IH-888S-SBG - 21oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise SBG
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@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.
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@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.
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@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
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@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 -
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!
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@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!
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@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.
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@AdamJ Nice yeah I need to get mine more in the regular rotation, have just had other things I've been more keen on fading.
@popvulture Sounds good. I have done a soapy soak with these, obviously no issues there, but have thought about wash on delicate with no spin. Safer option is to stick with the tub though.
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@natefreezy if you’ve already done one soak, that should help a good bit. Not sure if anyone else wants to confirm this, but I’ve found you’re at the biggest risk of marbling with the first time they hit water, and it gets a little easier each time after (makes sense, as they’re gonna lose a little more dye with each wash/soak). Still would definitely do the delicate/no spin in the washer though.
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Did I see correctly on IG these are dropping this week?
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@pfw821 Not these. The 634S-SBG. These hopefully soon too.
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@popvulture I can confirm. After a few washes I’ve found that marbling becomes way less a factor.
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Looking into 21oz and SBG. Does the 888 generally have the most relaxed seat of all the styles at the moment? I get so confused with all the high rise/ medium rise etc.
I have freenote portolas and they are a spot on fit with approx 13 inch rise. Looking at size 38 on these it's 12.7 which is close enough. -
@Northman That's the idea with the 888's. I wouldn't call it a 'high rise', def more medium imo, but higher than any other IH cut. I size 888's for the waist and the rest is roomy, yet trim, depending on your build. If your Freenotes are your perfect fit, I'd just measure them the "Iron Heart way", and compare them to the chart to get an idea how they'll feel. 888 is forgiving and so is the SBG, they'll stretch at least an inch in the waist.
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@WhiskeySandwich Thanks. The measurements are obviously gonna change a bit for the next run but if they are somewhat the same looks like its 888 and my usual waist size then.
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@Northman minor detail about the 888 too is that with the extra rise, you'd typically wear them higher on your waist than where you may be used to. So you may be slimmer there than if you wear them on your hips. I wear mine a hair below the waistband of my boxers and have plenty of crotch room with minimal sag. If you like a slimmer fit, and can get away with a smaller waist, it works to size down a little, but thats all you
