Posts made by JohnM

For those with experience, would you expect ANY inseam shrinkage at all with these overdyed jeans, even with a warm wash and time in the dryer? I know the dryer is ill advised, but sometimes they have a mind of their own and end up there ...

Quick question: Does the overdye process change the texture of the denim (e.g., softer)?

^ Thanks, yes, I've learned that it's always best to trust measurements over tagged size. What I found interesting about my 888s-21OD experience is that it seemed the OD process tightened everything up a bit, not just the waist but legs too. So sizing up worked well. That said, the posted measurements for the 1955s-142OD look a little more generous, so I'll just let the staff know what I'm looking for, rather than focus on the tag.

Do I have it right that these will not shrink (even after washing and light drying) due to the overdye process and they'll also stretch out up to an inch with wear?

I have one other IH overdyed pair -- the 88s-21OD. I originally bought the same tag size as my other IH jeans, but found them to be trimmer than usual, in the waist and everywhere else. I ended up selling them and going one size up, which worked out perfectly. Love the overdyed look and feel but want to get the size right, as we all do.

Is the smaller zipper on top or in the back? What fits there?

I bought the black version and like it quite a lot. A bit smaller than I thought it would be, but that may be a good thing. Would love to hear from others who own this bag or the waist bag -- similar size but a different design.

Would love to see this one again.

Sounds like the waist bag is a hair smaller, not to mention an altogether different shape. Do you have the waist bag worn2fade?

Surgery? Hope it goes well. Love the bag. Torn between it and the waist bag.

For those familiar with the IH waist bag, do you prefer it in 12 or 21oz?

Any word on a restock of the 21oz. IHE-37 Waist Bag?

^ I have the 1955 in 21 and 14oz and they fit similarly. While the 21 has more than a little give/stretch, I'd say the 14 will also give with waist pressure. If the 21 is too big, than go size 29. If you're happy with the fit, then 30.

Most important, however, are the measurements -- trust those and ask your AD for what you need. Obvious, but true

Just received these. Very nice denim that feels heavier than 14oz.

Thanks yannis. That's what I was thinking. I'd guess the 14oz is a bit more tightly woven than 21 or 16 slub.

Anyone know if the 14oz denim is as stretchy as the 21oz or 16oz Slubby?

Thanks selbstzweck. The 19 does look very practical, but, yes, more basic and less sauce! There are quite a few bags that resemble the 19 but not too many like the 37.

These look great. Trying to decide between this and the IH denim waist bag (IHE-37). Anyone have both?

^ What did you like most about them Choko?

If you haven't tried Iron Heart's 16oz. Slubby denim, you might want to give it a go. I've had many IH denims over the years (18, 20 left hand twill, 21, and UHR) and, while I love them all, the slubby is the softest and most comfortable. I was hesitant at first because the look is different with interesting vertical lines, but it's a nice change of pace and extremely comfortable out of the gate.

For those familiar with Iron Heart's 21 oz. denim in OD and indigo versions, would you size up one size for the OD version here? I know that some of you did this with the OD version of the 888S-21 and it worked out well.