IH-777S-21 - 21oz Selvedge Denim Slim Tapered Jeans - Indigo

[nurlank]

6-month review:
I am an overly picky customer in terms of quality checks. Sales people must be cursing me.

But even I am really happy with the superior quality of 777s-21 and definitely can recommend as a kick-off pair for IH first timers.
All the seams, details have been done at 11-out-of-10 quality. Neat and clean work.
I wasn't that lucky with 19L pair, had to return having some issues with inner seams, but will give 19L a try another time.

As for the 777s-21:

1. the test I am constantly giving this is almost daily (average) 5-mile walks, up and down the hill, with multiple squats to lace up shoes or scratch my ankle. Usually only 2-3 hours a day, but pressure they experience is probably more than they would get from a 8-hour wear by a person with sedentary lifestyle. I turned them inside out and checked the seams (fly, inseams, outseams, etc.). They are still going strong, not even a sign of going sideways. Worth it's price and a good investment.

2. After a prolonged 3-hour soak the fabric became denser, thicker and sort of rougher (only 3 hand washes so far). This affected the way they fade. Fades started popping up all over the surface. Not just honeycombs or whiskers. It became kind of uneven and sharper, which I like. Sorry, photos don't reflect the colors in full.

3. I will keep on long-soak + hand wash practice until creases and fades set up, and then want to give them a good machine wash. For some reason I am into rather vintage fades.

4. They did stretch in waist, but tend to get back if stay on the hanger for a couple of days. I would say width fluctuating back and forth based on frequency of use. This must be true about 21 oz, not sure how other fabric types act. But definitely they are very pliable and easy to wear, not that tight like used to do when I newly got them out of the package. Also no baggy saggy backside or knee bubbles. This is a pleasant surprise.

[koreanoodle808]

Will the ih-777 ever come out in a slightly longer front rise? Because I think the fit everywhere else is perfect.

[goosehd]

@koreanoodle808 There may be some minor variation in front rise measurements, but they will not alter the overall dimensions for the cut.

[goosehd]

…and to add, you may want to use this tool to view all of IH offerings as there may be something that fits your needs better: https://ironheart.co.uk/pages/cut-comparison

The 555 is similar to the 777 but with a higher rise.

[shp.7777]

Are these hemmed too short and how do they look with these shoes, would like to know your opinion -

I bought them at Self Edge and got them hemmed to a 29” inseam. With my tape, I measured 28” taught. I sent them back to make sure and they said they are in fact 29”. Would like to get your opinion on the measurement too.

[V-P]

I’m no expert but that doesn’t look like 29”. Maybe they cut them at 29” and then did the hem? As for how they look and since you asked, they are a bit short for my preference.

[DeeDee85]

@shp-7777 agree with @V-P depends on how you wish to wear them but they would be a little short for my tastes. I do agree with you that the inseam looks more like 28 than 29 too so I’d maybe consider asking for a refund or a new pair of jeans?

[hjl360]

They will also potentially lose a bit more length with creasing..

[shp.7777]

Thanks for the input everyone - @DeeDee85 I sent a follow-up email for a solution to Self Edge and see what they come back with. Will post an update on the outcome.

[DeeDee85]

@shp-7777 good luck