IH-8301S - SBG "Super Black Fade-To-Gray" Denim - Slim Cut

[Evanblauw]

Picked up a lightly used pair of 301N, remembered how much I love Iron Heart- and coincidently needed a new pair of black jeans - so I snagged a 8301.

I forgot how stubborn 21oz is at first haha.

[Fadez]

Good looks. Give it a few hard weeks of wear and they'll soften up. Put up some fit pics too!

[Dion]

The 21 oz SBG and 21 oz Superblack are much stiffer than the usual 21 oz denim. I could easily make my Superblacks stand on their own when brand new. They do soften up quite well after some wear.

[budpatch]

I picked these up from SE online back in December or January and have used them as a dress and evening jean.  Probably have a few dozen wears in on them and they are much softer than new.

This cut works well on my skinny ass, and I get a ton of compliments on it.

Took these pics a while back and forgot to post em.

[Fadez]

Hell yeah dude! Killer fit

[Appfaff]

After my 555-03 shrunk up a bit too much for me to squeeze into them, I have been missing having an SBG variant in the arsenal.

While I could have made a 36 work, the rise of the 301 cut dosnt always work for me so I gambled on a 38 and the fit is 100% perfect for me.

Luckily, the measurements all worked into my favor on the pair I received. Waist was 1.5" smaller than the chart, Rise was .5 larger in front, thigh is perfect and length was 2.5" shorter.

Very happy with the way they fit, and once the denim settles and I give them a soak, I'll probably get 2" or so chopped off the hem.

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[Fadez]

Yes! Killer fit

[Appfaff]

Thanks @Fadez !!! Im super excited how well they turned out.

[Cfk87]

You had a great shopping trip! Another sweet score! I wish those jeans worked for me, they are badass.

[Appfaff]

That I did @Cfk87 !  I was worried the 8301 would be pretty baggy on me with a super low rise, but the rise is actually taller than my 634s, with a slightly larger thigh and nearly perfect taper.  I wear pull on boots almost everyday, and it always bummed me out that my 555-03 didn't work with them - luckily these are perfect for engineers and ropers

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[tecnica222]

Does anyone know if IH would ever release a lighter-weight SBG in a similar cut? Say, a 555, 777, or 301?

I think a 14- or even 18-oz SBG slim cut would be really interesting…

[Appfaff]

There is a 16oz SBG in the double front logger jeans, but doubtful we were ever see a lightweight SBG in a slim fit.

The 777-SBG is a wonderful slim fit as is the 555-03 if you want something more slim than the 8301, and the 21oz SBG is very comfortable, even given its heft.

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[tecnica222]

Thanks a lot! I will check out the 555-03.

How much roomier (and where?) is the 8301 compared to the 555? I don't see the 301 listed on the fit page.

Appreciate the help! I am a very happy owner of 633SII which I have in a 31 - I assume the 555-03 would be a similar size. is that correct?

[Alex]

The 633 is likely slightly roomier in the thigh than the 555 cut

[Appfaff]

And the 8301 is quite roomy in the top block and offers a much lower rise, but a more straight style cut from knee to hem as opposed to the 555-03 which tapers aggressively from the thigh to the hem

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[Appfaff]

I love these jeans - perhaps the most favorite pair I have ever owned

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[Dion]

I too fell in love with the SBG denim some months ago as it's simply fantastic. So so comfy and versatile and does evolve pretty fast.

[Appfaff]

Washed my 8301 before our Texas trip for xmas, and man these are starting to look cool

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[bryaneidins70]

Coming along nicely Adam and they look great with those Redwings.

[Appfaff]

Thanks Bryan - they may actually be my most faded pair of jeans lol [emoji23]

How are your 777-OD coming along?

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