IH-555S-21 - 21oz Selvedge Denim Super Slim Jeans - Indigo PREVIOUSLY IH-555-01
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So after much experimenting with IH's fits, many purchases and subsequent loss taking resales on ebay, I have finally, finally found my fit.
The 555 in 21 oz is exactly what I was looking for, and only took me a year and a half to get there! My body type is 5'10" 180, medium sized thighs and fairly consistent 33 inch waist, and short-ish legs, that on regular trousers are 30 inch inseam, and I usually hem jeans to a 31 post-shrinkage. The problem with this build and most modern jeans is that many a "slim" jean when on a short legged body and hemmed to 31 inches no longer looks slim, or if they are, are way too tight in the top block, and straight leg jeans look like bell-bottoms!
Short version of my journey, that might help others puzzling over which IH fit is for them: Was looking for something slim but not too tight in the thigh and with narrower leg opening but not too tapered…Started with IH301s from SelfedgeSF, which did not work at all in the top block (weirdly tight in the waist, but baggy in the rest) but were perfect from the mid-thigh down.
Then moved to 666's in 18 ounce, which were a wee bit tight in the top block but I worked on them for a while and got them stretched out decently but was never happy with how wide the leg looked from the knee down on my short legs, then moved onto the 633s...which looked like the description was solved my problem with the 666, but turns out while they were too baggy in the top block, the knee definitely looked too big on my short legs.
I had looked at the 555's before bit and partially because of their description as being "Super-Duper Slim" and the knee to leg seeming a bit narrow, I had shied away. Decided to take one more leap into the IH fit world before I gave up as I like the aesthetic and quality so much.
Well turns out the 33 waist in the 555's, when hemmed to a 31 inches, are exactly what I was looking for and aren't, at least on my body type, super duper slim at all, but are a perfect regular slim jean, with plenty of room in the top block and the perfect leg opening that doesn't seem skinny at all. Maybe the "Super-Duper Slim" description should be reserved for the 777 fit?!
UPDATE: I almost forgot one of the additional and for me at least, best features of the 555, a "normal" medium rise! Most jeans that fit like this have stupidly low rises.
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I'd agree with you- that looks like a perfect slim straight fitting jean. Glad you found the right fit for your body, since the IH 21 oz denim is wonderful stuff and will only get better with age. You think you like them now, just wait…
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They look great.
I bought a secondhand pair in the same cut and love them.
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Thanks Y'all…and they were really comfortable from day one, but man, as expected, they are getting better with every wear.
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After about a year of thinking it over I finally joined the 21oz army. Took the measurements of my favorite pair of RRLs. Was a bit nervous because of the super slim moniker, but damn if they don't fit great. I'm 6'1" and 250-255 depending on the day. Been wearing them since Wednesday when I got them, and today my brothers doberman jumped on me with muddy paws….....wabi sabi I guess.
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After about a year of thinking it over I finally joined the 21oz army. Took the measurements of my favorite pair of RRLs. Was a bit nervous because of the super slim moniker, but damn if they don't fit great. I'm 6'1" and 250-255 depending on the day. Been wearing them since Wednesday when I got them, and today my brothers doberman jumped on me with muddy paws….....wabi sabi I guess.
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They look great man. What size waist are u if you don't mind my asking?
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I bloody love these jeans. They are soooo comfortable in all weathers and great on the bike.
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If I was liking the 777S-21 fit in the legs, but the jeans were too tight in the top block, would the 555-01 be the fit I'm looking for?
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People are saying this has a higher rise than the 666, but going with a Tag 33 (waist 35) it has a lower rise than my 666D Tag 36 (also waist 35). I'm just concerned about a sagging butt area.
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777 has a lower rise than 666, and much lower than 555. If you want a slimmer leg all the way through, with a pretty fitted top-block, and a high rise, 555 will be good. Self Edge's 301 cut has a much more relaxed top block, and a medium/low rise, closer to the 777. I find that higher rises suit my body better, and sag less, for the most part. But I have a lot more hips, thighs, and butt than most men. The ideal cut really depends on your body shape.
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Fading nicely…
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4 years old, multiple washes. Still my favourite pair of jeans.
More photos here: https://imgur.com/a/reY7n
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