IH-1955-UHR - Ultra Heavy Raw 1955 Cut
-
@JohnM , wow, tough position to be in. If they're unwashed and the 34 is still snug, I don't think you're going to get much relief after the initial wash. (it'll shrink 1+ inch in the waist).
The 36 might shrink to fit. Not enough before>after photos posted on the shrink. I think it's got to be the 36 due to the waist.
-
I would disagree… I don't have experience with this denim but in everything I've tried the waist always goes back to raw. Always. If it's good in the waist now and pretty loose otherwise I think the 34 might be perfect
-
I would disagree… I don't have experience with this denim but in everything I've tried the waist always goes back to raw. Always. If it's good in the waist now and pretty loose otherwise I think the 34 might be perfect
Depends how 'snug in the waist' snug is. Agree the over all fit of the 34 is better. If it's tight @ raw is a concern. On the flashship 21, tight on day 0 = perfect. On this denim tho ?
-
I can say that my pioneer denim shrunk like a bastard (3" in length which is more than this) and the waist was snug when I got it and perfect now after stretching. I think the 34 will be good but def ask g.
-
Yes, let's get @Giles to talk about the stretch in this denims.
According to the description it's "Will shrink to tagsize in the waist and approx 2 inch in the inseam, but after a month or two of wear will stretch back to approx pre-soak size"
Hence if they're tight presoak, they may never get any better…
-
Thanks for the input everyone. As you've all said, it comes down to whether the waist on the 34 is downright tight or just a little snug – and I think it's the latter. I'll sleep on it and try 'em on again, rather than diving into a stack of pancakes or large omelette! At age 59, I doubt I'll ever get back to that 33" waist from the '70s, but 34 or 35 can't be that tough, right?
The 1955-UHR denim is fantastic, as is the workmanship and attention to detail. Just be prepared for some room in the thighs and a longer rise. Maybe I should keep both -- one for before dinner, and the other for after
Thanks again.
John -
The size 34 1955-UHR's came out perfect after a 2.5 hour cold soak – thanks very much for all of your input. It's nice to have some heavyweight Iron Hearts with a high rise. As long as they don't shrink too much more with future washing, these will be perfect. Again, thanks to Giles and others for weighing in.
I'd post fit pics, but you've seen enough of me
John
-
Not a great photo, but here's my pair. The picture was shot in an angled mirror, so there's a distorted perspective.
They lost quite a lot of volume in the thigh when I gave them the initial soak / wash. I think that they've stretched out to the raw waist size again already.
The fit is quite snug, like a pair of Beatle Busters on someone without such heroically built legs.
-
-
@Snowy the shot was taken in a Margaret Howell shop. They have a few dresses there.
I tend to go in to look at the vintage Ercol furniture and leatherware. In that case it was to see a little exhibition on architecture!
My pair slimmed down quite a bit on the thigh. They're stretching out again now though. No before pics, sorry.
-
Snowy,
I've only cold soaked (2.5 hours) and line dried. So there probably is a bit more shrinkage to come (e.g., after machine washing). They didn't come in somewhat after the cold soak – some inseam effect but very little in the waist and elsewhere. I also stretched the waist a bit when they were damp (buttoned the waist around a small trash pale and stuffed a few things in to tighten). I was pretty concerned about the waist being too small given they were snug to begin with, but I'm feeling good about the 34's at this point. There will be a bit of future shrinkage, no doubt, but there may also be more stretch.
I will post some fit pics but would like to wait until after the first machine wash. Let me know if you can't wait a week or two
I really like the 1955-UHR, but I like higher rise jeans (12-13" in the front). Most jeans ride too low for me either in front, back, or both. One thing I like about IH's in general is that even if the front rises are too low for me, the back rises are reasonable. So I can wear a 634 without them feeling like they're coming off.
John
-
I would disagree… I don't have experience with this denim but in everything I've tried the waist always goes back to raw. Always. If it's good in the waist now and pretty loose otherwise I think the 34 might be perfect
Bit late to the party here but I agree with all of the above….
-
I'm wearing the 34 now – good in the waist and roomy elsewhere. 36 would have been too big, so thanks for the input everyone. I like this cut because of the rise especially. If you want trim, look elsewhere. But if you like a higher rise and some room in the hip and thigh, these are fantastic. Stiff and strong denim -- "we don't do light."
-
After weeks on the road, I was able to get a hold of my pair at the office on Friday. During the week end, I soaked it, washed it with no soap at 30 C, inside out, followed drying instructions, etc…
Later today, I will put it on and go on my motorcycle to the office this afternoon. Can't wait.
It must be my 12th pair of IH jeans (easily, Giles, have you kept track of my orders????), but the excitement never ceases when I get a new pair.
