Self Edge x Iron Heart = SEXIH22-301s

[Anesthetist]

I'll try to take some pics of the very modest wear on mine tomorrow. Don't have high hopes though, I'm probably the slowest fader on the forums!

[Snowy]

^I think we're pretty close. Brothers in slow fadezzz

[Anesthetist]

Incoming disappointing fade footage! As you can see they are still very dark, but some high contrast blues are popping up.

[Appfaff]

That blue is crazy up close!

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[tatmantall]

Can anyone tell me the experience you had with the insesm shrinkage post soak. Approximately how much did you lose ?

[thompsoa]

I just got my pair and I took pre-soak measurements, I'll be soaking them tonight and letting them dry overnight, so I'll post the before and after tomorrow

[DanielAFC]

I lost exactly 2 inches after two soaks. 1.5 after the first, the rest after the second.

[Anesthetist]

I will try to check mine tonight. Also beware of the thigh measurements Tat, especially is you are doing a lot of leg workouts.

[tatmantall]

Thanks A, as long I stick in the 11.8-12 area should be okay, so looks alright for waist 33, I do need to double check calf measurement though

[thompsoa]

Pre Soak Measurements, sz 33
37.5 inch inseam
17 inch waist
10 inch front rise
13.75 rear rise
12.5 thigh
8.5 knee
7.75 inch hem

Post Soak (45 Minutes in warm water followed by another 30 in very hot water)
35 inch inseam
16 inch waist
9.75 inch front rise
13.5 inch rear rise
12 inch thigh
8.25 inch knee
7.5 inch hem

All measurements were done the IH method….now just gotta figure out a way to fit into these

[tatmantall]

Whammy, way too much inseam shrinkage to work for me.

[Seul]

9.75 inch front rise
13.5 inch rear rise

Lawd oh lawd… Those are as bad as N&F jeans...

[thompsoa]

They work perfectly for people with thick thighs (me) and want a slim fit. The smaller rise takes away the saggy ass, so for me, I wouldn't call it "bad," they just look like they fit.

[madmonday]

so true thompsoa, so true. i think 301s fit so many different builds of people so well, with them adding the visible selvedge detail & the different fabrics i can see them doing them every year or so in a different SExIH fabric (like they been doing) & me picking up a pair if the denim looks like it checks enough boxes for me.

fit pics when the time presents itself, thompsoa.  thanks for the measurements & images

[Anesthetist]

My front rise is down to about 9.5" on my 33" pair. Somehow they are still more comfortable than the somewhat low rise of my DC4001. The inseam is about 35".

[thompsoa]

Taken with an iphone so they're not the best images, the back side is yet to settle down, which of course is normal since this is just the second time I've had them on (did sleep in them, great pajamas). Double cuffed, am yet to get over to Self Edge and have them hemmed. Don't have as much of a twist as Anesthetist. This denim is unreal, if anyone is on the fence, just make the move on these while they're still available. Having the 555-01, 555-02, and 555-03's, I have pieces to compare, and I don't want to say these are better cuz I love the all three of those, but this denim is amazing and the cut is on point. Oh and Im 6'0, 185, if that helps with any decision making.

Thom Browne
SEXIH22-301s
Tanner Goods belt
Alden

[solographik]

For those of you guys that purchased these - how did you size?

Also - how much stretch did you guys see in the waist after soak + some period of wear?

[Finn666]

if i'd have to size again, i'd def. size up one or two sizes…they're way smaller as the "standard" 301s and imo the sizing is a tad fucked up on these!

[solographik]

Thanks Finn.

How did you mess up the sizing? I feel like I'm right between a 31 and 32…but worried about the waist of the 32 stretching out too much. It's tagged at 33.5". I wonder if after 2 hot soaks and some wear it will settle in around 33.5.

[Max Power]

What exactly is the issue? I would see myself in a 34 too and the measurements are similar to the 555 in the same size (in the crucial ares).