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IH-888-XHS - 25oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - Indigo

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    neph93
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    Joined: 18 Aug 2014

    @sabergirl:

    I’m looking forward to the black 25oz releases so resisted, for now. Also, I’m leery of the higher front rise measurements. I’ll be interested to hear how y’all get on with them.

    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

    I have a touch of summer belly spread, so that front rise may be exciting for me [emoji23]

    “Some of those that work forces
    Are the same that burn crosses”

    • Virginia Woolf
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      neph93
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      Joined: 18 Aug 2014

      Yay! Ever since the 888 came out I've been dying to see it in XHS… I even bought the 888-XHSib, despite the black/indigo combo not being my favourite (they are beautiful though).

      They arrived yesterday and I'm ecstatic to finally have them in my possession. I bought W34. I have the 888s-0d and the XHSib in w33 but they are sized down for a slimmer silhouette. I wanted these a little more relaxed though.

      I measured them, then soaked for 90min in 50C water, no agitation. Here are the dims:

      Dimension - Before/After
      Waist - 34"/33.5"
      Front rise - 12"/11.5"
      Back rise - 16.5"/16"
      Thigh - 12.9"/12.7"
      Knee - 9.2"/8.9"
      Hem - 8.65"/8.45"
      Inseam - 32.2"/31.5"

      These seem more like an 888 as they were conceived, like my IH-888-UHR with a relaxed leg and true taper. Just what I was after. The waist started moving straight after I put them on. I also tried an approximation of @adam313 method of getting creases in early by wearing them damp and cool. There is no doubt that creases at the hip, behind the knee and at the hem came in straight away and stayed after I took them off to dry throughly. excited to see where these go.

      Fit pics etc soon.

      “Some of those that work forces
      Are the same that burn crosses”

      • Virginia Woolf
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        jordanscollected
        啓蒙家
        Joined: 13 Nov 2018

        I'm 40 in a month and I told my wife i wanted nothing, but now i want these…

        world tours:
        888 Fat guy chocolate WT
        Mad Red x2
        Wabidashery

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          Kasi
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          Be brave hit button buy…

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          The world's insane
          While you drink champagne
          And I'm livin' in black rain 4Q 🖕

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            Paul9221
            啓蒙家
            Joined: 19 Apr 2011

            Glad you got your pair, R!  And I'm relieved to see that your soak changes are in line with mine, otherwise I'd spend days trying to squeeze that last drop of shrink out of them 😃

            I've been wearing them every day since I got them.  I wish I would've hemmed them shorter as I have to cuff them now.  Not the worst but not my favorite look.  I'll wear 'em lots and send them back to IHUK for a hem in a few months.

            I'm also with you in that these are more relaxed than my XHSib.  Just like you, I went one size up on the XHS vs the XHSib.  I wouldn't mind if the XHS were a bit slimmer but they are crazy comfortable.

            Blanket-line all the things!!!

            last edited by 4 Aug 2020, 22:44 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              super-thermite
              Raw and Unwashed
              Joined: 7 Sept 2019

              Hi All,

              I need a little help here. I have here pics of both the 555 XHS (size 30 - measured to 31.7) and the 888 XHS (size 31 - measured to 31.3). I can’t decide which to go with. I’m a little worried about the thighs being too tight in the 555. I think they will relax and stretch a bit but I’m not sure it will be enough. Obviously I haven’t soaked either of them yet.

              Things I like about the 555: The look of the fit. The stacks - I don’t even think I would hem these. Maybe I should wait on a restock and go up a waist size but I’m not sure that would be wise, because the waist may be too big if I do that. I’m happy with the waist on this pair.

              I already have the 888s and the 888 XHSib in size 31. In both cases, I feel like they’ve stretched a bit more than I would like, especially around the knees. For some reason the 888 XHS seem to have a bit of a diaper butt thing going on here but it’s not an uncomfortable fit.

              The cuffed pics are the 555 and the others are the 888. Would love some thoughts from the rest of you.



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                sabergirl
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                Joined: 4 Oct 2013

                Both pairs look really good, from a fit perspective. If you are after a fitted knee, I would say go 555. It will take a bit more work to break in XHS in that tight FIT, but it will be worth it.

                Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                last edited by 5 Aug 2020, 14:07 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  Alex
                  IHUK Crew
                  Joined: 28 Sept 2009

                  I think the 555-XHS look better personally. Both work

                  last edited by 5 Aug 2020, 14:09 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    super-thermite
                    Raw and Unwashed
                    Joined: 7 Sept 2019

                    @Alex @sabergirl Thank you for the feedback. So, they will soften up in the knees then, over time? I'm also leaning toward the 555, especially since I have my other two pair of 888 fits when I want more freedom of movement.

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                      Alex
                      IHUK Crew
                      Joined: 28 Sept 2009

                      Yes, after a couple of months the denim will soften up quite a lot.

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                        jordanscollected
                        啓蒙家
                        Joined: 13 Nov 2018

                        the 888's look really good, but the 555's look absolutely perfect

                        world tours:
                        888 Fat guy chocolate WT
                        Mad Red x2
                        Wabidashery

                        last edited by 5 Aug 2020, 14:39 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          super-thermite
                          Raw and Unwashed
                          Joined: 7 Sept 2019

                          Thank you @jordanscollected! I think I'm sold on them.

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                            neph93
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                            Agreed with the vox pop, the 888’s look good but the 555’s suit your frame better. As long as you are happy with the waist and thigh now I’d say go for it. After the soak you’ll find them uncomfortable and tight but a few days of wear and you’ll be good. They’ll stretch out to where they are now, possibly a little more.

                            “Some of those that work forces
                            Are the same that burn crosses”

                            • Virginia Woolf
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                              Kasi
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                              Joined: 9 Oct 2014

                              555 all the way… 888 is for those have big thigh..

                              The world's insane
                              While you drink champagne
                              And I'm livin' in black rain 4Q 🖕

                              last edited by 5 Aug 2020, 15:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                              • S
                                super-thermite
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                Joined: 7 Sept 2019

                                @neph93 I was just waiting on your opinion. That clinches it! Thank you, everyone. Now, to the Tree of Woe for the next couple months. lol

                                Thank you, @Kasi. Agreed.

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                                  Paul9221
                                  啓蒙家
                                  Joined: 19 Apr 2011

                                  I don't mean to gatekeep people who like a more roomy pant but the 888 is usually for those who can't fit into anything else LOL.  If I could fit into a 666 or 555, I would be wearing those.

                                  Blanket-line all the things!!!

                                  last edited by 5 Aug 2020, 21:00 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    Jett129
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                                    Joined: 17 Aug 2011

                                    Just saw this,and to echo what has already been said…555 is your lucky number.

                                    last edited by 5 Aug 2020, 21:15 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                    • S
                                      super-thermite
                                      Raw and Unwashed
                                      Joined: 7 Sept 2019

                                      @Paul9221 lol, thanks!

                                      @Jett129 thank you!

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                                        neph93
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                                        @Paul9221:

                                        I don't mean to gatekeep people who like a more roomy pant but the 888 is usually for those who can't fit into anything else LOL.  If I could fit into a 666 or 555, I would be wearing those.

                                        For me certainly, a sized down 888 allows me to have a fit similar to the 555 or 777 which I struggle with due to my Neanderthal genes and having played rugby since I could walk.

                                        That being said, I’m entering the upper end of my 40’s, and having a more relaxed leg has it’s own appeal now, hence the size up on my new pair of 888-XHS. I’ll try and get fit pics p tomorrow.

                                        “Some of those that work forces
                                        Are the same that burn crosses”

                                        • Virginia Woolf
                                        last edited by 5 Aug 2020, 22:01 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          neph93
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                                          Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                                          Here we go… somewhat relaxed fit compared to my other pairs of 888, which is just what I was looking for.



                                          “Some of those that work forces
                                          Are the same that burn crosses”

                                          • Virginia Woolf
                                          last edited by 10 Aug 2020, 12:21 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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