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

[Appfaff]

smart man!

[Drumedge]

@Appfaff, considering your pair of 8301S, are you still happy with the fit or are you still considering going down one more size? I have a pair in 32", I am usually a 33" to 34" in my other IH jeans, and the 32" fit fine and I still rock them but have been considering another pair in a 33"…

[Appfaff]

I have “grown” into this pair lol [emoji23]

I could make the next size down work, but I wouldn’t be able to bend over… I feel the 555-03 looks better upsized than the 8301
But if the straighter leg works better for you, I think they could work.

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[Drumedge]

Thank you! No go here on the super skinny! I could do it but it would feel like a straight jacket 

[housekeys]

Been a while! Here's what these are looking like these days.

Pictured in the ihj-69 as well.

[housekeys]

Here are a couple of other pics.

Cheers.

[Filthy2123ozjunkie]

@housekeys hellyeah dude! Those look freaking amazing.

[Appfaff]

holy snikes those are sick!!! @housekeys !!

[housekeys]

@Appfaff @Filthy

Thanks for the kind words guys!

Definitely one of my favorite pairs!

[Appfaff]

I always think my pair has faded nicely until I see a pair that is actually faded lol I need to get mine hemmed and put them to work it seems!

[Giles]

Nice boots….

[732fraziea]

Wow!

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[Drumedge]

Nice Chelsea’s indeed  great pair of boots always brings together a great pair of Iron Hearts!

[housekeys]

[Appfaff]

DUDE - what an amazing outfit. Looks fantastic with the KJ 70s as well!

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[housekeys]

@Appfaff:

DUDE - what an amazing outfit. Looks fantastic with the KJ 70s as well!

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Thanks, @Appfaff!

I owe you some credit for the kicks; thanks for the heads up on those! 

[Appfaff]

Such as fantastic pairing with those jeans buddy!

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[twin]

@housekeys  best looking faded pair I have ever seen. Well done.

[Kfactor]

My pair hasn’t been worn in what feels like years until recently. I can fit them again but now they’re a go to

[plumdog]

• When considering inseam length for hemming how much inseam shrinkage should we generally allow for? (may vary by fabric)

• Is hemming unworn/unwashed preferred, or is it better to wear/wash prior to hemming?

• Does vertical shrinkage also affect the rise of jeans, or is it more noticeable on the inseam?

I was wondering how much shrinkage to allow for in the inseam in some SBG 8301's that I'll send in to IHUK for hemming soon. And maybe hemming is a common enough question to warrant a FAQ. SelfEdges website says to expect .5in shrink in the inseam, I assume this is the same sanforized SBG fabric in other IHUK jeans, and IHUK details suggest minimal shrinkage. I'm sure people here have experience with this to comment how much shrink to expect and any other considerations.

My preference would be to send them in unworn / unwashed, since they're stupid long for me to wear without hemming first.

Here are the jeans in question on SE site:
https://www.selfedge.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=969

It seems like .5 inch shrink would be too small to noticeably affect the length, especially if wearing boots. So I'm probably overthinking it. But as they say, measure twice cut once.

Aside from any shrinkage considerations finding the right inseam length seems fairly common sense. Make sure you wear the pants at the waist level you normally would, and make sure the inseam length is long enough to be comfortable for both standing straight, and crouching down on your knees / sitting down. And to wear the shoes you would normally wear. Ideally finding the best balance of not riding up too far showing your ankles if you crouch or sit, while also not pooling on top of your shoes when relaxed.