IH-888-XHS - 25oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - Indigo
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Thanks for the replies all. Seems like you're all in camp @Mizmazzle . The waist stretching out is not as much of a concern as the top block front & seat stretching right back to what it is now. I'm certainly on the fence though.
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I know it goes against the grain but I never was able to get along with a pair of jeans that started loose to begin with. It never got any better. All is personal preference and how you like your jeans to look. I have made a pair that was a little tight in the beginning to fit me nicely(a little is the operative word) but I was never able to do anything with a pair that started loose. It just got worse with wear.
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@yannis that has been my experience with jeans, jackets and shirts so far. If it doesn't fit the way I want it from the jump it won't improve with wear and washing. I've already learned the hard way a few times. If I need to ask everyone on here if it's a good fit it's most likely not, but I still do it anyway
. I've surrendered to the fact that this is the deal and it's always been worth the extra hassle when I get the fit I'm after. -
3 months down in IIY5.
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Can anybody who has significant wear experience of that 25oz beast tell me if it ever softens at all? I wear mine for quite a bit of time and gained some distinguishable fade, but there is still not even a hint on softening, it is still feels like a fire hose on the body. Is it the way it's meant to be? Thank you all in advance for your replies.
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@yannis said in IH-888-XHS - 25oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - Indigo:
@Yoprst. Yes they soften up significantly with wear. If you are very active the process is shorter if not takes longer.
Yes Yannis I'm mega active. I wear my jeans 12 hrs/day 5-6 days a week with the extreme range of motions - kneeling, bending over, rasing knees up and squating as it's my work requirements.
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I dont know how many wears you have on them @Yoprst but they will soften up for sure. Just keep wearing them and don't worry about it. It will happen gradually
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@Yoprst I've had my pair for going on a year with roughly 6 months of heavy wear and 2-3 washes. They have definitely softened up but I can still tell they are heavyweight pants if that makes sense. Heavyweight sweatpants as many others have referred to them as.
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@Yoprst I've had a pair of 777-XHS for 2 years now, mostly worn in the colder seasons — so I'd say around 9-10 months of daily wear with 3 or 4 washes. I thought the same as you up until recently, as they didn't seem to be softening. It was only when I compared them to a brand new pair that I realised how much they'd broken in!
It's still very noticeable how much more rigid they are compared to my 21oz, but they're definitely what I'd class as "comfortable" now, favourite pair in my rotation for sure.
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@Yoprst They will become softer, but they will be tougher than the 21oz.
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Guys, thank you all for your feedback, you've helped me. The thing is that there is 25oz ib restock around the corner and I having not much wear experience in this weight have to form up my opinion regarding it before I decide on buying a pair. Thanx again.
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First wear today. Gonna have to admit you guys were right and the dudes at Self Edge were wrong: should have gone for the 33. Even after a warm machine wash they barely shrunk (except in inseam which was genuinely almost an inch). I think the cut through the leg is okay but the waist is very loose and the top block is a bit messy. Oh well, you live and learn. If I can't stand it within the next month or so maybe I'll try to resell and recoup some of the damage...
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@schraiber I’ve come to appreciate a little extra room in the waist in XHS. Also it’s good to have some size variety for weight fluctuation in my experience. I think the fit looks good.
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You want'em faded? This is the way to go!
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@RJScheuerle my all time favorites. Mine are like a pair of sweats at this point. I washed a lot so they aren't super contrasty but the are fading nicely.
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I got this thin diagonal fade. Is this due to an abrasion or natural fiber width inconsistency in the loom? I’ve seen this happen once on another pair of raw denim.
