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Post by tresmonos on Apr 11, 2016 12:36:08 GMT -6
I went with Gustin's slim fit for the very first time. I kept a waist band stretch (screw style) device in during soak.
The rise is annoyingly low. I prefer the fit of my straight fit loomstates as the leg seemed to taper enough yet it kept a good rise. I'm not going to give up and hope the crotch area loosens up. I do like how the legs fit, however.
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Post by oatwilly on Apr 13, 2016 11:02:11 GMT -6
I semi-regret not picking these up for a summer pair. Keep hoping a pair in my size may magically pop up in the stock store. If you want them in a 38 straight I'll sell you mine. Brand new, never washed or soaked. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2016 13:01:31 GMT -6
I semi-regret not picking these up for a summer pair. Keep hoping a pair in my size may magically pop up in the stock store. If you want them in a 38 straight I'll sell you mine. Brand new, never washed or soaked. Wrong size for me, thanks though. |
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Post by brentkuz on Apr 16, 2016 6:12:08 GMT -6
I believe the double loop is only for us big guys (36" and bigger) Are they doing double back loops on 36 now? I know 37 but never on any of my 36's. |
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Post by DigDug on Apr 16, 2016 7:32:05 GMT -6
I believe the double loop is only for us big guys (36" and bigger) Are they doing double back loops on 36 now? I know 37 but never on any of my 36's. Sorry, miss spoke on that (been awhile since I wore my 36") I guess it's 37" and up. |
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Post by DigDug on May 1, 2016 21:01:59 GMT -6
Time To Sound Off  |
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Post by jray on May 2, 2016 10:12:34 GMT -6
DigDug - nice fades - what kind of boots are you wearing in the pic?
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Post by DigDug on May 2, 2016 10:47:31 GMT -6
DigDug - nice fades - what kind of boots are you wearing in the pic? I call those my Paradox. They are the Chinese made "For Life " Doc Martens www.drmartens.com/us/p/originals-boots-hardlife-1460-forlife and a pair of "BlueLace Project" (American Made Promotion) You see what I did there? It's a pair of Docs/Paradox  I recommend both the Laces and the "For Life" boots (I'm on my 3rd pair) |
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Post by jray on May 2, 2016 10:55:12 GMT -6
Thanks DigDug - I bought those laces from flint and tinder too. And I like the rhyming |
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Post by scooter on May 2, 2016 16:26:05 GMT -6
Month 4, in the books. Another 7 - 8 wears at work. Roughly 3 dozen wears total. No wash, this month. They've had 2 tub washes, and the initial soak, thus far..... ![]()   Summer is coming. Soon, I will be beating these things mercilessly. |
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Post by Griffin on May 3, 2016 10:41:39 GMT -6
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Post by matt on May 3, 2016 15:58:08 GMT -6
May photos posted here. Not a lot of progression over April, no volunteer time or anything to help further the fade efforts. |
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Post by whiskeyriver on May 5, 2016 12:18:25 GMT -6
IMHO, after the initial quick fade/shed of indigo, the fading on these grind to a halt and get a real smeary, muted, grey, almost dirty look to them. Kinda unappealing.
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Post by DigDug on May 5, 2016 13:00:30 GMT -6
The rise is what's Killing it for me.
When the years up, I'm done with them.
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Post by exophobe on May 5, 2016 16:50:18 GMT -6
The rise is what's Killing it for me. When the years up, I'm done with them. Went slim didn't you? You people never do what I tell you.  The second time I warm washed these, I got more shrink out of them. It's taking a bit but I'm getting them stretched back out. |
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Post by whiskeyriver on May 6, 2016 9:43:44 GMT -6
The rise is what's Killing it for me. When the years up, I'm done with them. Went slim didn't you? You people never do what I tell you. The second time I warm washed these, I got more shrink out of them. It's taking a bit but I'm getting them stretched back out. The slim are too small in the rise and thighs, the straights look like boot cuts to me. I am already done/out of this contest. Not a fan of these jeans. |
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Post by matt on May 6, 2016 9:51:57 GMT -6
I have the slims as well and while I typically don't mind the low rise on many of my denim (around 10"), these are easily as low as I would ever care to go (about 9"). Thankfully when I gave them a second soak I didn't soak the top block. Tucking in a shirt with these is challenging to say the least...I'm going to continue to wear mine with Mechanics shirts, workshirts or flannels untucked.
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Post by beardo on May 6, 2016 13:45:37 GMT -6
I just got my stock store pair and I could only get my actual size, so these will be my never wash experiment. After trying them on I had serious smurf fingers at work, so no more white tees with these boys. I might try soaking the legs only, or I might not bother. I'm cool with the fit, just as long as I never walk in the rain or pee on myself
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Post by jogowill on May 17, 2016 14:19:22 GMT -6
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Post by beeranddenim on May 21, 2016 15:54:12 GMT -6
I put on a few days straight pounds to my few extra pounds and sadly am not wearing these currently.
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Post by scooter on Jun 7, 2016 20:41:58 GMT -6
5 months in, another 8-10 wears, and given a third hand wash..... Before the wash  After     With the warmer weather, I will be wearing them more. They should get around 15 wears per month. |
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Post by DigDug on Jun 7, 2016 21:34:19 GMT -6
I haven't given them any wear  Not fully given up but I've lost interest. I may drop out and experiment with then (pressure wash them |
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Post by scooter on Jul 8, 2016 20:05:38 GMT -6
It would seem, interest in the contest has ceased. With the fit issues most have had, I can understand. I will continue, though. They've been working for me. If anything, maybe I can make them worthy of a spot in the Gustin hall of fade.... Only one pic, this month. They got about 15 new wears. They've had the initial soak, and 3 hand washes. I've also changed my wash strategy. Instead of lengthy agitated washes, I'm employing short rinses and spot cleanings, every 2-3 weeks, just to knock off the work related dirt..... Here they are, hard at work.....  Edit: I've been working 12 hour shifts, over the past week(including the 4th), for a chemical plant shut down. Free time is a bit scarce. I'll work on posting more pics, in the coming week. |
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Post by jogowill on Jul 13, 2016 16:26:26 GMT -6
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Post by matt on Jul 13, 2016 16:28:24 GMT -6
I'll post mine up later this evening.
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