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    IH-555S-SBG - 21oz Selvedge Denim Slim Cut Jeans - Superblack (Fades To Grey)

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    • neph93N
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      @Kingmob31:

      Did someone say on here that this denim might not stretch as much as the OG 21oz Indigo?

      The SBG does seem to be a little more resiliant to stretch than the indigo version. Something to do with the different dying processes I’f imagine.

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

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      • GilesG
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        Yep, in a traditional white/natural weft denim, there is no dye in the weft, in the SBG, the weft has been reactive dyed, which adds an element of rigidity to the yarn….

        "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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          Great, cheers @Giles @neph93.

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          • AlexA
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            Restocking on Tuesday 26th at 1600BST

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            • AdamCA
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              Sizing chart updated on first page and with new sizes 38, 40, 42 and 44.

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              • AdamJA
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                RESTOCK

                The devil is in the detail..

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                • criccaC
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                  Just received these, and unfortunately I think they’re too tight for me??

                  The waist is perfect but I don’t feel comfortable with how tight they are, especially in the thighs. Size up or should I look for another fit?

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                  • AnesthetistA
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                    I think the problem with sizing up with the 555 is that if the waist and block are too loose you end up with a diaper/sagging seat. The thigh might loosen up a tad but I dont remember my pair stretching all that much.

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                    • neph93N
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                      @cricca I’ve seen tighter 555 fits.

                      I agree with @Anesthetist that sizing up would be a bad move. The top block on these fits you perfectly and a bigger top block plus stretch will leave you deeply unsatisfied.

                      I’d say you have three options:

                      1. stick with them. They look slim for sure, but they look good too. While thigh stretch is minimal, they will relax quite a bit after a couple of weeks wear.

                      2. Look at other iterations of the 555. Some have slightly larger measurements at the same tag size.

                      3. Try the 777. Smaller top block and lower rise than the 555, but more room in the thigh and knee.

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

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                      • cityofdelusionC
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                        Can't comment on this cut as I have large thighs and only ever bought and wore 1955, 634 and 888.

                        However, my experience is that if you're unhappy with the thighs (e.g. if the thigh area doesn't feel or look right because it's too tight), you won't feel almost any differently about them when you've broken them in.

                        Thus, if the waist feels right but the thighs don't, you need a different cut or the same cut but with different measurements that suit you better. Also, how you feel when you wear your clothes matters more than how you look in them.

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                            @Jett129 Good man.

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                            • criccaC
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                              @neph93:

                              @cricca I’ve seen tighter 555 fits.

                              I agree with @Anesthetist that sizing up would be a bad move. The top block on these fits you perfectly and a bigger top block plus stretch will leave you deeply unsatisfied.

                              I’d say you have three options:

                              1. stick with them. They look slim for sure, but they look good too. While thigh stretch is minimal, they will relax quite a bit after a couple of weeks wear.

                              2. Look at other iterations of the 555. Some have slightly larger measurements at the same tag size.

                              3. Try the 777. Smaller top block and lower rise than the 555, but more room in the thigh and knee.

                              I think I'll have to return them. I've got a pair of 555-xhs and they're not as tight as these. I feel that my legs are too skinny as they are. With a jacket on I would not feel comfortable 🙂 .
                              In general, do you think I should size up in 777 compared to 555?

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                              • neph93N
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                                @cricca:

                                In general, do you think I should size up in 777 compared to 555?

                                Measurements are more important than tag size. On the IHUK website there is «Compare» function. Run that with your IH-555-SBG’s and whatever 777 model you fancy. Find the 777’s that match the waist of your 555’s and make sure the thigh and knee on the 777’s is bigger.

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

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                                • criccaC
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                                  @neph93:

                                  @cricca:

                                  In general, do you think I should size up in 777 compared to 555?

                                  Measurements are more important than tag size. On the IHUK website there is «Compare» function. Run that with your IH-555-SBG’s and whatever 777 model you fancy. Find the 777’s that match the waist of your 555’s and make sure the thigh and knee on the 777’s is bigger.

                                  If I compare 555-xhs to 555s-sbg, size 31 in xhs equals size 32 in sbg, but sbg are one washed. Haha jebus, this is not easy

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                                    @cricca I,personally,really like the way the jeans look on you,and I think over time they’ll look even better. My question is what kind of footwear would you be wearing with these,as they look pretty tight in the hem area.

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                                    • criccaC
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                                      @Jett129:

                                      @cricca I,personally,really like the way the jeans look on you,and I think over time they’ll look even better. My question is what kind of footwear would you be wearing with these,as they look pretty tight in the hem area.

                                      I live in Sweden so, Dr Martens boots in the winter, i guess 🙂
                                      otherwise, "slim" Vans or whatever.

                                      But the thing is, my legs are so skinny, I should not wear jeans that look THAT skinny. As i wrote, my XHS dos not have that look at all .

                                      Size 32 or XHSbb, but another 100 Euros… I dont know ???

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                                      • neph93N
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                                        @cricca:

                                        If I compare 555-xhs to 555s-sbg, size 31 in xhs equals size 32 in sbg, but sbg are one washed.

                                        This is for a number of reasons, the two main ones being that XHS shrinks, so will be closer to the W31 SBG after a wash, but also due to the nature of the denim, thicker denim, fatter seams, give bigger external measurements.

                                        Regarding W32 SBG, consider the waist on your size 31’s, then add two inches (one for sizing up, one for stretch). Will they be too big?

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

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                                        • criccaC
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                                          @neph93:

                                          @cricca:

                                          If I compare 555-xhs to 555s-sbg, size 31 in xhs equals size 32 in sbg, but sbg are one washed.

                                          This is for a number of reasons, the two main ones being that XHS shrinks, so will be closer to the W31 SBG after a wash, but also due to the nature of the denim, thicker denim, fatter seams, give bigger external measurements.

                                          Regarding W32 SBG, consider the waist on your size 31’s, then add two inches (one for sizing up, one for stretch). Will they be too big?

                                          I guess they will be a bit big but I can live with that.
                                          But now I'm also starting to consider the XHSbb …
                                          Which is your favourite model?

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                                          • neph93N
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                                            @cricca:

                                            Which is your favourite model?

                                            I've been buying IH jeans for over eight years and as well as being someone who likes nice clothes I'm also a bit of a geek. I've lost count of how many pairs I've tried. I've tried all the cuts and most of the denims, including both cuts and denims that aren't available any more.

                                            At the moment I am embracing straight cuts. The 634, work pants, the 666 (when I can make the thigh work). Before that I was a huge fan of the 888. I started with the 555 though, but I am too thicc to wear it with comfort.

                                            It should be said that I am a very different build to you.

                                            If the XHSbb is a similar size to your XHS then you know they'll work so that is a good bet, worth the extra $$$. That being said, imho the 666 looks amazing on tall slim folks, but it is a slim straight cut though. If your preference is for tapered then you may not enjoy it.

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

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