IH-1955S-OD - 21oz Selvedge Denim "1955" Vintage Tapered Cut Jeans - OD Black

[JohnM]

Quick question re the indigo and OD versions of the 1955S. I know the OD version runs a little smaller since the dying process removes all the shrinkage, but will it stay a bit smaller over time (i.e., after several washes)?

I ask because I have a pair of 1955S-21 indigo in size 35 that fit perfectly. The size chart suggests the OD version might be too small. I'm trying to figure out which size to order when the OD is back in stock.

[goosehd]

@JohnM Compare the 21oz 35 indigo’s size chart to the 21oz OD version’s size chart.

You may find that you need to go up a size to find a comparable measurement.

[JohnM]

^ thanks goosehd. It appears I'm in between sizes on the OD, so, short of passing on all dessert going forward, I'll try to find the largest 35 or smallest 36. Hoping for a restock in 2025.

[goosehd]

@JohnM You may need to email the crew when that day comes and ask and see if they can find you a pair with the specific dimensions you’re looking for.

I see your dilemma and the 36 may be too big…

The guys at the shop should be able to sort it out for you.

[yannis]

@JohnM . From my experience the OD versions seem to stretch even more than the regular 21oz.

[Go For Chill]

@JohnM

I bought my 888 od in my normal size. They were real tight at first but stretched back out quick. It seems to me that the OD shrinkage is real but not permanent. IH just doesn't stretch them back out for you.

[JohnM]

^ that's probably a good thing Go For Chill

If the OD versions do stretch a bit more, as yannis suggests, I could probably make size 35 work. If not, 36 is the safe bet.

[yannis]

Looking at the chart you posted the differences are pretty small between the regular and od version. I would take the same size od with regular and it will easily stretch to the same size as the regular version and more

[Matt]

I would order OD a size up. That’s always been the general consensus.

[Matt]

I had 666 od in 18oz and even though they stretched I was never happy with the fit. I sold them off.

[Mister_Brue]

FWIW, I bought both the indigo and OD from this run, and I sized up in the OD.

[KA56]

@JohnM I have a pair of tag 33 indigo on the way from The Shop Vancouver. They should arrive Monday and I can update you then.

I'm of the same mind as you based on the size charts and ordered different sizes in each.

[SonnyTheElder]

Congrats to those who snagged a pair. I was in the middle of Death Valley camping during the release so I completely missed out. Oh well, I'll get them in when they restock in a few years!

[jischwar]

@JohnM echoing what's been said by many here. 33 in the indigo and 34 in the OD. While the waist would stretch, the other dimensions were unlikely to get where I needed them. I'll have to just wear the OD pair with a belt, no big deal

[KA56]

@JohnM Just got tried my indigo pair on. They feel about the same as the OD one size up. The waistband is a hair more snug, but I'd imagine that after a week of wear they'll even out.

[JohnM]

^. thanks KA56 -- keep us posted.

[Matt]

They’ll stretch but not really as much as some would hope. Some people go same size and hope for stretch back to non OD size but that hasn’t been my experience at all. If you sized up you should be good.

[catdad1]

I've taken 888 indigo and OD in the same size previously without issue. Managed to grab my traditional size 36 in this pair after a restock notification yesterday (have the indigo 1955 in 36 and they fit spot on). Little nervous how the new pair will fit after reading this thread. Will report back when they arrive tomorrow.

[trivsdotcom]

I've been wearing my size 34 Indigo 1955 non-stop after grabbing them in the Feb 2024 restock. After a little bit of hesitancy I decided to go with size 35 in the OD, and I couldn't be happier. Sizing up is indeed the way.

[rydor]

I sized the same as my (old pair) 1955S and I'd say chosing the same size was definitely the way to go for me. Definitely snug in the waist to start, but the right amount for me.