Could you help me?
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@ironhead84 These are jean that aren't "mass produced" and batches can vary from restocks, I would honestly do a bit more research on the denim and look over the product thread and see how they look/fit on others... (on the webpage on the IH website there should be a link to the forum post about the product) and do a bit of reading of what others are saying, like others have said once you get them hemmed they're non-refundable...
That said, levi's are mass produced compared to IH jeans, if you're new to raw denim there's so much to learn and you're in the right place as I've tried all the Osaka 5 major denim brands and IH are my favourite by far. You could even order a 32 (not sure if 31 is out of stock) and try them on, if they don't fit right or you have other issues you can send them back... I'd honestly try visit somewhere local like Rivet and Hide if you're in the UK or if you're in the US there's a few retailers I believe.
Good luck and hope you get your first pair you're happy with!
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I understand, thanks for the answers.
I have seen many photos and I have some Iron Heart products (but not jeans), I have selvedge jeans from other brands... the problem is that I live in a small country in Europe and there are no physical stores.... I also understand first before hemming it must be soaked for the first time to see if it shrinks the length of the jean…it is correct?
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@ironhead84 it honestly depends on the type of denim you choose, and the 14oz you mentioned isn’t going to shrink, so you’re good to go with hemming. If you measure a pair of jeans that fits you well and compare that to the size charts provided by Iron Heart, you can’t go wrong (assuming you choose a randomized denim that isn’t going to shrink. Look at the “fabric focus” section for each pair of jeans you’re interested in to ensure you find one where “no shrinkage is expected”. Most people don’t have access to a retailer and rely upon the size charts that the Iron Heart crew provides. I’ve never purchased a pair of Iron Heart jeans at a brick and mortar shop, and using the method mentioned above, I’ve always had great success.
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@ironhead84 said in Could you help me?:
I also understand first before hemming it must be soaked for the first time to see if it shrinks the length of the jean…it is correct?
Read the shrinkage data on every product page, most, but not all, will say this:
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@ironhead84 the IH model closest to Levi’s 511’s is the 555. Although obviously to the same they are both slim fits with a straighter leg from knee to hem.
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In my experience 666 is slimmer in the top block and wider in the hem than 511. Levi’s are terribly inconsistent in their sizing though so YMMV
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@ironhead84 I went from levis 511 to IH 555, couldn't be happier. Not skinny whatsoever!
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Use the compare function. There are a load of resources on the website and this forum for you to be able to answer these sort of questions yourself. We really have tried to give our customers and potential customers all they need to help themselves....
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@ironhead84 as per everyone's suggestions use the links provided and find the cut closest to the dimensions you shared. No doubt you'll make the right decision (assuming the jeans are in stock) and never look back as IH jeans are a different level.
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- Trust the Iron Heart measurements on the product page. They are very accurate.
- Listen to the how we measure tutorial so you know how to measure the Iron Heart way.
- Listen to @neph93 advice he knows what he is talking about. If he says the 511 is closer to the 555 he is accurate.
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I find 666 fit sort of like 501’s which is my personal comfort zone. Buying jeans without being able to try on isn’t easy. If you end up getting the 555’s, I would plan on hemming locally so if they don’t fit you properly, you can return back to Iron Heart. Good luck OP, let us know how you do.
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I've been looking at the 555 but having wide thighs, I don't think it works for me... it's a dilemma about the sizes!
Once I was travelling I tried the 777 and my size was the 32 waist... but I don't like the conical silhouette... -
Narrow your choice down and contact shop@ironheart.co.uk or use the chat function....
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@Chibs said in Could you help me?:
I find 666 fit sort of like 501’s
The problem is, there is no such thing as "a 501". The cut has changed over the years, just like fashions have.
The 634 cut is loosely based on the 1966 501...
https://www.heddels.com/2016/11/vintage-levis-501-jeans-the-ultimate-collectors-guide/
The same may well be for the 511. But as someone mentioned already, Levi's are notorious for having wacky sizing. Due, in the main to multiple factories making the stuff and how they cut the fabric....
Which is why we say, measure your jeans and compare the sizing with what we publish.
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@Giles yes, modern 501’s fit me sort of like your 666’s. The 634 fit too but I specifically like the tighter top block. I have a couple of pairs of 501’s and yes, there’s definitely a variance in between them. Just looked at all the tags and there’s Mexico, Vietnam, Egypt, and I have a pair from Japan. So no wonder. I guess, for them to have actual size charts would be a nightmare logistically. I mean they do have size charts but they show you a range.
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@Chibs The volume, and methods of production also affects sizing, meaning there can be a huge variance within a given tag size of the same model, from the same production run. Add in the tendency for vanity sizing that the large producers embrace and it’s a shitshow.
@ironhead84 the above is also the reason why you need to do your due diligence and use the measuring tables and compare function, then contact the shop for assistance.
