IH-888-XHSBB - 25oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut - Black/Black
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Other then the difficult closure what's your thoughts on the feel of the denim?
I think it feels/ looks a lot like the SBG on steroids. It is very stiff and rough. The denim has a cool sheen to it with sort of a vertical irregularity that you can see very pronounced because of the sheen of the denim. I wouldn't quite call it slub because the hand of the denim is smooth and even.
I was definitely impressed by how the denim felt and my initial impression was positive. Like it seems extremely heavy and that is what I like. I was also impressed by the nickel rivets and tonal stitching. The black pocket bags and liners are super awesome.
I am happy to own a pair. Not looking forward to struggling with the waist for a while. But I tried to give them a pre-game stretch out before the first soak so it won't be as much of a struggle.
My other pair of 888 XHS sized down I just soaked and didn't bother to try on to stretch out before the soak. They were agonizing to wear at first.
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…@Filthy it was the lowest button for me, had to button that one up while not wearing them. Brutal. :o
...your review is spot on.
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It's the only 25oz I've got, so can't really compare but I think it broke in rather quickly. I did a hot soak the day after I received them, then wore them about a week and did another hot soak.
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it was the lowest button for me, had to button that one up while not wearing them. Brutal. :o
Yeah that's a pain in the ass the first couple times.
It's the only 25oz I've got
That's a shame. But hopefully Providence will land you in another pair soon. I feel like everyone should have a pair of regular indigo XHS.
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@Filthy:
That's a shame. But hopefully Providence will land you in another pair soon. I feel like everyone should have a pair of regular indigo XHS.
The reason I haven't put any miles on the BB is because the indigo XHS has been such a stubborn fader! I've been wearing them every day for the last 6-7 months at least, and just now began to start seeing some whiskers!
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@Al:
A question if I may.
I have only ever seen pictures of 'blowouts' on Black Jeans, is there a reason for this?
Thanks
I suspect you just haven't come across them, every pair of jeans I have ever owned have blown out eventually with no discrimination of colour
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That a big pot…
2nd boiling soak in an even bigger pot today. Hopefully they will stop bleeding dye. It's freaking crazy how much dye bleeds out of these!
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@Al:
A question if I may.
I have only ever seen pictures of 'blowouts' on Black Jeans, is there a reason for this?
Thanks
There's lots of indigo blowouts in the IH HALL OF FADES. A lot of them have been darned over.
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I shrunk the inseam from a 36.7 to a 35.25 or so.
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I had some dye bleed on the patch so I dyed it black and oiled it up. A lot of the dye will probably rub off…
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Yeah I use the pots to soak my jeans all the time. They are stainless steel.
And yes the color is even.
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…@Filthy it was the lowest button for me, had to button that one up while not wearing them. Brutal. :o
...your review is spot on.
I know the sun (we get some on occasion) is bright in that pic but do I get the sense of a slightly oiled look / feel to them?
I am interested in the boiling that you and Filthy talk about. I really like my indigo 888 25oz! only thing is the slight Riding breech look at the upper thigh (not a big problem but I know you had this too)
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@Filthy:
I had some dye bleed on the patch so I dyed it black and oiled it up. A lot of the dye will probably rub off…
You know what I love about you, Filthy? You're so positive and adaptive. I'm not sure what my reaction would've been to dye on the patch…probably a little bummed and then just "Eh, I'll live with it", but you're like "I got some dye for that!" and totally followed through on making lemonade with life's lemons
