IH-555-03 - 21oz Selvedge Denim Super Slim Jeans - Superblack (Fades To Grey)

[GingerMagician]

So, based on Giles' comments earlier in this thread, I've gone for the 32 in these  (that's definitely it on the denim front for the foreseeable future though… :-[).  Was torn between 32 and 33, but waist measurements and 'last pair in stock' meant the 32 seemed the sensible way to play it

My 34 IHxB01 are a great, snug-but-not-tight fit in the waist and I have some room for manoeuvre in the thigh with the 555.  Decided to go for these over the 666Sod in the end - loving the initial fade pics I've seen so far and think I'd have struggled with TDF waist/rise/thigh.  A proper black pair is missing from the wardrobe at the moment too.

Can't wait.

[Max Power]

So you have a BB in 34 that fit snug? hope 32 works for you then…

[Sugar Mountain]

The BB in 34 will have a waist measurement of 33 though so it's not such a big leap.

[GingerMagician]

@Sugar:

The BB in 34 will have a waist measurement of 33 though so it's not such a big leap.

Yep - waist of the 32 555 is actually 0.5 bigger than the 34 BB, according to the charts.  Hopefully I've got the measurements right…

[GingerMagician]

Ok, a few quickly taken fit pics - would be great to get your thoughts before I give my own take on 'em…

[Megatron1505]

Looks spot on.

[GingerMagician]

Thanks Mega, that's how I'm feeling too.  Great up top and below the knee, but pretty tight around the thigh at the moment - can't quite believe there's only 0.3 inch difference from my BBs.

They'll be bang-on when they give a little bit around the thigh

[Dirty Denim]

Awesome fit GM..Ur fit is exactly how these should look.  Love this cut more and more

[User]

I tried on the IH-8301s SBG at Self Edge in a size 31 and they were spot on.  Would I be ok in a size 31 in the IH-555-03?  They look pretty much the same according to the sizing on this site and the SE site.

[Anesthetist]

@GingerMagician:

Thanks Mega, that's how I'm feeling too.  Great up top and below the knee, but pretty tight around the thigh at the moment - can't quite believe there's only 0.3 inch difference from my BBs.

They'll be bang-on when they give a little bit around the thigh

Perfect fit! Mine gave a bit at the thigh and knee and are now a lot more comfortable.

[GingerMagician]

Thanks for all the positive comments guys, absolutely loving these jeans so far.  Fit is a little slimmer than I'm used to, but I think that's partly accentuated by the weight of the denim.  Really looking forward to seeing how the combs and stacks develop.

Here are a few better lit pics I managed to grab this morning, with some smarter footwear thrown into the mix…

[Finn666]

this denim is gonna look sick after a few months of wear…I already can tell after a week or two into it

[Max Power]

[User]

@User:

I tried on the IH-8301s SBG at Self Edge in a size 31 and they were spot on.  Would I be ok in a size 31 in the IH-555-03?  They look pretty much the same according to the sizing on this site and the SE site.

I wanted to follow up on the question, looking to order soon.

[Guest]

Raf, are you happy with how you sized these? In other words, if you had a do-over, would you size up?

[Finn666]

@Shoreman:

Raf, are you happy with how you sized these? In other words, if you had a do-over, would you size up?

if there was a 35 i´d would go for that i think, but since there isn´t and since these have stretched in the right places where a bit of stretch was needed, i´m more than happy with the fit atm…so yeah, i´m happy on how i´ve sized these!

[hafeau]

quick question, is the 555-03 or the 301bk slimmer? im confused as i read that this 555 series supposed to be the slimmest of all but according to measurement the 301bk looks slimmer.

[Giles]

We do not hold the 301S cut as it is exclusive to Self Edge, so it is hard to do a side by side comparison.  But any difference will be slight….

[donutt69]

Due to the initial hot soak, i got some crack on the surface of leather patch.
Wanna ask if there's anyway to fix this or how to prevent it from cracking further.

Thank you very much.

[Giles]

Any decent leather oil or cream should help.  You just need to get some moisture into it.