IH-888-UHR - Indigo UHR 21/23oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut

[Mnbiker]

3rd wash was the charm!

16.3" rear rise
13.6" thigh
Size 38

Can't believe how much more fitted they seem…i really thought I gave them a good vigilant wash in pretty hot water before. I was wrong!

So  in total, I had 1 soak and 2 washes in the warmest tap water my city has before this... I really can't imagine much more shrinkage coming.  So for anyone else wondering, that's my story.

[neph93]

Agitation is the key to shrinkage, more so than heat. Probably the reason why. I always put my UHR through the washing machine on 800rpm spin. That seems to max out shrinkage at the first time of asking. I’m happy it worked out for you @Mnbiker

[Matty123]

I’m agitated all the time and my jeans just stay the same size.

I’ll be here l week folks.

[UnTucked]

@neph93 I just pulled the trigger on a pair…

It was a serious toss up between these and the IH-888-RE, and the UHR won.

[Alex]

@UnTucked:

Yeah, I'm REALLY stewing on this purchase… I want them, but I'm REALLY "afraid" to screw this up, lol

[UnTucked]

"Stewing" takes time, lol!

[neph93]

@UnTucked:

"Stewing" takes time, lol!

UHR for the win. Good choice buddy. We can have our own competition. I have 25 wears on mine now, so get on it.

Much, much happier with them after the guys hemmed them some more at FnC.

[UnTucked]

25 wears is a years worth for me, lol!

But, I plan to really put some wears on these.

[UnTucked]

My god, what have I gotten myself in to?!?

I forgot what new IH denim feels like…
Hint: something akin to IRON

Fit pics coming later.....

[Alex]

You went right in at the deep end…

[neph93]

It’s a beast out of the bag but the soak and wash does a great job of taming it a little.

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[Matty123]

Great fit man. Everything else fees cheap to me now. Can’t wear anything else.

[UnTucked]

The legs are soaking in a hot bath right now…

Hope to start breaking them in tomorrow!

[Matty123]

I love my 888NT. They fade so fast. You’re gonna love yours.

[UnTucked]

@neph93:

Yes, unless you want your jeans to shrink a whole bunch when they finally see hot water. By that time though they’ll be ruined because the stitching will have broken and there’ll be tears at the sharply creased areas.

This is loomstate denim. It has seen no water since it was dyed with indigo. Until it is soaked and washed the stitching isn’t embedded and the denim is prone to creasing and tearing.

Sage advice…. I'm following it now, sans machine wash.

Legs only, cancelled. Whole pants are submerged.

[neph93]

Good man. The new kit looks great btw. But you knew that.

[spitfiredealer]

Don't think I have ever seen you in jeans @UnTucked
Looks good

[UnTucked]

It's a rare occasion until now, lol

I'm the workpants guy

[UnTucked]

Pic cross-posted from WAYWT

So, day one of wear…

First and foremost: BUTTONS 
My soft lil' keyboard hands were not at all prepared for this, lol!

Aside from that, I love these jeans so far. VERY comfortable. The high rise sits perfectly, and the thigh is spot on. I probably could have afforded to go down one size, but I know the break-in stretching would definitely deter me from wearing them as much. If I double back and get the IH-888-RE, I'll definitely size down.

Now… I wear, wash and wait!

Cheers!