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[dex]

Hi all, greetings from Konstanz - Germany.
I already have a 2 pairs of 888s 21oz and I'm in process to get one in od 21oz.
Now, question about sizing should I go for same size or I need to size up?
Thanks in advance for your help and stay safe.

[popvulture]

@dex I would just check the measurements and go with what's on the chart (this is always the route to go, as the sizing differs a lot from jean to jean).

That said, you might end up finding that the ODs run a little smaller, as the overdying process can cause a bit of shrinkage. However, the OD 21oz denim is very comfortable and does stretch out a bit. I'd wait for advice of some other folks (like @neph93 especially, as he always has the best input), but my suggestion would be to pick the size that best matches the (pre-stretch) measurements of your current 888s.

Oh and also, welcome to the forum!

[dex]

That was fast Thanks
My first IH 888 was in 38 size and was ok. bit baggy but ok. now I wear them as winter variant
Second one (arrived few days ago) w36 - very hard to button at start but now they are very close to w38 very comfortable and fit is great. So I really hope that you all would say - go for same size

[neph93]

@dex:

Hi all, greetings from Konstanz - Germany.
…
Now, question about sizing should I go for same size or I need to size up?

Welcome!

Regarding the OD 21oz. The overdying removes all shrinkage meaning OD iterations generally come up smaller. However, the OD 21oz retains all the stretching properties of the standard variant, only accentuated by the kicking the fabric takes from the OD process.

TL/DR: go with the same size. They stretch a lot.

[dex]

Thanks
Now, one more question
About IH555S 21 fitting, same size? Size up, size down?

[neph93]

@dex:

Thanks
Now, one more question
About IH555S 21 fitting, same size? Size up, size down?

That is a little more difficult to answer. Very different cut so will fit you differently to your 888’s. It is also very body type dependent, with the slimmest knee of all IH cuts and a sharp thigh to knee taper.

[dex]

@neph93:

@dex:

Thanks
Now, one more question
About IH555S 21 fitting, same size? Size up, size down?

That is a little more difficult to answer. Very different cut so will fit you differently to your 888’s. It is also very body type dependent, with the slimmest knee of all IH cuts and a sharp thigh to knee taper.

Arrived today. There is only one word to describe this great pair of jeans - perfect!
I like it more than 888. That's why I ordered one pair more

[vegan_crabcakes]

Hi everybody, new member here. Nice to meet everybody. I am currently living in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, although originally I'm from just outside of San Francisco.

[neph93]

@vegan_crabcakes:

Hi everybody, new member here. Nice to meet everybody. I am currently living in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, although originally I'm from just outside of San Francisco.

Welcome. Love the forum handle [emoji1]

[Pete]

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[neph93]

@stoopid.fits:

Seattle born+raised, now in West Philly.

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@stoopid.fits:

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Hey guy! Welcome to the board…was wondering if I'd see you stop by.

[Jesús]

Hi everyone from Madrid, Spain.
Glad to be here and be part of this community

Best regards

[neph93]

@Jesús:

Hi everyone from Madrid, Spain.
Glad to be here and be part of this community

Best regards

Bienvenidas! How’s the denim scene in Madrid?

[Jesús]

@neph93:

@Jesús:

Hi everyone from Madrid, Spain.
Glad to be here and be part of this community

Best regards

Bienvenidas! How’s the denim scene in Madrid?

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