IH-555-XHS - 25oz Selvedge Denim Slim Jeans - Indigo

[neph93]

@a.aron:

I have been wearing unsanforized for over 5 years and a number of different pairs, need to understand this is a much different animal.

Apologies if I was condescending, but I think you’re right, it behaves in it’s own way. It’s weight and stiffness when new makes it more of a challenge to work out.

I’m pretty sure people have given up on pairs of XHS that actually fit well because the heft and rigidity of the denim makes it seem like they are too small. If you pay your dues it is quite forgiving in the end.

[a.aron]

No worry at all, here are the measurements size 33 - Washed warm for 40 mins
Raw
W - 34.5
R - 10.9
T - 12.9
I - 33" (Had them hemmed by IH)
H - 7.8
post wash (keep in mind I had not put them on) they are on now and have some work to do but feel it's the right fit would not want them more loose right out of the wash
W - 33.5
R - 10.9
T - 12.4
I - 31.75
H - 7.8

Will be rocking these now for a while and lets see what happens! Very happy with the fit overall, just need them to stretch out and get soft.

[going_to_battle]

Hi a.aron, thanks for the info, it's really useful.

Did the back rise change much?

Was that after a soak or a wash? What temperature?

Thanks and good luck with the jeans - they'll look amazing, I'm sure.

[a.aron]

That was the front rise, the back rise lost around 0.5 inches. Not sure the exact temp but in the neighborhood of 50C. This was in a front loading machine for 40 mins. Also a cold rinse and no spin. Then I hung to dry in the shower. I would also note that I soaked them inside and out in the shower prior to the wash with warm water. Wash was normal (not delicate).

Hope this helps.

[going_to_battle]

My thumb is nearly bleeding but I finally got them on 

They are quite tight in the waist but I know they'll stretch out up to an inch. Do you think this fit looks ok?

Just checking that I can actually move a few inches in these things… 

[Kasi]

Perfect how they should be.

[dinobarnesberlin]

I agree with @Kasi  –- Enjoy

[den1mhead]

@Kasi:

Perfect how they should be.

@dinobarnesberlin:

I agree with @Kasi  –- Enjoy

I agree with these fellas ^ as the fit looks pretty much spot on.

[Baba-san]

Look like a good fit to me @going_to_battle

I used the NephcarjackTM technique to ease the waist out slightly and it worked a treat… not so very well on my black 21's

still hanging in there!

[a.aron]

Look good! I have been in mine for a few days now and getting some leg twist on my right leg, is this common for XHS? Its slight, nothing like LHT but it's there.

Love the fit by the way

[Kasi]

@Baba-san

You stretch to much should had your hand on the button.. stop it from pulling off.

Look like you got carried away  :o

@neph93 carjack is a good way to do it. It how you do it..

[neph93]

@a.aron:

Look good! I have been in mine for a few days now and getting some leg twist on my right leg, is this common for XHS? Its slight, nothing like LHT but it's there.

Love the fit by the way

I get leg twist on all my heavy jeans, regardless of type of denim. Theoretically it is possible with any twill fabric and I have a strong suspicion that body shape and fit play a role.

[Baba-san]

I did indeed @kasi… The crew are very kindly sending me out some new buttons with my next purchase,
however Ive worn them a couple of times and the button is still holding up! :-\

[Giles]

https://www.heddels.com/dictionary/skewing/

We dont run a skew process on any of our jeans….

[Kasi]

Must be a funny leg, causing the twisting…

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[going_to_battle]

Thanks for the feedback about the fit. It was reassuring and helped me to make my mind about about keeping them.

I've owned so many different Iron Heart jeans over the years. I've never quite got it right. I'm really hoping this time I'm onto a winner.

The fit is slightly more flattering on the 555 to other jeans I tried on recently (634, 666, 777), in my opinion, while avoiding being too 'skinny' and fashionable like some other brands.

[hoppy_IPA]

@going_to_battle:

I've owned so many different Iron Heart jeans over the years. I've never quite got it right. I'm really hoping this time I'm onto a winner.

They look great, GTB.  I think you nailed the balance between comfort & a fitted silhouette

[a.aron]

Loving the 555 XHS, now about a week in wearing every day they are getting more and more comfortable, but maybe I just need to put on some of my other denim to realize XHS is STIFF.

At any rate I am eyeing the XHSib, outside of the color does anyone have both XHS and XHSib that can tell me the feel and break-in differences? Any preferences from those that have both?
Would like to understand the overall differences besides that of appearance
Thank you!

[neph93]

@a.aron:

Would like to understand the overall differences besides that of appearance

There are no essential differences as it is the same fabric. That is to say that the construction of the fabric and the way it behaves is identical. The hand is marginally different as both the warp and the weft is dyed on the XHSib. After that it is the aesthetic difference in colour and fading, although even the latter follows the same form and pattern on the standard XHS.

[going_to_battle]

@hoppy_IPA:

@going_to_battle:

I've owned so many different Iron Heart jeans over the years. I've never quite got it right. I'm really hoping this time I'm onto a winner.

They look great, GTB.  I think you nailed the balance between comfort & a fitted silhouette

Thanks, that’s really good to know. It’s not easy to get that balance right.