IH-555S-21 - 21oz Selvedge Denim Slim Jeans - Indigo
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IH-555-01 is my first experience of heavyweight denim from any manufacturer, so here is another satisfied first-timer review for people thinking about buying Iron Heart's signature 21 oz denim.
Weight & comfort - the weight and feel is about what I expected after much reading. They were comfortable straight away, not stiff at all, and I could easily do manual labour in them. Thick creases form behind the knees when I sit, but there is enough room so they are not uncomfortable at all.
Sizing & stretch - I bought a size 31 which measured 32.4" at the waist before wearing, using Iron Heart's measuring method. After just one evening's relaxed wear (with belt) the waist stretched to 33.0". If I pull on the waistband while measuring them, they stretch fractionally more than that. So if you have a muscly or voluptuous rear end (or hips) don't worry because these jeans are roomy in the top block and stretchy, just as the experienced people here say they are. There is more than enough room for my smallish backside.
Breathability - worn indoors, in a very well heated room, they feel breathable and comfortable. When it is close to freezing and windy outside I can feel the wind coming through the weave, but the denim is much warmer than my previous lightweight jeans.
Button fastening - they are a lot easier to button and undo than the "sore thumbs" anecdotes on the forum led me to believe. By the fifth time I buttoned them, every button went in effortlessly. Unbuttoning them is more difficult, but becomes easier each time.
Indigo bleed - although the 21 oz denim is silicone coated to reduce indigo bleed, I thought there would still be some colour transfer. There has been none at all in the ten days I've worn them so far. I rubbed my fingers up and down the legs to see if they would get a hint of blue from the abrasion, but could not see any. I've worn light grey and white t-shirts tucked into the waistband a few times and there is no trace of indigo on any of them.
Thanks to all the people here who post pictures and eventually convinced me to get these, but especially the following 'models': hasty, joesaintjohn's wife, Soi, Deebo, Tomlogy and Bluegrass.
Poor photos courtesy of my flatmate, Apple Inc. and no flash. -
Great review, thank you for taking the time to write!
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awesome write-up SeruRitchi.
thanks for taking the time
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Thanks guys. I think I forgot to write how much I like the cut, fit, feel, weight and colour - a lot.
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Yep, that's definitely the fit for you. Enjoy and wear them hard!
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These are my comfy pants
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They are 36 and yes they are real roomy I need a 34 in these.
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D666 - what has the thigh stretched to on your pair of 36?
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No idea not sure they stretched a huge amount they were always pretty roomy 21oz can stretch a ton though
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Ok - been eyeing the 555 in a 36… Just seeing how "relaxed" I can get the top block/mid thighs without them falling off haha
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They are much looser than the 666 in top block. I would say they are most similar to the 634s in the top block/thigh than a drastic taper from the knee down. They are a great cut that is very flattering
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Thanks for the info! I have the Busters and like the thigh but wanted slightly looser top block with more of a taper.
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I just got the 555-01's in a size 36. I love the fit. The top block is a little tighter than the 301's. With that said there is still plenty of room and my waist could be a tad bit tighter.
QUESTION FOR EVERYONEThe denim on these 555-01's is super dark. I love the look but notice these jeans are turning my hands blue on a daily basis. I've had this happen to me before with a pair of Flat Head jeans but never with any of my Iron Heart jeans. I own 301, 555-03, 7301's and 9301's and have not had this issue on any of these jeans.
Any thoughts why it's happening with these jeans?
Has the standard IH 21oz denim changed?
Any suggestion for preventing this from continuing to happen?Thanks
- research paid off - congrats.
