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IH-888-XHS - 25oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - Indigo

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    Filthy2123ozjunkie
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    @hoppy_IPA:

    @Filthy:

    great stacks

    I just sent my XHSib's off for a hem.  Deeply conflicted about amputating a bit of the stacks😰

    @Filthy:

    The battle with the waist is over now too. They are very comfortable (in all the right places) and still have a slim silhouette

    current thoughts on XHS vs. XHSib..?  Have you found one harder to break in.. softer once there.. when new?

    Yeah I thought about just leaving them unchopped and going for monster stacks… But I have 888-XHSib and they were a little to much unhemmed and not cuffed.

    I think the weight of the denim and softness is virtually identical. But the XHSib is more fun in the short term since I think it looks awesome when they first start to fade.

    I think I prefer the regular XHS in the long term though because of the white fades and they are not as loud.  But it's like trying to compare what cat I love more than the other... I love them both very much for different reasons.

    @yannis:

    Stacks look great Mike. 😎

    thanks buddy.  🙂

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      Alex
      IHUK Crew
      Joined: 28 Sept 2009

      Restocking at 1600BST Wednesday 26th May

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        AdamJ
        IHUK Crew
        Joined: 29 Jun 2017

        RESTOCK

        The devil is in the detail..

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          Al 916
          Joined: 29 Apr 2021

          My double stitched arrived this morning.

          Three weeks not getting back to IH base for hemming.
          Jack was like a Wolf chasing the couriers (anyone sees a UPS guy in 888 25s say hello the old fashioned way from me).

          Following this process @neph93 (my spec differs by just the 1" inseam at 31")
          Soaked for an hour, hanging now and wearing damp in the morning.

          @neph93:

          Yay! Ever since the 888 came out I've been dying to see it in XHS… I even bought the 888-XHSib, despite the black/indigo combo not being my favourite (they are beautiful though).

          They arrived yesterday and I'm ecstatic to finally have them in my possession. I bought W34. I have the 888s-0d and the XHSib in w33 but they are sized down for a slimmer silhouette. I wanted these a little more relaxed though.

          I measured them, then soaked for 90min in 50C water, no agitation. Here are the dims:

          Dimension - Before/After
          Waist - 34"/33.5"
          Front rise - 12"/11.5"
          Back rise - 16.5"/16"
          Thigh - 12.9"/12.7"
          Knee - 9.2"/8.9"
          Hem - 8.65"/8.45"
          Inseam - 32.2"/31.5"

          These seem more like an 888 as they were conceived, like my IH-888-UHR with a relaxed leg and true taper. Just what I was after. The waist started moving straight after I put them on. I also tried an approximation of @adam313 method of getting creases in early by wearing them damp and cool. There is no doubt that creases at the hip, behind the knee and at the hem came in straight away and stayed after I took them off to dry throughly. excited to see where these go.

          Fit pics etc soon.

          Fit pics etc. soon

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            Al 916
            Joined: 29 Apr 2021

            Works very nicely! (Thanks Neph & Adam)

            Tip. Don't drink too much tea (25oz wet buttonholes are slow to action).

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              neph93
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              Joined: 18 Aug 2014

              @Al 916 I’m super happy for you. These are a great pair of jeans. I am missing mine as they are in storage due to a house move….

              Looking forward to hearing your thoughts post soak, and seeing how they fit.

              “Some of those that work forces
              Are the same that burn crosses”

              • Virginia Woolf
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                Al 916
                Joined: 29 Apr 2021

                Milady did a bit of a double take seeing those hanging on the shower door….

                Anyway, turned out nice I think (a happy start)

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                  neph93
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                  Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                  @Al:

                  Anyway, turned out nice I think (a happy start)

                  Great stuff, a very good looking silhouette. My better half hates me hanging my XHS anywhere. She’s scared they’ll break things [emoji1]

                  “Some of those that work forces
                  Are the same that burn crosses”

                  • Virginia Woolf
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                    Al 916
                    Joined: 29 Apr 2021

                    Sorry a bit of a naff pic but much happier in these than the 777 (should put them on the market place).

                    This is a great way to start 25oz off. I am having a back op in June so wanted to get these going.
                    My 634 21s feel pretty light now.

                    Good call! thanks for all the advice

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                      neph93
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                      Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                      @Al:

                      This is a great way to start 25oz off. I am having a back op in June so wanted to get these going.
                      My 634 21s feel pretty light now.

                      Naff pics are better than no pics, and I reckon yours was better than naff anyway.

                      I have found my way back to the 21oz recently and am enjoying it a lot, but the XHS will always be my favourite.

                      “Some of those that work forces
                      Are the same that burn crosses”

                      • Virginia Woolf
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                        Filthy2123ozjunkie
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                        Joined: 21 Jan 2013

                        Looks like sizing down and these being so tight on my knees is working out. Also every time I wash my hands I dry them on my jeans (if no one is looking).  😃

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                          Al 916
                          Joined: 29 Apr 2021

                          Looking good, how long have you been wearing them Filthy?

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                            Filthy2123ozjunkie
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                            Joined: 21 Jan 2013

                            Thanks! Since April 7th. About 7 weeks.

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                              Filthy2123ozjunkie
                              見習いボスー
                              Joined: 21 Jan 2013

                              I am seriously enjoying my new jeans in case you were wondering.
                              https://www.instagram.com/p/CPlhMfhj–l/?utm_medium=copy_link

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                              • weftyarnW
                                weftyarn
                                啓蒙家
                                Joined: 8 Nov 2020

                                @Filthy:

                                I am seriously enjoying my new jeans in case you were wondering.
                                https://www.instagram.com/p/CPlhMfhj–l/?utm_medium=copy_link

                                Damn, that’s awesome. How did you implement the Instagram post?

                                Use it or lose it.

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                                  Al 916
                                  Joined: 29 Apr 2021

                                  Went for something to compliment my 888s

                                  It also needs breaking in.

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                                    neph93
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                                    Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                                    What a gorgeous jacket… May I ask
                                    Who made it? @Al 916 ?

                                    “Some of those that work forces
                                    Are the same that burn crosses”

                                    • Virginia Woolf
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                                      Filthy2123ozjunkie
                                      見習いボスー
                                      Joined: 21 Jan 2013

                                      @Al 916 very nice sir. Is that an Aero?

                                      @weftyarn sorry I didn't see this until now. You just copy and paste the link. Nothing fancy necessary.

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                                        Al 916
                                        Joined: 29 Apr 2021

                                        Hi Filthy,

                                        Thank you, it is, a Dustbowl.

                                        (Call me Al please, we have been introduced)

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                                          Filthy2123ozjunkie
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                                          Joined: 21 Jan 2013

                                          Hey Al 👋

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