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IH-888S-UHR - 21/23oz Ultra Heavy Raw Selvedge Denim High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans

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    Subprime
    Haraki san Student
    @JohnM
    Joined: 13 Sept 2022

    @JohnM I'd stick with the same tag size. I started with the 888s-21oz before I got my 888s-UHR, I went with the same tag size and I'm happy I did. My 21oz 888s were pretty tight when I fist got them but they've stretched to near perfection. My UHRs have slightly more room and I've given them about 10 hot washes and short hot drys.

    Look for what you notice, but no one else sees

    WTB: Pale Rider XL | IHSH-399-ORA XL | IHSH-189-BRN L | IH-814-IND 32

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      JohnM
      Raw and Unwashed
      Joined: 7 May 2014

      Thanks yannis and Subprime. It's always tempting to size up, but it sounds like you both speak from experience. My 888s-18 (35) were tight when I first put them on but they have definitely stretched out over two weeks, which was not a great surprise.

      I'm less experienced with UHR and its shrinkage and stretch characteristics, but if I go with the same size (35), it will likely be 'hell' for the first day or two, and I will doubt myself. But with finger strength, patience, and one less dessert, hope springs eternal.

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        yannis
        Haraki san Expert
        Joined: 26 Aug 2020

        @JohnM. Look at the measurements of the UHR. They start bigger than the 18oz. They will shrink but after wear you will end up with the pre soak/ wash measurements. The only measurements that will stay is the inseam shrinkage and any shrinkage in the hem width. Waist, hip and thigh will stretch back to pre soak measurements.

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          JohnM
          Raw and Unwashed
          Joined: 7 May 2014

          ^ Appreciate that yannis. I have a pair of 1955-UHR jeans but they were always a bit small (34), so I almost never wear then and don't have much memory of their shrink and stretch characteristics. Good to know the 888s-UHR will likely snap back to raw waist and top block measurements with a little pressure.

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            Matt
            見習いボス
            Joined: 4 Oct 2011

            I had some 888 UHR that were a size too small. I hated wearing them. The high rise in 23 oz raw does not feel good on your belly. And the muffin top is extremely unflattering. I’d say whatever fits you perfectly when theyre raw will stretch back to that after the wash. I do a hot tub soak to prevent marbling which this denim is prone to then a hot wash in the machine. My new UHRs measured perfect, shrunk about an inch, back to perfect after about three days.

            They won’t go much further than pre wash though. I used a car jack on my 888s and they never stretched beyond the original measurements. That’s just my personal experience.

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              JohnM
              Raw and Unwashed
              Joined: 7 May 2014

              Good to know Matt -- it did cross my mind that too small in UHR is not a good thing -- ouch 😉 Also good to know that UHR stretches back to, but not beyond, original measurements. Different for once-washed 21 or 18oz., of course, which will go past original under pressure.

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                Oaktavia
                見習いボス
                Joined: 12 Jun 2019

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                54 days going 50:50 with 888XHSib.

                IG: electricindigowizard

                "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                WTB: IHJ-72- XL/XXL

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                  Tago Mago
                  Mod Squad
                  @Oaktavia
                  Joined: 16 Jan 2021

                  @Oaktavia stacking around the inner seams looks fantastic. Always a pleasure to follow your fading journey

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                    Oaktavia
                    見習いボス
                    @Tago Mago
                    Joined: 12 Jun 2019

                    @Tago-Mago said in IH-888S-UHR - 21/23oz Ultra Heavy Raw Selvedge Denim High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans:

                    @Oaktavia stacking around the inner seams looks fantastic. Always a pleasure to follow your fading journey

                    Thanks man, the UHR is rigid and stacks well as it holds its form. I will continue to post my journey here.

                    IG: electricindigowizard

                    "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                    WTB: IHJ-72- XL/XXL

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                      scarfmace
                      Haraki san Expert
                      Joined: 20 Feb 2015

                      @Oaktavia 888 is your cut brother! And those whiskers are wild!

                      "It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt."

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                        Oaktavia
                        見習いボス
                        @scarfmace
                        Joined: 12 Jun 2019

                        @scarfmace thanks buddy and yes I agree, 888 is definitely the cut for me.

                        IG: electricindigowizard

                        "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                        WTB: IHJ-72- XL/XXL

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                          Oaktavia
                          見習いボス
                          Joined: 12 Jun 2019

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                          Just shy of 60 wears today with the UHR. I'm loving this denim more each day. Fades are starting to take off now.

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                          Lap fades are crazy intricate with how this heavy and crunchy denim holds creases.

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                          Walking away...

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                          Combs & stacks

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                          IG: electricindigowizard

                          "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                          WTB: IHJ-72- XL/XXL

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                          • WhiskeySandwichW
                            WhiskeySandwich
                            啓蒙家
                            @Oaktavia
                            Joined: 1 Mar 2023

                            @Oaktavia looking super goot for such little time, those are in a sweet spot already. Still look krispy as fuuuuk 🤘

                            "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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                              Oaktavia
                              見習いボス
                              @WhiskeySandwich
                              Joined: 12 Jun 2019

                              @WhiskeySandwich steady as they go now my dude

                              IG: electricindigowizard

                              "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                              WTB: IHJ-72- XL/XXL

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                              • criccaC
                                cricca
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                Joined: 2 Jan 2021

                                I wear size 32 in my 555-xhs which have a 16 inch waist. I'm trying to decide if I should order a size 31 (15 inch waist) or 32 (16 inch). I guess some people size down due to the higher rise, but the fact that they're unsanforized and the shrinkage after soaking makes me wonder if it's a bad idea going for size 31?

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                                • GrahamG
                                  Graham
                                  IHUK Crew
                                  Joined: 8 May 2014

                                  @cricca

                                  These are going to behave very similar to your XHS where they stretch back out to approximately pre wash sizing with wear so I would pick a tag size that has the most similar actual starting waist to your 555's

                                  @gmac_ironheart
                                  🤘

                                  last edited by 3 Mar 2025, 14:31 criccaC 1 Reply Last reply 3 Mar 2025, 14:38 Reply Quote 1
                                  • criccaC
                                    cricca
                                    Raw and Unwashed
                                    @Graham
                                    Joined: 2 Jan 2021

                                    @Graham ok, thanks!

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                                    • criccaC
                                      cricca
                                      Raw and Unwashed
                                      Joined: 2 Jan 2021

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                                      My first pair of 888... Maybe they're not the fit for me? 😄
                                      The waist is perfect but... I don't know haha. Keep them or return?
                                      Usually wear the 555s

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                                        Oaktavia
                                        見習いボス
                                        @cricca
                                        Joined: 12 Jun 2019

                                        @cricca I think they look a lot like mine when they were new. It just takes time to settle down the denim and break them in. A soak will help a lot followed by a wash.

                                        IG: electricindigowizard

                                        "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                                        WTB: IHJ-72- XL/XXL

                                        last edited by 6 Mar 2025, 17:19 criccaC 1 Reply Last reply 6 Mar 2025, 19:57 Reply Quote 1
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                                          JohnM
                                          Raw and Unwashed
                                          Joined: 7 May 2014

                                          Congrats, I think they're going to be great. A wash will bring them in nicely.

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