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IH-555S-21 - 21oz Selvedge Denim Super Slim Jeans - Indigo PREVIOUSLY IH-555-01

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    neph93
    見習いボス
    Joined: 18 Aug 2014

    No probs. I too like the heavy duty compound lifts. Be careful if you're comparing 301 measurements from SE with 555 measurements from IHUK. They measure differently. 301's are defo more roomy in the top block. A bit too roomy imho and I have a fat ass.

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    “Some of those that work forces
    Are the same that burn crosses”

    • Virginia Woolf
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      organisys
      Raw and Unwashed
      Joined: 24 Mar 2015

      @Kathrynnaomi:

      I'm waiting for this pair to bed in a bit (only worn them for 5 days!) They fitted comfortably right out the bag but this makes me think they may end up looser than I normally wear. Matt from IH warned me about this but I was too impatient to wait as I really needed some new jeans! In other people's experience how long does this denim take to sort of calm down and find its shape?
      Cheers

      Mine took precisely one drunken midnight walk from one country pub in one village to the pub in the next village.

      Pride of Japan :-)

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        neph93
        見習いボス
        Joined: 18 Aug 2014

        @Kathrynnaomi:

        I'm waiting for this pair to bed in a bit (only worn them for 5 days!) They fitted comfortably right out the bag but this makes me think they may end up looser than I normally wear. Matt from IH warned me about this but I was too impatient to wait as I really needed some new jeans! In other people's experience how long does this denim take to sort of calm down and find its shape?
        Cheers

        It's the 21oz. My first pair if IH were 21oz 301's. They were bought in SENY on holiday. I walked around Manhattan for two days in them and the minute I got home to Norway I ordered 555's in the next size down. The waist on the 301's stretched 2.5 inches in the end. They are now my gardening/post xmas dinner pants. Great fades though.

        Long story short, 21oz needs to be snug out of the bag.

        “Some of those that work forces
        Are the same that burn crosses”

        • Virginia Woolf
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          marg
          Joined: 27 Jul 2012

          Are you a true 36 or did you need some stretch from it? I need a size 38 and want a small bit of stretch up top, but don't want it to look sloppy. No diaper butt.

          @neph93:

          No probs. I too like the heavy duty compound lifts. Be careful if you're comparing 301 measurements from SE with 555 measurements from IHUK. They measure differently. 301's are defo more roomy in the top block. A bit too roomy imho and I have a fat ass.

          Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

          last edited by 20 Apr 2016, 20:19 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            neph93
            見習いボス
            Joined: 18 Aug 2014

            @marg:

            Are you a true 36 or did you need some stretch from it? I need a size 38 and want a small bit of stretch up top, but don't want it to look sloppy. No diaper butt.

            If you want to avoid diaper butt go for the 555. Seriously, I've heard/read more stories of diaper butt from owners of 301's than any other jean. To answer your question I always buy 21oz small. It stretches.

            “Some of those that work forces
            Are the same that burn crosses”

            • Virginia Woolf
            last edited by 20 Apr 2016, 20:25 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              marg
              Joined: 27 Jul 2012

              you've been super helpful - Thanks!!!

              @neph93:

              @marg:

              Are you a true 36 or did you need some stretch from it? I need a size 38 and want a small bit of stretch up top, but don't want it to look sloppy. No diaper butt.

              If you want to avoid diaper butt go for the 555. Seriously, I've heard/read more stories of diaper butt from owners of 301's than any other jean. To answer your question I always buy 21oz small. It stretches.

              last edited by 20 Apr 2016, 20:32 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                Kathrynnaomi
                Raw and Unwashed
                Joined: 5 Aug 2014

                @organisys:

                @Kathrynnaomi:

                I'm waiting for this pair to bed in a bit (only worn them for 5 days!) They fitted comfortably right out the bag but this makes me think they may end up looser than I normally wear. Matt from IH warned me about this but I was too impatient to wait as I really needed some new jeans! In other people's experience how long does this denim take to sort of calm down and find its shape?
                Cheers

                Mine took precisely one drunken midnight walk from one country pub in one village to the pub in the next village.
                Ha ha sets off on a pub crawl

                last edited by 21 Apr 2016, 09:34 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  Kathrynnaomi
                  Raw and Unwashed
                  Joined: 5 Aug 2014

                  Worn these beautiful jeans for a month now and they fitted me right out the bag so I was a bit worried they might get too big. However I've worn a belt from day one and the denim has moulded to be a really great fit. There is a lot to be said for not squeezing in to jeans that are uncomfortably small and letting them settle naturally and without undue force!!

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                    Giles
                    IHUK Crew
                    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                    Restocked

                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

                    last edited by 16 May 2016, 13:42 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      iamacompass
                      Joined: 20 Oct 2015

                      is 1" stretch the most i can expect from this denim, does it easily stretch out much?

                      last edited by 30 May 2016, 12:58 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        neph93
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                        Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                        @iamacompass:

                        is 1" stretch the most i can expect from this denim, does it easily stretch out much?

                        You can get some more if you're willing to tolerate some initial discomfort. Be careful with the thigh though. That will not stretch more than .5"

                        “Some of those that work forces
                        Are the same that burn crosses”

                        • Virginia Woolf
                        last edited by 30 May 2016, 13:01 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          iamacompass
                          Joined: 20 Oct 2015

                          @neph93:

                          @iamacompass:

                          is 1" stretch the most i can expect from this denim, does it easily stretch out much?

                          You can get some more if you're willing to tolerate some initial discomfort. Be careful with the thigh though. That will not stretch more than .5"

                          thanks ideally i don't want them to stretch more than 34"

                          last edited by 30 May 2016, 13:08 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            neph93
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                            Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                            Right. An inch is normal, you can get more if you need it, that is to say if they are still tight after the first inch or if you're in the habit of climbing mountains in your jeans.

                            “Some of those that work forces
                            Are the same that burn crosses”

                            • Virginia Woolf
                            last edited by 30 May 2016, 13:13 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              flavour79
                              Raw and Unwashed
                              Joined: 30 Apr 2016

                              Does not wearing a belt when new allow these jeans to stretch in the waist, hip and thighs quickly??

                              last edited by 14 Jun 2016, 19:55 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                Giles
                                IHUK Crew
                                Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                More than not, yes… (well, in the waist, aint going to make any difference to the hips or thighs)...

                                "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                  flavour79
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  Joined: 30 Apr 2016

                                  Thanks Giles but how much more will I get then in the hip and thigh area by way of stretch if I wear these for the next month or so?

                                  last edited by 14 Jun 2016, 20:03 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    Giles
                                    IHUK Crew
                                    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                    No idea.  This is not science….....

                                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

                                    last edited by 14 Jun 2016, 20:12 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      flavour79
                                      Raw and Unwashed
                                      Joined: 30 Apr 2016

                                      Thanks

                                      last edited by 15 Jun 2016, 05:41 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        Giles
                                        IHUK Crew
                                        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                        I was thinking about this last night.  It probably could be scientifically measured, but we'd have to include variables as arcane as:  How humid was it in the mill the day the denim was woven, what is the average staple length of the cotton used in the yarns, when was the loom last serviced etc etc etc.  So basically, it aint science….

                                        All I can say for definite is you'll get some stretch.....

                                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

                                        last edited by 15 Jun 2016, 06:36 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                        • seanoconoS
                                          seanocono
                                          Joined: 17 Oct 2012

                                          For what it's worth, I have yet to encounter another brand that is as meticulous in detailing the measurements and prospective evolution of their garments.  This demonstrates pride in the craftsmanship, knowledge of the product, and respect for the customer.  I am often dumbstruck at some of the other brand's/web shops' apparent apathy in this department; and sometimes customers take this for granted, or fail to understand the consideration.

                                          This is merely an observation, and not a slight against a particular person or group.  I think we all appreciate the opportunity to ask questions, and receive thoughtful responses from people with first-hand knowledge.  I know I have freely exercised this privilege since my first day on the IHF.

                                          last edited by 15 Jun 2016, 08:06 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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