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

[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!

[Giles]

Measured the way we measure?

http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=5135.0

[boognish]

I have. Many times.
I guess I'm wondering thoughts on a waist that will be a touch loose vs. spot on/snug, as all other measurements seem to be okay for me?

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[Giles]

32 or 33.  Over to you….As you say, one will be snug, the other loose....

[Sam]

Hi @boognish

Sam here… the guy whose legs are in the pics on the website.
Just wanted to drop my 2 cents on the situation. The 555-02's were my first ever IH's too and i love them.
I've just had a quick read of your messages and i think you'd be better off with the tag 33's. You said you wanted a bit extra space in the waist and they'll still fit you nicely in the thighs.

Go for it buddy. You won't be disappointed.

SP

[boognish]

@sam @giles
Hard sell fellas! And god-damn I'm a sucker for peer pressure!33 ordered. I'm hoping there is a diamond in the rough that measures closer to 35" in the waist.

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[Sam]

My 555-02's after about 5 months of wear… at this point no washes.

[vittel]

sick!

[Bob]

Solution: 

@Kathrynnaomi:

No because they are quite snug, I was hoping to stretch them out a bit first?

[madmonday]

they look great @Sam

been a bit since I put some images. here's my pair after numerous repairs & washes

18oz denim is sooo nice

oh & huge shot out 2 @browniemcghee for the hoodie.

[Sam]

Oh they look great! @madmonday

Mine are on their way but i only have one knee that is fading due to all the photography.

Who are the two hounds?

[llvlaglne]

I really like those boots on your madmonday

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[madmonday]

thanks @llvlaglne, I was lucky enough to grab these man uggs & have been rocking them more than any of my other footwear

@Sam:

Who are the two hounds?

I traded in my two kids & this was the best they could give me 

names are myaa & casie

[jbwood]

@madmonday Definitely the best pair of 555-02's I've seen!

[Sam]

@jbwood
I'm taking that as a challenge to get mine as faded as those

It's amazing how different mine are to yours @madmonday How long have you had them for now?

[madmonday]

I think April 2013, but I'm not 100% sure.  They are a nice cut & nice denim. I'm glad to see this cut sticking around a bit.

[Kathrynnaomi]

4 months one wash.

[bertoni]

@jbwood:

@madmonday Definitely the best pair of 555-02's I've seen!

This^^. Perfect.

[Kathrynnaomi]

Cheers bertoni 

[Appfaff]

Just another pic of why the 18oz denim is one of the best!

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