IH-888-XHS - 25oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - Indigo
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Go for the slightly larger size. This denim is hefty. You won't want to be struggling to bend over even at first, trust me. I could have gone down - I just about managed to squeeze into a smaller size when I tried on in a retailer - but the guys in the store correctly advised me to go with the size that was larger.
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I'll echo @EdH and say that too-small XHS = no good. I had a pair of 666 that were wearable, but were really kinda kicking my ass every step of the way. Especially with the lower rise (not so much of a problem with the 888) I had trouble raising my legs, plus generally squeezed my guts in a not so pleasant way. I summarily moved em on.
I've found the general rule with XHS is that they should fit just right when they're new and not yet soaked. They'll shrink a little with a hot soak, not a whole ton in my experience, then will stretch back out to that original size. They won't go too much past that, if any.
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On Friday my exchange pair came in.
Originally I ordered a 33 which had exactly the same waist measurements as my best fitting jeans (German Blaumann brand).
Due to the much higher rise I ended up with a lot of room in the waist and also the top block was way too roomy.After a quick conversation with Graham we concluded that a 32 should fit way better. This was absolutely right.
The waist is perfect and top block still has some room. Graham said it will tighten up once I do the initial wash.
I do the Indigo Invitational with them so this will need to wait until end of the year.Here's some fit pics:
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I'm super confused about how to size these guys. For context, I've got some 888's in 21oz, tag size 33 that have streteched out to be about ~34 inch waist. These basically fit right (I wouldn't mind another half inch or so, but eh). If I want some XHS, do I pick a size with a waist that fits fresh, then I wash them, then they stretch back out to the original waist? Or will they actually stretch beyond the original waist.
For concreteness, according to the measurements here, a tag size 34 has 34.1 inch waist, which seem like it'd be approximately good for me. If I wash, it'll shrink about an inch to ~33 inch. Will it then stretch out back to ~34 inch, or will it actually stretch BEYOND 34 inch (to, say, 35 inch)?
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@popvulture’s advice a few posts up is spot on. They do shrink and stretch but not much. I’d make sure they fit when new and unwashed that way after a wash they’ll likely end up back at that point.
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Just received this morning, really great stuff, they fit very well.
Just did initial soak, they should be ready for the wear tomorrow!
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Nice! I've been trying to avert my gaze. These are super enticing but my 21ib are on a roll, and I def need some SBG in my life once they finally restock.
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@init616 Nice!
Breaking in XHS is one of those things that makes life a little bit better.
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@JunkPants said in IH-888-XHS - 25oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - Indigo:
@init616 Nice!
Breaking in XHS is one of those things that makes life a little bit better.
Completely agree, my favorite denim ever!
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@Oaktavia bruh, you guys ain't making it easy!
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@WhiskeySandwich I would recommend XHS over anything, any day my friend.
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@WhiskeySandwich das jus' me doe
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seconded... sorry not sorry @WhiskeySandwich
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Standing your jeans up after a wash is never not funny.
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@WhiskeySandwich I’ll echo the dudes above. It’s the damn best. Maybe wait til you need a new pair to focus on, cos they’ll be all you wanna wear.
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@popvulture I'm sure I'll eventually end up with a pair of these but after the past few months of purchases, and needing some SBG, this will probably have to wait till the next cold season. i can only hope they're available then.
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Yeah I hear ya, always tricky trying to figure out if something will be available next time you wanna buy it. I’ve done the advance purchase before with the plan of saving for a rainy day, but then of course I get into em early because I’m an impatient child and then I’ve got too many pairs to get any fading happening
