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

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    cander49
    Raw and Unwashed
    Joined: 8 Apr 2015

    Oops. I just noticed I suck and posted in the wrong thread hahaha. XHS-IB, not XHS.

    last edited by 19 Jul 2021, 19:25 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      skywalker
      Joined: 29 Jul 2021

      I am a long time lurker here and finally able to join in and say 'Hi' after I received my pair of IH-555-XHS today along with my Wesco Jobmasters. I have to thank Ben Anders for his amazing help at IH in selecting this pair for me after we worked through some sizings.

      I take a 32" waist but got a 33 Tag which had a slightly larger 34.5" waist to make allowances for any shrinkage. It took me about twenty minutes and a near broken thumb to get them done up, reminds me of the pain learning to play guitar  😉 but all good!

      Being somewhat vertically challenged at around 5' 6" I normally take a 32" leg, these are 36.7" I think I like the double cuff over the single and I think that the bottoms could turn out some nice markings once the shrinkage pulls them up a bit, be great to hear some thoughts.

      But, I am sat in them now, do I continue to wear to stretch or is it better to give a first soak, any guidance on these superb 25oz would be great.

      It is great to finally join the Iron Heart family and I cannot thank Ben and the team enough for such a great first time experience in such a wonderful product and brand.

      Cheers Nick

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        neph93
        見習いボス
        Joined: 18 Aug 2014

        @skywalker:

        It is great to finally join the Iron Heart family and I cannot thank Ben and the team enough for such a great first time experience in such a wonderful product and brand.

        Welcome Nick and congrats on a fabulous pair of jeans and a beautiful pair of boots.

        I would strongly recommend do the soak/wash now. If they were tight from the off their may have been something to gain from wearing for a while, but seeing your fit, I’d get the shrinkage out now.

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

        • Virginia Woolf
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          skywalker
          Joined: 29 Jul 2021

          @neph93:

          @skywalker:

          It is great to finally join the Iron Heart family and I cannot thank Ben and the team enough for such a great first time experience in such a wonderful product and brand.

          Welcome Nick and congrats on a fabulous pair of jeans and a beautiful pair of boots.

          I would strongly recommend do the soak/wash now. If they were tight from the off their may have been something to gain from wearing for a while, but seeing your fit, I’d get the shrinkage out now.

          Thank you @neph93 it is great to be here!

          They are soaking as I type  😉 I will drip dry and then put out in the sunshine, or it better indoors, I don't want to tempt too much shrinkage?

          I have been breaking in the Jobmasters, they are super comfortable. What is recommended to feed the leather this first time and waterproof?

          Thanks again, Nick

          last edited by 3 Aug 2021, 12:13 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            LewisStonehouse
            啓蒙家
            Joined: 11 May 2020

            @skywalker:

            @neph93:

            @skywalker:

            It is great to finally join the Iron Heart family and I cannot thank Ben and the team enough for such a great first time experience in such a wonderful product and brand.

            Welcome Nick and congrats on a fabulous pair of jeans and a beautiful pair of boots.

            I would strongly recommend do the soak/wash now. If they were tight from the off their may have been something to gain from wearing for a while, but seeing your fit, I’d get the shrinkage out now.

            Thank you @neph93 it is great to be here!

            They are soaking as I type  😉 I will drip dry and then put out in the sunshine, or it better indoors, I don't want to tempt too much shrinkage?

            I have been breaking in the Jobmasters, they are super comfortable. What is recommended to feed the leather this first time and waterproof?

            Thanks again, Nick

            Outdoors, but in the shade as the sun can fade then prematurely (unless you're going for that, then all power to ya!)

            last edited by 3 Aug 2021, 15:44 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              Giles
              IHUK Crew
              Joined: 22 Sept 2009

              Drying does not cause shrinkage, lubrication and agitation does.

              https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=4549.msg242078#msg242078

              "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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                neph93
                見習いボス
                Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                @skywalker:

                I have been breaking in the Jobmasters, they are super comfortable. What is recommended to feed the leather this first time and waterproof?

                The domain leathers are waxed so are fairly waterproof already. Seeing as these are new, the leather shouldn’t need anything for a while.

                However if they are going to see a lot of water/snow/ice/mud, I would recommend a silicon based treatment for the uppers and some kind of natural oil/wax/creme for the midsoles.

                The other option is to do nothing and bare witness to the glory that is a trashed pair of Wesco’s. They’ll still last for years even with negligent treatment.

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

                • Virginia Woolf
                last edited by 8 Mar 2021, 17:30 3 Aug 2021, 16:53 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  the246guy
                  Haraki san Prodigy
                  Joined: 8 May 2016

                  Is there a Restock on this anytime soon? I'm looking for size 31 on these.

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

                  last edited by 4 Aug 2021, 05:32 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    Giles
                    IHUK Crew
                    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                    October

                    "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

                    last edited by 4 Aug 2021, 07:34 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      the246guy
                      Haraki san Prodigy
                      Joined: 8 May 2016

                      @Giles:

                      October

                      That should be right in time for the winter season. Is there a piece in stock in Japan that can be bought over in size 31? No problem if not. I just wanted to try my luck.

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

                      last edited by 4 Aug 2021, 16:36 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        thomms
                        Raw and Unwashed
                        Joined: 12 Jul 2020

                        hi peeps
                        sharing this shrinkage stats for my 555XHS  
                        soak in warm water, about 40deg.c, for 120 minutes and handwash settings in the tub for 90 minutes without spin.
                        picttures to follow.

                        PRE SOAK/WASH    POST SOAK/WASH
                        WAIST         33.60   32.30
                        FRONT RISE 10.50           10.30
                        REAR RISE 16.00   15.50
                        THIGH         12.20   12.00
                        KNEE           8.20     8.00     
                        INSEAM         33.00   32.20

                        last edited by 16 Aug 2021, 12:43 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          thomms
                          Raw and Unwashed
                          Joined: 12 Jul 2020

                          Pre soak/wash

                          Post soak/wash

                          last edited by 16 Aug 2021, 12:53 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                          • vaquero357V
                            vaquero357
                            Banned
                            Joined: 9 Aug 2020

                            …they look great @thomms! I remember receiving my first pair of XHS-555's and was blown away! Love at first wear! 😉 😎

                            last edited by 16 Aug 2021, 17:25 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                            • KasiK
                              Kasi
                              見習いボス
                              Joined: 9 Oct 2014

                              Am bashing the hell out of them

                              The world's insane
                              While you drink champagne
                              And I'm livin' in black rain 4Q 🖕

                              last edited by 18 Aug 2021, 09:07 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                              • dinobarnesberlinD
                                dinobarnesberlin
                                啓蒙家
                                Joined: 28 Mar 2020

                                Looking good Kasi !

                                last edited by 18 Aug 2021, 09:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                • Ness1116N
                                  Ness1116
                                  Joined: 26 Oct 2020

                                  Well Iv been waiting all year to purchase these due to TX weather finally "cooling" off. Im absolutely in love with the 25oz 555 fit, its definitely THE cut for me. Im 170ibs, 5'7 and I ordered a 30 tag size hemmed inseam to 30. Im able to get two good cuffs when desired or leave them un-cuffed with no stacking in the leg or bunching at the ankle. This is my first pair of XHS and let me tell you when I first put these on I was a little nervous  :D. It took a lot of patience to button them last night. I went to dinner last night (first time wearing them) and then slept in them as well. Woke up today and can button them with ease. It's funny what a day can do breaking these in so Im excited to break these in a little and then soak at the end of the week.

                                  Bury me in my leather

                                  last edited by 23 Oct 2021, 15:47 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    neph93
                                    見習いボス
                                    Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                                    @Ness1116 Sleeping in jeans is underrated. Well done. Also they look aces [emoji1433][emoji1433][emoji1433]

                                    Is that your office btw?

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

                                    • Virginia Woolf
                                    last edited by 23 Oct 2021, 15:55 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                    • Ness1116N
                                      Ness1116
                                      Joined: 26 Oct 2020

                                      @neph93:

                                      @Ness1116 Sleeping in jeans is underrated. Well done. Also they look aces [emoji1433][emoji1433][emoji1433]

                                      Is that your office btw?

                                      Sleeping in jeans is definitely underrated haha. Thank you and yes sir thats my office.

                                      Bury me in my leather

                                      last edited by 23 Oct 2021, 16:02 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        neph93
                                        見習いボス
                                        Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                                        @Ness1116:

                                        Sleeping in jeans is definitely underrated haha. Thank you and yes sir thats my office.

                                        It pays to have dark sheets though. I took a nap in new jeans once on white sheets. The better half was not pleased.

                                        That is a really nice office.

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

                                        • Virginia Woolf
                                        last edited by 23 Oct 2021, 16:04 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                        • Ness1116N
                                          Ness1116
                                          Joined: 26 Oct 2020

                                          @neph93:

                                          @Ness1116:

                                          Sleeping in jeans is definitely underrated haha. Thank you and yes sir thats my office.

                                          It pays to have dark sheets though. I took a nap in new jeans once on white sheets. The better half was not pleased.

                                          That is a really nice office.

                                          Indeed, I have dark grey sheets because I learned the hard way when first getting into the selvedge world  ::) I travel for work sometimes and I bet house keeping hates me but I make sure to leave a tip for the indigo inconvenience.

                                          Bury me in my leather

                                          last edited by 23 Oct 2021, 16:26 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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