IH-555-02 - 18oz Selvedge Denim Slim Jeans - Indigo

[Peter]

I'd say at the very least to a gentle cold soak. Gotta embed that stitching and yeah, they're raw.. I'd definitely soak first, then stretch! Unless they'd end up too small, then I'd sell..

[Kathrynnaomi]

I don't think they're going to be too small, I will give them a soak at the weekend then, will they soften up quicker after that do you think?

[superfuzz]

Peter is right. Either cold so with little agitation or if the are really snug without a soak size up.

[Giles]

@Kathrynnaomi:

Will they soften up quicker after that do you think?

Nope, they'll be even crispier…..to start with...

[Kathrynnaomi]

Ok I'll wear until the weekend and then give them a soak, thanks 

[superfuzz]

Good luck! If you hang in there you'll never want a pair of sanforized jeans again!

[Kathrynnaomi]

I am totally in love with them already I have to say!!

[superfuzz]

A blessing and a curse!

[Winchy]

If they are already a little snug then, like Peter said, a cold soak with minimal agitation is the way to go. You should then be able to stretch them past the pre-soak measurements if needs be, although you might have to work at it for the first few hours…

[Kathrynnaomi]

Brilliant thanks @Winchy

[madmonday]

18 oz denim is so nice oh with knee repairs

[superfuzz]

Wow that looks great! Haven't seen much 18oz evo in a while.

[madmonday]

I was putting them away for warmer weather,  but then cooler weather came back. My favorite jeans in my Iron Heart rotation

[501IH]

Yeah, Monday, these are truly great.
I probably would have considered leaving them unrepaired and rock the torn look in my off hours. But I fully understand that you can put them to more use this way, repair was also excellently done!

[Jordan23]

Great Mad One! Thx for sharing!

Enjoy ya addiction!

[mahlon321]

Yes, thanks for sharing @madmonday ! These pics have made it clear that my next pair must be the 18oz'ers.

[Guest]

New product pictures with our model @Sam

[Giles]

Restock, loads of sizes….

[Finkster]

Sam needs a belt!

[boognish]

I am here to seek advice from this assemblage of the worlds finest denim aficionados.
I am about to pull the trigger on my first pair of IH Jeans and having read this thread I am no closer to feeling comfortable with sizing. Any advice would be appreciated

I currently own 3sixteens, with one being unsanforized and the other sanforized. They are both sized 34.

Measurements are

316+                                                      316 st220X
waist= 34                                            Waist = 35
FR= 10.5                                              FR= 11
RR= 15                                                RR=14.5
th= 12                                                Th= 12.25 
kn= 9                                                  Kn= 8.5
hem= 7.5                                            Hem = 7.5

The 316+ are well worn and I would be a touch happier if they were a hair roomier in the waist and upper block. I have looked and looked at the measurements of the 36&34 and I am torn. I am leaning towards a little more room accommodate my size, so am thinking the 36 with a good hot soak would be good. I just really don't know and I am trying to avoid the return shipping for an exchange…
I defer to you group of experts in all things Iron Heart and am hoping you can steer me in the right direction so I can begin my obsession with IH pants (I'm already an avid fan of the tops).
Thank You!