IH-555-XHSib - 25oz Selvedge Denim Slim Jeans - Indigo/Black
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out walking the dog before the lockdown. it's been a little depressing getting up and getting dressed with nowhere to go lately.. i wonder if sitting on the couch for days on end will have any impact on denim evolution..
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End of the month / March update / 300 of 365 days for the Indigo Invitational / Approx 200 wears
What I find most interesting about this pair, Alex is that a few months ago, our fade progress was about the same. Now that I have been washing mine more, we are starting to drift apart as far as appearance goes. I haven't been wearing mine daily (until recently due to quarantine), and you're about forty days ahead of me.
Your fades are rich with contrast and are crisp and sharp, while mine are more fuzzy and blueish. I can't get enough of watching them evolve. It really is a fun time for me sitting on my couch here comparing the two. A year from now will really tell show some differences, I think…
Have you washed your pair yet/do you plan to? I think I have about a month of wear before it gets too hot in Maryland for 25oz. Maybe in a different cut like the 888 might be bearable, but with the 555 they are soo so skinny, once I get sweaty its just not fun at all.
I just got a pair of 555-01 in the mail today. They will be my summer pair for sure...but wearing them now makes me want to bench my XHS today lol.
I just cracked a beer.
Cheers.
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@Oaktavia "I just cracked a beer"
Amazing. I just did a 60 min in-home workout. it sucked.It is pretty interesting to see what happens to the same denim but with different wear and wash regimens.. I really do think it just takes time to create those laser sharp high contrast fades.. Mine have been hot soaked 3 times and 2 of those times i used a mild detergent and a deck brush to gently clean them while soaking. they have yet to see the washing machine as my washer is a POS and i fear they would come out ruined..
I wish the Indigo Invitational was a 2 year comp like the DWC vs 1 year. After wearing my PBJ's for 12 month Blue Owl comp and then the IH-555XHSib it's clear that IH is meant to endure loads abuse over time. Hence their moniker "the stubborn crew" .. I think the results over a 2 year period would be incredible. Alas that's not case and October will bring an entirely new challenge. Have you set your sights on next years comp pair? I have no idea yet. i'm waiting to see what happens over the summer and hoping some interesting new denim comes along
As for the 555-01, isn't it insane the night and day difference in the "out of the box" comfort between the 21oz denim and the 25oz XHS!!!??? it's like wearing sweatpants vs slipping into a nice pair of fire hoses.. i don't wear my 555-01's that often but damn if they aren't the most comfy jeans..
If you ever think about buying black jeans i CANNOT recommend the the 555-03 enough!! they are honestly my favorite pair of jeans i own hands down! there's something about the the cut and the double twisted weft yarn that causes them to fit like no other. SO F'N GOOD
anyway cheers! I gotta go. i'm gonna follow suit and enjoy a bottle of Chablis!
PEACE
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@Oaktavia "I just cracked a beer"
Amazing. I just did a 60 min in-home workout. it sucked.As for the 555-01, isn't it insane the night and day difference in the "out of the box" comfort between the 21oz denim and the 25oz XHS!!!??? it's like wearing sweatpants vs slipping into a nice pair of fire hoses.. i don't wear my 555-01's that often but damn if they aren't the most comfy jeans..
Yes they are cozy as fuck…I'm wearing them non stop from now on my dude.
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I wish the Indigo Invitational was a 2 year comp like the DWC vs 1 year.
Let's start a two or even three year fade competition.
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Great to see your updates @Oaktavia and @alexswords. Really interesting how they're each starting to develop a different kind of character!
I'm now at around 120 wears and planning to give them a first proper wash next week or so. A little overdue perhaps, but since I'm mostly wearing them in the colder season, they can go a little longer without washing.
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[After wearing my PBJ's for 12 month Blue Owl comp and then the IH-555XHSib it's clear that IH is meant to endure loads abuse over time. Hence their moniker "the stubborn crew" .. I think the results over a 2 year period would be incredible.
I'm really curious how many wears a pair of IH XHS can handle until they truly start falling apart. I've seen numerous people say that IH jeans last much longer than most other brands. I'm planning on wearing this pair to shreds. I think I'll be in for the long haul!](https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=16158)
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@Lowlander @alexswords @Oaktavia You guys are killing it with some epic fades.
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Great to see your updates @Oaktavia and @alexswords. Really interesting how they're each starting to develop a different kind of character!
I'm now at around 120 wears and planning to give them a first proper wash next week or so. A little overdue perhaps, but since I'm mostly wearing them in the colder season, they can go a little longer without washing.
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Let's see some pre/post wash photos! Sunday is a great day for laundry…
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[After wearing my PBJ's for 12 month Blue Owl comp and then the IH-555XHSib it's clear that IH is meant to endure loads abuse over time. Hence their moniker "the stubborn crew" .. I think the results over a 2 year period would be incredible.
I'm really curious how many wears a pair of IH XHS can handle until they truly start falling apart. I've seen numerous people say that IH jeans last much longer than most other brands. I'm planning on wearing this pair to shreds. I think I'll be in for the long haul!
For sure they will only get better as the years go on. I'm just happy I have a pair of the indigoxblack iteration. They are my favorite so far. Really interested in the new XHS that is coming out. Anyone know about when they will be released?
If you want to see a super duper faded pair of XHS, check out @swissjeansfreak on Instagram. If you scroll down a bit, you'll see what I'm talking about. His pair is just over 1000 wears and unwashed! Crazy…](https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=16158)
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I’ve had my 666-XHS for over 4 years. Wear them all the time. The crotch has had to be repaired twice, but I blow out crotch’s for fun on almost any jean I wear. They’re still
Going strong.I'm starting to see a crease near the seat of my pair that is starting to fray. Not sure if it will lead to a rip but time will tell I suppose.
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I got this pair and started wearing a little bit before the indigo competition so I stopped this pair. My one year is almost up and I’m really looking forward to getting these back into regular rotation. They’ve been my cheat days when my comp pair has been drying. Lol.
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It’s as if these jeans have a “crossroads” point from what I’ve seen here and comparing my own ! It’s pretty crazy on how it develops depending on the use/washes/other factors
These are my riding jeans shy of 70ish wears and they’re barely starting to develop some high contrast fades & the threads are starting to pop up a bit under bright day light.
They’re turning brown/purplish too from wrenching on bikes. This fabric is just amazing
Zero washes or soaks so far but I did ride through an hour of torrential downpour which gave the right leg some twist
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@Oaktavia, I checked out swissjeansfreak's pair of XHS on Instagram. 1000+ wears, and unwashed! The pair looks really impressive. And probably smells awful!
Sure, will post some pre- and post-wash pics!
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Great looking pair @f12! They still have that nice raw denim shine to them, despite the rain.
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@twin @Lowlander @f12 You guys! i love the look of your still dry Indigo x Black ???. If i wasn't competing in the Indigo Invitational i think i would've opted to keep mine dry as well.. The beautiful dry/shiny look is unbeatable! keep us posted and i'd love to see a pair heavily worn and still dry.. I feel like @swiss-jeansfreak wanting to see "heaviest faded raw denim still dry 400 wear days later!!!" Awesome job guys
