IH-666-XHS - 25oz Selvedge Denim Slim Straight Cut Jeans - Indigo
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Hi all,
After not being able to resist the pull of IH I have the bug. I now have 666 21oz ODs, 666 slubbys and 666 210z. I initially lusted after the XHS but now wonder if they will be made redundant next to my 21oz and whether the cash is better spent on a flannel or western shirt.
So question - Is 25oz different enough to 21oz to warrant both?
Thanks
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So question - Is 25oz different enough to 21oz to warrant both?
This is one of the easiest questions I’ve ever had the pleasure to answer.
YES.
Colour, hand, weave, fading, all of it. Different, different, different.
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Thanks gents. Looks like the Gosport pilgrimage is a go.
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You won't regret having both — each is fantastic. Big diffs off the top of my head:
21oz — very soft from the get-go. Mellow vintage-style fades. Most notable vibe to me: comfort.
XHS — takes some break-in, but gets soft and very comfortable (although not as soft as the 21oz). Higher contrast, more sharply defined fades due to the crispier nature. Holds its shape and molds to you better than any other denim I've owned. Most notable vibe to me: it really adapts to you and has a great deal of personalization.
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…I currently own the 555, 634, 777, and 888 cuts all in 25oz XHS. The 666 Devils Cut is inbound (25oz XHS). If the powers that be decide to do the '1955' cut in 25oz XHS I would very likely purchase those also.
...all different, unique in how they fit me but I appreciate them all and I always love deciding which one to wear for the day or occasion.
...living in America's Arctic Region the 25oz XHS is wearable virtually all year long with perhaps some mild suffering in the peak of summer but there's always the 'Redemptive power of suffering'.
...I love 25oz XHS Iron Heart Denim and I think you will too! @Kingsselvedge1
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And this is why I love this forum. My wallet doesn't but you can't please everyone
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Pilgrimage complete. Now time to break these bad boys in, hopefully before my thumb gives up. I believe the bruised thumb is the calling card of the XHS crew. Thanks to the awesome IH team as usual, to Adam for being both patient and an a great guy, to Giles for being an enabler and to the forum for helping me choose to go big or go home.
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Pilgrimage complete. Now time to break these bad boys in…
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XHS is a must, and very different from the 21oz. I would disagree with popvulture—nothing softer than a really old well-worn pair of XHS. Like denim sweatpants.
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I still haven't punished the hell outta my XHS yet (still workin' on that), so our opinions may dovetail in the future
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Congratulations @Kingsselvedge1 Welcome to the 666 XHS family.
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…and another thing! No other denim gives you The Matrix vertical fades. Which. I think is HAWT! I’d upload a pic but on mobile and don’t have 20 min to jack w tapatalk.
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Oops. Welcome to the Stubborn Crew 25oz sub faction.
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…the Eagle has landed! A long circuitous route but finally made my way to the 'Devils Cut'.
…let the games begin!
Congrats @Kingsselvedge1! You're in! -
Those look great, @vaquero357 - What tag size are they?
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…35 but actual of 36.8.
...I was worried about the narrow thigh measurement (12.9 and I need a minimum of 13) but because the knee measurement is a little larger it opens up the thigh and it feels great!
...this 'top block' though is a hip hugger, wow.
