IH-888S-SBG - 21oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise SBG

[Paul9221]

@Chop:

Really torn between these and the 14oz version.. WHAT TO DO?

Whenever possible, I go heavier.  25oz has been my favorite, hands down. 21oz is the next best thing available at the moment.

[neph93]

@Paul9221:

@Chop:

Really torn between these and the 14oz version.. WHAT TO DO?

Whenever possible, I go heavier.  25oz has been my favorite, hands down. 21oz is the next best thing available at the moment.

That was the first thought that struck me. Why buy 14oz if you can buy 21oz?

[Paul9221]

@neph93:

@Paul9221:

@Chop:

Really torn between these and the 14oz version.. WHAT TO DO?

Whenever possible, I go heavier.  25oz has been my favorite, hands down. 21oz is the next best thing available at the moment.

That was the first thought that struck me. Why buy 14oz if you can buy 21oz?

I was going to add the caveat based on hot climate but I've seen people in ridiculously hot climates rocking 21oz with big smiles on their faces

I should add that 21/23oz UHR is my second favorite after 25oz XHSib. Almost forgot and I just changed out of them!

[neph93]

The word is that the relatively tight weave of the 14oz means it isn’t that the 21oz is as good an option in warmer climates. I can’t confirm that personally, bit it has been said more than once.

[732fraziea]

I am excited! I probably haven't had a black pair of jeans 25yrs.

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[Paul9221]

Nice!  Love mine!

[732fraziea]

1st day in them. Feeling good!

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[neph93]

Looking good @732fraziea Great with those kicks.

[732fraziea]

Thanks!

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[732fraziea]

6 days of wear

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[neph93]

@732fraziea hell yes to that fit. Great work.

[Paul9221]

I dig that cookie-cutter outline in the back pocket

[732fraziea]

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[Paul9221]

Can I just say how much I appreciate the lined pockets on these?  It's such a minor thing but it really makes the pockets feel stronger?  Higher quality?

edit:  Substantial!  That's the word I was looking for.

[732fraziea]

I totally agree!

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[732fraziea]

A double entendre with my 888's and our local brewery!

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[popvulture]

I've actually never owned a pair of 888s — 666 has always seemed more of my jam, but I'm interested in these due to the 21oz fade-to-grey with tonal stitching.

How do these fit over engineer boots? Looks like 8.3 in a size 35, which I think would actually be the same as the 666s I usually wear, roughly. Are the 888s tapered though? Maybe not so much? Just lookin' for a bit of clarification…

[Alex]

@popvulture:

I've actually never owned a pair of 888s — 666 has always seemed more of my jam, but I'm interested in these due to the 21oz fade-to-grey with tonal stitching.

IH-666S-SBG coming in early 2021. Sample pair pictured here
https://www.instagram.com/p/CHBLc0MFzOO/

[popvulture]

Well well well then!

[neph93]

@popvulture:

How do these fit over engineer boots? Looks like 8.3 in a size 35, which I think would actually be the same as the 666s I usually wear, roughly. Are the 888s tapered though? Maybe not so much?

The 888’s are tapered in a similar way to the 777. That is to say both cuts have a gradual taper all the way from thigh to hem. The 888 has a wider starting point however, therefore a bigger hem. They fit perfectly over engineers imho. Not too flappy, not to small.