IH-888-XHSib - 25oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - Ind/blk

[yannis]

There is alot to unpack there @hjl360. The 666 probably has even slimmer thigh than the 777 but a bit more room at the knee. As far as shrinkage in the rise? It will be permanent. In my experience anything you loose length wise it doesn't come back, width wise it usually comes back to pre soak/wash measurements.
The 888 is a very different cut than the 777. They seat at your natural waist and not the hips. And they have more room at the thigh and probably knee than the 777. Its a beautiful cut and for most people if you get the waist right the rest should fall into place

[hjl360]

@yannis thank you for the response. That is what I was hoping to hear regarding the rise.

So I take it generally a smaller waist measurement is required in the 888 vs the 777 accounting for them sitting higher?

[Tago Mago]

@hjl360 this is a nice visual comparison of the different cuts. This should hopefully give you some additional insights into the cuts

[yannis]

@hjl360. I will say you are on the right track thinking about a smaller waist measurement. Just don't get carried away. Too tight of a 25oz is not fun.

[tk303]

@hjl360

1. I had the exact same issues. I also have 2 pair of 777's that I really like but are sitting in my drawer likely never to be worn again. I tried the 634 (XHS) and the 555 (17oz NI & 21oz SB). I really like the 634's but they are too baggy for me. The 555's had the exact same problems as the 777. Going up a size made them way too big. I was scared off from the 888 bc I thought they would be too baggy. They aren't. They are everything I like about the 777 but with those problems solved. It was actually @Denimhead-0 pics on the XHS indigo that changed my mind. His pics of the 888's look to me like what I wanted the 777's to look like.
2. The higher top block does take some getting used to but I now prefer it. It solves several problems, like having to pull up your pants all the time, and other things too. Just a thought is to quit making the 666 and replace it with a "999" with a lower rise like the 777 and the same dimensions as the 888 otherwise.
3. As far as shrinkage: this references the competing ideas of getting something that fits vs. buying small and stretching it out. In my opinion, when you buy jeans that fit, your question about stretching becomes irrelevant, and I think your jeans will last longer too.

@Denimhead-0 said in IH-888-XHS - 25oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - Indigo:

[worn2fade]

@hjl360 Also when speaking of the extra fabric on the seat I would like to chime in on this - even if you nail the measurements right on the head when it comes to the waist - if you do not have buns you will in fact have extra fabric on the seat.

I genuinely feel like 888’s look best on people with thicker thighs and some cake. If you know for sure that is not your body type - I would expect some diaper butt with this cut.

I’m not saying diaper butt is a bad thing but since you mentioned you didn’t want that - I think this was worth mentioning. I was on a Reddit post not too long ago that this guy appreciated that extra fabric; I personally do not think it’s appealing (especially with my style that I tuck in my shirt a lot and the seat is noticeable.)

[Oaktavia]

[twin]

@Oaktavia Very nice. Those fades.

[Oaktavia]

@twin thanks man. You and me love the XHSib.

[twin]

@Oaktavia We sure do. Will try to stick myself in to the 777-XHSib Sunday for breakfast.

[Oaktavia]

@twin said in IH-888-XHSib - 25oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - Ind/blk:

@Oaktavia We sure do. Will try to stick myself in to the 777-XHSib Sunday for breakfast.

Nice, my wife and I havent gone out to breakfast in ages. I think we will go out to eat tomorrow too, that's a good idea. I will wear my 888XHSib of course.

[twin]

@Oaktavia Take a pic at breakfast. I will also take some breakfast pics Sunday.

[Oaktavia]

One day shy of 150 wears in my favorite demin. From here on out is when the fades really start their journey.

[twin]

@Oaktavia Sure know how to rock that XHSib denim

[Oaktavia]

And here are the back pocketses. The arcs are starting to show. I love the hidden arcs on these so much.

[Oaktavia]

@twin thanks man

[ZackB]

@Oaktavia fades are looking strong man. Love me some ib denim fades.

[Larkens]

150(ish)! Looks amazing @Oaktavia love the hidden arc, not hidden anymore. It’s a nice detail.

Been great following along these last 149 days. Looking forward to seeing you roll down hill from now on.

[aetherist]

@Oaktavia said in IH-888-XHSib - 25oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - Ind/blk:

Man I love these fecking pants. One machine wash.

Damn, Stevie. Looking at yours really makes me thinking to get one of this beautiful pair. I really love the arcuate gradually changing as it gets worn out

[Oaktavia]

@aetherist get a pair! Its the best denim in the universe!!!