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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Kieran" data-source="post: 503939" data-attributes="member: 4725">If the jeans are unsanforized, then you should soak them pre-wear to get the desired fit (usually people buy a size up in unsanforized denim to allow for the shrinkage which could be 1-2 sizes). Sanforized denim on the other hand doesn't  really shrink (maybe 1%), as it has been put through the sanforization process to stop it from shrinking. If the jeans are sanforized, which Levis most likely are unless they are called shrink to fit, then there is no need to soak them pre-wear, other than if you want to remove some dye because you're concerned about the indigo getting onto your shoes. <a href="http://www.rawrdenim.com/2014/04/unsanforized-denim-worth/" target="_blank">http://www.rawrdenim.com/2014/04/unsanforized-denim-worth/</a></blockquote>