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

[Filthy2123ozjunkie]

After the soak they fit like they were measured and tailored for me.

[Paul9221]

Nice!  Red Wing oil on the patch just before the soak?

[Filthy2123ozjunkie]

Yes. Just a thin coat. Don't overdo it. I just smeared it on with my thumb because it is the size of the top of the bottle. A little goes a long way. Also Wesco bee oil works super-awesome.

I kept it above the water though. It did slowly get wet as the water soaked through the waist. But as long as it isn't constantly under the hot water it will be fine.

[Paul9221]

My hot water doesn't get as hot as yours, I bet. Mine only goes to 120F.  How hot is your hot-soak water?

[Filthy2123ozjunkie]

@Paul9221:

My hot water doesn't get as hot as yours, I bet. Mine only goes to 120F.  How hot is your hot-soak water?

128 degrees farenheit.

[Paul9221]

Oh, okay.  I don't know why I thought yours was way hotter. I think I once saw one of your soak pictures with steam rising from the tub, just assumed it was much hotter.

[Jordonf9]

Take any before soak and post soak @Filthy ? These your daily jeans for a while?

[Jordonf9]

I am sure it was mentioned, but are the arcs indigo dyed?

[neph93]

@Jordonf9:

I am sure it was mentioned, but are the arcs indigo dyed?

They are tonal but navy blue I believe, not indigo.

EDIT: now I think about it, IH use polycotton stitching that doesn’t take up indigo so indigo dyed arcs would be a tall order for IH.

[Madame Buttonfly]

@Filthy thanks for the thanks, delighted the jeans have arrived with you, really appreciate all the help and advice you're giving everyone here, and it's great watching your latest XHS adventure unfold 

[UnTucked]

Me: <on my="" phone="" checking="" the="" forum="">Maddy: What are you doing?
Me: Looking at the new denim Iron Heart made… these jeans are beautiful
Maddy: Buy them.

Easier than expected lol

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[Jordonf9]

Thanks to clarify @neph93

I love the indigo dyed arcs on my 18oz vintage. The Navy, non fading arcs will look awesome down the road. Mine will be here tomorrow, can't wait.

[spitfiredealer]

@UnTucked:

Me: <on my="" phone="" checking="" the="" forum="">Maddy: What are you doing?
Me: Looking at the new denim Iron Heart made… these jeans are beautiful
Maddy: Buy them.

Easier than expected lol

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If you haven't already, marry her!!

[deanclean]

I’m really tempted to get these. I’ve never owned a 25oz pair of jeans. Closest is my Lee 101z 19oz which I love. I keep reading this forum and it’s getting hard to resist the purchase. My only concern is the thigh measurement. It seems quite big. I measured a bunch of my other pants and these have the biggest thigh (I’m looking at a 36). I just just order them and if they don’t fit the way I like I can always return. Everyone’s photos are looking great.

[neph93]

@deanclean:

I’m really tempted to get these. I’ve never owned a 25oz pair of jeans. Closest is my Lee 101z 19oz which I love. I keep reading this forum and it’s getting hard to resist the purchase. My only concern is the thigh measurement. It seems quite big.

Or look at the 555 version. Much slimmer leg.

[UnTucked]

@spitfiredealer:

@UnTucked:

Me: <on my="" phone="" checking="" the="" forum="">Maddy: What are you doing?
Me: Looking at the new denim Iron Heart made… these jeans are beautiful
Maddy: Buy them.

Easier than expected lol

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If you haven't already, marry her!!

Wednesday makes 2 years!

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[deanclean]

@neph93 Thanks for the suggestion about the 555's but I was too late and the 36's are gone.  There is only 0.4 inch difference in the thigh measurement anyway.

[deanclean]

Im basically talking myself into getting them!

[UnTucked]

@deanclean:

Im basically talking myself into getting them!

Resistance is futile…..

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[neph93]

@deanclean:

@neph93 Thanks for the suggestion about the 555's but I was too late and the 36's are gone.  There is only 0.4 inch difference in the thigh measurement anyway.

Ah, bummer.

I’m a big fan of the 888 cut but it took me a little while to get used to the wider thigh. Bare in mind that these’ll shrink a little and that some choose to size down with this cut. The rise sits a little higher on the body.