Posts made by jpvisual

@AskAxel did you put them in the wash after you soaked them? If not you should do that. It's the agitation that will shrink them more. I soaked at 35c (I read later 30c is better to avoid marbling, but mine were fine) for an hour, then washed delicate no spin or detergent. They shrunk exactly the amount stated on the website. 2 inches in length, 1 inch in the waist, .5 inches in the thigh.

@Sunnergren thanks! They ended up shrinking as stated on the website, pretty exact actually. They feel great. Yeah totally stoked on these. And thanks IH crew for pulling this pair for me.

@Sunnergren yeah all good. I'm really happy with how these turned out!

@Sunnergren thanks man! They are still very wet, but the thigh shrunk .6 inches. That's too much. I'm hoping that measurement changes when it is fully dried or at least when I wear them. I remember my 526L measurements were more drastic vs when they dried it was much less.

@cyclops interesting. That's not what it says on this IH website page. I soaked at about 95 degrees. It says 40C on the website for the raw denim. We'll see. Thanks

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UHR veterans. Does this fit and cut look right? The waist feels snug, but comfortable right now. The thighs feel ok. Slight tension on the knees when I sit, but not uncomfortable. Can't tell if the top block/ seat is good since I don't know how they'll be post soak/wash? They seem like they'll be pretty damn tight after the wash though. Thoughts, good fit or not?

@RocknRoll the arm twist is normal and I think it's on all the Lefty jackets. I think it's a characteristic of the left hand twill denim. On the 19oz lefty jeans description it says they will twist in the leg. When you give it a soak and a wash (no soap), it will get softer. Wear it a lot and it will break in.

My 526L is my favorite Iron Heart piece to date. It's an awesome jacket. Enjoy!

@Sunnergren good to know. Yours are looking great

@Rangadello great fit, you did well on that one!

@Sunnergren wow they stretched past the pre-wash measurements, good to know. Thanks!

@Sunnergren I saw your pre/post wash measurements. Did everything go back to post measurements including thighs and top block or just the waist? Thanks

@Sunnergren thanks. I just ordered a pair from IH. I saw your measurements pre/post wash. Did the thighs go back to the pre wash size or did they stay at the post wash measurement after wearing? I know the waist goes back, just wondering about the thighs, top block. The

@WhiskeySandwich you seemed to have nailed the fit. I've seen your photos. Trial and error I guess. Just ordered a different pair of UHR 888s with tweaked measurements. Yep, still 888 & 633 for me

@cyclops thanks for the info. @goosehd stays crispy similar to the 19oz lefty fabric? I find that keeps it's crispy rigidity. Totally love that tough denim as a jacket. Jeans, not sure and never tried.

How does the UHR denim feel compared to XHS? Is the UHR tough to wear? I have a 19oz left hand twill type iii jacket. I love it. Great denim as a jacket! Not sure if I would want the 19oz as jeans though...i think.

@Yoprst I do think the 888 top block is designed to be wider and roomier in the hips. If you look at something like the classic levi's 517 or wrangler boot cut, it's a slimmer fit in the hips / top block vs the 888. Both high rise, both different fit. I personally wish IH would make a model inspired by the classic cowboy cuts like levi's and wrangler. It's a timeless cut. The 888 is the closest thing to that, but it's damn tricky in my opinion for a lot of guys to get a good fit in the top block. Probably still my best option though as I like a high rise/slim fit and I can't fit my thighs into any other cut besides the 634/633 and 1955.

Any idea when these are getting a restock?

@Alex I was waiting for the 888 XHSiB and received the restock email after it already went live. For items like these that sell out immediately, the restock email is not useful as is. I think a better solution would be to alert people at least a week before and then another alert 24-48hrs before. I totally get IH wanting to get things out as quickly as possible, but if holding the release back a week means getting a better alert system in place, I'm sure everyone would be in favor of that.

@Alex I get the notification emails, however by the time I do the in demand items are all sold out or just about. I think a more useful alert would be sent at least a few days before it actually drops. For items I know are going to sell out right away I have to check the forum posts every morning.

@tdb85 I purchased both my indigo and sbg 21oz fitted, but comfortable and both pairs are too big for my liking. They stretch a lot. Fine out of the wash, but quickly stretch. I definitely should have gone a size down. Thighs stretch too. Not as much, but the do.