IH-888-XHS - 25oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - Indigo
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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.
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I'm 40 in a month and I told my wife i wanted nothing, but now i want these…
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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.
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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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@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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the 888's look really good, but the 555's look absolutely perfect
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Thank you @jordanscollected! I think I'm sold on them.
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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.
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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.
