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

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    Mizmazzle
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    @drewfonse
    Joined: 29 Jun 2021

    @drewfonse another thing to consider is throwing them in for a hot wash. The agitation in the washing machine will get more shrink out of the denim as well.

    But I also agree, once you start wearing them and they mold to you, they have a tendency to take shape in just the right ways.

    In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

    last edited by Mizmazzle 14 Mar 2024, 17:10 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      drewfonse
      Raw and Unwashed
      Joined: 20 Nov 2023

      Good advice thanks guys

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        drewfonse
        Raw and Unwashed
        Joined: 20 Nov 2023

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        Hard to really see in the photo, and the rest of the fit is spot on for my tastes, but the knees and below and a little elephant-y haha. Love em. I’ll see how they shake out over the next few weeks and shorten a little if needed.

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          JoshC
          IHUK Crew
          Joined: 18 Nov 2021

          @drewfonse looking good, you may find when you shorten these or give them another roll that little bit of excess around the knee will drop out. If you haven't already make sure to wash/soak these bad boys before getting them hemmed/shortened as you will loose approximately 1 inch in the length which you might find is all you want especially if you going to have a small roll or two

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            drewfonse
            Raw and Unwashed
            @JoshC
            Joined: 20 Nov 2023

            @JoshC

            Thanks, yeah, I did a scalding hour long soak. I think taking off just under an inch will be perfect. I have a pair of the 14 SBR which are a little long too, so I’ll send them off to Williamsburg garment and that’ll be that.

            On topic, amazing denim!

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              Aetas
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              Joined: 19 Jun 2013

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              Thanks @Jens

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                Jens
                Haraki san Student
                Joined: 6 Apr 2015

                @Aetas - cool. Worn in and ready to go

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                  Giles
                  IHUK Crew
                  Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                  you will get more shrinkage with agitation than just soaking..

                  https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum//post/2492

                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                    drewfonse
                    Raw and Unwashed
                    Joined: 20 Nov 2023

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                    I can’t believe how much more comfortable this is than the UHR. I sent the XHS for additional hemming and wore a new UHR for a few days. Put the XHS on right after getting them back and wow. Hyper comfy in comparison. Gonna be hard to reach for anything g but else but these on 75 degree and cooler days. Amazing.

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                      Mizmazzle
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                      @drewfonse
                      Joined: 29 Jun 2021

                      @drewfonse the best!!!

                      In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                        drewfonse
                        Raw and Unwashed
                        Joined: 20 Nov 2023

                        Yo these jeans are awesome. Hopefully they keep their shape, because wow.

                        Will try to post a pic of my cooler than normal weather combo from today, multi brand Canadian tuxedo. Sure to have bad lighting and dirty mirror involved.

                        Wait for it….

                        last edited by drewfonse 4 Apr 2024, 16:04 4 Apr 2024, 16:03 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          drewfonse
                          Raw and Unwashed
                          Joined: 20 Nov 2023

                          Oni secret denim jacket, IH 888 XHS. Perfect weather for em. Terrible photo haha. Both awesome.
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                            maxximum
                            Raw and Unwashed
                            Joined: 17 Oct 2023

                            @drewfonse Looking good!! In my experience the shape only gets better with wear. They start to conform to your body and become very comfortable.

                            I really love the 888 cut with the higher rise in the back. They just stay where they should. While wearing them daily I don't notice it but when I have to change to another pair while the 888s are in the wash it really bothers me that i have to pull them up constantly. I never realised that before having my fist 888 😃

                            Here's a picture of mine with about 3 months of continous wear:

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                              Walery Smirnoff
                              The Unwoven
                              @maxximum
                              Joined: 15 May 2023

                              @maxximum 888 is a godsend for those who don’t like their buns to fall out) I’ve always loved the high waist.

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                                drewfonse
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                @maxximum
                                Joined: 20 Nov 2023

                                @maxximum

                                They look great! How many washes, roughly?

                                I agree about the 888 cut and the back rise. Whenever I wear anything else, it feels weird. All my jeans are 888 now.

                                last edited by drewfonse 4 May 2024, 11:17 5 Apr 2024, 11:13 M 1 Reply Last reply 5 Apr 2024, 12:44 Reply Quote 1
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                                  maxximum
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  @drewfonse
                                  Joined: 17 Oct 2023

                                  @drewfonse
                                  Thank you! I did a initial wash and had to wash them about once a month. I have 2 kids (age 2 and 4) so incidents happen regularly 😃
                                  I wear them daily since 3 months now.
                                  I'm also very happy with the progress. I'm a little concerned about the inner side of my cuffs though. I already rubbed through the seam on both sides.

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                                  last edited by maxximum 4 May 2024, 12:47 5 Apr 2024, 12:44 WhiskeySandwichW D neph93N 3 Replies Last reply 5 Apr 2024, 13:06 Reply Quote 2
                                  • WhiskeySandwichW
                                    WhiskeySandwich
                                    啓蒙家
                                    @maxximum
                                    Joined: 1 Mar 2023

                                    @maxximum This is the highest wear spot on nearly all of my jeans. I get the same thing on every pair, especially when cuffed. You'd think my ankles click together with each step I take. When stacked, it doesn't wear thru as fast, but it does show wear first. Luckily its easy to stitch fix that spot with some heavy poly cotton thread.

                                    "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                                    -Seneca

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                                      drewfonse
                                      Raw and Unwashed
                                      @maxximum
                                      Joined: 20 Nov 2023

                                      @maxximum

                                      Yeah these things are tough as nails but pretty damn comfortable from the get go. I ride my bike to work, and this is work wear, so I’m getting lots of deep creases, behind the knees especially, right away.

                                      last edited by 5 Apr 2024, 14:17 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                                      • neph93N
                                        neph93
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                                        @maxximum
                                        Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                                        @maxximum no need for concern. That is entirely normal. It also takes a helluva lot more wear and tear before things actually start to fall apart. When they get close to that (certainly months away, possibly years, depending on use and abuse), then just get 'em repaired.

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

                                        • Virginia Woolf
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                                          maxximum
                                          Raw and Unwashed
                                          Joined: 17 Oct 2023

                                          Thanks @WhiskeySandwich and @neph93!
                                          I really enjoy this forum! It's just a friendly an so helpful place!

                                          Maybe concerned was the wrong word. It just caught my eye that the cuff seam seems to be the first area to give up with this heavy fabric.

                                          last edited by 5 Apr 2024, 16:59 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 2
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