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    • neph93N
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      @Adam:

      Well that’s my long winded introduction, also as a Canadian I have the authority to say that Iron Heart’s black and red Buffalo check UHF is the best version of the best shirt ever made. Thanks guys and gals and looking forward to my next pair!  Cheers!

      We love long-winded intros around here. Please ignore my question on the newbie thread, you answered it beautifully here.

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

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      • Bfd70B
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        @Peter:

        Greetings from Berne Switzerland

        https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bern

        More specific we (family of four) live near Marzilibad @Aareriver where you can swim all year if you have can deal with some ice cold water in winter.

        https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marzilibad

        Wow. Just beautiful.

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          Got some nice snow today, this is my front yard in Mississauga, Canada.

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            Hi all, greetings from Konstanz - Germany.
            I already have a 2 pairs of 888s 21oz and I'm in process to get one in od 21oz.
            Now, question about sizing 🙂 should I go for same size or I need to size up?
            Thanks in advance for your help and stay safe.

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              @dex I would just check the measurements and go with what's on the chart (this is always the route to go, as the sizing differs a lot from jean to jean).

              That said, you might end up finding that the ODs run a little smaller, as the overdying process can cause a bit of shrinkage. However, the OD 21oz denim is very comfortable and does stretch out a bit. I'd wait for advice of some other folks (like @neph93 especially, as he always has the best input), but my suggestion would be to pick the size that best matches the (pre-stretch) measurements of your current 888s.

              Oh and also, welcome to the forum! 😉

              WTB
              IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
              Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

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                That was fast 🙂 Thanks
                My first IH 888 was in 38 size and was ok. bit baggy but ok. now I wear them as winter variant 🙂
                Second one (arrived few days ago) w36 - very hard to button at start but now they are very close to w38 very comfortable and fit is great. So I really hope that you all would say - go for same size 🙂

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                • neph93N
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                  @dex:

                  Hi all, greetings from Konstanz - Germany.
                  …
                  Now, question about sizing 🙂 should I go for same size or I need to size up?

                  Welcome!

                  Regarding the OD 21oz. The overdying removes all shrinkage meaning OD iterations generally come up smaller. However, the OD 21oz retains all the stretching properties of the standard variant, only accentuated by the kicking the fabric takes from the OD process.

                  TL/DR: go with the same size. They stretch a lot.

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

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                    Thanks 😉
                    Now, one more question 🙂
                    About IH555S 21 fitting, same size? Size up, size down?

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                    • neph93N
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                      @dex:

                      Thanks 😉
                      Now, one more question 🙂
                      About IH555S 21 fitting, same size? Size up, size down?

                      That is a little more difficult to answer. Very different cut so will fit you differently to your 888’s. It is also very body type dependent, with the slimmest knee of all IH cuts and a sharp thigh to knee taper.

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

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                        @neph93:

                        @dex:

                        Thanks 😉
                        Now, one more question 🙂
                        About IH555S 21 fitting, same size? Size up, size down?

                        That is a little more difficult to answer. Very different cut so will fit you differently to your 888’s. It is also very body type dependent, with the slimmest knee of all IH cuts and a sharp thigh to knee taper.

                        Arrived today. There is only one word to describe this great pair of jeans - perfect!
                        I like it more than 888. That's why I ordered one pair more 🙂

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                          Hi everybody, new member here. Nice to meet everybody. I am currently living in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, although originally I'm from just outside of San Francisco.

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                          • neph93N
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                            @vegan_crabcakes:

                            Hi everybody, new member here. Nice to meet everybody. I am currently living in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, although originally I'm from just outside of San Francisco.

                            Welcome. Love the forum handle [emoji1]

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

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                              Walton on Thames Uk. Moving to New York / tri state later this year.

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                              • gumbyfitsG
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                                Seattle born+raised, now in West Philly.

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                                • neph93N
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                                  @stoopid.fits:

                                  Seattle born+raised, now in West Philly.

                                  Welcome.

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

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                                  • OaktaviaO
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                                    Seattle born+raised, now in West Philly.

                                    Hey guy! Welcome to the board…was wondering if I'd see you stop by.

                                    IG: electricindigowizard

                                    "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                                    WTB: IH-526V-XHS - XL/XXL
                                    IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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                                    • JesúsJ
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                                      Hi everyone from Madrid, Spain.
                                      Glad to be here and be part of this community

                                      Best regards

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                                      • neph93N
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                                        @Jesús:

                                        Hi everyone from Madrid, Spain.
                                        Glad to be here and be part of this community

                                        Best regards

                                        Bienvenidas! How’s the denim scene in Madrid?

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

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                                          @neph93:

                                          @Jesús:

                                          Hi everyone from Madrid, Spain.
                                          Glad to be here and be part of this community

                                          Best regards

                                          Bienvenidas! How’s the denim scene in Madrid?

                                          Thanks, neph93. My feeling is poor…, I would say that any past time was better....

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                                          • vigilantV
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                                            Typing from Wilmington NC, originally from Dallas/Fort Worth TX.

                                            r•e•c•o•n

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