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

[Richard]

@neph93:

@Richard:

New pair first day out. So comfortable already.

Fantastic fit! You’re onto a winner, sir.

Thanks man. Really pleased with them. Worn them five days straight The 888S and the 777 didn't work for me, so looks like I've found a cut which does.

[Planesio]

How long are these going to shirink in lenght after first wash? I won´t use a washing machine, just a hand wash

[Giles]

Virtually nothing.  They are sanforised and one-washed…

[Southseadenim]

Mine are getting on a bit now. Coming up for 4 years old, with numerous repairs. Do I give up on these or send them in for a crotch and knee repair?

[Kasi]

That is down to you..

Me I would have them repair.

[neph93]

They are fixable for sure. I’d get them fixed, then start on a new pair. I love it every time I get out my well worn XHS for a trip around the block.

[RickInHoustonTX]

I have a pair of 555-Whites I truly love.  Decided to pick up a pair in indigo yesterday.  Both 21 oz.

Here's the thing?  Why doesn't Iron Heart just measure the pair and slap a size label on it that is accurate?  Why is a white 555 32 waist really 32 inches, but a 32 indigo is 32.7 (or whatever)?  Why not sew in a label that is actually accurate?

I've always wondered this?  Anyone know the answer?  I asked Graham (the guy that always rechecks my size for me when ordering).

[sabergirl]

Jeans are sewn pair by pair, by hand. I would challenge you to find any brand in the world whose sizing is consistent for every single pair in a tagged size. The fact that Iron Heart provides good accurate measurements for each different release is above and beyond.

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[Giles]

Are you expecting that we measure every pair of jeans and stamp 32.1, 32.3, 32.6 etc etc ? Because that won't happen.  Tag size is an approximation always has been, always will be.

To expand upon @sabergirl 's explanation.

If any brand tells you that all their tag 32 measure exactly 32, they are lying.

1. The way jeans are cut (especially with big brands) is that the individual pieces change shape/size through the stack of material that is being stamped or cut out.  Levi's are notorious for having massive sizing variance within a specific tag-size.  When I was a Levi's fanboy in the 70's and 80's, I would try on multiple pairs until I found the exact right fit.

You would think one of the peaks of sizing perfection would be something like formula 1 - There is a massive variance between the size of the tyres that are all supposed to be the same size.

2. Most jeans companies vanity-tag, yes, even for men.  I had to hem a pair of Diesel once, the tag size was 34. they measured 38

3. Use the variance as a positive and dial in the perfect fit.  We have 100's of customers who will email us and say something like, I'd like a tag size 33 that measures as close as possible to 32.5

[RickInHoustonTX]

I get it.  Now that I'm on my third pair, I'm understanding how to get it as close to right as I can since no store is around me.

My newest pair just shipped!  WooHoo.

[Southseadenim]

@Kasi:

That is down to you..

Me I would have them repair.

@neph93:

They are fixable for sure. I’d get them fixed, then start on a new pair. I love it every time I get out my well worn XHS for a trip around the block.

Booked them in for repair… now to wait

[AdamJ]

[neph93]

Awesome pair @AdamJ! The jeans are pretty great too 

[Alex_24]

…and a lovely black micro fleece CPO shirt [emoji41]

[RoxRocks86]

@Southseadenim your 21oz are goals 

[JJ]

Is there a restock eta on these? Looking for the 35W.

[Alex]

Not for 3-4 months I am afraid

[JJ]

Thank you Alex. I may give another model a try.

[Jett129]

Any chance the new denim in the 555s will work for you?

[JJ]

@Jett129 Unfortunately I'm in-between sizes. I was hoping to see a 35W which would of worked best. I can always loose another 5-10lbs and go with a 34W, but I like to eat too much.