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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

    @brobles no way is that tl/dr, thanks for sharing valuable experience. I'm in the same boat as you, re. waist/thigh ratio. I've had to give up on the 555 cut because try as I might I'm kidding myself. Even with small waist/big thigh specs I still end up with a pair too tight in the thigh and fitted in the waist, or comfortable(ish) on the thigh but with a top block you could use to move a heavy barge on a windy day. The weird thing is I can do a 666 with a 12.6" thigh, but not a 555 with a 12.8" thigh. I've worked out it is because my thighs stay big all the way down to the knee and that 555 taper is just too much. 888's 4eva.

    @Crit_Obs the good news is that the 555-03 will shrink so the big waist on that iteration is by design. The bad news is I don't believe belts retard stretch. They certainly don't in my experience. If the waist is already big the stretch will be minimal though.

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

    • Dame Vera Lynn
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      neph93
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      Joined: 18 Aug 2014

      @Palmer:

      Thanks again for the knowledge. I think it would be best to wait until they’re restocked in a smaller size since both the 21 oz 555 and 301 cuts in size 38 have a 40 inch waist. I don’t want to get a pair that will stretch out to the point of not staying on.

      I support that. 555 in W36 should work.

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

      • Dame Vera Lynn
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        sabergirl
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        Joined: 4 Oct 2013

        I wouldn’t advise 36, looking at the thigh measurements of your current jeans. At least 38 will be needed, with still some stretching to do.

        Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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          neph93
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          Joined: 18 Aug 2014

          @sabergirl:

          I wouldn’t advise 36, looking at the thigh measurements of your current jeans. At least 38 will be needed, with still some stretching to do.

          Ooo, shit, you’re right. I didn’t think to check. Well done.

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

          • Dame Vera Lynn
          last edited by 7 Jan 2019, 02:27 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            Dion
            Joined: 15 Mar 2015

            Do you guys have already an ETA on the OD and the XHS version? I'm very interested if the measurements will be in my favour.

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              Alex
              IHUK Crew
              Joined: 28 Sept 2009

              Not yet

              last edited by 1 Feb 2019, 11:28 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                DevonReviewer
                Raw and Unwashed
                Joined: 6 Feb 2017

                Since getting tangled up in this obsession, I normally try to focus on one pair each year; these have been my 2018 denim. Having worn them for the year I truly believe these are twice the jean compared to everything I have tried previously; twice as stubborn, twice as tough, and twice the weight!

                These truly are fantastic, normally after a year jeans are showing signs of approaching the end of their useful life, blowouts on crotch and knees, but these look like they have another good year in them… amazing jeans and the best cut I have tried... it almost makes me not want to buy a new pair for 2019, almost!

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                  AdamJ
                  IHUK Crew
                  Joined: 29 Jun 2017

                  @DevonReviewer Nice job!

                  The devil is in the detail..

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                    dish_821
                    Joined: 30 Jan 2019

                    Is there timeline on 555-01 restock?

                    last edited by 21 Feb 2019, 05:15 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      Alex
                      IHUK Crew
                      Joined: 28 Sept 2009

                      About a week

                      last edited by 21 Feb 2019, 08:34 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        AdamC
                        IHUK Crew
                        Joined: 12 Jan 2018

                        RESTOCK INCLUDING NEW TAG 35

                        last edited by 26 Feb 2019, 16:33 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          SkinnyHeart
                          Joined: 5 Jun 2019

                          Just received my first Iron Heart last night. Can experts see if they fit me well?
                          As you can see I'm quiet skinny. The waist tag size I picked is 28" and the actual size is 30". There is still space for me to my thumb in on the waist.
                          What do you guys think? Do these fit me okay?
                          Thanks.

                          I don't know what I am doing

                          last edited by 6 Jun 2019, 09:19 6 Jun 2019, 09:18 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            xtcclassic
                            啓蒙家
                            Joined: 13 Feb 2012

                            Looks good to me. How do you like them?

                            last edited by 6 Jun 2019, 14:04 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              SkinnyHeart
                              Joined: 5 Jun 2019

                              @xtcclassic:

                              Looks good to me. How do you like them?

                              I love them!

                              One thing though, can I hot soak the jeans? I asked because there are some places I'd like them just a bit tighter.

                              I don't know what I am doing

                              last edited by 6 Jun 2019, 16:41 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                neph93
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                                Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                                @SkinnyHeart:

                                @xtcclassic:

                                Looks good to me. How do you like them?

                                I love them!

                                One thing though, can I hot soak the jeans? I asked because there are some places I'd like them just a bit tighter.

                                I think they look very good. I’m afraid a hot soak won’t make much difference as this denim is fully sanforised and will not shrink.

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

                                • Dame Vera Lynn
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                                  SkinnyHeart
                                  Joined: 5 Jun 2019

                                  @neph93:

                                  @SkinnyHeart:

                                  @xtcclassic:

                                  Looks good to me. How do you like them?

                                  I love them!

                                  One thing though, can I hot soak the jeans? I asked because there are some places I'd like them just a bit tighter.

                                  I think they look very good. I’m afraid a hot soak won’t make much difference as this denim is fully sanforised and will not shrink.

                                  Thanks 😊

                                  I don't know what I am doing

                                  last edited by 6 Jun 2019, 18:26 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    Jett129
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                                    Joined: 17 Aug 2011

                                    I’ve personally found that putting the jeans in a hot drier,after washing,makes way more difference than just a hot soak. Your jeans will definitely tighten up a little, but will eventually stretch out a little in the waist, where you put the most pressure. You also  might get a little shrinkage in the length.

                                    last edited by 6 Jun 2019, 20:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      SkinnyHeart
                                      Joined: 5 Jun 2019

                                      I'll make sure I wear belt in case they stretch out too much.

                                      I don't know what I am doing

                                      last edited by 6 Jun 2019, 22:37 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        SkinnyHeart
                                        Joined: 5 Jun 2019

                                        More fit check:

                                        I started wearing these jeans today, I must say these jeans are great. I like them more and more. the quality, what can I say, is top notch.

                                        I want to get them hemmed though, they are a bit long for my short legs. I really have zero experience getting jeans hemmed, can experts here please tell me what should I be aware of before getting them done? and what kind of tailors are best for these works? I live in a small city so choices are not that many. Also what things should I tell the tailor (if any) just in case I screw them up?

                                        *edit: spelling

                                        I don't know what I am doing

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                                          xtcclassic
                                          啓蒙家
                                          Joined: 13 Feb 2012

                                          Ideally they should be chainstitched, but not many tailor shops offer that option, mostly it’s just denim specialty shops. Where do you live?

                                          last edited by 10 Jun 2019, 20:33 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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