IH-888-XHS - 25oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - Indigo
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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)?
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@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.
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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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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.
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@init616 Nice!
Breaking in XHS is one of those things that makes life a little bit better.
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@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!
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@Oaktavia bruh, you guys ain't making it easy!
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@WhiskeySandwich I would recommend XHS over anything, any day my friend.
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@WhiskeySandwich das jus' me doe
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seconded... sorry not sorry @WhiskeySandwich
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Standing your jeans up after a wash is never not funny.
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@WhiskeySandwich I’ll echo the dudes above. It’s the damn best. Maybe wait til you need a new pair to focus on, cos they’ll be all you wanna wear.
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@popvulture I'm sure I'll eventually end up with a pair of these but after the past few months of purchases, and needing some SBG, this will probably have to wait till the next cold season. i can only hope they're available then.
