IH-777-XHSib - 25oz Selvedge Denim Super Slim Tapered Jeans - Indigo/Black

[Art Vandelay]

Hi all,

For context, I own several pairs of IH-777 jeans, all tagged as 33. My waist is just about 85-86cm.

I have realized that with time and stretch, instead of retaining a slim taper look, they all start to look kind of slim straight (not the aesthetic I was going for).

I have the IH-777S-21's and they are looking more slim straight as well.

My question is, with the impending release of the IH-777-XHSib's coming up (will def be a grail purchase for me) - I want to get the sizing spot on!

I know it's hotly contested about pre and post-wash measurements but with these I do not intend on washing them (for a long while at least).

I want to ensure I really retain the slim taper aesthetic on these as I do like my clothing fitted (not skinny-like, but definitely fitted)

I see the size chart for the IH-777-XHSib's would recommend a 33 but I'm wondering if I should go 32 to account for stretch and the inherent looser weave of this ultra heavyweight denim.

Any advice is appreciated!

Cheers!

[Gavin666]

@Art-Vandelay go by the measurements when they are released as they may be different to the last run. Unless they are I wouldn’t size down. Also, you must sow 25oz before wear to remove shrinkage and set the seams.

[goosehd]

@Art-Vandelay Your topic has been merged into this thread.

[goosehd]

@Art-Vandelay you will stretch a little past the posted pre-wash measurement, but not much (and only in the waist).

I don’t know from your description where your current jeans are giving you issues. If it is your waist you should be fine going with the posted measurements closest to your desired fit.

When soaked/washed you will lose about an inch in the waist and proportionally in the other areas. The waist will stretch back out to the pre-wash measurement and the other areas should remain slightly tighter than those posted measurements.

The IHUK shop are really great at giving guidance regarding fit and you may want to email them with your specific concerns: shop@ironheart.co.uk

[Art Vandelay]

@goosehd the waist is pretty spot on and has actually stayed pretty close to the measurements from when i bought them for all of my IH's. so the 33's that i bought, in the waist at least, have changed very little. I would say it's more so the thigh into/closer to the knee that has stretched, giving a more slim straight appearance.

[mlx]

@Art-Vandelay

1. With 25oz you MUST soak them first. After that, go nuts not washing them.

2. The hot soak will shrink everything by 1 inch. Maybe the waist will stretch back 1 inch, but the rest of the measurements won’t.

E.g. if measurements say:

Waist: 33
Leg: 11
Knee: 8.5
etc.

The measurements after soaking will be:

32
10.5
8
etc.

Use this information to find the size that will be close to your ideal measurements after soaking.

[mlx]

@AdamJ
Just so I’m not refreshing my browser every hour, are we closer as in days, weeks, etc. ?

[AdamJ]

@mlx we haven't had a further update from Japan, sorry. Hopefully soon!

[twin]

Still waiting for that restock so here are some fit pics.

[FK971]

@twin, every time I see your posts, I feel I want this badass XHSib so badly. Can't wait for the restock.

[twin]

@FK971 Also waiting for the restock.

[twin]

777-XHSib in action.

[mlx]

@twin I don’t know what kind of “action” this is, @twin

[twin]

@mlx Well this is out in the wild woodlands.

[Oaktavia]

@twin woodland action

[daugustway]

@mlx me neither!

[Gavin666]

@twin I am convinced you live in a den in the woods