IH-888S-SBG - 21oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise SBG
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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
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Any more information on when the restock will happen?
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No, we will let you know when they are going to arrive, when we have more information
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I got the freenote portola black grey, but I am telling myself I need a 21oz fade to grey jeans. I guess it's justification enough, since they are completely different weight + I don't have any IH jeans yet.
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888S-21ib - 888XHSib - 888SBG
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@weftyarn thanks! I’m trying to get my SBG to a nice faded grey like yours.
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I am eagerly waist on these to drop
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While I'm waiting for these to drop, does anyone have any recommendations on sizing if you're "in between" sizes? I have the 888 21oz indigo and have to wear a belt to keep them up (doesn't bother me). I was afraid sizing down was going to be a very uncomfortable experience trying to stretch out the waist otherwise. What's been your experience?
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@tdb85 I would recommend waiting for the size chart of the next run. Tag sizes can be misleading, and the most accurate way to determine the correct size is to measure a pair that fits you and compare to the measurements.
Here’s a guide on how to measure: https://ironheart.co.uk/pages/how-we-measure-bottoms
Measure your 21s according to the guide and take it from there once the new run had been measured
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@tdb85 I agree with the above but will also add my two cents.
The 21oz stretches quite a bit, so I personally think it’s more forgiving than some of the other denims. I’m not sure if you might’ve based your current 888 choice of waist size on another pair of IH you’ve owned, but it’s worth considering that 888 sit higher up and people often find that they go down a size compared to, say, something like a 666 (myself included). If your current pair of 888 is indeed too big for you in the waist, I’d consider sizing down if the next smaller size isn’t too huge of a difference. Worst case scenario is that you can use something like one of the pants stretchers you can easily find on Amazon. I’ve had great luck with them when a pair of jeans fits great everywhere but a bit too small in the waist.
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@popvulture great advice! Thanks for the info. Didn’t realize the 21oz had more give than what I’d typically expect. I’ve sized down before in other brands where the waste was a little too snug and the break in to get them comfortable was pretty miserable. Was afraid with these being heavy weight that I’d be better off going more relaxed in the waist, but now they won’t stay up without a belt.
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@tdb85 I purchased both my indigo and sbg 21oz fitted, but comfortable and both pairs are too big for my liking. They stretch a lot. Fine out of the wash, but quickly stretch. I definitely should have gone a size down. Thighs stretch too. Not as much, but the do.
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@jpvisual I like hearing this. I have been thinking about my usual size and I don't mind a relaxed pair. I wonder if this is a charecteristic of all the 21oz denims?
