IH-888-XHS - 25oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - Indigo

[neph93]

@aaronblitz it’s not an exact science but typically the waist will shrink maybe 0.5” and you will get an inch stretch. So they’ll be a little bigger than they are now after soak and a few days wear.

[aaronblitz]

ok this is great advice. But based on the pictures provided you think these are a good starting fit before soak/wash? If I want to minimize shrinkage I can soak in cold water/Luke warm?

[goosehd]

Because fit is subjective, a lot of it comes down to you and if you’re comfortable. My favourite cuts are the 666 and 634’s because of where they sit on my waist. The 888’s sit higher and I often have a harder time feeling comfortable in them.

My advice is if you’re comfortable with where they sit, then yes, you are at a great starting point.

In my journey I used to wear my jeans a little too loose and they are now regulated to my (gained a little too much during the winter) jeans.

I now start where you are now and am much happier with the end results.

[goosehd]

My go to now is if I can barely get the top button done, but can still bend, squat, and sit somewhat comfortably then I’m good to go.

The first week can be a little rough though…

This does not apply to all fabrics though (specifically whipcord). It does not stretch.

[Mizmazzle]

@neph93 goddamned it’s good to have you back Rueben!!

[aaronblitz]

@goosehd ok this is perfect because I can do all of this now. And agree I have purchased several pairs that I bought to fit just right from day one that end up getting stretched out over time and retired to my 'winter collection'

Great advice and making me feel like all my time measuring and comparing the sizing charts may have paid off.

Thank you

[T.J.]

Great advice from @goosehd and @neph93
Eventually you could do a cold soak first to avoid breaking in problems a bit…

[Matt]

@aaronblitz said in IH-888-XHS - 25oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - Indigo:

hahaha totally it was a good call the higher they go up the better they feel actually. They are not fighting with my boney hips

This is what I was seeing. Glad that helped. I actually size down one for 888s.

[Mizmazzle]

10 months 3 washes
My favorite denim thus far.
Weather was so nice in Denver today i took off my 25 ozers and put on shorts for a couple hours. Then the sun went down and I put my jeans back on straight away.

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[A Former User]

@Mizmazzle looks cool dude!

[Kasi]

nice fades

[Mizmazzle]

Thanks gents!!!

[A.V.D.77]

After two months, the first hand wash at 50 °. Surprisingly, I shook them once and they became soft again. These are the best jeans on this planet.

[Mizmazzle]

@A-V-D-77 couldn’t agree more!

[A.V.D.77]

@aaronblitz said in IH-888-XHS - 25oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - Indigo:

This would be the highest I could pull them up before things get more 'tight' in other areas

I had it in size 32, they sat the same as you. I couldn't wear them because of the pressure and I bought them in size 33 and became happy

[Mizmazzle]

I found the top block to relax considerably with wear. The high rise almost doesn’t even feel high rise anymore unless I really pull them up. I’d need a belt to keep them there but love where they rest without a belt. Super comfy.

[A.V.D.77]

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[Walery Smirnoff]

Наконец приобрёл Iron Heart 888 , 25 oz..Ощущения неоднозначные.

[Walery Smirnoff]

[Walery Smirnoff]

Верхний блок в размере 38 очень свободный. Даже очень