IH-666S-21od - 21oz Selvedge Denim Slim Straight Cut Jeans - Indigo Overdyed Black

[tody]

@stuffedcrust trust the measurements, always. have you compared the other measurements to your existing pair? waist size is a strong indicator, but the rear and front rise determine where they will actually sit on your hip.

[stuffedcrust]

@tody
Thanks! The front rise is the same as one pair I like, rear rise about an inch shorter. rest of the measurements are equal or bigger on these. Hoping for the best!

[TSG]

I have a pair of 666 overdyed black bought 7 years ago and they have a high rise with 4 fly buttons. Are these not made anymore?

[johnfredmurray]

Would these jeans be a good starting point for someone getting into IH jeans for a first time pair? I usually wear Bravestar Selvage slim straight

[Tago Mago]

@johnfredmurray there's a couple of things to consider here. Firstly, I would recommend reading this post by @goosehd in which he explains his approach to sizing. The example given is for a shirt, but the same principle applies to other garments as well. Ideally, take a piece of clothing that fits you well, in your case your Bravestar jeans, and measure it the Iron Heart way. This will help you compare to the IH cuts.

Secondly, familiarize yourself with those different cuts. A more detailed comparison can be found here.

Once you have settled on a cut your final decision is the denim. These are the current denims, with the exception of UHR, which cannot be made anymore in its current iteration.

My first pair of Iron Heart was the regular, i.e. non-OD, 21oz 666. Personally, that was a pretty significant step-up in terms of weight and heft, but it broke in fairly quickly. I can't comment on any OD denim trousers as I haven't owned any, but the general consensus seems to be that they are softer from the get-go than the regular 21oz.

If you are looking for a lighter alternative I would recommend from personal experience the 18oz vintage or the 17oz natural.

And finally, if you have any questions drop the guys at IHUK an email at shop@ironheart.co.uk. They will be able to help you with any specific questions to help you decide on your first pair of IH.

[johnfredmurray]

@Tago-Mago, thank you for all the information. I really appreciate all the resources mentioned. I've got some research and measuring to do.

[shelbington]

Super excited about getting these today! Next to my 2 month old IH-666s indigos.

[noescapin]

Damn, I just ordered one to test the 666 fit, and sweet lord Jesus, the OD is striking in person; the fit is perfect for me, slightly tight at present, though I expect it will adapt to my shape with wear.

[Asger Ebdrup]

Update!

Purchased: October 15, 2024 – Burg & Schild, Berlin
Wear days: 574 (as of October 16, 2026)
Washes: 4 (May 2025, December 2025, April 2026, September 2026)

These have been my daily drivers for two years. For the first seven months, I wore them EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. without exception. First wash after seven months. The only real breaks have been during the summer months, when 21oz denim becomes a form of self-inflicted torture.

I live in Copenhagen with two young kids and cycle pretty much everywhere: work, school, daycare, playgrounds, grocery runs and trips to the woods. Around 2–3 hours in the saddle every week. My leather bicycle saddle deserves most of the credit (or blame) for the brutal seat fades.

All sashiko repairs and patches are done by hand, by yours truly. When I bought these jeans, I was just getting into sashiko. They've since become my personal training ground, and I've genuinely looked forward to every new hole as an excuse to get the needle and thread out.

Four washes, plenty of spot cleaning and fresh air, 574 days of wear, and countless stitches later. Still going strong.

[Daniel San]

@Asger-Ebdrup
they look awesome !!!
love the repairing, very cool

[AdamJ]

@Asger-Ebdrup wow, well done, these look great

[FlavourFade]

@Asger-Ebdrup awesome pair man!! Your pics on Reddit from a while ago made me get a pair of overdyed 888s that I am wearing for a month now and they are amazing.

[goosehd]

@Asger-Ebdrup outstanding wear and repairs! Love them

[Asger Ebdrup]

That’s awesome @FlavourFade! Hope you like them!? I just love the overdyed fabrics. I just started breaking in a pair of 634s 21 oz OD myself!

[Asger Ebdrup]

Thank you @AdamJ

[FlavourFade]

@Asger-Ebdrup I had a pair of 777od a while back but sold them because of the low rise. My 888 now are perfect. So soft and heavy, love them

[nurunuru]

@Asger-Ebdrup These look absolutely fantastic. Wonderful stuff.