IH-555-03 - 21oz Selvedge Denim Slim Jeans - Superblack (Fades To Grey)
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@Filthy:
Wearing them wet kicks the stretch into overdrive. I also sometimes wear some cut off sweatpants to stretch the top block on stuff. This idea has been ridiculed by my peers. But it works. You can get a cheap pair at Walmart for $5 and chop them off at the knee. I use a garbage quality pair of Left Field I got that I hated.
I think maybe my comment was unclear: I wear the sweatpants under the jeans and button up everything but the top button.
I like your suggestion with the sweat pants and might give it a go.
I scored the Self Edge like-new version of these slim fade-to-black for a ridiculously low and impossible-to-pass-up $150 and they are now part of my weekly rotation. That day I was truly blessed by multiple gods from multiple religions.
I sometimes throw this pair on right after a shower and without drying my legs. Expect a struggle as they won't simply slide on, that's for sure. Then I do some morning stretches and wear them through them through as much of the day as possible until the breaking-in discomfort becomes too much of a distraction. Might change into a far more comfortable pair of overdyed 634s I own and which are well broken in (slow fader, though) after having done occasional farm work in them. Also, I run out into a rain storms with my denim, from time-to-time, and this helps with loosening the fabric but try not to get them too wet as I don't know whether softening them too much affects the fade potential. Who the hell cares though, right?
With the added sweat pants to help me stretch the top block a bit hopefully it can help me to not feel like I'm crammed into a sausage casing.
Also, looking at @AdamJ 's posting is a great inspiration to keep going. … and love the look and condition of that leather patch. Might be a good idea for me to treat my own leather patches as I'm noticing how nice it can look.
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Good job!
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Ten months, one soak, just washed, worn a lot, and still stiff. Like armour on the upper thigh. My 555-01, by contrast, unwashed, five months wear, are soft and very pliable. Guess it's the dye, right? Or the fabric? Both?
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Just a pic with some backpocket fades I took yesterday. I think it shows the potential of this denim quite well.
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Hey Iron Heartbeaters!
First post here. It’s positively addictive reading all your great posts. Really inspiring, and the craftsmanship of the IH is just beyond.
Curious about the soaking, as I’ve never tried it before. Leave it in the bath for 30 mins, and let drip dry? Would love it if you made a youtube on how to soak. Heard about the bleeding hahaha
Thanks to <napsal>I finally got my legs on a fresh pair of these black babies. Graham recommended I get a w33, as they stretch, and I think you’re bang on. But these w34 are crazy comfy. Plus… I have had to give away my first pair of straight IH w32, and the precious Beatle Buster w34 I can only wear if I do not button up the final button hahah.. the w33 of 461Z are perfect some days, and too tight around the waist others..
So, I put the 555-03 w34 on four days ago and can’t take them off. They’re the most flexible IH pair I’ve ever had. Hoping my belt will keep them in place.
Thank you for you advice, good spirits and have a great day
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It would not make for a very exciting video
Pop then in some hot water for 10 or 20 min, agitate a lot, take them out, drip dry.
Some info about shrinkage here….
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It would be if you wore a bikini while demonstrating
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Just trying to do my part in keeping those weight gain numbers down.
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Hahaha… thank you for info and bikini images
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@discobeard those look a lot like Red Wing blacksmiths in Hawthorn Muleskinner leather. Had a pair a few years back and they looked identical to Richard’s boots here.
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I thought they might be rw blacksmiths, but I’m always surprised by how similar different brands can look to my untrained eye. Thanks
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Inspired by all the great shots on here, I thought I would opt for black today. Bought these back in September 2018. At that time I had never seen any iron heart in person but when I tore open that parcel from ihuk and these came out, I knew I had something special. Incredible fabric that has just aged fantastically well; amazingly solid construction that means they feel as solid today as they did on day one; and a cut that was new to me (the higher rise and a slim without being skinny leg) but against which all other cuts will be compared to forever more.
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@discobeard very nice work
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Thanks Adam.weirdly, I think it was you who I dealt with back then! You were correct - I was not disappointed
