IH-666S-21 - 21oz Selvedge Denim Slim Straight Cut Jeans - Indigo

pechelman

Keep an eye on the thigh measurement. While the waist can stretch an inch easily when put under tension, the thighs really won't give up more than .25" or so unless you are super brutal to them with a floor jack or something.

Brandrea

Admittedly I’m only 2 years into Iron Heart denim, so take what I say with a grain of salt.

I always buy true to size and never size down with stretching out the waist in mind. I know many / most here see an inch or more of stretch in a lot of their jeans but honestly I have not.

I guess if you buy them to fit true to size right out of the gate, why would they stretch at all (if they’d not under a lot of tension).

Anyway I’m 7 pairs in (666 and 634 cuts - 21oz, 14 oz, 16oz slub and left hand twill). I don’t see any significant stretch in any of them but again YMMV.

worsethanyou

Thanks for the insight guys

goosehd

The problem with going tts or sizing up and trying to shrink is the dreaded diaper butt look with excess material everywhere. TTS works if the fit is a match for your shape, but if it doesn’t looks imo horrible. Sizing up and trying to shrink the hell out of it never looks as good as if you just got the right pair of jeans the first time.

It’s the main reason that I recommend the IH crew (shop@ironheart.co.uk) every time to avoid costly mistakes.

goosehd

…and to further complicate the equation. Sizing is dependent on so many variables with one of them being the material used for the pant. Some easily stretch (slubs) whilst some have none (whipcord) and quite a few in between. All of this needs to be considered when buying a new pant and to go TTS or sizing down slightly.

Trust the guys at IHUK to guide you in the right direction.

bluemantra

@goosehd This is a very good point about diaper butt. I have also discovered finding the right cut is important to avoiding the diaper butt look.

worsethanyou

I am currently waiting for the crew to get back to me. Thanks everyone. lots of food for thought.

Chap

My sons 19th birthday today and his first pair of IH, couldn't be happier with the fit. Doesn't he look great? He will join in for the party in september.

Matt

Hell yeah!

goosehd

@Chap Happiest of birthdays to your son and so very happy to see you again! Can’t wait to finally meet you in September.

Chap

@goosehd Giles told me that minute your coming!!! Awesome news looking forward to see you... and everyone else

jocuz07

Grabbed a pair of 777, they look great on me but tight around the upper thigh area (you know where lol) I seen measurements on 666 have a larger rise, but the thigh measurement is the same (actually smaller on some fabrics). So question, is 666 just higher rise, or does the extra rise also make the top block feel more open vs the 777?

yannis

By top block I assume you are talking around the hip area. If thats the case i am not sure if the 666 is roomier than a 777. The 666 has definitely a higher rise but its still a slim top block. Now below the thigh around 3 or so inches below the croch the 666 will be wider as it doesn't taper to the knee as much. Its more of a slim straigt cut

jocuz07

@yannis yeah, more or less talking about the family jewels/ upper thigh area. So sounds like it will be just the same but higher up on waist. Got it!

pechelman

from the couple of 777's ive tried on, its lower rise really exacerbates the room in that area you're talking about for me, especially when bending or sitting. Otherwise, I have no problem in 666's, just keep an eye on the thigh dimension as you note.