IH-888S-UHR - 21/23oz Ultra Heavy Raw Selvedge Denim High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans
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The best fades I have produced thus far in my long, winding denim journey.
Edit: weird, these are screen shots (they upload here much faster) and the colors are off. They are too green on here but you get the idea, the contrast is accurate. Wonder if there is a way around that. Looks like they are just oversaturated a tad, more dull blue IRL.
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@RoxRocks86 oh gorsh, we all know you produce some of the best fade photos on the forum! You inspired me first, haha. Anyway 684 tiger time!
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I managed to snag a pair of these, they've been on my goal list for some time and I was lucky to find a pair in stock around my size here in Aus! I was sad to hear that the UHR will no longer be made, apparently due to some factory issues if I understand correctly, so I made the jump and bought a pair. I was considering holding out for the 25oz XHS instead but I thought that might be a bit too heavy seeing as my daily jeans are around 15-16oz (and I'm unsure when they will be coming back for sale).
How's the shrinkage been from everyone else? I purchased a 34" which is according to the unwashed size chart is a little too big for me. I have done one initial hot soak in water around 35C for about 30mins. I tried them on when they were damp and they are a little roomy around the waist and hips. I have about 6hrs of wear in them so far as of these photos and already they are starting to form to my body. The denim is incredibly stiff, it's unreal! I thought my Asphalt 20oz were tough but these are on another level, the texture however is very soft and feels wonderful. I can't wait to break these in, although atm I need to wear a belt. I'm hoping that with more wear and some loving abuse they will conform a little and sit better on my waist and hips, the denim.
The inseam shrunk by about an inch and the waist by roughly 3/4 of an inch. I was hoping for a little more shrinkage in the waist but it's definitely close enough. I was surprised the inseam didn't shrink more but that may have been to me wearing the jeans in the hot bath. I like a little extra for some stacks and horse riding so this is a win in my books.
Excuse the poor photo quality, my phone's camera is partially broken so it doesn't pick up detail very well. I will take more photos as I get more wear in the coming weeks.
I finally have my first pair if Iron heart denim after months of saving and I can't wait for the fades!Cheers
Just Another Denim Fanatic
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@AskAxel did you put them in the wash after you soaked them? If not you should do that. It's the agitation that will shrink them more. I soaked at 35c (I read later 30c is better to avoid marbling, but mine were fine) for an hour, then washed delicate no spin or detergent. They shrunk exactly the amount stated on the website. 2 inches in length, 1 inch in the waist, .5 inches in the thigh.
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@AskAxel just make sure you wash them inside-out and you should be golden!
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Awesome, thanks guys! Washed inside and out and theyre drying flat now. I'll leave them overnight tonight and see how they go tomorrow after work, keen
Edit: update after drying overnight.
I measured the jeans this afternoon after work and tried them on, they were still a little damp. I spent a few hours walking around in them and they are definitely more snug and forming very well already.
The waist is now around 84ish-cm's or 33" which is almost a full 1.5" shrink and the inseam is measuring at 89cm/35" which is a full 2" shrink. Inseam is perfect with a single cuff for me now; nowhere nearly as much stacking as before just enough for my liking. The waist is perfect and the hip area isn't as puffy/wide on me now either.
I'll post some new photos in better lighting after a few more days of wear. I already get the feeling that these will become one of, if not my best, fitting jeans. I'll have to take some comparison photos with my Oni Asphalts and Momo GTB's later down the line.
Thanks for the tips and help everyone!
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Update with photos, after a few days of wear post soak + machine wash. They are still incredibly stiff but starting to crease and form well. So far just work around the property and nothing too serious. I can;t wait to start breaking these in properly.
What does everyone think of the fit? I tend to have a large butt from riding compared to my long slim legs but I think the high rise is perfect for me even though its a little loose around the crotch and hips. I was concerned with other IH cuts having lower rises as my previous experience with other brands with rises less than 11.5" has made them very difficult to wear and work in.
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@AskAxel great fit
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4 days of wear and these have stretched back to post soak/wash measurements. I definitely have a long way to go with these. I really dig this fabric. My favorite pair of IH jeans to date. I personally don't find it uncomfortable at all, even new. It's a bummer these UHR will not be made anymore. I hope IH introduces a raw shrink to fit back in the lineup in the future. Amazing jeans!
