IH-888S-21 - 21oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - Indigo
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So if I'm blowing the crotch out on my 777s after a year, the roomier rise on the 888 might fit the bill while still offering some moderate taper?
For sure.
The taper on the 888 is about the same as in the 777 it’s just that the starting point is wider. I blow out crotches in no time on 555’s and 666’s but not on 888’s and 634’s.
You can also have a look at the 555 if you liked the 777. It offers enough room in the top block and a nice taper.
Thanks, both of you. I'm trying to wrap my head around the difference between the three (5,7, and
fits. The 7s were my entry point into IH bottoms, surprisingly bought mostly shirts. But I've absolutely destroyed them in less than a year. Currently working on my fourth home-brew crotch repair this Spring. Can't bring myself to wear anything else.The 8s sound up my alley but I'm still a bit lost in the primary difference to the 5s other than a similar rise but the 5s have more taper than the 7s?
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Using the Compare function should help understand the differences. It’s all in the numbers. Take the IH-555-01, the IH-777S-21 and the IH-888S and use them to get an idea. The info here https://www.ironheart.co.uk/content/our-cuts-jeans and here https://ironheart.smugmug.com/PHOTOS/Cut-Guides/Cut-Guide/ will also help.
It’s all relative but I would say that the 888 is a high rise, regular width, tapered jean. It is overall wider than the 555 through the whole leg with a meaningfully higher rise than the 555. It tapers from the middle of the thigh.
The 555 and 777 are both slim tapered jeans. The 555 has a high medium rise, the 777 has a low medium rise. I wouldn’t say the 555’s have more taper than the 777’s. From knee to hem the 777’s have more taper in fact. The 555’s are a slimmer fit over all though as the taper starts higher up the leg and gives a slimmer knee than on the 777’s. Compare knee measurements to confirm.
While @Dion is right that the 555’s have more room in the top block, I shred them super quick as well. Some body types will do that to slim fitting jeans regardless of room in the top block.
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The top button took a little bit of effort to fasten but nothing ridiculous and I felt them easing up on the waist fairly quickly.
I cuffed them to about where I think the length should be. Can I get any opinions on the length before I send them back for hemming?
They measure approx 32" on the inseam when they are cuffed as in the photos. Does 32" look right or should I go a little longer?
Thanks!
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Think I managed to get the fit just how I want as well.
Congratulations, that’s great news. The 21oz is lovely stuff and the cut looks very good for you. Happy to help.
Thanks, they feel perfect really. Exactly what I wanted in terms of cut.
The measurements provided and information on Iron Hearts site along with advice on here were all a massive help.
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They measure approx 32" on the inseam when they are cuffed as in the photos. Does 32" look right or should I go a little longer?
Depends how you want them. I’d say that as they are you’ll end up with enough for a relaxed fit, with a little stack or enough for a simple cuff, if you want those options available. If you want a break from the knee then a drop to the hem, without stacks you could go a little shorter I suspect. Difficult to say from pics though…
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They measure approx 32" on the inseam when they are cuffed as in the photos. Does 32" look right or should I go a little longer?
Depends how you want them. I’d say that as they are you’ll end up with enough for a relaxed fit, with a little stack or enough for a simple cuff, if you want those options available. If you want a break from the knee then a drop to the hem, without stacks you could go a little shorter I suspect. Difficult to say from pics though…
I don't tend to cuff my denim and don't really want stacks on this pair. I would prefer a little extra length over them being a bit short though. Somewhere around 32" should be about right. Maybe 32.5" to play it safe
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Back from hemming and think they're exactly how I wanted them. Really love the fit of these and my 1st Iron Hearts have more than lived up to my expectations.
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@cosmic55 I’d say you nailed it. They break perfectly and the hem sits just right. Great job. Now to beat them up
Thanks, I reckon they are about perfect. The waist is stretching out nicely as well and should be spot on.
Always found it hard to believe when I read that the 21oz denim is really comfortable but these feel great already and should only get better.
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Compared to other IH denims the 21oz ages in a mellow way but the results are spectacular. And they drape beautifully after a while.
Sounds good to me!
I'm hoping to get a good few years out of these
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Did you wash/soak them first?
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Did you wash/soak them first?
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No, haven’t washed or soaked yet but am I right in thinking this isn’t necessary as the 21oz is sanforized and once washed?
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Did you wash/soak them first?
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No, haven’t washed or soaked yet but am I right in thinking this isn’t necessary as the 21oz is sanforized and once washed?
You just might get a tad bit of shrinkage in the length which is why it's generally a good idea to soak and agitate them a bit before hemming or just take a little less off if you aren't going to soak/wash before hemming. You should be good though.
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You just might get a tad bit of shrinkage in the length which is why it's generally a good idea to soak and agitate them a bit before hemming or just take a little less off if you aren't going to soak/wash before hemming. You should be good though.
I’ve washed 21oz on 90C Max spin and nothing has happened. Any tightening you get from a wash can be countered by giving the inseam a long hard pull, (as the actress said to the bishop) while still wet from a wash.
