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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Collection Preview - Now Live

    IHXB01 - Beatle Buster 21oz Japanese Selvage Denim Indigo

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    • Sugar MountainS
      Sugar Mountain
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      Are you looking to purchase a used pair? Busters measure an inch less than tagged size so a tagged 33 would be 32" in the waist, not 35".

      My Busters are a little loose in the waist but a belt takes care of that issue. I thought 31" (tagged 32) would be snug but it turned out not to be the case. In all other dimensions, the sizing is exactly what I wanted and the thighs would have been too tight in a size down.

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        Whatever right now.  Probably because I'd be losing money on my 666 even though they are practically brand new so I'd want to get another pair without dishing out too much extra money.

        But, the tagged sizes is why I'm pretty confused right now because my tagged size 31 jeans measure 17.5" across.  My true waist (measured at belly?) is just shy of 32" so I'm thinking 33 would be good.  I'm just making sure because I buy most of my jeans at tagged size 31 and don't want to end up swimming in my jeans lol.  Sorry to be annoying just confused.

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        • Sugar MountainS
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          The advice usually given in these situations is to measure the waist of your favourite fitting jeans (and follow the IH method) and then buy the pair with the nearest measurements. This is better than buying tagged size, as it varies a lot.

          Don't worry about being annoying. Everyone here wants you to get a pair of jeans you will love. I'm at a year in my Busters and have nothing but good things to say about 'em.

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            Isquach
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            Thanks.  I guess I'm gonna try the tagged 33 size and see how that goes.

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            • injunjackI
              injunjack
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              Isquach

              Do not try…measure and compare.

              If your best fitting (not too loose) jeans are 17,5 at waist that suggests someting around 34/35 waist...

              Are your tagged W31"  which measure 17,5 fitting loosely or snug? is the rise same as in Busters?
              If these jeans you say fit well at waist, W33 Busters might be very tight at waist for you.

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                Snowy
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                Isquash, http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=2835.0 is how you measure the IH way. It'll take you 5 minutes to do and ensure you get the right fit.

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                  Thanks guys.  My other W31 jeans fit comfortably but need a belt with them.  Since these 21oz stretch a lot I guess I shouldn't be worrying too too much.  I just don't wanna mess up after just messing up my 666s.  Now I just gotta successfully sell those off and buy these busters! haha

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                    Welp got my sz 33 in yesterday.  I really like the fit.  Was going for a more relaxed pair than my other jeans but still slim.  The waist is a little tight but wearing a belt to keep it around this.  One question, will the knee down part settle and look slimmer/less boxy?  It doesn't show it too much in this pic but the stacks are kinda wide and the calf/shin area sticks out a little. 

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                      TresUnCool
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                      That was one of my issues with the Buster cut, as well. It's something you'll just have to embrace for a while.

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                        trisjohan
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                        x-post

                        HC DR-16 - IHxB01
                        around 1.5 months effective wears..

                        thanks..

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                        • SeulS
                          Seul
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                          Beautiful - love the stacks. Fit is on point!..

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                          • BluegrassB
                            Bluegrass
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                            Agree, this cut looks good on you….. congrats!

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                            • SeulS
                              Seul
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                              It's not just that - I'm way jealous…  😎

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                                trisjohan
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                                @Seul
                                @Bluegrass
                                thanks… i really love this jawns..

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                                • Sugar MountainS
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                                  I hit the one year mark for my Busters at the beginning of June but haven't had the chance to post up evo shots until now:

                                  Machine washed with Bronner's at the 5, 8, 10 and 12 month marks. Now enjoying a well-earned rest.

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                                  • thewickettT
                                    thewickett
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                                    ^these are so nice

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                                    • BluegrassB
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                                      Agree, these are great - nice to see what the future holds for me with my own busters… thanks for posting these pics.

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                                        Beautiful, nicely done 🙂

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                                        • zatenmZ
                                          zatenm
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                                          My first evo pics: Busters 5-6 months, 1 wash
                                          I'm constantly amazed by this denim!









                                          WTB: IHSH-154 Grey M, IHSH-91 M

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                                          • zatenmZ
                                            zatenm
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                                            21oz looks even better up-close and personal  😘
                                            Sorry for the crappy pics


                                            WTB: IHSH-154 Grey M, IHSH-91 M

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