IH-888-XHSBB - 25oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut - Black/Black

[Jett129]

The Octopus on the patch would’ve been totally appropriate for your 888s.

[Paul9221]

@Jett129:

The Octopus [emoji223] on the patch would’ve been totally appropriate for your 888s.

Oh man, that would've been great!  Big fan of those octopus patches!

[Paul9221]

This soak bleed is nuts!

[Jett129]

Like an octopus in the tub.

[Paul9221]

@Jett129:

Like an octopus [emoji223] in the tub.

Yessss!

[Paul9221]

Bananas!

Going into the washing machine now.

[Jett129]

That’s exactly what I did with mine.

[Paul9221]

@Jett129:

That’s exactly what I did with mine.

I saw that!  Just a cold wash for me.  Lowest spin possible. Already done. No marbling at all.

Now drying in the wind outside. Pretty windy over here but also raining. Might take until tomorrow afternoon to dry.

Will report back with pre and post measurements when they're set.

[Jett129]

Put mine into the Shrinkmaster 9000, which I think finally met it’s match. I should get out the tape measure and document this so I know for sure.

[Palmer]

Did you take pre soak/wash measurements @Paul9221? I have a pair of the 666xhsbb on ice in my closet and I'm thinking I should shrink em down and add them to the rotation.

[Paul9221]

@Palmer:

Did you take pre soak/wash measurements @Paul9221? I have a pair of the 666xhsbb on ice in my closet and I'm thinking I should shrink em down and add them to the rotation.

I sure did.  Once they're dry I'll post the pre and post measurements.

[Paul9221]

Alright, they're dry!

Right-out-the-bag measurements:

• waist: 40.6cm (15.98")

• thigh: 32.7cm (12.87")

• inseam: 82.8cm (32.60")

Post hot-soak, cold delicate wash, air-dry:

• waist: 40.4cm (15.91")

• thigh: 32.0cm (12.60")

• inseam: 82.1cm (32.32")

And this is about as perfect as I could hope for.  Right out of the bag, the waist was a little narrow and the thigh a bit wide.  When I measured the waist after drying and saw that it barely moved, I was a little nervous about the thigh.  But the thigh shrank even though the waist barely did.  Perfect!

[Jimmythepick]

Just got my pair of these in yesterday. I broke out in a full sweat, had raw thumbs, and almost gave myself a hernia trying to button the top button. Other than that… fit is on point and the best fitting black denim I’ve ever owned. I hope the 888 comes back in a super black 21oz too.

[neph93]

@Jimmythepick:

I broke out in a full sweat, had raw thumbs, and almost gave myself a hernia trying to button the top button.

I’m glad you got the full XHS experience. It’s what you pay the extra bucks for [emoji6]

Seriously, congrats in a wonderful pair of jeans.

[cool_breeze_]

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[Paul9221]

It begins…

[Weft 4 Dead]

What’s the breathability like on these bad boys, compared to plain Jane 21oz?

[Giles]

Significantly less….

[cool_breeze_]

I’ve seen it mentioned before but these things are like sweatpants made out of iron (super warm and wind proof). You’ll have to get a pair to see what that means for yourself…Just make sure you have a belt that’s up to the task 

[Filthy2123ozjunkie]

I don't know how I missed that these are a thing. I am glad there's plenty of them in stock. I have been saving my per diem for an impulse buy.  I have $320 so far.