IH-555-XHSib - 25oz Selvedge Denim Super Slim Jeans - Indigo/Black
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I like the idea I won't have to take into account the initial soak…
They will shrink as although they are sanforised, they are unwashed. The 888-XHSib thread contains some good documentation of what to expect, but you’re looking at 0.5-1” in the waist and leg and about .3” in the thigh.
If I were you I’d use the “Compare” function on the website to check the measurements up against one another. Factor in the shrink and you should have an answer.
Another option is to measure your 16oz pair as they are now and publish here. Someone (possibly me), will be able to advise on the right size for the XHS based on that.
Great advice, thanks.
I'll take a look at the Compare function, but for now the measurements for my just washed (so not stretched back out) 555s-16 Vintage Selvedge Super Slim Jeans are:
Tagged 34 (worn since March 2019 with a number of washes)
Waist: just over 17 inches
Front rise: around 11 inches
Back rise: says 15 inches, but might not be measuring correctly
Upper thigh: 11.5 inchesI've been told a 33 might be good for me in this 25oz pair, but any other suggestions would be appreciated.
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@Kingmob31 Tag 33 looks the best shout to me. I usually aim for as close to my ideal waist to begin with when it comes to the unsanforized or unwashed denim. It'll shrink a bit with a soak, then go back right to where you need them to be.
Also, how are you getting on with your 555S-16? Mine are still a bit tight! Won't be wearing them for a while now it's approaching 25oz weather!
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Thanks @AdamJ. Good to see you echo the other advice I've had.
As for the 555-16s. I'll see if I can upload some pics to that thread. I've worn them pretty much every weekday since I got them.
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Combs for your Domes
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Enjoying the process
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Wash #2
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About to pull the trigger on these. Anyone got any further advice re. sizing. Measurements for my 555s-16 Vintage Selvedge Super Slim post-wash so before they'd stretched back out:
Tagged 34 (worn since March 2019 with a number of washes)
Waist: just over 17 inches
Front rise: around 11 inches
Back rise: says 15 inches, but might not be measuring correctly
Upper thigh: 11.5 inchesNot looking to soak these as I doubt they'll ever dry
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@Oaktavia looking great dude, those electric blues are peeking through quite nicely.
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@Oaktavia looking great dude, those electric blues are peeking through quite nicely.
Right back atcha!
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The thigh measurements came out bigger,on these, than other iterations of the 555 cut. These clock in at 12.9 for a Tag 34.
Cheers. Sounds like a 33 or possibly even a 32 might be my best bet. Probably best to lean towards a 33.
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OK this denim is THE most insane stuff Ive ever seen in my life… my first impression of the XHSib is gonna leave a permanent scar on my brain (and knees & thumbs). thankful this latest run has a wider thigh. just enough room to squeeze into these brute's. sure hope this denim softens up & loosens in the tight spots just a bit.
ill try & get a better pic this weekend. y'all are very good at helping out with fit advice and i look forward to getting a bit of feedback. so far one of the best pieces of advice I've read here is that waist should be snug at first for IH jeans & perhaps other "stress" points so that the jeans break in to fit your body better down the road.
for a data point, here is how I measured the tag 34 jeans:
W: 35.1” (precisely as requested)
FR: 11.4”
BR: 16.25”
Thigh: 12.9”
Knee: 8.4" @ IH's guided 13" down & 8.3” at 14"
Hem: 8”
Inseam: 36.65”IH posted measurements:
W: 35.7
FR: 11.5
BR: 16.4
Thigh: 12.9
Knee: 8.4
Hem: 7.9
Inseam: 37.3 -
Congrats! You’re in for a bit of discomfort in the short term, but it will pay off massively.
