@PV/ATX:
Funny how people's impressions differ on these — I think they're a little less soft than the regular 21oz, and maybe a little less breathable, BUT… visually more interesting. I'm super excited to see how they fade. Mine have some super nice combs starting to form, albeit with no fading yet, but they're looking pretty pronounced and hopefully will age nicely.
Even though I think they're a little stiffer than the regular 21oz, they're still super comfortable. My fave IH I've owned so far.
agree that they're less soft then the signature 21oz RH denim out of the gate. In fact, they feel similar to my pronto cut which are the signature 21oz in an unwashed version.
i was also able to size down on these. loving the fit so far.