Well my 1 year mark is approaching so I figured I would post some pictures of before and after.
Then:
 
Now:


My crotch repair:

Might go with 634s for my next pair.

Just curious…I think these Beatle Busters are great and fit me better than other jeans I have ever tried on.  It's tempting to want to purchase a second pair at some point.  So do any of you own 2 of the same pair of jeans?

@indigoskin:

What size did you go for?

I ended up going TTS which would be a tagged 30.  If you look back some pages you will see fit pictures of me in size 31.

Definitely a fan of your Mammut coat Beatle.  Which one is it?

Sent them back to SE for a tagged 30 (TTS) and getting them chain stitched.  Hopefully ill have them back mid next week.  Ill post more fit pictures when they get here.  Even though they felt a little big, the denim felt great and I am super excited.

Got my Beatle Busters in the mail today.  I sized up one to a tagged 31.  I am thinking that I probably could go TTS.  So I am debating whether I should exchange them or not.
The fit on the thighs is pretty good right now, but if I went TTS I imagine they would stretch a little bit to be comfortable.  I know the pictures probably don't look like it, but I have a little room in the thighs right now.  The waist feels pretty good now though it could actually even be a little bit tighter.  My main issue is the waist and I think sizing down would still leave me enough room everywhere else after a little bit of stretching.
What do you guys think? 

I would absolutely love to find a La Marzocco Linea single group and rebuild it.  Also Synessos and Speedsters are beautiful machines… maybe one day.

Glad to see a coffee thread!  I am a bit of a coffeegeek myself.  Here is a picture of my setup.  It is an Alex by Izzo MK1 and a Mazzer Super Jolly.  Right now I am using beans from Sterling Roasters here in Portland Oregon!  Old picture shows Stumptown Hairbender.

Has anyone who sized up one had any problems with the waist stretching out too much?  I am thinking about going with Beatle Busters instead of 634's however I am slightly concerned with thigh measurements so I am leaning towards sizing up one.  This presents another concern about the waist stretching too much.  My true waist is 30 inches.  I am debating TTS or 31.  Advice?

Hey from the great Pacific Northwest!  Really glad there is a dedicated forum for Iron hearts.  Looking to get my first pair but need to to a little research to determine the best fit!  Bigger thighs in proportion to the rest of my body make me lean towards 634s.  I look forward to my first pair.