Posts made by drewfonse

Well I bit the bullet on a size 30 from Guilty Party, here in the US. Mainly because the size 30 in the 14oz measures a little smaller than the 21oz 1955, which I originally bought but were too big.

And I’m sure that I’m imagining things, but when comparing this to an existing pair of the 888 142s which has been barely worn, this feels thicker. I can tell when I cuff it, etc. I triple checked and it’s slightly heftier. The weight almost feels in between the 14oz and flagship 21oz. Either way, perfect.

Just a great cut. I appreciate the extra inch of front rise, the ever so slightly narrower hips, etc. They fit me better than the 888, I think.

And the leg opening is still somewhat tapered, but not oddly so. I really hope we see this model across more fabrics in the next few years, sounds like we might. Terrific.

@SamD

Awesome, thanks!

@SamD

Great info, thanks. Would you mind clarifying a question about the use of organic cotton in these, is the whole pair organic cotton or is it just the warp or weft?

Either way is great, looking forward to having my pair delivered today!

Tell you what, as soon as I get my Blue Monster Denimio/SDA collab delivered I’ll take a nice fat zoomed in photo of the “made in Japan” part . Cmon now….

@Josso

Wearing my almost new pair right now, such a great pair of jeans. Great fit on yours.

@WhiskeySandwich

Yeah haha it’s an expensive transition for me but I need comfort.

Man I really love these jeans. I struggled with a few different pairs of the 888 cut in different weights size 30 that ultimately got a little too tight even with just occasional cold wash/hang dry and no body changes on my part. Sized up to a 31 in this and they feel great. Room to tuck in a t shirt but not baggy at all. Did the same with the 18oz and just ordered the 17oz natural indigo.

And I think my days of struggling to wear heavyweight denim in my warm/hot climate are done. 14/17/18 max. Even the 14oz is tough as nails compared to other brands.

Just ordered a pair in a 31. I’ve come to the realization that I’m simply not a 30 in the 888 haha

Im seriously thinking about picking up a pair of these from self edge, online. The thing that is giving me pause is the sizing.

I have a number of 888 pairs, including the 142s. This fit generally does well for me, but I’ve always wished that the front rise on it was even higher. I’ve worn a size 30 but have recently bought a few pairs in 31 and find them a bit more comfortable for me.

I bought a 1955 21oz when they released in a size 30 and they were just a little too big for me in general. Part of it was the cut, part of it was that I might have been able to size down because they sit so high. I can tolerate a tighter waist in a high rise Jean.

For reference, I recently bought a STF The Flat Head 3004, similar cut to the 1955, which after shrinking has about a 12” rise and inch smaller waist than most of my other denim. And they are extremely comfortable.

Do you guys think I might be able to pull off a 29 in this? I know it’s an impossible to answer question, and I know that this material doesn’t stretch as much as the 21 oz flagship does. I may order but not have them hem so I can return if necessary.

For clarity, I’m considering sizing down to make some of the other dimensions beyond the waist just a tad smaller than what I experienced with the 1955 21oz. I realize the dimensions aren’t exactly the same.

Thanks!

@jmp777

Sounds great! I just sold a few pairs of ill fitting jeans which just about cover this, so I’m getting my ducks in a row

@jmp777

Leaning towards it. I think the Medium will work.

You got the Self Edge exclusive one?

I’m like this close to buying one.

@Oaktavia

Unreal, man. The GOAT denim just got GOAT-ier

Reminder that Self Edge has decent stock of these, wearing mine now. Fabulous. Softest denim I own, but they hold their shape well.

@WhiskeySandwich

Oh no doubt, the 21oz is amazing. For me it’s the opposite with the butt, although the 21oz don’t sag, the thickness of the back pockets makes it look a little weird when I walk, they kind of slightly jut out to the side with each step. And they’re not too big. It doesn’t matter, I love my 21 too and look forward to wearing them a lot when it cools down

@yannis

I appreciate that!

@Aetas

Thanks! Digging them!

@Aetas

Loool love it!

Here’s a link to the SLB pics I just posted. Really nice denim!

https://forum.ironheart.co.uk/topic/11637/ih-888s-slb-16oz-slubby-selvedge-denim-relaxed-tapered-cut-jeans-indigo/99

Just got a pair delivered, hemmed and sized to perfection (I think) by IHUK. I can see what the muted fuss is all about. Fantastic. And so different from other IH denim. I’ll put them through their paces this summer…

@ZackB

SC!

Spending the night in Savannah with my wife tomorrow. Humid as all get out recently