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

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    edubz
    Raw and Unwashed
    Joined: 21 Feb 2020

    Hey all,

    Wondering, given how heavy the XHS fabric is, if anyone sized up a little in these? I'm between my usual IH-888 size, which is a 31, and a 32, which puts all the measurements a hair bigger than what most of my pairs are at now, after some wear.

    I'm just thinking a tad extra room in these might be nice, and wondering if anyone followed the same logic before purchasing, and if they're glad they did.

    Thanks in advance for any input!

    last edited by edubz 10 Dec 2023, 14:21 12 Oct 2023, 14:20 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      EdH
      Iron Heart Deity
      Joined: 2 Jan 2022

      Go for the slightly larger size. This denim is hefty. You won't want to be struggling to bend over even at first, trust me. I could have gone down - I just about managed to squeeze into a smaller size when I tried on in a retailer - but the guys in the store correctly advised me to go with the size that was larger.

      Take the dive...

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        popvulture
        見習いボス
        Joined: 2 Oct 2018

        I'll echo @EdH and say that too-small XHS = no good. I had a pair of 666 that were wearable, but were really kinda kicking my ass every step of the way. Especially with the lower rise (not so much of a problem with the 888) I had trouble raising my legs, plus generally squeezed my guts in a not so pleasant way. I summarily moved em on.

        I've found the general rule with XHS is that they should fit just right when they're new and not yet soaked. They'll shrink a little with a hot soak, not a whole ton in my experience, then will stretch back out to that original size. They won't go too much past that, if any.

        WTB
        IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
        Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

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          maxximum
          Raw and Unwashed
          Joined: 17 Oct 2023

          On Friday my exchange pair came in.
          Originally I ordered a 33 which had exactly the same waist measurements as my best fitting jeans (German Blaumann brand).
          Due to the much higher rise I ended up with a lot of room in the waist and also the top block was way too roomy.

          After a quick conversation with Graham we concluded that a 32 should fit way better. This was absolutely right.
          The waist is perfect and top block still has some room. Graham said it will tighten up once I do the initial wash.
          I do the Indigo Invitational with them so this will need to wait until end of the year.

          Here's some fit pics:

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            Mizmazzle
            見習いボス
            @maxximum
            Joined: 29 Jun 2021

            @maxximum what you got there is a money fit. They will tighten up ever so perfectly with a warm soak in the thigh and top block. The waist will stretch and shape to your body and then the good times will roll in like like a St. Patrick’s Day Parade. XHS rules!!!

            In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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              schraiber
              Raw and Unwashed
              Joined: 9 Sept 2022

              I'm super confused about how to size these guys. For context, I've got some 888's in 21oz, tag size 33 that have streteched out to be about ~34 inch waist. These basically fit right (I wouldn't mind another half inch or so, but eh). If I want some XHS, do I pick a size with a waist that fits fresh, then I wash them, then they stretch back out to the original waist? Or will they actually stretch beyond the original waist.

              For concreteness, according to the measurements here, a tag size 34 has 34.1 inch waist, which seem like it'd be approximately good for me. If I wash, it'll shrink about an inch to ~33 inch. Will it then stretch out back to ~34 inch, or will it actually stretch BEYOND 34 inch (to, say, 35 inch)?

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                Matt
                見習いボス
                Joined: 4 Oct 2011

                @popvulture’s advice a few posts up is spot on. They do shrink and stretch but not much. I’d make sure they fit when new and unwashed that way after a wash they’ll likely end up back at that point.

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                  init616
                  Raw and Unwashed
                  Joined: 27 Feb 2023

                  Just received this morning, really great stuff, they fit very well.
                  Just did initial soak, they should be ready for the wear tomorrow!

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                    WhiskeySandwich
                    啓蒙家
                    Joined: 1 Mar 2023

                    Nice! I've been trying to avert my gaze. These are super enticing but my 21ib are on a roll, and I def need some SBG in my life once they finally restock.

                    "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                    -Seneca

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                      JunkPants
                      Haraki san Student
                      @init616
                      Joined: 20 Nov 2022

                      @init616 Nice!

                      Breaking in XHS is one of those things that makes life a little bit better.

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                        Oaktavia
                        見習いボス
                        @JunkPants
                        Joined: 12 Jun 2019

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

                        @init616 Nice!

                        Breaking in XHS is one of those things that makes life a little bit better.

                        Completely agree, my favorite denim ever!

                        IG: electricindigowizard

                        "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                        WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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                          WhiskeySandwich
                          啓蒙家
                          @Oaktavia
                          Joined: 1 Mar 2023

                          @Oaktavia bruh, you guys ain't making it easy!

                          "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                          -Seneca

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                            Oaktavia
                            見習いボス
                            @WhiskeySandwich
                            Joined: 12 Jun 2019

                            @WhiskeySandwich I would recommend XHS over anything, any day my friend.

                            IG: electricindigowizard

                            "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                            WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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                              WhiskeySandwich
                              啓蒙家
                              @Oaktavia
                              Joined: 1 Mar 2023

                              @Oaktavia 😅

                              "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                              -Seneca

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                                Oaktavia
                                見習いボス
                                @WhiskeySandwich
                                Joined: 12 Jun 2019

                                @WhiskeySandwich das jus' me doe

                                IG: electricindigowizard

                                "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                                WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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                                • flannel slutF
                                  flannel slut
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  Joined: 21 Feb 2022

                                  seconded... sorry not sorry @WhiskeySandwich 😘

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                                    WhiskeySandwich
                                    啓蒙家
                                    Joined: 1 Mar 2023

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                                    "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                                    -Seneca

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                                      EdH
                                      Iron Heart Deity
                                      Joined: 2 Jan 2022

                                      Standing your jeans up after a wash is never not funny.

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                                      Take the dive...

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                                        popvulture
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                                        Joined: 2 Oct 2018

                                        @WhiskeySandwich I’ll echo the dudes above. It’s the damn best. Maybe wait til you need a new pair to focus on, cos they’ll be all you wanna wear.

                                        WTB
                                        IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
                                        Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

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                                          WhiskeySandwich
                                          啓蒙家
                                          @popvulture
                                          Joined: 1 Mar 2023

                                          @popvulture I'm sure I'll eventually end up with a pair of these but after the past few months of purchases, and needing some SBG, this will probably have to wait till the next cold season. i can only hope they're available then.

                                          "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                                          -Seneca

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