IH-888S-SBG - 21oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise SBG

[twin]

@WhiskeySandwich Like this fit.

[twin]

@WhiskeySandwich They sure are looking great.

[WhiskeySandwich]

@twin thank you sir! The 888 is definitely my cut!

[twin]

@WhiskeySandwich You know what is my best cut in jeans?

[yannis]

@twin. 777 is my guess

[twin]

@yannis You are right. 777-XHSib.

[WhiskeySandwich]

I have a pair of 777 in the 18oz vintage, and they fit nice too, but are a bit large in the waist and small everywhere else. for me, the 888 is the opposite.

[tdb85]

@AdamC

When can we expect a restock?

[popvulture]

@tdb85 soon I believe. It’ll be announced here — best way to know is to click the little bell at the top and set up email notifications for this thread.

[AdamJ]

@tdb85 soon, the run is due to complete any week now

[kojimastreets]

@AdamJ cannot freaking wait

[alvory]

Just an update. I’ve washed them around 5 times since I got them. Absolutely my favorite pair. Might need to pick up the SBG jacket to pair them with.

[indigo_nico]

@alvory most excellent fit! i'm 19 days into my 666 SBG and i'm loving the denim. coming from UHR i was surprised at how comfortable they are right out of the gate.

i've been really curious about the 888. i really like how the hem suits a boot like my iron ranger, but i get confused by the sizing. sometimes they look relaxed on people and sometimes they look fitted. if i could find an 888 in XHS that fit me like this i'd be HYPED.

anyway, looking stellar dude.

[SonnyTheElder]

@indigo_nico I think the fit ultimately depends on how one is built and how you size them. If I was to surmise based on your avatar that you ride bikes often, you'd probably find the 888 fitted, albeit not excessively so, through the legs.

[WhiskeySandwich]

@SonnyTheElder I agree with you totally. @indigo_nico The waist is the key on the 888, i think if you have a slim waist they can be pretty slim throughout, if you go snug in the waist. My thighs are a bit too big for the other cuts but not “big” by any means, but a 12.7” pant thigh is pushing it. I have some pretty slim ones and some looser 888s. I think this cut is really versatile though and even if you size up or go “loose” like @Oaktavia, they tend to still look pretty smart. If you have a proportionately bigger waist though, they may be a bit looser below. Also depends on how far you hike that rise up your ass. I like to wear mine no higher than my underoos

[alvory]

@indigo_nico said in IH-888S-SBG - 21oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise SBG:
Thanks man. I definitely agree with the other guys saying size for the waist and your build would dictate how these fit. I'm also a cyclist with decent lower body size relative to my waist and they seem to fit pretty spot on without being too relaxed or sloppy. I'm a true 32" and 6' tall for reference

[indigo_nico]

Sounds like it’s time to nerd out on some 888 size charts and see if Mildblend has any stock to try on. Thanks for the advice guys!

[natefreezy]

@alvory Looking good! Did you machine or hand wash? I’d like mine to lose some color but want to avoid marbling.

[AdamJ]

@natefreezy colour loss primarily comes from abrasion, which you'll get more of through regular wear than washing. I've been wearing mine for about 2 months and compared them to a new pair today and it's a lot more noticeable!

[popvulture]

@natefreezy you'll have better luck avoiding marbling by hand washing in a bathtub. Anything that crinkles up the fabric is what's going to cause it, so if you do use a washer, soak the jeans in the shower first before putting them in, and no spin cycle. Still, I'd say go with the tub.

Edit: whoops tagged the wrong person at first, fixed now.