IH-888-XHSib - 25oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - Ind/blk

[fuzzybunnies]

I’ve been throwing these on since getting them a few days ago. They are definitely rigid! And feel more like a suit of armor the first time on. They are breaking in quite nicely.

[Oaktavia]

[moskiitto]

@fuzzybunnies Nice fit! Also first photo shows the color really well especially compared to the black hoodie.

[fuzzybunnies]

@moskiitto agreed it’s such a deep deep lovely color.

[Northman]

Reporting back after having these for about 2 weeks.
I was stressed because they were my first pair of IH jeans. Never had anything this heavy + never had anything with tag size 40 before.
After the initial soak and wash--> perfect fit and they just keep getting better the more I wear them. I absolutely love them more than any other jeans I own.
Measurements were quite close to that of my 38 Freenote Portolas and I can confirm that It was the right thing to do to trust the measurements rather than the tag size alone.
They are a little roomier but not baggy by any means.

One hell of pair of jeans!

[americanathreads]

As mentioned previously.. after the hem and soak these ended up a little bit longer than the measurement I had in mind. Factoring in the cuff, these are measuring about .5-.75 inches longer than my 888-142od and 633s. I was bit worried but obviously they’re not a mile off, and maybe .5 inches extra isn’t a bad thing with XHS? Thoughts? Brightness all the way up so the fit is visible.

[caithangkhanh]

@americanathreads the fit looks great to me, to be honest. I think the hem length and cuff work well. Once the denim breaks in, it’ll be less rigid and drape quite nicely.

[fuzzybunnies]

@americanathreads I agree with the above as well The length looks great and does not look too long at all imo.

[worn2fade]

@americanathreads leave as is my friend. Looks awesome.

[FlavourFade]

@americanathreads fit and length are amazing. I am not a big cuffer anymore but with I/B or double indigo I like to cuff because it looks great to me when the jeans are all faded but the cuff is still very dark

[americanathreads]

Thanks y’all looking forward to breaking these puppies in. Appreciate the feedback.

[Oaktavia]

[nurunuru]

@Oaktavia Lookin' fly!

[Setanta]

@Oaktavia epic !

[Oaktavia]

thanks dudes they are finally taking off

[twin]

@Oaktavia Just awesome Oaktavia.

[Oaktavia]

@twin thank you so much man!!!

[Sunnergren]

Hi all, new member from Sweden here

Just picked up a pair of IH-888-XHSib in tag 35, I guess I was very lucky(?) because I totally missed the drop date. They should arrive any day now.

Have been down the first inches in the rabbit hole and I’m learning a lot.

First question:

After first soak, approximately how many hours hang dry before first wear? I’ve read that they should be like 30% wet still, but would love to hear real-world experiences.

Thanks!

[Tago Mago]

@Sunnergren welcome to the forum, and congrats on your new denim.

I don't think I've ever worn damp denim after a wash. I wash, I let them dry completely, and then I wear them.

The one time I wore damp denim I got caught in the rain and my denim smelled like wet dog afterwards. I do not enjoy that particular smell.

[moskiitto]

@Sunnergren Super lucky, how an earth did you manage to still find a 35? And gongratz for the score!