I've had mine for about 6 months and am a casual wearer (2-3x per week). No heavy abuse and I've got just under an inch.

@Snowy:

@Seul:

@FilthyBloodJunkie:

There's a crusty punk rock record from the 90s I stole my name from. Google "Fleas and Lice/ Bleeding Rectum

Only on this board would someone mention this split LP haha… Crazy... I grew up with metal, then punk, then crust punk, then hardcore... I swear this board has the most (ex) punks!.. We even have punk posers such as Rafa 

rydor: great to hear mate!.. Enjoy!..

I think you may have gotten away with talking about @Finn666 like that  ???

Soaked mine in hot water last night for a couple hours then hung to dry.  Pre & post measurements below:
Tag size: 32
Waist: 31.5 -> 31
Thigh: 11.8 -> 11.5
Hem: 8.25 -> 8.0
Inseam: 33.5 -> 33.0

Aside from the stiff buttons they feel really good post soak and am happy they didn't shrink too much.

@rydor:

Nah, I didn't. But they're a bit slimmer all up and down the leg, and definitely the right width for me in the thigh.

Had a bitch of a time getting the top button done. Not because of the waist, but because the button hole is much too small for the large top button. And I'm pretty sure the button hole stitching is all going to come undone, especially with the struggling. I figure I'll have to reinforce it by hand, which is no big deal.

I ordered myself a 17oz natural veg tan harness leather belt to go along with this too. Figured I should get something to match these beasts.

Thanks.  Gonna take the plunge and soak mine in the next day or two.

Oleg, those look bad ass!

Rydor, any idea how much you lost in the thigh?

Thanks everyone for the vote of confidence.  Decided to break the rules and wear these to work.  To hell with the no jeans policy!  Maybe I'll get lucky and they'll send me home.  Can already start to feel them loosening up ever so slightly.  Probably gonna hot soak them in a day or two.  Just for fun here's the heavyweight comparison to a couple of my other raws.

Frothin'!  Just got my xhs' in the post today.  Bruising of the thumbs and hips occurred on visual contact.  Holy shit these are a serious piece of quality denim.

In terms of fit, had to lie down to button up.  For anyone interested, my true waist is 32.7 and I ordered a tag 32 and they feel alright. My plan of attack is to wear for a bit before first wash. Let the battle begin.

Fit pics below. Didn't have enough light so had to use my flash.

Thanks for the vote of confidence.  Just need to buck up and let the games begin.

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?

Hi There,

Currently living in Sydney, Australia.  Decided that winter in oz is a good time to break in some denim.  Been lurking the forums for a while now and just ordered my first pair of heavyweight denim.  Going head to head with the 666 XHS.  I hope my hips and fingers can handle the challenge.