IH-666-XHS - 25oz Selvedge Denim Slim Straight Cut Jeans - Indigo
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First off, welcome!
A couple of thoughts: you can always email IHUK and ask if they have a 36 in stock that runs a little bigger than the tag size (or less, whatever you're looking for) — I've done this many times. The customer service is some of the best out there, so don't be afraid to drop em a line!
Secondly, the way they fit new is about what they'll fit like after you've washed them, worn em a bit, and stretched em back out. After a hot soak you'll probably lose about 1/2" in the waist (others on here will go for a hot machine wash, which might get you a bit more shrink — I just stick to soaking). And this is the thing… they'll be uncomfortable for a bit, and that's just part of the deal. XHS aren't really for the faint of heart, but it's worth putting in the work, because they end up getting much more comfortable and have such incredible fades. My 666XHS have even stretched out a little more than pre-soak size, so there's that silver lining as well. I'm personally more a fan of having jeans that are a bit rough-wearing at first and stretch to a comfortable place, vs getting some that are comfortable from the get-go, stretch too much, and end up looking dumpy.
TL;DR — I'd go for the smaller option. Let's see what everybody else has to say, though!
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Pretty much all of the other cuts will have more room in the top block than 666. If you want to stick with a mid/low rise, then look at 634 (straight) or 777(tapered). If you like a higher rise than go for 555(slim/straight) or 888(tapered).
There is a thread somewhere about “our cuts” that shows them all kind of overlaid. 666 has the tightest top block of the current offerings, though.
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How much shrinkage in the thigh have you guys got on these? Trying to decide if I can make 666 work for me. The thigh measurement on size chart is perfect but wouldn’t want to lose much or I’m afraid they’d be to tight.
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These were my first Iron heart jeans I don’t usually rock the wallet it stays in my bag.
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Can these loose stitches on the crotch seam be repaired if they were to come apart?
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@Kasi yup very early only got one wear on them so far haha. Thank you for the response though! The stitching seems to be pretty tight in that area on my other pair of XHSib that’s the only reason I ask. As long as they’re able to fix that area if it were to come apart then I’m not to worried about it.
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Loosening up my 666XHSs - walking to the shop with an old phone in each of the rear pockets.
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Hi all ! I'm new to the forum, my name is Martin, 42 years old, I'm a baker in France.
Yesterday I received my first IH jeans, an 888 25oz, what a monster!
I am 1.73m (5'8) tall and I weigh 72kg (159lbs), after a long hesitation I chose a size 31. I manage to close the button quite easily but I find the waist tight. On the other hand, I am comfortable in the butt and thighs.
What do you think, should I change it to a size 32?
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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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