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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Collection Preview - Now Live

    IH-888-XHSib - 25oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - Ind/blk

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    • SamS
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      @Matty123:

      I soaked and I got a decent amount of shrink. I recommend a soak for sure. @Sam will
      You guys be posting shrink measurements?

      There wasn't a plan to. It should behave like the usual 25oz.

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      • K
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        Why do you guys release these beauties hours before payday? WHYYYYY?? My wallet (and marriage) don't appreciate it!  😃 😢

        As for soaking/washing, I soak for 2-3 hours in warm water (40-45 C) with a spoonful of salt, then rinse thoroughly in cold water several times. Even with the UHRs I had very minimal shrinkage, going by feel maybe half an inch to an inch, but it stretches back out (no leg twist whatsoever unfortunately).

        To care for the leather patch, I use a wee bit of mink oil before and after the soak to keep it nice and supple. Since it's veg tanned, the oils in the leather can be easily lost during washing, resulting in a hard brittle patch. Mink oil avoids this and although it changes the colour a bit I think it's worth it as it leaves it supple and almost waterproof (I am a hobbyist leathercrafter).

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        • SteveS
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          Adam wears tag 32

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          • Matty123M
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            I kinda miss the way these looked when they were new. Shiny and inky in the sun.  Utbthe evo on them is so unique. These are epic

            Maybe so. Maybe not

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            • K
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              @Matty123:

              I kinda miss the way these looked when they were new. Shiny and inky in the sun.  Utbthe evo on them is so unique. These are epic

              You're not making this easier on my wallet Matty. I feel like I need this pair!  😃

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              • SteveS
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                NOW LIVE

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                  mpukas
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                  I copped a 33, deciding not to size down to a 32.

                  My 634-XHS size 33 always felt a bit small, so I thought I needed a 34 in that cut. So, I went with a 34 when the 888-NT was released, and that's a size too big. The UHR didn't shrink nearly as much as I thought it would. I've come to conclude that my pair of 634-XHS either were on the small side of 33, or they shrunk 1/2+ size over time.

                  Assuming the fit is good on the 33, I'll soak and wash them initially to get the majority of the shrink out. Then I'll get them hemmed at RCFG. That ends up costing a bit more, but I didn't want to risk hemming through IHUK and not being able to return/exchange if needed. Once I start wearing them regularly, I'm not washing these as often as I have with others pairs in the past, which was every 2-6 weeks, as needed.

                  Very, Very excited about this denim!!!  😉 😉 😉

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                  • J
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                    The fabric is jaw dropping to say the least. I’m 4 days in on my pair of 555s. They’re starting to settle and become really comfortable. I washed and soaked them warm,put them into the drier,and they tightened up but stretched right back out again.  Haven’t checked the length for shrinkage yet. The buttons were the hardest ever. Enjoy!

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                    • tvenutoT
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                      34 on order. New year new denim.

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                      • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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                        I'm really excited for these too. Thanks a lot for everybody's help IHUK. ❤

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                        • T.J.T
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                          The buttons were the hardest ever.

                          ^^

                          I used a wrench to stretch them out 🙂

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                          • J
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                            Me too,used needle nose pliers and it was still rough.

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                            • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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                              I always just use my fingers.

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                                I think you once posted a picture of your fingers after wrestling with the buttons. All blue.

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                                • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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                                  Could be. You should have seen the first time I put on those sized down Beatle Busters. Hahaha

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                                    You’ve definitely got your work cut out for you with these and there’s even an extra button.

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                                    • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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                                      Piece of cake. The very bottom one is always the worst.

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                                      • neph93N
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                                        @Filthy:

                                        Piece of cake. The very bottom one is always the worst.

                                        Pro tip: do it up before you put them on, never undo it again. I learnt that after my first pair of XHS.

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

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                                        • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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                                          @Filthy:

                                          Piece of cake. The very bottom one is always the worst.

                                          Pro tip: do it up before you put them on, never undo it again. I learnt that after my first pair of XHS.

                                          Thanks. Yeah I usually only undo the top 2 or 3. I wish these bastards had a zipper.

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                                            That’s exactly what I’v always done in the past, could not button the bottom button unless I was wearing them. It will never be opened again.

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