Random questions to which you seek an answer

[twotouches]

Hey, fit check on a pair of 35 888. I got this cut for the thighs. Happy enough with the fit everywhere apart from the waist. I have probably just shy of an inch of extra space right out of the box. Any more stretch and they will be too big.

I'm a little confused by measurements after trying size 34 waists from Samurai/Oni/full count (I appreciate sizes differ from the tag) and some fitting and some not. I think the mid/high rise of this cut makes, what would otherwise be a bang on waist according to measurements, a little too big

[flannel slut]

@twotouches looks to be a great fit man. They shouldn’t stretch as much being under less tension especially with the belt.

[endo]

agree with @flannel-slut but you could also put just the top box in hot water (80°C)

[Matt]

@Alex are you hoping to do a retailer visit every Spring like the past two years?

I can’t convince Katie that Gosport should take up any more of our annual travel budget? ‍️

[Alex]

@Matt no, no hard and fast plans on the retailer events. They are mainly retailer led, rather than led by us (new shop, anny party etc)

I have very early stage plans to do events in Jersey and Philly in the next 12 months, but not got as far as dates yet I am afraid

[Matt]

Those are two place where I could convincer her to go. Or to let me go at the least… assuming they’re open invitation events of course.

Thanks!

[Alex]

So does this mean no Gosport in September?

[Jett129]

@Matt If the NJ store event happens,maybe we’ll finally get to meet as I live about 7 miles from where it is.

[Matt]

I’m keen on both of those. If you let me sleep in your couch Katie may let me come alone!

[Matt]

@Alex said in Random questions to which you seek an answer:

So does this mean no Gosport in September?

This year is already booked. A 3rd year n Gosport would be a hard sell.

[endo]

‍ biggest sigh of relief

[Mizmazzle]

@twotouches throw em in for a soak. Problem solved.

[Tago Mago]

@Alex what about those hotel vouchers in Munich?

[twotouches]

@Mizmazzle Just the top box like @endo suggested?

So shrink, belt and job done?

How much shrinkage can I expect? I’m a little hesitant because of the price

[Jett129]

@twotouches I wouldn’t do it because the waist band will be under pressure when your sitting down and will stretch back out again,and you’ll be very unhappy.

[sabergirl]

@twotouches if that’s regular 21oz selvedge, you won’t get any meaningful shrinkage from soaking, or even washing and drying. If your thighs can take it, consider sizing down. That is, if the waist really bugs you. From the pics you posted, the fit looks pretty good to me. But 21oz denim will do nothing but stretch.

[popvulture]

@twotouches I usually have to go a size down for 888 because they sit higher up on more your natural waist vs hips, like lots (most) jeans do. Might explain the discrepancies compared to the Onis etc but tbh measurements from size to size among selvedge companies can be pretty wildly different. The usual Iron Heart best course is to just always follow the current chart on everything, even for things you’ve bought before.

They look good in the pics but that’s a lot of looseness in the waist. Like @sabergirl said, they’ll stretch quite a bit. A soak might tighten them up a little, but they’ll stretch pretty immediately back to where they are now, and eventually more.

[Giles]

If you are on, or about the weight you should be for your height, then your waist will be smaller than your hips. Thus the higher the rise, the smaller waisted jean you will need.

As has been said above, basically ignore tag sizes they are often mythical (I have seen a pair of Diesel jeans tagged at 34, measure 37), and do what we suggest:

Some extrapolation may be required, if so reach out to shop@ironheart.co.uk.

[Alex]

@Tago-Mago no plans yet..

[MastersOfDeath]

(I should probably know this by now, but....) What size Is a type 3 jacket label size 40 - is it a large?