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Sunday, so you're bored?

Just web shopping!!

Cheers Paul an airfrogmc for the advice, seen a pair of 36 inch (measured) inside leg 55 Valencia st. But don't want to risk them ending up anything under 33.5 inches post shrink for the cost over a non Valencia st.

Do the Valencia St LVC shrink any more or less than a non LVC in the Leg? Maybe a dumb question but it is a Sunday!

I've got a pair of 38 * 38 1947 the leg is perfect but they are far too big in the waist and bum after loozing quite a bit of Terry

I just bought a pair of '55's a month ago,

were they the latest batch of 1955? If so how much shrinkage did you experience in the leg (inseam)

I'm gutted that I can't get a Raw measured 1955 over 35" inside leg which I need to be at least 33.5" after shrinking

I haven't checked in a while, but I was under the impression that one can generally find inseams up to 38".

Edit: just checked Cultizm, and yes, there are many 38" inseams available.

Only in the larger waist sizes though

What size inseam do you buy? And from where?

I'm gutted just got a new pair of 55 in a tagged 36 leg and they only measure 35" - back to cultizm they go.

I'd love lvc to do a 38" inside leg in all waist sizes. I'm 32 or 34 waist depending on model and can't find a 38 leg anywhere

Anyone know how a 32" waist 1955 will measure?

I know some are shocking

This guy has a load of washed LVC for sale. If anyone speaks italian and can work out the sizes he has for sale from how he's auctioning them please share as there are a few I fancy.

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/LUCA-INNOCENTI/_i.html?_fsub=7

I think LVC should bring out some "Setterman Wash 1955" for their SS/2012 range.

The 37's do indeed fade raher quickly, I have put up pics of a pair I've been wearing for two weeks after a soak and they are starting to show tracks and whiskers already. But my other LVC's (earlier years) fade slowly and rather differently.

Stratos where are the pics? i'm keen to see how they look.

Do lizard lounge have an online site?

Not the best fit pics, but here are some from caliroots

they look like "nappy jeans" in the caliroots snap

Still love setterman's 55 and those 37 look rocking. Just wish I could get a 34 w 38 l in these, always my favourite lvc before they shrink too much in the leg!

I now understand roping - cheers all and Paul for the pics

I always hem before soaking because I prefer to keep the roping on the hems, and because I like cuffs, so any minor variation in length is acceptable. But if you intend for no cuffing, then yes, soak hot first, and assume you will lose another 1/2 inch in the length with future washes. Try and get whowever hems them to offset the hems and you'll still get a bit of roping. As setterman says, they'll get darker rather than lighter with a soak.

Paul - what do you mean by "roping" on the hems?

Motivation for breaking my 1933 in!

Shameless plug !! Just posted a pair of 1954 501zxx repro on supermarket , tag size W36 L34 , been hot soaked once only .

I've got a pair of 1944 and 1933 on the supermarket as we're plugging!!

PM me for sales

Levi´s Vintage Clothing 1944 501 Leg Trembler Jeans

£50 + P&P

Tagged Size: Waist 34†Leg 36â€

Actual Size: Waist 34" Leg 34"

Jeans are worn but in perfect condition as new condition.

Levis Vintage 1933 Riders Run 501XX

£55 + P&P

Tagged Size: Waist 34†Leg 34â€

Actual Size: Waist 34" Leg 34"

Jeans are worn but in perfect condition.

Very true, I've washed my contest pair several times, and I am seeing much more fading compared to pairs that I went a year or more without washing. It's up to how you want to wear them and how you want to treat them. And I would follow Setterman's advice, his jeans consistently look fantastic.

cheers both - I have pairs on rotation which prob doesn't help

ALL of the broken in jeans on this thread and the Cultizm Comp thread make me green with envy. What do you do to get them so good?

I have a desk job (which I wear my LVC too most days) and wear them all other days out and about or round the house but have had no success like you lot with my LVC - what am I doing wrong?!?

Meadow are stocking the shirt

http://www.meadowweb.com/en/grp/levis-vintage-clothing.php

Which will be harder to break in at true to size waist, a 1955 or a 1966? Enduring a chore with my 1933 and fancy a change. (not as patient as some on here!)

1955 501XX. 14 months, 14 or 15 washes.

they look amazing - how long did you wait before first wash?

were they being sold at the usual prices Paul?