IH-888-XHS - 25oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - Indigo
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I hope quadruple posting it's minded too much… But I love how thick and soft these are from the 2 hot soaks and 2 weeks of wear. XHS is absolutely my favorite ever.
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It's interesting to me how the waist has completed rolled over on these from the being so tight initially. The waist is so comfy now. Also this camera captures the color of the denim really well in night mode.
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cool detail shots @Filthy –--looks like that pair has Dunlap disease ???
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They started out 35.6 and they are now a little over 37 now.
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@daynym I also forgot to mention I soaked them and the waist was close to a 35 and has stretched like 2 inches. In my opinion, especially on jeans with a roomy top block, if they aren't agonizing to button up when you first get them… They will end up being too big in the waist eventually. No amount of soaking, dryer or whatever will ever make them shrink permanently enough to be a good fit.
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I decided to reboot my stacks and soaked the bottom part of the legs in boiling water then ironed them while they were wet, and they are over the vent to dry.
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https://www.instagram.com/p/COVrswjDmKQ/?igshid=v1dvv0iombc0
I am enjoying wearing these very much
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Man those are off to a fast start! Combs & whiskers are setting in deep. Great color starting to show
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Looking awesome Mike. Can't wait for tag 38 to be in stock!
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Thanks gents. I have been wearing them and being as active as possible and I might be also sleeping in them too.
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Every New guy has to say hello somewhere, so 888 for me (with your advice please).
Summary is:
Old git
Ex Biker, z650 mainly
Desk job nowI bought a pair of 634S 21oz (Tag 34 hemmed to 31 (I am 29)) in December.
I am really enjoying them, getting softer after three warm soaks and drip drys. They are very comfortable, could maybe be a little snugger on the thigh and hem (top bits are good), and just starting to get some slight tonal changes (Graphics industry ….indulge me please).So I thought I would try 777 XHS.
I like the 25oz a lot (not a problem and after a couple of soaks it's getting a bit more mellow) but I might have gone for a bit of a tight / too young cut (rise is a bit low, calfs a bit tight, pockets are low & long...).A chum suggested 888 as a mid way. What do you think?
Thanks (in advance)
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The 888 can be a great choice for you. It has a higher rise, so nake sure you are ok with that. It will seat higher on your waist. The top block, if you go the same size as your 634(which i recommend) will be slightly more snag. The upper thigh, close to the crotch and a little below will be very similar and then they will start tapering around mid thigh, so they will be more snag at the knee and countinue to a narrower leg opening. Look at the IH sizing chart and pay attention to the knee measurements and make sure you are ok with that. Other than that, it's an extremely flattering and very flexible cut. It also looks very modern , but still mature. Some guys go a size down on the 888's and it works for them. I personally take the same size on 634 and 888. Bottom line pay attention to the sizing chart and you will love them.
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The 21oz is sanforized and one washed. You will get minimal to no shrinkage. I am assuming that you are getting the 21 oz. If you are getting the 25oz, i will still go tag 34. They will shrink after the initial wash, soak, but they will stretch out back to pre wash size or maybe a tad bigger. If the pre wash measurements from the chart work for you, thats is what you are going to end up with, after the initial wash and then the stretch. The only thing you need to get right is the hemming, because the shrinkage in the length is not coming back. If you hemmed your 634's at 31 if i remember correctly, i will hem the 25oz around 32.5. This way if you lose an inch or so you are are fine. You will not lose more that an inch.
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The 25oz starts a lot stiffer than the 21oz, so you will have a different experience. In the beginning the top button will be a bitch to deal with. Just be prepared. After about 2 weeks or so of continuous wear they will soften up and start feeling comfy. Eventually with wear, they will become thick sweat pants soft and you will love them. Just prepare for some initial discomfort. Again i cannot emphasize enough to pay close attention to the size chart.
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I am geeked about my rebooted, shrunkified, and ironed stacks now that they have settled in. I love these jeans a lot.
I gave all the flat surfaces another hot steam iron. So the denim is extra shiny and smooth now. The battle with the waist is over now too. They are very comfortable (in all the right places) and still have a slim silhouette, just tight enough behind the knees for awesome combs, and great stacks.
