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    IH-1955S - 21oz Selvedge Denim "1955" Vintage Tapered Cut Jeans - Indigo

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    • J
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      To their credit, Iron Heart makes jeans for different body types and preferences. I’ve always looked and felt better with higher rise pants. Some guys are the exact opposite. The 888 and 1955 are a dream fit for me up top — similar but not identical. The 634 sits lower but is surprisingly comfortable, probably due to the top block shape and front/back rise differential.

      On skinnier guys with no arse, higher rise jeans can sag down and result in diaper butt. On guys that are fuller up top (like me), low rise jeans feel like they’re falling off. Thankfully, this isn’t the case with the 888 or 1955, or even the 634.

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      • drewfonseD
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        Thanks man! I was worried that the 1955 would engulf my short little legs but I’m happy with them. It’s a chill, but fitted look. That extra inch with the front rise compared to the 888 makes a big difference with comfort for me

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        • drewfonseD
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          @jischwar Great fit, nailed it!

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          • thevintagefutureT
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            @JohnM hahaha I would support a 1958 or the like lol - Thanks for the explanation! I had my suspicion this is how the top blocks are, but I haven't had an 888 to compare.

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            • thevintagefutureT
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              @KA56 Once again, super helpful, thank you! Overall I'm really happy with the fit of mine, but the curious side of me would have liked to try on multiple sizes in-store (the singular reason I wish I lived in Vancouver LOL). I sized 1 down from my true waist (Size 32 for my 33" waist) and am pretty happy with it. I could actually probably go 2 down to 31 for a slimmer fit since the waist stretches so much and I have no meat on my bones. But 1 down was the happy median between TTS and the risky 2 down. I figure if I want something slimmer I can throw on my Wranglers or go buy a 634 or 888.

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              • thevintagefutureT
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                Re the discussion about how you wear your 888s: Because of my body shape, all my pants tend the slide down to just above my hip bones, no matter how high the rise is. So I have to deal with rise adjustments by just getting different jeans of a better dimension. These 1955s are a sweet fit, but not technically absolute perfection as far as rise and volume goes. That said, I don't care about PERFECT fit as much as I used to, I just kinda appreciate each jean for what it is. And if I happen to find the perfect jean then that's even better. I'm really enjoying the super high rise of these 55s right now; it's like having a big giant bulletproof diaper hahaha

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                • thevintagefutureT
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                  @jischwar your pair looks like a GREAT fit on you! How did you size, by the way? Did you go with your true waist measurement or down from that?

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                    @thevintagefuture thanks! I have large thighs so ask for the smallest waist and largest thigh for a size 33. These were 32.5" and 13.25" Thigh which is my sweet spot measurement. I can't size down bc thighs need to be 13.25"+

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                    • DeeDee85D
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                      @JohnM definitely my experience too.. I am ahem.. fuller in the backside department too and only the higher rise cuts work for me. Tried 666 and 777 and felt like I was exposing myself every time I bent down.
                      The 888 worked but my wife laughed at me with how loose they were so I’ve been strictly 555 since then. Seems a little strange as I’m a fairly big guy wearing the slimmest cut but the rear rise of the 555 is perfect for me and I always seem to get a bit of stretch in the waist and thigh and end up with a perfect fitting pair of jeans.

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                      • FlavourFadeF
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                        @DeeDee85 that exposing yourself (in Germany we call it construction worker cleavage) was the same for me which 777, that's why I tried and went exclusively whith the 555 from then on what worked great for me. But sometimes the smaller thigh/knee measurements caused the top block to get pulled down even more, so I still have to be carefull especially with the 19L because the rise on them is lower than with the other fabrics.

                        That's where the 1955s are a lot more reasuring. I get your wifes view, I never tried the 888 but these cuts are like @thevintagefuture said the most opposite styles possible for now. But my girlfriend likes the more relaxed style and I am getting more used to it everyday I wear them. It's maybe not for everyday or every outfit but I think they are a great addition!!

                        Insta: free_the_fades

                        wtb:
                        The Pale Rider XXL

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                        • DeeDee85D
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                          @FlavourFade very similar to the English version of “builders bum” 😂
                          I could have perhaps seen myself in the 888’s but when my wife walked in the room I knew it wasn’t happening by the look on her face 😳 that’s me coming from a history of wearing somewhat slim fit Levi’s etc too, so the 555’s are perfect for me.

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                          • goosehdG
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                            I always heard it called “plumber’s crack” 😂

                            "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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                              Sizing question! Do most folks take their same size in the 1955 as other IH jeans? I’ve never worn anything with a rise as high as these, so it’s hard to compare to other jeans. But, I wear a 30 in the 888 and 634, so my assumption is I would likely be the same in the 1955. The Shop Vancouver has a few pairs left, so I’m hoping to snag one.

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                              • FlavourFadeF
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                                I wear them in the same size I have in my 555s, which have also a higher rise or had in 777 with a low rise.

                                Insta: free_the_fades

                                wtb:
                                The Pale Rider XXL

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                                • drewfonseD
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                                  I’d go with same size

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                                    @mjdnm I ordered the same size 1955 as my 888s and they fit perfectly

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                                    • thevintagefutureT
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                                      Worn these every single day for 10 days, and I'm truly happy with them. Super chill, but they check all the right boxes.

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                                      • FlavourFadeF
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                                        @thevintagefuture looking great!!

                                        Insta: free_the_fades

                                        wtb:
                                        The Pale Rider XXL

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                                        • thevintagefutureT
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                                          @FlavourFade thank you!!

                                          How are yours coming along? Are they feeling more "normal" now after wearing them a little?

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                                          • eemmmiieeE
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                                            Does anyone know if any stockists still have this model in size 31-32? I might be too late for this, and I don't think this model is usually restocked.

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