real?
Next time I size up!

Have a good one!

[Kit Kat]

@theorocks:

@Kit:

Thanks guys

I'm looking forward seeing these in the mail!!

You"ll love em I have a size 34 and 36 (my weight fluctuates)lol

Received in good order. Hemmed (on the insistence of my girlfriend). And now wearing.

They are absolutely awesome. Could not be happier

[Snowy]

Wear in good health and enjoy

[wingjammer]

I'm new to raw denim and seriously considering getting a pair of IH-634s's. Can anyone comment on their how comfortable they are in warm weather? The 21oz seems like it might be a bit heavy.