IH-777-XHSBB - 25oz Selvedge Denim Super-Slim Tapered Cut Jeans - Black/Black

[Nskelton]

This is probably more nitpicky but I'm debating if I should give them a weeks wear or soak now.

[neph93]

@Nskelton:

This is probably more nitpicky but I'm debating if I should give them a weeks wear or soak now.

I should have said initially, but imho that is an excellent pre-soak fit.

Get the shrink out, they will stretch back to where they are now and look even better after you putting your mark on them. They’ll be perfect.

[Jett129]

My 555s stretched right back out,pretty quickly.

[Nskelton]

Only a bit of black.

[Jett129]

Looks like you had an octopus in your pants also.

[ddtrash]

For those interested here are my pre and post wash measurements.

Pre wash:

Waist 35"
Thigh 12.6"
Inseam 36.5"

Post 30 degree C wash:

Waist 34.5"
Thigh 12.5"
Inseam 36"

Now to get them back to IH UK for hemming. 

[Nskelton]

Tag 38

Pre-soak
Waist 38"
Thigh 13.8"
Knee 9.2"
Hem 8.5"
Front rise 11.5"
Back rise 15.75
Inseam 37.2"

Post-soak
Waist 37.1"
Thigh 13.5"
Knee 9"
Hem 8"
Front 11.25"
Back 15.25"
Inseam 35.75

The only issue was that I was told the pair I would be receiving had a 16.2" back rise.

[Graham]

Loving the pre and post measurements Nick, we really appreciate that! Hope you are loving the denim.

I must admit that the rear rise is the most difficult measurement to get right, especially with such a heavy fabric, Ben and I worked together finding this pair for you and I can confirm that they were 16.2" (as per the size chart) when measured The Iron Heart way. We can't wait to see some progress pics of these!

[Nskelton]

Yeah I've watched the measuring video more than a few times. These numbers are making me think I could try the 25oz indigo/black eventually. I'll get some pictures once they become less stiff.

[peregrine]

Day 2, hot soaked and machine washed. These were quite a struggle to get buttoned up at first, but have quickly stretched out to a perfect fit.

[RoxRocks86]

@Nskelton With the few that stated there was barely any noticeable shrink with their XHSBB’s I was getting a bit worried until you posted. So, BIG thanks for your thorough pre & post-soak measurements!!! Helps a lot.

@peregrine such an epic fit on your pair!!! & awesome photos, really captures the true essence of the denim color & texture-wise.

[Nskelton]

@RoxRocks86 You're welcome, the fit after after hot soak.

[sabergirl]

Those look great! Really solid fit.

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[RoxRocks86]

Agreed! You really nailed the fit @Nskelton Going off the list in your signature, these are your first pair of XHS? Thoughts?

[Nskelton]

@RoxRocks86 Stiff. Maybe it's the double black, but these feel like they could break in very similarly to my overdyed pair. I like them a lot so far.

[Max Power]

Both fits look great. 25 Oz is too heavy for me but you pull it of fantastic.

[peregrine]

@RoxRocks86 Thanks! It's practically impossible to truly capture that Iron Heart magic on camera but I think I got pretty close.

[Nskelton]

@peregrine your pictures definitely show off the darkness better than mine. Fit looks great by the way. Did you shorten the inseam?

[peregrine]

@Nskelton Thanks. Yep, I mostly prefer to rock stacks and/or cuffs with varying lengths but I wanted to try a cleaner silhouette with this pair. Had them hemmed by IHUK to 29.5" and after washing they now measure 28.75". These are now the shortest pair in my rotation but I think they turned out great.

[Tuefar]

@peregrine:

@Nskelton Thanks. Yep, I mostly prefer to rock stacks and/or cuffs with varying lengths but I wanted to try a cleaner silhouette with this pair. Had them hemmed by IHUK to 29.5" and after washing they now measure 28.75". These are now the shortest pair in my rotation but I think they turned out great.

It looks amazing Peregrin! I have to ask: have you tried getting on a bike in those? I live in Copenhagen, Denmark, and biking is 90 % of my transportation