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    IH-888S-21 - 21oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - Indigo

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    • konadogK
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      @neph93:

      @konadog:

      I really liked the proportions on the 34 I tried.  Should I go with the 34 and hope the waist stretches an inch and stays that way?  Or should I wait for a restock of the 35?  Or buy the 36 in stock here and hot soak if it’s a bit too roomy?

      The 21oz stretches readily. If it were me I would go with that.

      so go with the 34?

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      • Paul9221P
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        You'll easily get an inch in the waist.  Probably within a few days.

        Blanket-line all the things!!!

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          But if /when you wash them they will go back to some degree.

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          • zhivagoZ
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            I'd wait till the 35 comes in, but that's just me. The 21oz has a lot of stretch for sure but if a 34 is too tight to get the top button done up, a inch isn't likely going to be enough to enjoy what is designed to be a very comfortable cut

            Zhivago

            MM: "we all got to start somewhere"

            G: "Never once did he bitch, moan or complain.  He just motivated the team and got on with it"

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            • Paul9221P
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              @zhivago:

              I'd wait till the 35 comes in, but that's just me. The 21oz has a lot of stretch for sure but if a 34 is too tight to get the top button done up, a inch isn't likely going to be enough to enjoy what is designed to be a very comfortable cut

              Hrmm, I think he wrote that he could button but it was snug.  That's the description of a great fit IMO. If it's not a little snug on the initial wear, you probably should've sized down.  Unless you're looking for a loose fit, that is.

              Blanket-line all the things!!!

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              • zhivagoZ
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                @Paul9221:

                @zhivago:

                I'd wait till the 35 comes in, but that's just me. The 21oz has a lot of stretch for sure but if a 34 is too tight to get the top button done up, a inch isn't likely going to be enough to enjoy what is designed to be a very comfortable cut

                Hrmm, I think he wrote that he could button but it was snug.  That's the description of a great fit IMO. If it's not a little snug on the initial wear, you probably should've sized down.  Unless you're looking for a loose fit, that is.

                Ooops, you are correct. My bad. If it's snug but buttonable I'd say go for the 34. 21oz has plenty of stretch to it!

                Zhivago

                MM: "we all got to start somewhere"

                G: "Never once did he bitch, moan or complain.  He just motivated the team and got on with it"

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                • konadogK
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                  @Paul9221:

                  @zhivago:

                  I'd wait till the 35 comes in, but that's just me. The 21oz has a lot of stretch for sure but if a 34 is too tight to get the top button done up, a inch isn't likely going to be enough to enjoy what is designed to be a very comfortable cut

                  Hrmm, I think he wrote that he could button but it was snug.  That's the description of a great fit IMO. If it's not a little snug on the initial wear, you probably should've sized down.  Unless you're looking for a loose fit, that is.

                  Correct.  On the 34s I could button the top button.  It was snug, but not painful.  If it stretches one inch it will work for me.  And if after I wash it and it shrinks back to original but then stretches back to the one inch limit after I wear it then I will buy the 34s.  Otherwise I will wait for the 35s.

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                    Go for the 34, for sure.

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                    • GilesG
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                      This is what the webpage says….

                      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                      • neph93N
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                        @konadog:

                        If it stretches one inch it will work for me.  And if after I wash it and it shrinks back to original but then stretches back to the one inch limit after I wear it then I will buy the 34s.

                        This is what will happen. The 34’s are correct for you.

                        “Some of those that work forces
                        Are the same that burn crosses”

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                        • konadogK
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                          @neph93:

                          @konadog:

                          If it stretches one inch it will work for me.  And if after I wash it and it shrinks back to original but then stretches back to the one inch limit after I wear it then I will buy the 34s.

                          This is what will happen. The 34’s are correct for you.

                          Thanks again for the help of the forum.  I made the purchase and will post pics once I get them back from Self Edge's hemming service.

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                          • SoleampS
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                            Hi all, I have another quick question. My current 888s that I have been wearing pretty exclusively for months have developed a rip/split on the inside edge of the back pocket. I thought this was pretty unusual since I don’t keep anything in the back pockets (I can’t take sitting on a wallet anymore). Has anyone else had this/seen this before and should I be concerned about it? 

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                            • neph93N
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                              Doesn't really look like much of an issue to me based on those photo's. Based on the first pic it is possible that the constructional stitching has torn a strand of the warp, in which case that can be considered normal wear and tear. The second pic doesn't look unusual for an area where constructional stitching is coming together. It will disrupt and damage the weave by its nature. I can't imagine it will spread based on these pics. @Chesson might be able to shed some more light on it?

                              If you are concerned that it is a QC issue then you should contact the retailer directly.

                              “Some of those that work forces
                              Are the same that burn crosses”

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                              • ChessonC
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                                Hi @Soleamp

                                I wouldn't be too concerned about this at the moment, I would keep an eye on it though. Short of running a through hand stitches in the areas that you've shown there is not much that we could suggest. Drop us an email if it gets worse, we may be able to offer a repair at a later date.

                                IG: @alexchesson_

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                                • SoleampS
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                                  @neph93:

                                  Doesn't really look like much of an issue to me based on those photo's. Based on the first pic it is possible that the constructional stitching has torn a strand of the warp, in which case that can be considered normal wear and tear. The second pic doesn't look unusual for an area where constructional stitching is coming together. It will disrupt and damage the weave by its nature. I can't imagine it will spread based on these pics. @Chesson might be able to shed some more light on it?

                                  If you are concerned that it is a QC issue then you should contact the retailer directly.

                                  Thanks for the reply neph!  The first pic was just to show the location of the "break".  I suspect you are right, the split is right where the stitching is and it is a clean split (does not look like a tear).  I'm sure the thickness of the denim doesn't help in these types of areas.  I think the other pocket has this as well, it just is not as obvious as this one.  I was more concerned if the area will get worse and/or if it needs to be repaired in order to prevent it from spreading.

                                  As a side note, I picked up a pair of the 888S-RE for a good price that I am going to start working on as well!

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                                  • SoleampS
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                                    Hi @Soleamp

                                    I wouldn't be too concerned about this at the moment, I would keep an eye on it though. Short of running a through hand stitches in the areas that you've shown there is not much that we could suggest. Drop us an email if it gets worse, we may be able to offer a repair at a later date.

                                    Hi Chesson, thanks for the reply.  I was just surprised to see this as I do not use the back pockets at all.  I suspect that neph is probably right here because the split is right were the stitching comes through.  I am hoping that this does not get worse as I have put a lot of time into this pair and they are only just starting to really develop some character, haha.

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                                    • konadogK
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                                      here's the fit pic, with and without a slight cuff.  pretty happy with the way they look.  they're a hair snug in the waist, but like everyone mentioned here, i believe they will stretch enough to be comfortable.

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                                      • Paul9221P
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                                        Fantastic fit!  Waist will give you and inch (more if you need it). And the 21oz tends to give stretch pretty quickly.

                                        Blanket-line all the things!!!

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                                        • neph93N
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                                          @konadog that turned out really well, congratulations. You wear them beautifully with a mix of relaxed cool, and old world style. I love the 888 for its versatility for giving the wearer the option to make it h/ir own.

                                          “Some of those that work forces
                                          Are the same that burn crosses”

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                                            Looking for opinions on the fit of these 888S and any suggestions for my next pair? Stick with the 888s or is there anything that might fit even better?  Only thing, I do prefer a higher rise.  Cheers

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