IH-555-02 - 18oz Selvedge Denim Slim Jeans - Indigo
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Just store bought my first pair of Iron Heart denim!! Really happy with the product, however I jumped the gun on the sizing!!
I was debating whether to go for 36W or 34W whilst purchasing. As they were un-sanforized and slim fit I opted for the 36W, anticipating they would shrink to a 35W after pre-soak (2hrs approx 60 degree water temp). The 34W was really tight, and I doubt I would have been able to do them up after the initial soak.
The denim didn't shrink as much as I anticipated, and hence they are a little loose around the waist (approx 1 inch). I was considering tumble drying, alternatively I will wear them a little loose with belt. Any suggestions? A little concerned on the stretching, would be keen to hear from other owners on their thoughts?
Wishing I had read this thread (along with the sizing threads) prior to purchase …. however good research for my next pair. I think the 666 cut might suit my shape better (95kg, 186cm).
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I guess you could super hot soak them again and you might lose a little more. The fit of the 555s is "roomy" in the waist as opposed to snug though of course you should be able to wear without a belt.
If a second soak doesn't do the trick you could cut your losses, sell and chalk it down to experience.
Personally I love the 555 and 666 cuts. I would say that the 666 while slim does allow for a little more room but has a much snugger waist. Much easier to get the 666s off compared with the 555s. If the latter cut works for you then the 666s will definitely look good.
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For anyone who has these. How much did these shrink in the thigh?
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Someone answered this question six posts above yours.
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@madmonday Greatness.
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Clearly Monday has been spending way too much times on his knees.
BTW those 555's are fucking brilliant
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Clearly Monday has been spending way too much times on his knees.
Collecting IH can bring out the worst in a man…
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So true, Just One Fix
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Nice fit, Mr. Dead!
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here are my Fall 2014 shots. seems i only take images when i have to send these out for repair:
while Mr. Dead is quality over quantity I just snap away & throw them up
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great shit mickey! @madmonday must be your most worn pair iirc!?
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yeap @Finn666 most worn pair of anything ever . . . well except my glasses & my belt. thanks for the kind words both of yous.
now just to figure out what i'm going to wear next full time as i can't wear these to work anymore. i find i may like a jeans fit but i'm so spoiled with IH back pockets that it ruins a lot of fits that would be otherwise be very good. maybe i'll start a thread for which jean fits me the best & rock out that way . . .
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Had to do some home made alterations on them.
Basically, they click when I walk which is VERY annoying. I can only assume this is due to the roomier top block than what I'm used to.
I turned them inside out, and right where the front and back rise meet, I made a little fold and stitched it with some thread which tightened up the whole top block while also reducing the rubbing and 'clicking'.
I can't see the thread lasting long but they are now wearable!
Anyone else experienced the clicking/rubbing of the crotch area?
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Wear them more they will soon stop "clicking". Don't think stitching a fold will be a good idea
