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

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    Yoprst
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    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
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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
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                            A.V.D.77
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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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                                      • OaktaviaO
                                        Oaktavia
                                        見習いボス
                                        @Yoprst
                                        Joined: 12 Jun 2019

                                        @Yoprst you take great photos and the jeans look awesome

                                        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
                                          @maxximum
                                          Joined: 2 Jan 2021

                                          @maxximum I saw your fit pic and it looks like you and I might be about the same size... may I ask, what's your height and weight??

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