Random questions to which you seek an answer

[RobeOfTheMagi]

I'm looking for my first IH denim western shirt and I have no idea which one to get. Any recommendations for a solid first choice? I'm not really looking into acquiring a large amount of denim shirts; I'd rather have one that I commit some time to.

I know It a very broad question but there might be some forum favourites :).

[goosehd]

@RobeOfTheMagi Easy answer for me and it would be one of the IHSH-33’s. Pick your colour and you can’t go wrong.

[pechelman]

Another vote for the 33. It's such a great shirt.

[Tago Mago]

+3 on the 33, I really like my OD 33

[RobeOfTheMagi]

It's settled then :).

[RobeOfTheMagi]

Well not quite. I want blue denim. But contrast stitching or not?

[pechelman]

Blue and contrasting for me.

[RobeOfTheMagi]

Update:

Got the tonal blue version :).

Sorry, pechelman.

[ZackB]

@RobeOfTheMagi awesome pickup, the 33 was my first iron heart shirt too.

[bluemantra]

@RobeOfTheMagi excellent choice!

[Matt]

My first as well.

[Mizmazzle]

@RobeOfTheMagi 33B was my first IH piece...its crazy soft at this point and I will keep it forever!!

I was going to throw the 295s into the mix. I LOVE the 14oz as a shirt denim.

[dirtyike]

Hello everybody, just joined the forum. I was wondering if there some sort of Levi's/Iron Heart similarity chart. For example a Levis 501 is similar to a 666, a Levis 514 similar to a 633, etc. I have already measured my preferred jeans and know i can try and compare all measurements one by one on the size charts. But I would like to hear from actual people who have worn both or are trying to figure out the same as me.

I couldn't find using the Search function. If by any chance someone has already seen a thread on this I'm apologizing in advance and can you point me in the right direction.

[GraemeE]

@dirtyike i believe the 634 resembles a 60s era 501.

In MY experience the 633 fits closer to an 80s/90s 501

Those are the closest analogues that come to mind

[CosmoSix5]

@dirtyike welcome!

[Giles]

The IH-634 is based on the 1966 501. The IH-1955, wait for it, is based on the 1955 501. The cut of the Levi's 501 changes over time to meet the then current fashion sensibilities:

I don't know if they do that with their other models, but I bet they do.

[Giles]

This may also be helpful.

https://www.ironheart.co.uk/content/our-cuts-jeans

and this

https://www.ironheart.co.uk/content/cut-comparison

[V-P]

Is a future slim cut with a more pronounced taper too much to hope for

I'm pretty new to Iron Heart but I really love the IH denim fabrics. Most jeans I've worn previously have hems that are 6-7" (waist size 34-35), so fairly narrow hems, which I feel is flattering considering my pretty skinny legs. The IH cuts, even the 777, are still fairly wide over my ankles and tend to cover more of my boots/shoes than I prefer.

I would be over the moon over an IH fit with a more narrow hem. "Super slim tapered"? Am I hoping for too much?

[Giles]

Yes, sorry. It took a massive amount of persuasion to get Haraki to do the 555, I cant see him agreeing to anything slimmer. And it's not really our aesthetic I am afraid.

[goosehd]

@V-P One option that a few of the forum members have tried is taking their jeans to a tailor and having them fitted exactly the way they wanted. It’s turned out well for those who have tried and might be something that would work for you.