IH-555S-SBG - 21oz Selvedge Denim Slim Cut Jeans - Superblack (Fades To Grey)

[Richard]

@Aussie-Ben said in IH-555S-SBG - 21oz Selvedge Denim Slim Cut Jeans - Superblack (Fades To Grey):

Although summer in Australia is coming and the last thing I’ll want to be doing is wearing 21oz jeans. So… my hunt will once again begin but this time for the perfect fitting pair of IH 14oz jeans.

I think 14oz more unsuitable to heat in hot weather because of the much tighter weave, compared to 21oz. I live in the UK, so bow to your superior knowledge of heat.

[A Former User]

@Richard hhmmm, I haven’t yet even considered that. Just assumed lighter weight = less hot, but I’m picking up what you are putting down. I absolutely love my 21oz 555’s so if I can get away with it I’ll keep wearing em. They will definitely be my jeans of choice when the weather is good enough to start riding my motorbike again. Only just rolling into Spring so we are a couple of months away from our regular high temps. I’m only new to Japanese/selvage denim so the learning curve has been steep and appreciate any tips and or additional information.
Cheers for the heads up

[goosehd]

@Aussie-Ben The most breathable denim that IH makes in my opinion is the 16oz slubs. Next would be the 17oz, 18oz, and 21oz denims in no particular order. The 18oz is probably my favourite, but currently putting on some miles with the 17oz jeans and love the way they are coming around. They could possibly take my top pick for fades, comfort, wearing in multiple temps.

The 16oz slubs though are without a doubt the most breathable, love the texture, and the fades look great.

Can’t go wrong with any of the above.

[A Former User]

@goosehd legend mate, many thanks. I’ll keep a look out for when those weights in my size drop again and grab a pair or 2

[Denimminer]

@Richard I looked at the 888s but I feel like they will be too roomy is the seat, unless I sized down 2 maybe they'd work but I'd be afraid they'd be too tight in the waist after a wash. I'll probably try the 633s.

[chillmonroe]

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[misfitlife]

Haven’t bought a pair of black jeans since my teenage years, some ages ago, definitely needed a pair. After waiting for these to drop all spring and summer, when they finally did. I didn’t have the funds to get them anymore…..thanks life, haha……but now I do so I managed to grab a pair from @guiltyparty Top notch customer service, found me a pair that was hitting the numbers I was after and they fit perfect. Little bit slimmer than my indigo 21oz 555s, which is exactly what I was after! Thanks Guilty Party crew.

[guiltyparty]

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[DeeDee85]

Couple of quick pics before these get posted off to @JoshC for repairs. About 150 wears in at this point, what a denim the 21 SBG is.

[beef_bonanza]

The number of the beast - 666 days of wear

[FlavourFade]

@beef_bonanza these look amazing. How many washes??

[kojimastreets]

@beef_bonanza holy smokes

[beef_bonanza]

@FlavourFade Thank you man! Should be 6 or 7 machine washes. Another one due soon when it comes to repairing again

[don_pipone]

@beef_bonanza amazing! I love how the tonal arcs have become contrast arcs