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IH-634S - 21oz Selvedge Denim Straight Cut Jeans - Indigo

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    weegeebee1
    Haraki san Student
    Joined: 6 Jul 2022

    sanity check aka talk some sense into me.

    I've bought several (like way too many) IH shirts off the classifieds past couple months. 
    Really enjoy them all.

    Have been wanting to try the jeans.  Until I get my sizing down, hesitant to buy anything new and have been hesitant to even pull the trigger on some used stuff because it's still a few hundred bucks in many cases.

    I've got a few pairs of Brave Star, mostly true straight and slim straight.  A size 33 is typically good snug (can get away not wearing a belt), but 34 is probably right, maybe slightly too loose (not anything crazy) but certainly more comfortable.  The 33 usually come out to about a 17.25-17.5 inches one side measurement.

    I know someone selling 634S in size 36, full waist measurement pretty close to 36.  Well worn, a few washes, etc.

    Is that just going to be too big?  I've read many posts here that you really can't expect any shrinkage.  My first thought was to hot wash them and blast in the dryer.

    I'm 6'0 about 180-185lbs.  I think Giles mentioned he's a 34 in these.  I'd say I'm slightly bigger than Giles.  I'm guessing 35 is probably my right size and I'm just dreaming about buying these 36 because they're a good deal and I can finally get my feet wet with my first pair.  But what's the point if they going to be too big.

    Anyway, hoping someone is similar size to me and maybe has some Brave Stars for reference and can walk me through how this might go.  TIA

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      neph93
      見習いボス
      Joined: 18 Aug 2014

      @weegeebee1:

      Is that just going to be too big?  I've read many posts here that you really can't expect any shrinkage.  My first thought was to hot wash them and blast in the dryer.

      Stop now. They’ll be too big. I’m about your size and weight and wear W34 in 634S. They stretch a lot and will not shrink meaningfully, regardless of what you do to them. You’d probably fit a 34 snug or 35 comfortable.

      “Some of those that work forces
      Are the same that burn crosses”

      • Virginia Woolf
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        weegeebee1
        Haraki san Student
        Joined: 6 Jul 2022

        @neph93:

        @weegeebee1:

        Is that just going to be too big?  I've read many posts here that you really can't expect any shrinkage.  My first thought was to hot wash them and blast in the dryer.

        Stop now. They’ll be too big. I’m about your size and weight and wear W34 in 634S. They stretch a lot and will not shrink meaningfully, regardless of what you do to them. You’d probably fit a 34 snug or 35 comfortable.

        Word 😎  Thanks for this intervention.  I needed it.  LOL.

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          neph93
          見習いボス
          Joined: 18 Aug 2014

          @weegeebee1:

          @neph93:

          @weegeebee1:

          Is that just going to be too big?  I've read many posts here that you really can't expect any shrinkage.  My first thought was to hot wash them and blast in the dryer.

          Stop now. They’ll be too big. I’m about your size and weight and wear W34 in 634S. They stretch a lot and will not shrink meaningfully, regardless of what you do to them. You’d probably fit a 34 snug or 35 comfortable.

          Word 😎  Thanks for this intervention.  I needed it.  LOL.

          My pleasure. Nice to have such a straightforward one to answer.

          “Some of those that work forces
          Are the same that burn crosses”

          • Virginia Woolf
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            Perpetual_beta
            Haraki san Student
            Joined: 17 May 2022

            @weegeebee1:

            sanity check aka talk some sense into me.

            I've got a few pairs of Brave Star, mostly true straight and slim straight.  A size 33 is typically good snug (can get away not wearing a belt), but 34 is probably right, maybe slightly too loose (not anything crazy) but certainly more comfortable.  The 33 usually come out to about a 17.25-17.5 inches one side measurement.

            Is that just going to be too big?  I've read many posts here that you really can't expect any shrinkage.  My first thought was to hot wash them and blast in the dryer.

            You already got your answer re size 36.

            Do not base anything on Brave Star size charts as they are notorious for their inconsistency (size, quality, etc) - absolutely measure them for actual size and read the IH "how we measure" to compare.

            Also, going by length and weight alone is only a rough approximation with +/- 2 waist sizes.

            Again, take a pair of good fitting pants and measure them the IH way. Then go to the IH sizing charts.
            Do not skip this. Do not just measure waist. Do as recommended. IH put a lot of effort into this stuff. Use it.

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              weegeebee1
              Haraki san Student
              Joined: 6 Jul 2022

              You already got your answer re size 36.

              Do not base anything on Brave Star size charts as they are notorious for their inconsistency (size, quality, etc) - absolutely measure them for actual size and read the IH "how we measure" to compare.

              Also, going by length and weight alone is only a rough approximation with +/- 2 waist sizes.

              Again, take a pair of good fitting pants and measure them the IH way. Then go to the IH sizing charts.
              Do not skip this. Do not just measure waist. Do as recommended. IH put a lot of effort into this stuff. Use it.

              Thanks for this too.  It sounds like the average pair will stretch about an inch in the waist.  I'm assuming the more strain it's under, the more stretch you'll get.  So like I said, 17.25 to 17.5 (the IH way) is about the right fit for me once everything has been broken in.  I know I need to consider rise, thighs, etc., as well, but I want to at least make sure that part is right.  So I'll probably looking for 17 new or 17.5 if it's got some wears on it already, and see how it goes from there.

              Thanks again.

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                Giles
                IHUK Crew
                Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                @weegeebee1:

                It sounds like the average pair will stretch about an inch in the waist.

                That's exactly what it says on the product page

                @weegeebee1:

                I'm assuming the more strain it's under, the more stretch you'll get.  S

                Up to a point…...

                "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                  TexasCrane
                  Raw and Unwashed
                  Joined: 26 Nov 2022

                  Just picked up my first pair of Iron Hearts.  Really liking them so far.  I had them send me essentially 1 of each fit and added the 634s in 21oz at the last minute, thinking that I wouldn't like them but I might as well give them a try.  I'm really glad that I did because the others are all going back and the 634s are keepers.  I'm excited to see how they fade over the next couple of years.

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                    neph93
                    見習いボス
                    Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                    @TexasCrane:

                    Just picked up my first pair of Iron Hearts.  Really liking them so far..

                    Congratulations. And they look great on you. Nice that the OG model still turns heads.

                    “Some of those that work forces
                    Are the same that burn crosses”

                    • Virginia Woolf
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                    • endoE
                      endo
                      見習いボス
                      Joined: 29 May 2020

                      They look superb @TexasCrane  The 634 is also my favourite cut and was my first IH piece. Enjoy!

                      si tacuisses

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                        Perpetual_beta
                        Haraki san Student
                        Joined: 17 May 2022

                        @TexasCrane:

                        Just picked up my first pair of Iron Hearts.

                        Classic. This is the way.

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                        • motoM
                          moto
                          Haraki san Prodigy
                          Joined: 2 Aug 2014

                          Day one for the 634S, I sized down to 32 from my normal 33 and I think I made the right choice. My first pair of straight up 21oz IH denim, I've had 25, 17N, 14 and 21 overdyed but never the classic 21. I am quite pleased with the fit and feel.

                          Apologies for the dirty mirror

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                            Sage954
                            Iron Heart Deity
                            Joined: 1 Apr 2012

                            Looks great. I’m partial to 634. Only cut I own.

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                            • MattM
                              Matt
                              見習いボス
                              Joined: 4 Oct 2011

                              @moto of all the denims you listed be also worn them all and more, and I can honestly say while I love each fabric, my favorite pair are my 11 year old 21z Beatle Busters.  IMO they haven’t come up with anything better.  I started with 25 so I can’t even say it’s because they were my first.  They feel so soft when broken.

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                              • motoM
                                moto
                                Haraki san Prodigy
                                Joined: 2 Aug 2014

                                Thanks @Sage954 !

                                @Matt I'm excited to break them in and feel the softness, currently they're digging into my hips and leaving marks, but I know this will pass as they stretch and soften. I also started with 25oz as my first IH bottoms and happy I've finally arrived at 21oz.

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                                • jerkulesJ
                                  jerkules
                                  啓蒙家
                                  Joined: 26 Aug 2018

                                  @moto perfection! I’ve got to try out the 634s to see if I can achieve a fit like that. If I could, I’d be very happy.

                                  last edited by 12 Jan 2023, 14:51 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                  • motoM
                                    moto
                                    Haraki san Prodigy
                                    Joined: 2 Aug 2014

                                    @jerkules thanks dude! Day 2 feeling even better and they are molding and stretching perfectly. I'm super happy with the fit and glad I sized down to achieve a trimmer silhouette. I think I'll be neglecting my 777's for a while …

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                                    • iammortalcombatI
                                      iammortalcombat
                                      Haraki san Prodigy
                                      Joined: 2 Jan 2022

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                                      day 1 from 3/1 for posterity

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                                        the246guy
                                        Haraki san Prodigy
                                        Joined: 8 May 2016

                                        I'm looking for some suggestions. My exact waist size is around 80cm and the tag size 31 is the closest at 78.7cm. Going by the description, this should stretch by an inch after wear so that would mean that it would be around 80.2 something, which will be perfect for me. Is this correct?

                                        IH-555N | IH-666S-21 | IH-777D | IH-666 XHS | IHG-035 | IHB-06 | IH-721-KHA
                                        IHSH-251 | IHSH-07 | IHSH-246 * 2

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                                        • goosehdG
                                          goosehd
                                          Mod Squad
                                          Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                                          I would say your logic is sound, but the best thing to do is contact the IH Crew at shop@ironheart.co.uk

                                          "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

                                          last edited by 7 Mar 2023, 21:48 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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