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IH-555S-21 - 21oz Selvedge Denim Slim Jeans - Indigo

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    neph93
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    Joined: 18 Aug 2014

    This is the same denim as on the 777-21 so the answer on the thread for that jean applies here too. Good luck.

    «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
    We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

    • Dame Vera Lynn
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      GiorgioOrwell
      Joined: 12 Apr 2016

      So after much experimenting with IH's fits, many purchases and subsequent loss taking resales on ebay, I have finally, finally found my fit.

      The 555 in 21 oz is exactly what I was looking for, and only took me a year and a half to get there! My body type is 5'10" 180, medium sized thighs and fairly consistent 33 inch waist, and short-ish legs, that on regular trousers are 30 inch inseam, and I usually hem jeans to a 31 post-shrinkage.  The problem with this build and most modern jeans is that many a "slim" jean when on a short legged body and hemmed to 31 inches no longer looks slim, or if they are, are way too tight in the top block, and straight leg jeans look like bell-bottoms!

      Short version of my journey, that might help others puzzling over which IH fit is for them: Was looking for something slim but not too tight in the thigh and with narrower leg opening but not too tapered…Started with IH301s from SelfedgeSF, which did not work at all in the top block (weirdly tight in the waist, but baggy in the rest) but were perfect from the mid-thigh down.

      Then moved to 666's in 18 ounce, which were a wee bit tight in the top block but I worked on them for a while and got them stretched out decently but was never happy with how wide the leg looked from the knee down on my short legs, then moved onto the 633s...which looked like the description was solved my problem with the 666, but turns out while they were too baggy in the top block, the knee definitely looked too big on my short legs.

      I had looked at the 555's before bit and partially because of their description as being "Super-Duper Slim" and the knee to leg seeming a bit narrow, I had shied away.  Decided to take one more leap into the IH fit world before I gave up as I like the aesthetic and quality so much.

      Well turns out the 33 waist in the 555's, when hemmed to a 31 inches, are exactly what I was looking for and aren't, at least on my body type, super duper slim at all, but are a perfect regular slim jean, with plenty of room in the top block and the perfect leg opening that doesn't seem skinny at all.    Maybe the "Super-Duper Slim" description should be reserved for the 777 fit?!

      UPDATE: I almost forgot one of the additional and for me at least, best features of the 555, a "normal" medium rise!  Most jeans that fit like this have stupidly low rises.

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        Jett129
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        Joined: 17 Aug 2011

        The 555s are,hands down,my favorite and the best looking,and most comfortable on me.

        last edited by 6 Jun 2017, 23:56 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          Bluegrass
          Joined: 25 Jan 2013

          Looks good on long legged dudes too!  🙂

          last edited by 7 Jun 2017, 00:45 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            Chris
            Raw and Unwashed
            Joined: 28 Jun 2010

            I'd agree with you- that looks like a perfect slim straight fitting jean.  Glad you found the right fit for your body, since the IH 21 oz denim is wonderful stuff and will only get better with age.  You think you like them now, just wait…

            last edited by 7 Jun 2017, 01:16 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              bryaneidins70
              Iron Heart Deity
              Joined: 24 Feb 2017

              They look great.

              I bought a secondhand pair in the same cut and love them.

              'Fail we may…Sail we must'

              last edited by 8 Jun 2017, 05:02 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                GiorgioOrwell
                Joined: 12 Apr 2016

                Thanks Y'all…and they were really comfortable from day one, but man, as expected, they are getting better with every wear.

                last edited by 13 Jun 2017, 03:41 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  Shogwoli
                  Joined: 24 Aug 2016

                  After about a year of thinking it over I finally joined the 21oz army.  Took the measurements of my favorite pair of RRLs.  Was a bit nervous because of the super slim moniker, but damn if they don't fit great.  I'm 6'1" and 250-255 depending on the day.  Been wearing them since Wednesday when I got them, and today my brothers doberman jumped on me with muddy paws….....wabi sabi I guess.

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                    Matty123
                    Raw and Unwashed
                    Joined: 4 Apr 2017

                    @Shogwoli:

                    After about a year of thinking it over I finally joined the 21oz army.  Took the measurements of my favorite pair of RRLs.  Was a bit nervous because of the super slim moniker, but damn if they don't fit great.  I'm 6'1" and 250-255 depending on the day.  Been wearing them since Wednesday when I got them, and today my brothers doberman jumped on me with muddy paws….....wabi sabi I guess.

                    .....

                    They look great man. What size waist are u if you don't mind my asking?

                    Maybe so. Maybe not

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                      neph93
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                      Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                      @Shogwoli:

                      After about a year of thinking it over I finally joined the 21oz army.

                      Great fit! Nice honeycombs forming too. New jeans tolerate a lot of dirt. Let them dry and brush off any crap after. Wash 'em when they smell bad [emoji28]

                      «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                      We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

                      • Dame Vera Lynn
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                        rocket
                        Joined: 6 Jan 2011

                        thank you for your service  😉 @Shogwoli

                        rocketrocksrox 🤙🏼🤙🏾

                        It's all humbug, like everywhere
                        R.I.P. Geo

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                          Dion
                          Joined: 15 Mar 2015

                          Very nice fit and a great purchase!

                          last edited by 29 Jul 2017, 10:09 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            bryaneidins
                            Joined: 25 Jan 2013

                            I bloody love these jeans. They are soooo comfortable in all weathers and great on the bike.

                            Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                            last edited by 29 Jul 2017, 14:35 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              Shogwoli
                              Joined: 24 Aug 2016

                              Thanks guys.  Its been said before and I'm not the last to probably say but damn if the 21 oz fabric isn't great right from the start.  @Matty123 I am a size 38 in this cut.

                              last edited by 29 Jul 2017, 21:09 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                              • setandsettingS
                                setandsetting
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                Joined: 5 Jan 2016

                                If I was liking the 777S-21 fit in the legs, but the jeans were too tight in the top block, would the 555-01 be the fit I'm looking for?

                                last edited by 23 Aug 2017, 02:22 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  Jett129
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                                  Joined: 17 Aug 2011

                                  I would say absolutely,but I'm,self appointed,President of the 555 Fan Club. I do have some 777s so I kind of feel qualified to answer your question.

                                  last edited by 23 Aug 2017, 02:26 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                  • setandsettingS
                                    setandsetting
                                    Raw and Unwashed
                                    Joined: 5 Jan 2016

                                    People are saying this has a higher rise than the 666, but going with a Tag 33 (waist 35) it has a lower rise than my 666D Tag 36 (also waist 35). I'm just concerned about a sagging butt area.

                                    last edited by 23 Aug 2017, 02:33 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      Jett129
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                                      Joined: 17 Aug 2011

                                      I get a little bit of that. One of my favorite sayings is "Everything in life is a trade off" You have to decide which aspect is most important to you and what you can or can't live with.

                                      last edited by 23 Aug 2017, 02:53 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        sabergirl
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                                        Joined: 4 Oct 2013

                                        777 has a lower rise than 666, and much lower than 555.  If you want a slimmer leg all the way through, with a pretty fitted top-block, and a high rise, 555 will be good.  Self Edge's 301 cut has a much more relaxed top block, and a medium/low rise, closer to the 777. I find that higher rises suit my body better, and sag less, for the most part.  But I have a lot more hips, thighs, and butt than most men.  The ideal cut really depends on your body shape.

                                        last edited by 23 Aug 2017, 16:08 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          bryaneidins70
                                          Iron Heart Deity
                                          Joined: 24 Feb 2017

                                          Fading nicely…

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                                          'Fail we may…Sail we must'

                                          last edited by 23 Aug 2017, 20:56 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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