i have this post on SuFu and also would like to share my experience here of
301s-07BK vs. 301s

I purchased my first pair of IH jeans only three months ago.
301s-07BK over-dyes from SENY
they are awesome. i am an IH addict now.

i have worn them every day straight since getting them.
i would describe them as hip-bruising the first few days of break in.
really, i had bruises on my hips for a week…
And i can also say that it was difficult to raise up my leg step to walk two-steps up to my 5th floor walk up apt. the jeans are just such a workout to wear and be maneuverable.

i love tough jeans, and am even slightly masochistic  when it comes to how i like to break in all my clothing. but i had never experienced anything like IH jeans, these were such a challenge to wear and work in. but i just keep on wearing them.

then yesterday i purchased my long awaited IH301s jeans in exact same size, thinking that i would have to go throughout the entire proceeder again of hip bruising and ridiculous looking yoga stretch workout moves to assist in breaking them in...

and i can honestly say, i was completely surprised on how differently these 301s feel so frikin' comfortably from their first wear. no exaggeration.

yes they are snug and sized down one size to start, the jeans are painted on me, but no hip bruising, no weird yoga moves to help with sitting down..
these just rock... i can move freely and tie my shoes in them ,and i must say, i finally feel the jeans softness (that so many folks rage about IH) so much more then the over-dye version.

maybe it has to do with 3x1 Weave Right Hand Twill that the 07BK over-dye has that makes it a denser beefier feeling denim then the regular 301s.
i dont know???
everything else from the SE specs on them is pretty similar.

regardless, i love both of these jeans.
they are my project for the next year or two at least.

i wont lie, the 301s fits me better right out of the box, i know that in a few weeks they will be perfect and just continue to get better.

the 07BK over-dye has taken allot of work, but it really just starting to show its amazing fitting potential.

So, i am interested in hearing others experience with the same 301s normal denim vs over-dye feelings.

i would love to have an XS available as well please.

Giles,

i would love to confirm from the SE site info if the XS size is inches:
Chest: 38
Vertical Length: 25.2
Sleeve Length: 23.5
Shoulder Width: 16

and if we can confirm it wont shrink even with a warm wash more then .5,
then XS would be GREAT in this shit fit for me.
do you think you can find one?
please let me know,
thank you again for your time and help.
my best,

do they still make or have this shirt in XS by any chance?

any S or XS available in this shirt still?

thank you deadendpro,

that is all i needed to hear, i really appreciate your time and help.
yup like most here i am a denim neurotic, especially with sizing.
good to know there is a safe place for us here~
i could pull the trigger and make another purchase now for those 301s.
my best,

Hello all,

I am a proud owner of 301s-07BK over-dyes for close to two months now.
my first IH purchase, and now of course i am hooked like an addict, wanting more.

Now i want to purchase a pair of regular 301s.

my question:
i sized 28 in my 301s-07BK and they fit great after the two weeks of bruising and doing ridiculous stretching to get them in working order, they fit pretty snug on me which is the look i go for.

shall i size 28 or 27 in the 301s then for the same fit?

i ask this only because i know that the 301s-07BK are raw unsanforized and in the over-dyed process lost their shirking.
and i believe the 301s is raw sanforized denim.

will the regular 301s stretch more then then over-dyed version?
or will the two denims act similar regardless of being un/sanforized??

thank you guys for your help!

PS.
i read that IH denim sometimes changes yearly on certain pairs?
will the denim quality change on the 301s in new stock update as well, or are they standard?

Hello Giles and all the other Iron Heart forum,

this snap is coming out you from the Lower East Side NYC…
born and raised..
thank you..