IH-555-XHSib - 25oz Selvedge Denim Super Slim Jeans - Indigo/Black

[Gothxjock]

Hi all,

I am curious if anyone that owns these also has the XHSBB and the regular XHS?

If so, do these feel stiff and thick and heavy like the BB or light and soft like the regular XHS?

[Jett129]

That’s a really good question,and I happen to own all three. While they all initially feel a little different, they will all eventually soften up and be really comfortable. While their all 25OZ I would have to say that the Indigo/Black feel heaviest,then the XHS and then the BB25OZ. They all feel thick,and I can’t honestly say one feels thicker than the others. My observations about the weight are really minimal,and probably splitting hairs.I’m sure if you asked 10 different people you’d get 10 different answers.

[Gothxjock]

@Jett129 yeah, so far it’s 2 for 2 on different answers, as imo the regular XHS pair is so much lighter and thinner I had to email IHUK asking if I had a mislabeled pair, they just feel like normal jeans to me.

[Jett129]

I have a pair of the OG 777XHS and a pair of the Pronto XHS and the Prontos definitely feel slightly lighter,and I’m not the only one that said that at the time they came out. If you took 10 barrels of bourbon from the same spot in the same warehouse they would all have slightly different taste characteristics. I think it would be foolish not to expect some,slight,differences in the production of the denim. I have 5 different pairs of 25OZ denim and they’re all different, but all definitely feel heavier than any 21OZ denim I have.

[Giles]

The denim used in all variants of XHS is exactly the same weight, the same warp and weft yarns are used in all types.  Dying the yarn changes its characteristics and makes it considerably crunchier/stiff than the undyed yarn.  Thus a denim woven with both yarns being dyed will feel, crunchier and stiffer than a denim with an undyed weft….

[hoppy_IPA]

@Giles - Great information there.  Ive always felt that XHSib is stiffer & harder to break in than standard XHS.  I'm still very hopeful we will see Double Indigo XHS someday.  XHSii is my grail denim

[dareech]

@Lowlander:

Thanks! @Oaktavia @spaniarddh @the246guy

I've been here, 246guy, but it's true I've been lurking more than posting!

How are your 666-XHSib coming along?

Yes, I did get a new pair of boots! Well spotted. My custum built Wesco Jobmasters arrived in August. I'm very happy with them, but I still wear my Iron Rangers too.

Here are the Wescos:

the cuff fades look so nice!

[STR777]

Great looking boots @Lowlander. Love the "lace to toe" look. I have a pair coming from Indonesia I'm hoping they look half this good!

The Denim is great too, looking forward to getting some wear on mine now the temperature has dropped a good bit here.

[thincrustpizza]

Hey all, looking for some insight:

These are my 555XHSib after a couple years. They're great. In fact, I have a couple 555, and a pair of PIH5DCT.

So, I like the fit of all these. But for my next pair, I'm looking for a little more mobility in the thighs - can anyone share any insight?

I also have some 634 work pants that are nice and roomy (but a little too much so).

[Giles]

https://www.ironheart.co.uk/content/our-cuts-jeans

[Oaktavia]

@thincrustpizza somehow I didn't realize that when i/b forms holes, the black frays will show instead of a typical white. That's pretty awesome.

[thincrustpizza]

Yea man these things are sick as hell. I'll post some more pics later

[neph93]

@thincrustpizza:

So, I like the fit of all these. But for my next pair, I'm looking for a little more mobility in the thighs - can anyone share any insight?

777 would fit the bill. Similar measurements to the 555 at the top of the leg, but a gentler taper resulting in a wider knee and therefore more room/mobility. There is then more taper from knee to hem than with the 555.

[thincrustpizza]

Thanks man, what about the 666?

You're the second person to suggest 777 but on paper they smaller

[spaniarddh]

@thincrustpizza:

Thanks man, what about the 666?

You're the second person to suggest 777 but on paper they smaller

I have the 777XHSib, 555S-21ib and the 666XHSib and I feel the top block in the 666 is the only tight you’re going to feel in it, all other dimensions are far from the 555 cut. If you want a mix in between, go for the 777XHSib, you will have the slimmer feeling of the 555 but with a little more room on the thighs.

My experience once I've tamed all three cuts is that the 777 in 25oz moulds like a second skin to your legs, the 666 fits your bum like a good pair of hands and the 555 in the 'lighter' format is like a pair of sweatpants that fades.

[thincrustpizza]

YES! dude thats what i was lookin for, thanks!

[neph93]

@thincrustpizza:

Thanks man, what about the 666?

You're the second person to suggest 777 but on paper they smaller

Using the 21oz iterations in w34 as a bench mark the charts give the following:

555: thigh 12.6 knee 8.3
777: thigh 12.5 knee 8.7
666: thigh 12.1 knee  8.8

So while the 777 has a marginally smaller upper thigh measurement, the volume of the leg from crotch to knee is greater. Ergo, more room.

The volume of the 666 is comparable to the 555 but the top of the thigh is actually slimmer, while the knee much wider.

[thincrustpizza]

Thank you guys, you're great. Super much appreciated.

[Giles]

@Oaktavia:

@thincrustpizza somehow I didn't realize that when i/b forms holes, the black frays will show instead of a typical white. That's pretty awesome.

That's because the weft is not white

[Oaktavia]

@Giles:

@Oaktavia:

@thincrustpizza somehow I didn't realize that when i/b forms holes, the black frays will show instead of a typical white. That's pretty awesome.

That's because the weft is not white