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Thank you @CSL @reubensangwich @bod and @vIGGiou riou. I decided to return the MiJ 44 but should I ever return to them a size 38 it would be, though admittedly I think there are better cuts than the 44 I'd prefer to explore. In case anyone reading this thread should be interested in the sizing of LVC MiJ '44 in sizes 36 and 38 raw, here you go (I measured multiple sizes and the consistency is on point): size 38: waist 19.75" across, 14" thigh, 14" front rise, 17.75" back rise, 10" knee, 9.5" leg opening. the same numbers for 36 raw are: waist 18", 13 5/8" thigh, 14" front rise, 17 1/8" back rise, 9.75" knee, 9 1/8 leg opening. For reference I measure waist not aligning the front and back waist band, knee is measured 13" down from crotch and thigh is BiG style (full).

Looking for advice. First 3 pics are of me wearing the MIJ LVC 1944 size 36. Fit is excellent raw. Perfect in the waist, slightly snug but very comfortable. If they were sanforised it would be a no-brainer. I've never shrank lvc mij before. I would love for the jeans to fit after shrink and stretch just as they are raw. Next three pics are of the size 38. I know the pics show a subtle difference, if at all, except in the side view where the difference is most prominent. However, the differences between the size 36 and 38 are subtle (front rise is same, 1/2" differences in thigh, hip), except for the waist which is a good inch and half larger on the 38. And for some reason the front shot of the 36 came out weird, on an angle. Since the pics don't show much, alternatively my question for mij lvc is that if I like the size 36 pre-shrink fit should I go for it, or is there simply too much shrink and not enough stretch to make it doable. I'm not into ww2 era slim straights. In that event I would just sell them. Also, I do prefer to wash, not wear raw and not bath tub shrink. Thanks.