April 2021

One month in, 0 washes, 0 soaks

December 2022

0 washes, 0 soaks

August 2025

0 washes, 0 soaks

August 30, 2025

1 "hand wash" per denimhunters instructions ( https://denimhunters.com/denim-wiki/how-to-hand-wash/ ) which was really just an hourlong soak with white vinegar since I didn't use the "optional" detergent. I probably overdid the rinsing because the water never got fully clear, it just kept turning blue. After they dripped for an hour I put them on (still pretty wet) and wore them around all afternoon while doing occasional deep knee bends in the middle of the sidewalk.

Incidentally, while looking for advice in this thread on washing/soaking/drying and whatnot I came across this post from @Chop from almost five years ago:

Out of curiosity, has anyone else’s wife, partner, or anyone close ever asked “WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS?” when breaking these in? 

It was during a set of those deep knee bends that my wife, who has always been a good sport about my IH hobby, said she'd rather buy a new pair of pants than do a tenth of the nonsense I did yesterday. Anyway, I did take pre-soak and post-soak pics but I won't bore you with the post-soak pics as they are virtually identical to the pre-soak. I even took the photos at the same time of day. No noticeable difference.

^ Instructions. I did Option 3. They were bang-on with the expected shrinkage.

^ Pre-wash. Very shiny.

^ Post-wash. A lot of the sheen came off and it did puff up like the instructions said.

With the IH-888D.

I missed the drop on this Good Art x Ship John Model 10AASJ bracelet back in the fall. It has three brass links. Not that it mattered since it was a limited edition of 25 pieces and apparently sold out instantaneously. Been kind of obsessed with it ever since. Found one by accident on eBay when looking at regular Model 10 bracelets. Crazy markup but it was the right size. Couldn't pass it up even though I could buy two regular Model 10s, or a Tudor, for the same money. No regrets. I already have a blue FXD. And pretty sure no one on Earth wears two Model 10s at the same time. Except maybe Maradona.

I've got several SJ items and dig them all but their launches are generally not well-handled.

Stuff drops with almost zero notice. If you aren't constantly watching their instagram page you miss it.

This shirt looks cool, but it goes on sale tomorrow and the product page isn't live yet. Is it heavy flannel? What is the size chart? I'd like to know some details so that a shirt of several hundred dollars is more than a fomo impulse buy.

Insta post: "These release on Thursday at noon PDT. Final details/photos/ specs should be on the site by Tuesday."

Today is Wednesday. I cant find a product page on the site. Launch is tomorrow.

Reality is it will still sell out nearly instantaneously no matter what. Good for Mike I guess.

Thank you Iron Heart for communicating their launches clearly and consistently.

Bought my pair in March 2021.  First pics are from a month in.  The rest of the pics are from today.  Zero washes.  Zero soaks.  Mostly weekend wear.  I don't wear them in the summer months.  I remember it being extremely difficult to get them buttoned up the first time I put them on, and they were painfully stiff, but I also remember being shocked how quickly they softened up.  This is my only pair of Iron Heart denim pants.  I have two pairs of Naked and Famous, one 12.5oz and one 19oz.  The Iron Hearts are my favorite by far.

Yeah, looks pretty uniform.

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Yes, I also am in desperate need of this item, please.

@Kasi

Was waiting to see if someone would mention this. All the New Era 59fifty fitted MLB hats are super high. I don't like it, but that's been the look of the MLB Authentic hats forever as far as I know.

$1,000 !?! For a lined jean jacket? It's not even made out of leather. Yowza.

And this, by the way, is coming from me, a person who owns two (2) Wills jackets.

@chadstone30 fantastic posts and phenomenal fades! These are inspiring to keep me going to get to your level.

Such praise from The @Oaktavia is a huge compliment! Thanks man!

April 2021

One month in, 0 washes, 0 soaks

December 2022

0 washes, 0 soaks

August 2025

0 washes, 0 soaks

August 30, 2025

1 "hand wash" per denimhunters instructions ( https://denimhunters.com/denim-wiki/how-to-hand-wash/ ) which was really just an hourlong soak with white vinegar since I didn't use the "optional" detergent. I probably overdid the rinsing because the water never got fully clear, it just kept turning blue. After they dripped for an hour I put them on (still pretty wet) and wore them around all afternoon while doing occasional deep knee bends in the middle of the sidewalk.

Incidentally, while looking for advice in this thread on washing/soaking/drying and whatnot I came across this post from @Chop from almost five years ago:

Out of curiosity, has anyone else’s wife, partner, or anyone close ever asked “WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS?” when breaking these in? 

It was during a set of those deep knee bends that my wife, who has always been a good sport about my IH hobby, said she'd rather buy a new pair of pants than do a tenth of the nonsense I did yesterday. Anyway, I did take pre-soak and post-soak pics but I won't bore you with the post-soak pics as they are virtually identical to the pre-soak. I even took the photos at the same time of day. No noticeable difference.

$1,000 !?! For a lined jean jacket? It's not even made out of leather. Yowza.

And this, by the way, is coming from me, a person who owns two (2) Wills jackets.

I have a Sashiko Townes (large) and a Indigo Striped Selvedge Townes (large) but the striped one has armpit holes that feel tiny compared to the sashiko, so if I attempt to buy this flannel I'll probably go XL with the intent of washing it often.

I've got several SJ items and dig them all but their launches are generally not well-handled.

Stuff drops with almost zero notice. If you aren't constantly watching their instagram page you miss it.

This shirt looks cool, but it goes on sale tomorrow and the product page isn't live yet. Is it heavy flannel? What is the size chart? I'd like to know some details so that a shirt of several hundred dollars is more than a fomo impulse buy.

Insta post: "These release on Thursday at noon PDT. Final details/photos/ specs should be on the site by Tuesday."

Today is Wednesday. I cant find a product page on the site. Launch is tomorrow.

Reality is it will still sell out nearly instantaneously no matter what. Good for Mike I guess.

Thank you Iron Heart for communicating their launches clearly and consistently.

@Bobcat-Sig I asked Mike in an Instagram Live once why the newsletters stopped. He said he got busy and quit doing them, which is a bummer because I missed a couple of items that I would have liked to pick up. Now I check the SJ instagram pretty regularly to try to keep up on what's coming out when.

Excellent. Other than the leather patch what are the special features of the Decade Edition?

@ihukcrew Is it so!?

@hgering27 Post a pic of that for sure...

@Brock
@Kasi

I stand corrected. All apologies.