Hi all.
First post here. Long time reader, and been an Ironheart wearer for a few years now.
I've decided to take the plunge, and pick up a pair of these. This will be my first attempt at the 25oz. Currently I have a pair of 666-UHR with about 2.5 years wear, and a 555-03 with about 1.5 years wear.
Looking for some help on sizing. I am undecided between the tag size 30 or 31. My ideal waste measurement is about 31.5 inches (that's what my tag size 31" 666-UHR and tag size 30" 555-03 measure, with several washes each).
The 31" 25 oz. is listed as 31.6" waste measurement, which is pretty ideal; however I am worried about the stretch, if it stretches out another inch it may be a bit loose. Although from reading through the forum it sounds like there may be a small shrinkage and then to stretch out back to original size or a bit more.
Originally I was planning on the 30" tag size, with the 30.7" waste measurement, then a 1" stretch would make it ideal; however with the weight of the 25 oz. and from reading the forum I am now 2nd guessing this idea.
I also like the slightly larger thigh measurement on the tag size 31". My 666-UHRs measure 11.3" in the thigh, which is quite comfortable.
I will be wearing a belt with the jeans always, and assume this may help prevent too much stretch.
Any advice what the better waist size would be?
Really appreciate this forum and all the solid information available. I have always ordered the correct sizes in the past with jeans, shirts, and jackets thanks to the wealth of information here. But this 25 oz. sounds a bit scary, and has me second guessing my self.
Cheers.