IH-821 - 16oz Super Black Fades to Grey Denim Double Knee Logger Pants
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Finally came in this morning. As usual the detail and quality of IH gear is top notch. Love the SBG fabric is beautiful. Never seen this in person or touched till now. Loving it is a tighter weave(great for the cooler/winter weather) and that it isn't too stiff out of the bag. Great fit, pocket size and space for my hand to get into the front pockets are perfect. My 634 overdyed are a little tight IMO, but small little niggle.
The only things I could say that are not perfect to me would be the belt loops, more of less the placement of the 2nd one in on either side. Normally put my keys hanging there and prefer them at my 4, not my 5 or 6, but that is a very small niggle. I do have to get used to having a large hem. They work great with boots but not my sneakers. Even the big puffier skateboarding ones. Once they break in they will settle perfectly. Wouldn't mind another 1/2" rise on both ends, but that is my body specific.
Love em!
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Another bonus, bigger pockets. More specifically, the back ones. Have enough room for my flashlight now
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Finally dug these out of the closet and put them on for the first time today. First time ever wearing denim with the double-front engineer thing but I'm digging it. Very comfortable from the beginning and I can't wait to see how they evolve! The hem is slightly large - has anyone had these tapered?
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I was thinking of having them tapered a little @Manticore as I usually only wear this and my 822 with boots as I normally wear smaller sneakers like cons and vans. Before I do so I gave them a hot soak and slight wash as to see if I can get any shrinkage and the denim was looking shiny due to wear. I didn't do a pre wash measurement but came up with one leg at 9.5 and one at 9.75. Surprised they were off, but I don't care.
I have sent three pairs of IH to finecar for tapering, which they did a good job. I usually get 36 sometimes 35, these are 36. I rather have these and the 822 slightly larger than my other pants and jeans, but just a hair bit too big. Still tossing up if I want to get them tapered to a 9" hem. Worried about the lines of the second layer looking off a little then.
I need to get a lot more hard wearing on these…
If you like these, the 822 is even more comfy to wear and fades beautifully. Enjoy
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Thanks @Jordonf9 for the info. I assume you meant Railcar for tapering right?
I may just wear them a bit before deciding on tapering. I do need them hemmed though - since there are a bit lighter weight I'm debating making the trek to SELA for chainstitching or just having my local place hem them.
I actually originally wanted the 822 but they were out of stock and, since they aren't extant, I went with the 821 instead.
How much stretch are you getting in these?
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@Manticore yes railcar fine goods. As for give/stretch, the 21oz is a looser weave and had quite a bit of give compared to he 16oz sbg. It is a tighter weave but a little give. These are the loosest jeans I wear, both versions, so I didnt need any extra room or stretch really. If you ever plan on double duck(I am fortunate enough to have the loom breakers), get a looser fit as they have almost 0 give….wish I gave an extra .25" in all areas.
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Did anyone ever get around to tapering a pair of these?
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Not sure if I'll get these repaired, moving on to my other pair
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Epic. I havent worn mine in a while. Hot washed them and never tried em on even.
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I picked these up at the Kanreki. In their unworn state, they look almost respectable, unlike @Haddtoo 555's rather abused pair.
They feel pretty stiff, and I think that they're going to need some wear to break in.
Incidentally, the double knee ends roughly at my kneecap, and when I kneel I'm onto a single layer of denim. If these are re-run, I'd suggest extending the reinforcement another 3 to 4" down the leg. I don't know if the IH-822 pattern is any different, but the same might apply there.
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These are a bit short on me as well, on the other hand carhartts hang well below the knee on me, even if I pull up my pants
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I snagged a pair of these during the Advent Calender sale. They are now my current fav. I feel they must be under-rated as they are endangered. My first impression is marvelous so hopefully they will at least be replaced with a different fabric and color.
I see some have complained about the short double knee and I was a bit worried about that but I was hoping they were as long as my double kneed Logger pants and to my surprise and delight, they come down well past my kneecap about 4 inches… Just like my logger pants. Excellent! Maybe they changed the design and didnt mention it? I dont know.
