IH-888-XHSMB - 25oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut - Mad Black

[Oaktavia]

Perfect lighting to see the fades. I'm excited about these more than ever. What a unique, fun denim to wear. So curious how these will evo over the next year +.

[Mizmazzle]

@Oaktavia man!! I’ve always wanted one of those “READ” posters of me and a favorite book! All the teachers at my school had one made like the year before I got there. It’s like channeling you inner Mr. Rogers!!

[Oaktavia]

@Mizmazzle hahaha good eye my guy. I actually had two of them made. It was set up by a prior admin I think like 7 or 8 years ago. I tried to get them to do them again but just the two so far. Maybe I'll advocate for one this year. I held a Vincent van Gogh book in one and Fellowship the Ring on the other.

[Mizmazzle]

@Oaktavia we should get a petition going!! I’d love to have a copy of Bukowski’s “Notes of a Dirty Old Man “ In my hand in my Read poster.

I’ve asked so many times if we can run that campaign again!!

[Memphisakers]

@Oaktavia did you notice any significant stretch in the waist after wearing yours for so long without a wash?

[Oaktavia]

@Memphisakers said in IH-888-XHSMB - 25oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut - Mad Black:

@Oaktavia did you notice any significant stretch in the waist after wearing yours for so long without a wash?

I wear my jeans one or two sizes too big so I don't know.

[Memphisakers]

Right on… just grabbed a pair. Actual measurements are under tag size, just curious if they will let up at all. Anyone that runs them tight have any experience with these?

[Matt]

Jesus where’s everyone getting these from? Is there a warehouse somewhere I don’t know about?

[goosehd]

@Memphisakers Here is some data from earlier in the thread for you.

@zyzzyx said in IH-888-XHSMB - 25oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut - Mad Black:

I bought a size 40 pair of these Mad Black jeans right away when they first came out.  I noticed that the waist measurement was only 38.2 inches, but I was not concerned, as I have a heavy duty waist expander that works quite well on my Iron Heart jeans.  I soaked the new jeans in cold water before using the expander.  I was able to stretch the waist more than 2.5 inches wider. These do seem to be softer than my other 25oz IH jeans.  I would not describe them as rigid, nor will they stand up on their own.  This dark color is currently my most favorite in my IH collection.

[Memphisakers]

@goosehd that kinda helps I guess… I was more curious about the typical type of stretch you get with IH jeans from wearing them tight. I feel like any jeans would stretch wet with a jeans stretcher.

[Memphisakers]

@Matt I wish! Got mine off grailed, they were reasonable and in my tag size. Thought it may be my only chance to grab a pair so I went for it. They are at least an inch under hence the questions about stretch.

[Matt]

Yeah I don’t know man. They’re for sure high on my list but based on the measurements chart I’d have sized up I think. Great score. Worth trying to stretch.

[Memphisakers]

@Matt I’m gonna try to tuff it out, but they are pretty bad in the waist. All other measurements are just about perfect. Tight xhs is nothing to scoff at

[Memphisakers]

I was hoping since it’s double OD that it would be really soft and stretch easily where pressure is applied. First trip to the grocery store was not fun. I’ll try them again tomorrow and see how it goes. It may be one of those “a couple hours at a time” pair for the first few weeks

[sabergirl]

My pair is tight, and it’s a struggle to be comfortable for the whole day sometimes. They’re worth it, though

[Memphisakers]

@sabergirl Did you go with your regular tag size? Feel
like the waist is stretching at all??

[Mizmazzle]

@Memphisakers you could always put them on damp and see if that helps stretch the waist. I’ve had some success that way. Kinda speeds up the waist stretch I find.

Worst case, you’ve got yourself a pair of stiff leg Frankenstein pants for Halloween.

[sabergirl]

I did go with my regularish tag size of 38. I always waffle between 36, 38, and 40 depending on thigh measurements and fabric though. My best fitting pairs are 36 888od, and my 38 888br 14.

My favorite pair of 25oz are a 40 in the pronto tapered cut.

All this to say YMMV.

[Memphisakers]

@sabergirl thanks I really liked the fit of the MBs on you from the pic you posted in the thread. I was planning to show my wife that picture hoping she would consider a pair of 888s as her first IH jeans.

[Memphisakers]

Day 2… wish me luck. If the tightness doesn’t get me I’m sure the heat will, suppose to be 98 here today!
Beautiful color on these. They are so inky black. Love it