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

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    Yoprst
    Raw and Unwashed
    Joined: 8 Feb 2021

    A week of wear. Still stubborn, but I'll ride this horse

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      Davids_denim
      Haraki san Student
      @Yoprst
      Joined: 8 Feb 2023

      @Yoprst really cool shots!

      IG : Davids_Denim

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        Yoprst
        Raw and Unwashed
        Joined: 8 Feb 2021

        Herbert Wells "The Invisible Man"

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          wjw
          Haraki san Student
          Joined: 28 Jan 2025

          Hi. Sorry to ruin the 888 posts in the 888 post. But I am thinking this is the next pair I want to invest in. Question on waist stretch...on my 14s and 21s I've gotten around 2 inches of stretch in the waist; how much stretch beyond the listed waist can you get in these? (I got a belly working against me and leading to waist stretch, but like my pants snug and never had 888/high rise). I want something that ends around 42" in the waist after maximum stretch

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            tvaillant75
            Raw and Unwashed
            @yannis
            Joined: 1 Oct 2024

            I will really second this advice on sizing snug at the waist, especially since the thigh / knee areas are roomy by design. Like Yannis I had to lay down the first time but now it has relaxed and fits golden.

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              AdamC
              IHUK Crew
              @wjw
              Joined: 12 Jan 2018

              @wjw There is not an exact science to it and everyone will experience slightly different levels of stretch unique to their body type and wear. 25oz will stretch out less than 14oz and 21oz, though. The denim is unwashed and once washed, you will experience some shrinkage - approximately one inch in the waist (the inseam will also shrink about an inch and all other dimensions in proportion to this). The waist will stretch back out to approximately what you started with, and potentially a little more when they soften and under continued wear. I would look to size so that they are comfortable out of the bag, this will give some room to deal with the initial shrinkage.

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                jordanscollected
                啓蒙家
                @wjw
                Joined: 13 Nov 2018

                @wjw I have mine on the pant stretcher right now. I'll measure when I get home and report back the max stretch I've gotten from the listed measurement (waist 35). I will say that 888XHS has been the hardest denim for me to get to wear comfortable. When I'm trending down in weight They fit comfortable, but with holiday lbs I have issues with discomfort, especially when sitting for long periods.

                Adam said it right. Size them so they fit great out of the bag and and deal with the extra stretch. It's a much better route to go with the high rise than fighting for stretch.

                world tours:
                888 Fat guy chocolate WT
                Mad Red x2
                Wabidashery

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                  Yoprst
                  Raw and Unwashed
                  Joined: 8 Feb 2021
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                    jordanscollected
                    啓蒙家
                    @wjw
                    Joined: 13 Nov 2018

                    @wjw sorry for the delay. I had these on the stretcher in my guest bedroom and had an out of sight out of mind moment.

                    These stretched from 35” to 36.5” almost 37”. IMG_3266.jpeg

                    world tours:
                    888 Fat guy chocolate WT
                    Mad Red x2
                    Wabidashery

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                      wjw
                      Haraki san Student
                      @jordanscollected
                      Joined: 28 Jan 2025

                      @jordanscollected those were 35" before the soak/wash/shrink or after? And I appreciate the response

                      36 777S-21
                      36 777SST
                      35 634S-ib-c
                      XXXL IHSH-293-OD
                      XXXL IHSH-130-GB
                      XXXL IHSH-337

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                        jordanscollected
                        啓蒙家
                        @wjw
                        Joined: 13 Nov 2018

                        @wjw I don't take recommended steps when i get new denim. I just wear them and get on with it. So no initial soak. These are size 35, and i believe the measured 34.8 when i received them. I always wash inside out, warm and hang dry. sometimes i put them in the tumble dryer for 10 minutes on low temp just to move things along but not induce shrinkage.

                        world tours:
                        888 Fat guy chocolate WT
                        Mad Red x2
                        Wabidashery

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                          Yoprst
                          Raw and Unwashed
                          Joined: 8 Feb 2021

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                            Walery Smirnoff
                            The Unwoven
                            Joined: 15 May 2023

                            In the morning the air temperature dropped to -20. And I'll tell you guys 25 ounces is the best choice for cold weather.
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                              Walery Smirnoff
                              The Unwoven
                              Joined: 15 May 2023

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                                A.V.D.77
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                Joined: 13 Oct 2020

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                                  Brodie
                                  Haraki san Student
                                  Joined: 19 Mar 2023

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                                  First 888 cut. First experience with XHS. First wear, after the first soak.

                                  Need them to stretch just a touch in the waist, and also get them hemmed. But pretty pleased with how they turned out for "flying blind" with these.

                                  (I guess not totally blind, I did read this thread several times to help give myself the best shot at sizing. So thanks to all who have contributed to this thread...you have helped me, and many more I'm sure, figure out sizing and how to handle these bad boys)

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                                    Yoprst
                                    Raw and Unwashed
                                    Joined: 8 Feb 2021

                                    Some close ups after 5 week of wear

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                                    • Denimhead 0D
                                      Denimhead 0
                                      Iron Heart Deity
                                      Joined: 4 Sept 2023

                                      My main go too jeans since Indigo invitational ended. Definitely, my favorites

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                                      IG - gratefuldenimhead (jeans and boots), Norseamerican (bicycles)

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                                      • flannel slutF
                                        flannel slut
                                        Raw and Unwashed
                                        @Brodie
                                        Joined: 21 Feb 2022

                                        @Brodie good shit Brennan! You’re going to be floored by how much they mold and soften up with only a couple weeks of wear.

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                                          Brodie
                                          Haraki san Student
                                          @flannel slut
                                          Joined: 19 Mar 2023

                                          @flannel-slut Thanks!

                                          Things were a little sketchy that first wear after the soak (they were pretty damn tight before the soak)...so I was slightly second guessing my life choices after I finally got them buttoned. But after a bit, they weren't comfortable, but they weren't uncomfortable...which was a major win in my eyes.

                                          Second day, easier to get on...still not comfortable, but definitely trending in that direction. And the third day, I'd almost say they are comfortable. Once they are on, and I move just a little, they get locked into the right position on my hips...and they are totally good to go. I'm a 777 guy, so finding the right spot for these to sit took me a minute...but I think they are golden now.

                                          Stoked to hear that they are only going to get better from here!

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