IH-666-XHS - 25oz Selvedge Denim Slim Straight Cut Jeans - Indigo
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Hey guys, so new to this forum but usually over on /r/rawdenim. These IH-666 are something I've been on the fence over making a pair of ultra-heavies, and with the deal this weekend it's even more enticing. But I've always been on the fence with the measurements. I read through at least 100 of the pages on this thread, but couldn't find anyone really discussing these things:
The main thing is that they measure less-slim/tapered than other 666 denims. Generally I like somewhere between 14.5-15" opening at the hem, with these in the 16.5-17" range. Now, I know super-slim isn't what IH is about, but they do have other 666s listed more in the 15-15.5" range. But I have runners thighs (thick) and chicken ankles (super thin). Are people finding that the openings are as wide as listed, and is it that the super thick denim is making them measure as wider, but the opening itself is actually much slimmer.
Also, how are people sizing for the high-rise. Another feature of these that I love, a proper rise. On normal jeans, I like to target them to end up right at 32.5". So I'm in between buying the 31s or the 32s. They'll stretch up to an inch, but the higher rise means they're up over my hipbone, which throws wrench into the question.
Anyway, thanks for any thoughts folks might have.
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Ah, that's a good thing to know. I figured measurements were accurate, I was thinking more like they might have such super thick hems that the fabric bulk could add an extra .5" or so to the hem measurements. Requesting the smallest hem though might do the trick for getting the most tapered possible. Still just have to figure out whether I'd want 31 or 32 then… which is the perennial question with any pair of raws, of course.
Anyway, thanks!
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Hi Guys. Can anyone provide some guidance on how much stretch can be achieved in the thigh? Am looking at tag 32 in the 666 XHS where the thigh measurement on website is 11.8. My true thigh is 12. In the past I've stretched jeans from 11.5 to 12 but I know this is a totally different ball game. Is this doable or am I kidding myself?
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Cool…
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Giles gave me the same answer more or less on the 555 fit. I have chicken legs, so the 666 fit isn't quite tapered enough usually, at least how they measure on the site.
However, I saw Giles mention at one point that the Japanese cut was slightly different than the global cut, slightly shorter (not sure if it's the same pattern, just hemmed, or a different pattern). Regardless I checked the measurements on Rakuten, and sure enough, they were much more tapered. So I ordered a pair, size 31 with a waist measured about 31.75", hem about 8" or so, inseam about 35". Definitely a lot more tapered, and shouldn't require any extra hemming. Only reason I went through Japan was for the fit, FWIW.
They made it out for delivery in NY in literally 2 days. Jeeeeeze. I shipped them to work, which is closed for the weekend, so I won't get them until Monday, but it's summertime anyway. They'll keep for a couple of months. These are my first IH, and an awesome way to step up vs. my 18oz. Gonna be awesome.
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Giles gave me the same answer more or less on the 555 fit. I have chicken legs, so the 666 fit isn't quite tapered enough usually, at least how they measure on the site.
However, I saw Giles mention at one point that the Japanese cut was slightly different than the global cut, slightly shorter (not sure if it's the same pattern, just hemmed, or a different pattern). Regardless I checked the measurements on Rakuten, and sure enough, they were much more tapered. So I ordered a pair, size 31 with a waist measured about 31.75", hem about 8" or so, inseam about 35". Definitely a lot more tapered, and shouldn't require any extra hemming. Only reason I went through Japan was for the fit, FWIW.
They made it out for delivery in NY in literally 2 days. Jeeeeeze. I shipped them to work, which is closed for the weekend, so I won't get them until Monday, but it's summertime anyway. They'll keep for a couple of months. These are my first IH, and an awesome way to step up vs. my 18oz. Gonna be awesome.
I'll be interested in what they measure out at, they are the same jean…..
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I got these last October, and they are my most favorite thing I own. I gave them 3 hot soak/dry cycles before I wore them. 5 months of hard wear(24/7), and a gentle machine 'hand wash' with almost no agitation about once a month now, with woolite. Thanks to Giles and the 'stubborn' crew for making my favorite article of clothing ever.
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In hindsight, I would have sized down and gotten them hemmed. But I can't take them off and don't want to stop wearing them. It's like I am addicted to wearing them.
