IH-888-XHS - 25oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - Indigo
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Back into the game
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Am I an 888 guy now???
I have multiple pairs of 301s and 777s in the magical 21oz denim, and I love them all, so I decided it was finally time to get a pair of XHS. I was going to go with the 777 fit as usual, but I started thinking about a fit with a more relaxed top block and thigh. I took a gamble and went with the 888. I received the denim yesterday and here they are pre and post soak. Overall, I think they look great, and they feel very roomy compared to my 777s. They are definitely stiffer than the 21oz, but they really aren’t as bad as I thought they would be. Let me know what you think!
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Post-soak:
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My 1st month submission photos for IIY5!
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@hagerman8 fit looks spot on
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@hagerman8 Looks like a great fit on you!
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@hagerman8 they look spot on man!
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@hagerman8 these fit you amazingly.
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7 weeks in IIY5.
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A friend of mine, feeling the 888 25s, said they were like cardboard. I told her the makers weren't called Cardboard Heart....
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Day 60!
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@twin thank ya!
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Posted this exact thing on Reddit but figur I'll get as much advice as possible before pulling the trigger:
Can anyone help me size Iron Heart XHS? I just did some pre-BF shopping at Self Edge and tried on 888-XHS in 33 and 34. Both nominally fit, with the 33 being in some sense "just right" and the 34 having a bit of extra room in the waist. I think I lean slightly toward the 34 just because 25oz being too tight seems miserable but I'm wondering how much shrink and stretch people have had and any one's personal sizing journeys. For reference, I have a 888-21 in 33 that I do regard as a little snug and an 888D in 34 that I love the fit of, which also makes me lean 34 but I also realize that tag size means almost nothing
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@schraiber. If the 888D that you have fits exactly the way you want, measure it the IH way and pick an 888XHS as close to those measurements as possible. Do not worry about the shrinking that will go back to original size and even more with wear.
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@yannis this isn't a bad idea but I guess I'm pretty keen on buying in person and they only had one pair of the 34 left so (assuming it doesn't get sold to someone else in the meantime) that's the one I'd have to go for. But maybe I will go back in with my tailor's tape before I pull the trigger.
Fwiw, here's the two pairs. I won't say which is which size to avoid bias
Pair 1:
Pair 2:
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@Matt I tuck often although not always. Basically impossible with something this think to have something that's perfect for both as I'm sure you know
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@schraiber pair 2 hands down. Which I’m sure is the tag 33. The waist will shrink then stretch. If they feel good now in the waist then you’re golden. Post wash will be a bit snug, but then they will stretch to the size your body pushes them too. I prefer to have to suck in my stomach to get them buttoned on the first post wash wear. They will stretch out 1” easily and the rest of the jeans will fit way better than if you sized up to a 34.
The thigh and top block will tighten up some too and take a better shape post wash. I think you’ll be stoked with the fit after the wash.
Pair one is way too big.
Also, what feels ridged when new, will become so soft a lot faster than you’d think. XHS starts out a bit stiff…but will turn into a crazy soft denim. -
@schraiber 33’s most definitely and you can see the tag size when you zoom in.
@Mizmazzle Offered great advice on why the 33’s are better.
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Another vote for the 33. The top pair look too big throughout the leg which negates the taper of the 888. I wear 35 or 36 in the 888 depending on the measurements. My XHS are 35 and have stretched and have gotten so soft I could almost imagine sizing down to a 34.
