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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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      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.

          «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
          We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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            Dentman
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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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            • neph93N
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              They look fantastic, both in terms of fit and as a well worn pair of jeans.

              You could definitely stick to the 888, trying the 25oz XHS or the 14oz variant, depending on your preference.

              Other fits you may like would be the 1955 (a bit more traditional, but still a high rise and more of a taper from knee to hem), or go for the 555, for a more modern slim cut, while maintaining  a medium to high rise.

              «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
              We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                Those look like a perfect fit to me. If you’re looking for something slimmer, and the thigh measurements will allow, you could try a 555. I’d stick with the 888 in a different denim—those look like a good fit for you.

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                • GrahamG
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                  Get ALL the 8's - They are your cut sir!

                  🤘

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                    neph93, sabergirl, Graham - Many thanks for advice and help it’s much appreciated.  Looks like the 1955 is the only cut with a similar rise, so it’s either risk those or stick with 888, I’m leaning towards ‘if it ain’t broke don’t fix it’. The 14oz sound interesting but I’ve never handled it, I’m guessing it behaves the same as the 21 just lighter in weight?

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                    • weftyarnW
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                      @Dentman Excellent fit!!!!

                      Here’s two early fit pics of mine, when I bought them at Statement store in Munich, and when I wore them the first time.

                      And a back pocket update pic at ~70 wear days:

                      Use it or lose it.

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                      • neph93N
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                        @Dentman:

                        The 14oz sound interesting but I’ve never handled it, I’m guessing it behaves the same as the 21 just lighter in weight?

                        I’m ruined for “lightweight” denim and don’t have anything lighter than 19oz at the moment. Never tried the current version of the 14oz. The word is that the weave is tighter and less stretchy than the 21oz. It is often claimed that the 21oz performs better than the 14oz in warm weather.

                        «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                        We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

                        • Dame Vera Lynn
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                        • AdamJA
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                          Without crashing this 21oz thread - Steve has the 14oz version 2 sample pair and they're looking f*cking awesome! Will get some pics up soon, well reminded!

                          The devil is in the detail..

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                            My 888s after awhile. Note: they were tapered by Railcar Fine Goods in Los Angeles, California.

                            WALLET POCKET by B1LF, on Flickr

                            CROTCH by B1LF, on Flickr

                            KNEE by B1LF, on Flickr

                            FRONT by B1LF, on Flickr

                            COMBS by B1LF, on Flickr

                            W by B1LF, on Flickr

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                            • hoppy_IPAH
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                              Excellent!

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                              • RichardR
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                                Just brought a pair of these in tag 36. Thanks to the fellas in the shop for advice on sizing and @neph93 fir recommending the cut. Will retire my year old 777-14s…...

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                                • neph93N
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                                  @Richard:

                                  Just brought a pair of these in tag 36. Thanks to the fellas in the shop for advice on sizing and @neph93 fir recommending the cut. Will retire my year old 777-14s…...

                                  Excellent! I love the 888. Very versatile and comfortable, and still a great silhouette.

                                  «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                                  We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                                    yup new here…

                                    tried the 777s first, but my body type says 888 (also Cephalopods are my favorite animals). Anyway, these feel perfect. Re-confirming the softness of the 21oz and this model makes crouching possible without showing my crack or hindering movement. Still feels a lil snug, but nothing that won't stretch.  I believe.... fit pics below. If you look closely you can see the extra corona kilos...

                                    remark about the model. I feel the hem size could be smaller/tighter. Have to add I have maximus gluteus and thicc quads but small calves & tender ankles. The hem & below the knee fit of 777 looked nicer imho. I'm 1,83m (6ft) and around 95kg - it's a size 36

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                                    • AdamCA
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                                      RESTOCK

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                                        I've grown out of mine again, sadly. The narrow knee measurement means they're too tight to move in freely when I add some muscle to my thighs. 6'1, 225lbs, 35" waist, own tag size 36. When my backside completely fills out the rear of these it also produces a weird crotch effect from the combo of the wide hip measurement and high front rise. I'm limited to baggy jeans or Levi's 541, and Levi's are only selling the inferior version of those jeans outside of America, for whatever reason.

                                        I would absolutely love a more athletic version of these jeans, with a slightly wider thigh and some more knee width, and a regular front rise and hip. Pretty pleeeeeease.

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                                          Sounds to me like you might want to check out self edge’s 633.

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                                            @b1lf:

                                            My 888s after awhile. Note: they were tapered by Railcar Fine Goods in Los Angeles, California.

                                            WALLET POCKET by B1LF, on Flickr

                                            CROTCH by B1LF, on Flickr

                                            KNEE by B1LF, on Flickr

                                            FRONT by B1LF, on Flickr

                                            COMBS by B1LF, on Flickr

                                            W by B1LF, on Flickr

                                            I know I'm a tad a late but these look amazing.

                                            Sent from my SM-G998U using Tapatalk

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