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IH-888S-18 - 18oz Vintage Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans

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    Graham
    IHUK Crew
    Joined: 8 May 2014

    I think you could be happy with both, perhaps using the thigh as the deciding factor between the two sizes and if you want them nice and relaxed, or really relaxed.

    @gmac_ironheart
    🤘

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      Ross
      IHUK Crew
      Joined: 6 Dec 2021

      RESTOCK

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        SBE2002
        Raw and Unwashed
        Joined: 10 Aug 2022

        Got my pair today, crazy fast! I was a little worried with the waist to thigh ratio on these, but they're just about perfect in my usual size of 35". just a bit tight in the waist but it should end up exactly where I want them to be!

        This denim is crazy soft and pliable. I may even like it a bit more than the 14oz- Feels like nothing compared to the 19oz lefty's I've been wearing!

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          JohnM
          Raw and Unwashed
          Joined: 7 May 2014

          I just received a 35 also -- beautiful denim and construction. Same for me -- a little tight in the waist, but should loosen up with wear. Out of curiosity, what does the waist on yours measure (either the IH way or flat across)?

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            SBE2002
            Raw and Unwashed
            @JohnM
            Joined: 10 Aug 2022

            @JohnM Flat across mine ended up being about 16.85" or so, probably exactly 17" with the IH method. But the thighs were a little tighter than expected at 13.5" (Perfect for me!)

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              JohnM
              Raw and Unwashed
              Joined: 7 May 2014

              Thanks. Was that before any stretch?

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                SBE2002
                Raw and Unwashed
                @JohnM
                Joined: 10 Aug 2022

                @JohnM Yep! Just got them in and only have been wearing 'em for about an hour. I'll keep you posted!

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                  JohnM
                  Raw and Unwashed
                  Joined: 7 May 2014

                  ^ Appreciated, look forward to hearing how they turn out and how much stretch you get.

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                    SBE2002
                    Raw and Unwashed
                    @JohnM
                    Joined: 10 Aug 2022

                    @JohnM After one day of wear I'm at 17.5" using the iron heart waist measuring method!

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                      JohnM
                      Raw and Unwashed
                      Joined: 7 May 2014

                      ^ Thanks SBE2002. I think I'm in a similar boat with my size 35 (will check tonight). Great pair of jeans, nice heavy duty, soft denim and cut -- room up top but relatively trim below.

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                        SBE2002
                        Raw and Unwashed
                        @JohnM
                        Joined: 10 Aug 2022

                        @JohnM Agreed! It took me a while to come around to the 888's- Coming from Levi's 511's, the 888's felt so baggy the first time I tried them on. Now that I'm used to it, they feel perfect!

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                          catdad
                          Raw and Unwashed
                          Joined: 3 Oct 2019

                          ordered a pair today. thanks to @Bailey for the help with sizing

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                            Choko
                            Iron Heart Deity
                            Joined: 17 Jan 2017

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                            Wash day

                            Less is more

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                              lengis
                              The Unwoven
                              Joined: 16 Jan 2020

                              All,

                              I'm kind of in between sizes on these and I somehow got the impression that these are even more prone to stretch then the 21oz. What's your experince?

                              Br
                              Lengis

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                                JohnM
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                Joined: 7 May 2014

                                Good question Lengis. I had the 21oz years ago and it seemed stretchy. I’ve had the 18oz for a week and I’d say it’s moderately stretchy, less so than the 21oz. But I’ll defer to those with more experience.

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                                  yannis
                                  Haraki san Expert
                                  Joined: 26 Aug 2020

                                  I also feel that is slightly less prone to stretch or not as easily as the 21oz. The 888 cut is very forgiving. Size for the waist. The thigh, knee and hem measurements increase very little in the 888 cut as size goes up. I think just focus on getting the waist right and the rest will be good to go

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                                    JohnM
                                    Raw and Unwashed
                                    Joined: 7 May 2014

                                    ^ yannis, would you say 1" is about as much stretch as one can expect from the 18oz. denim?

                                    last edited by 27 Dec 2024, 04:21 A 1 Reply Last reply 27 Dec 2024, 10:15 Reply Quote 0
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                                      Alex
                                      IHUK Crew
                                      @JohnM
                                      Joined: 28 Sept 2009

                                      @JohnM said in IH-888S-18 - 18oz Vintage Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans:

                                      would you say 1" is about as much stretch as one can expect from the 18oz. denim?

                                      No, you can get more, as you can with the 21oz, but it will only stretch if there is pressure exerted on the fabric.

                                      last edited by 27 Dec 2024, 10:15 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                                        JohnM
                                        Raw and Unwashed
                                        Joined: 7 May 2014

                                        Thanks Alex. I guess the question of whether to buy the 18 or 21 oz. jeans a little tight in the waist to begin with is a matter of preference -- some want comfort out of the gate, others prefer to let the waist give over time. While there is no 'right' answer, I'd be interested in your thoughts, as well as others more experienced with these denims.

                                        I ask because I bought a pair of 18oz. in size 35 that are pretty trim to start. I can button them up, but gotta suck everything in first 😉

                                        last edited by 27 Dec 2024, 18:56 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          yannis
                                          Haraki san Expert
                                          Joined: 26 Aug 2020

                                          I think you answered mostly your question. Definitely a matter of preference but there is a point when a pair is too tight, so no matter how much stretch you will get there will be always tight. For me if the top button is just a little difficult to do when new it's a good place to start. If I have to jump around and take multiple attempts to button it it's a no go. They will never be conformable for me.

                                          last edited by 27 Dec 2024, 19:05 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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