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

[Leadley]

Fairly new to the selvedge world and first pair of XHS, incredible denim. Did a prelim 30 minute wash @ 40C, and only got half an inch out of the waist, is this a fairly average amount or should I do another hot soak to get it all out? Fairly happy with the fit either way

[A Former User]

@Leadley they look good on you man!!

[EdH]

@Leadley I'd leave it there. The fit looks great.

@flannel-slut @goosehd Incredible stuff. I'm gobsmacked really at how great the XHS denim is, only 8 wears in.

[Walery Smirnoff]

My 888 25oz is starting to show the first signs of honeycombs. The denim is dense, so the folds break cotton and paint well.

[seawolf]

I started wearing my new 888-XHS this week, and a couple of things surprised me. The shrinking didn't go quite as I had hoped, but that's okay. I got really close to my desired measurements, and it'll be fine. The other thing is that the denim is SO MUCH more slubby than my 11 year old 634-XHS. I'll take a comparison shot soon to share, but they're vastly different materials. The old XHS that I've been wearing all this time has a very smooth face, and almost a shine to it. This new XHS has so much character and has me excited to see how they wear and fade.

[wk]

Too hot for these yesterday but broke out Filthy's 888s while I was grilling.

[edubz]

Hey all,

Wondering, given how heavy the XHS fabric is, if anyone sized up a little in these? I'm between my usual IH-888 size, which is a 31, and a 32, which puts all the measurements a hair bigger than what most of my pairs are at now, after some wear.

I'm just thinking a tad extra room in these might be nice, and wondering if anyone followed the same logic before purchasing, and if they're glad they did.

Thanks in advance for any input!

[EdH]

Go for the slightly larger size. This denim is hefty. You won't want to be struggling to bend over even at first, trust me. I could have gone down - I just about managed to squeeze into a smaller size when I tried on in a retailer - but the guys in the store correctly advised me to go with the size that was larger.

[popvulture]

I'll echo @EdH and say that too-small XHS = no good. I had a pair of 666 that were wearable, but were really kinda kicking my ass every step of the way. Especially with the lower rise (not so much of a problem with the 888) I had trouble raising my legs, plus generally squeezed my guts in a not so pleasant way. I summarily moved em on.

I've found the general rule with XHS is that they should fit just right when they're new and not yet soaked. They'll shrink a little with a hot soak, not a whole ton in my experience, then will stretch back out to that original size. They won't go too much past that, if any.

[maxximum]

On Friday my exchange pair came in.
Originally I ordered a 33 which had exactly the same waist measurements as my best fitting jeans (German Blaumann brand).
Due to the much higher rise I ended up with a lot of room in the waist and also the top block was way too roomy.

After a quick conversation with Graham we concluded that a 32 should fit way better. This was absolutely right.
The waist is perfect and top block still has some room. Graham said it will tighten up once I do the initial wash.
I do the Indigo Invitational with them so this will need to wait until end of the year.

Here's some fit pics:

[Mizmazzle]

@maxximum what you got there is a money fit. They will tighten up ever so perfectly with a warm soak in the thigh and top block. The waist will stretch and shape to your body and then the good times will roll in like like a St. Patrick’s Day Parade. XHS rules!!!

[schraiber]

I'm super confused about how to size these guys. For context, I've got some 888's in 21oz, tag size 33 that have streteched out to be about ~34 inch waist. These basically fit right (I wouldn't mind another half inch or so, but eh). If I want some XHS, do I pick a size with a waist that fits fresh, then I wash them, then they stretch back out to the original waist? Or will they actually stretch beyond the original waist.

For concreteness, according to the measurements here, a tag size 34 has 34.1 inch waist, which seem like it'd be approximately good for me. If I wash, it'll shrink about an inch to ~33 inch. Will it then stretch out back to ~34 inch, or will it actually stretch BEYOND 34 inch (to, say, 35 inch)?

[Matt]

@popvulture’s advice a few posts up is spot on. They do shrink and stretch but not much. I’d make sure they fit when new and unwashed that way after a wash they’ll likely end up back at that point.

[init616]

Just received this morning, really great stuff, they fit very well.
Just did initial soak, they should be ready for the wear tomorrow!

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[WhiskeySandwich]

Nice! I've been trying to avert my gaze. These are super enticing but my 21ib are on a roll, and I def need some SBG in my life once they finally restock.

[JunkPants]

@init616 Nice!

Breaking in XHS is one of those things that makes life a little bit better.

[Oaktavia]

@JunkPants said in IH-888-XHS - 25oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - Indigo:

@init616 Nice!

Breaking in XHS is one of those things that makes life a little bit better.

Completely agree, my favorite denim ever!

[WhiskeySandwich]

@Oaktavia bruh, you guys ain't making it easy!

[Oaktavia]

@WhiskeySandwich I would recommend XHS over anything, any day my friend.

[WhiskeySandwich]

@Oaktavia