IH-888-XHSib - 25oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - Ind/blk

[Johnny 3 Tears]

Hi guys, I'm new to the forum. I own a pair of 21oz 634s and love them.

I am wondering if this 25oz Ind/Blk is more "windproof" than the signature 21oz denim. I am looking for a more windproof option for colder weather on my motorcycle.

[Jett129]

The 25OZ denim will give you about 5 more degrees of cold weather riding as compared to the 21OZ. WITH THE 21OZ 60 degrees was the over under for me where I started to think I might need thermals or chaps. With the 250Z I was good down to about 55 or so,but I found that chaps and 25OZ denim was too bulky around the back of the knees. Hope this helps.

[Dmart]

I can’t give you the math like @Jett129 but the 25oz is definitely more windproof and more suitable for cold weather riding. Up to 50 degrees I have no issues wearing them without thermals.
Even the 14oz for me is more suitable for colder days than the 21oz due to the weave.

[Jett129]

On the flip side I could wear the 21OZ comfortably in temps up to about 80. After that it’s just too hot for me. Used to be able to tolerate higher/lower temps on the bike ,but as I got older the temp range that I was comfortable riding in definitely narrowed.

[goosehd]

I find it’s not the temperature so much as the humidity/dampness combined with the temperature.  I’ve ridden in 30-40 Fahrenheit temps with dry conditions and been fine, but in 50-60 with damp conditions and damn near felt like I was freezing to death.

[Johnny 3 Tears]

Thanks for sharing your experiences on the bike. I am going to give the 25oz a try.

Trying to quickly read through the thread before the sale price expires. lol.

Trying to decide on the hem length. I would like the finished product (after shrinkage) to be around 29.5 inseam. should I get a 30.5 hem or a 30.0 hem? Not sure about the shrink? a full inch?

[Dmart]

If you can, soak and wash them first to get the shrinkage out and get them hemmed afterwards. This way you are on the safe side. My XHS shrank just shy of an inch after the wash.

[Jett129]

If I plan on wearing jeans on the bike,especially in cooler weather, I tend to err on the longer side as you don’t want them riding up too high when you’re sitting down on the bike.

[Crease]

These are a little too big on me since I was still figuring out my preferred cut when I got these. I still love the denim and the 888 is super comfy, no binding in thighs or knees, but still a nice taper even on a larger size.

Been trying to beat these up but so far they haven’t flinched!

[Crease]

[Ross]

@Crease to be honest they look awesome beaten up in that first picture!

[A Former User]

Anyone has experience how these are compared to a 555 model?

[Alex]

This is a relaxed tapered fit, the 555 is super slim

[neph93]

@Heavy_blue:

Anyone has experience how these are compared to a 555 model?

They are quite different. There is a higher rise on both, but the shape of the too block is otherwise entirely different. In addition, the 888 has a wider leg and much more taper through the length of the leg.

[Giles]

https://www.ironheart.co.uk/content/our-cuts-jeans

[atm23]

Traded my size 38 into fade trades. Finally got around to purchasing a size 40. They should ship today and I look forward to starting them in the colder months.

[Bums_Fan]

It's been years since owning a new pair of XHS to break in.  Already enjoying the process and looking forward to how they evolve.  Normally not a cuff guy and still having an internal debate to hem or not to hem???
For those interested, posting before and after measurements
IH-888S-XHSib
New vs Post Soak/Hot Wash
Waist: 35.8 - 35.5
Front Rise: 12.25 - 12
Rear Rise: 16.75 - 16.25
Thigh: 14 - 13.6
Knee: 9.5 - 9.25
Hem: 8.5 - 8.25
Inseam: 36.75 - 36

[Perpetual_beta]

@Bums_Fan:

to hem or not to hem???

Always hem @Bums_Fan.

I am hard on my jeans and the the folds are always the first thing to get very thin and rip. Hemming increases longevity for me.

[Bums_Fan]

Thanks @Perpetual_beta .  I have tried numerous times to talk myself into trying a cuff on my jeans and always end up hemming them.  My 805 bibs are the only item in my closet that sports a cuff.  Just seems right for bibs.  Didn't last two wears on this pair and took them in for hemming yesterday.

[A Former User]

@Bums_Fan look perfect and cool boots