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    Matt
    見習いボス
    Joined: 4 Oct 2011

    My first as well.

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      Mizmazzle
      見習いボス
      @RobeOfTheMagi
      Joined: 29 Jun 2021

      @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.

      In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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        dirtyike
        Raw and Unwashed
        Joined: 6 Feb 2025

        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.

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          GraemeE
          @dirtyike
          Joined: 18 Sept 2022

          @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

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            CosmoSix5
            Haraki san Prodigy
            @dirtyike
            Joined: 4 Sept 2023

            @dirtyike welcome!

            WTB Brund Flannel 2 or 3x

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              Giles
              IHUK Crew
              Joined: 22 Sept 2009

              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:

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

              "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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                Giles
                IHUK Crew
                Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                This may also be helpful.

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

                and this

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

                "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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                  V-P
                  Raw and Unwashed
                  Joined: 22 Dec 2024

                  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?

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                    Giles
                    IHUK Crew
                    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                    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.

                    "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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                      goosehd
                      Mod Squad
                      @V-P
                      Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                      @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.

                      "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

                      last edited by 7 Feb 2025, 12:09 V 1 Reply Last reply 7 Feb 2025, 12:27 Reply Quote 1
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                        V-P
                        Raw and Unwashed
                        @Giles
                        Joined: 22 Dec 2024

                        @Giles Yeah, I was afraid so. And I get the aesthetic aspect. Though, it would have been fantastic!

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                          V-P
                          Raw and Unwashed
                          @goosehd
                          Joined: 22 Dec 2024

                          @goosehd I've considered doing that but I'm not sure if I can find a tailor I trust where I live (Sweden). I need to do some research I guess. Does anyone have pictures of their recut/tapered jeans?

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                            Tago Mago
                            Mod Squad
                            @V-P
                            Joined: 16 Jan 2021

                            @V-P I think @CosmoSix5 has had some of his tailored for a slimmer hem.

                            last edited by 7 Feb 2025, 12:40 V 1 Reply Last reply 7 Feb 2025, 12:52 Reply Quote 1
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                              goosehd
                              Mod Squad
                              @V-P
                              Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                              @V-P Here is a picture from a member who isn’t active anymore, but may give you an idea. https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/post/246444

                              I linked to his pictures, but if you go back through the thread you will get more information on what he did and who he used (Denimdoctor).

                              "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                                goosehd
                                Mod Squad
                                @V-P
                                Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                                @V-P One other tailor you could try is Indigo Proof which a few people here have used.

                                "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                                  V-P
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  @goosehd
                                  Joined: 22 Dec 2024

                                  @goosehd Great, thank you. Good to know. I will try to look around locally to what I can find.

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                                    V-P
                                    Raw and Unwashed
                                    @Tago Mago
                                    Joined: 22 Dec 2024

                                    @Tago-Mago Interesting! @CosmoSix5, do you have any pictures to share? Before and after would be awesome!

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                                      goosehd
                                      Mod Squad
                                      @V-P
                                      Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                                      @V-P One other thing and this is just my opinion…pictures may be helpful for you, but what you need to decide is what you want out of a tailoring request. What works for the cut, what doesn’t, and where does it need to change?

                                      Once you have answered those questions, then you need to speak with a tailor and describe what you’re looking for. Slimmer jeans is not always helpful and more information is often needed. Working with a tailor is a two person job for success. What you want and what they can do.

                                      "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                                        V-P
                                        Raw and Unwashed
                                        @goosehd
                                        Joined: 22 Dec 2024

                                        @goosehd Nothing drastic really. I basically want a 555 or 666 with a taper from the knee to 6.5-7". So just a slight taper compared to what is offered but it would make a difference to me. Some room in the thighs is fine, I'm not looking for a tight/skinny jean fit. I do like the 777's but they still often end up at 7.5-8" in my size. Ideally, I would also want something with a slightly higher rise than the 777's (though I still love my 777 19oz LHT's).

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                                          goosehd
                                          Mod Squad
                                          @Giles
                                          Joined: 8 Apr 2016

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

                                          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 Please study these links as the jeans (555, 666, 777) you listed all have different characteristics. Starting off with a pair that most closely matches your end goal will make the process much easier on you and the tailor.

                                          "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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