Thanks @yannis and @prpx .
I get that IH denim tends towards the traditional. in cut, I just find a smaller hem a bit neater with trainers which unfortunately I have to wear a lot for work. I also have to walk backwards quietly a lot and excess hem, believe or not can be a it noisy!
Although I've expanded a bit round the middle I still have pretty slim legs and tbf the 888 cut seems to work for me from a comfort point of view. I love my 555XHS but the front rise is a little too shallow despite being a medium/high rise and they sometimes sit a little uncomfortably. I don't foresee that being an issue with the 888s, as middle age encroaches my jeans are inevitably relaxing in cut a bit although that said I never rocked a skinny jean! PBJ relaxed tapered have worked well for me.
I have a lot of other IH gear and the jeans were the last piece of the puzzle as I was used to a trimmer cut but the 888 may have resolved that particular issue. Now all I need to do is ensure my bank account can handle the inevitable onslaught.

@IH-GARY thanks for a smooth transaction, lovely pair of IH555-03 delivered very swiftly.

Any idea if there's likely to be a. restock of this colour? I know it says seasonal run and was only restocked in August but if you don't ask….

Thanks @yannis and @prpx .
I get that IH denim tends towards the traditional. in cut, I just find a smaller hem a bit neater with trainers which unfortunately I have to wear a lot for work. I also have to walk backwards quietly a lot and excess hem, believe or not can be a it noisy!
Although I've expanded a bit round the middle I still have pretty slim legs and tbf the 888 cut seems to work for me from a comfort point of view. I love my 555XHS but the front rise is a little too shallow despite being a medium/high rise and they sometimes sit a little uncomfortably. I don't foresee that being an issue with the 888s, as middle age encroaches my jeans are inevitably relaxing in cut a bit although that said I never rocked a skinny jean! PBJ relaxed tapered have worked well for me.
I have a lot of other IH gear and the jeans were the last piece of the puzzle as I was used to a trimmer cut but the 888 may have resolved that particular issue. Now all I need to do is ensure my bank account can handle the inevitable onslaught.

Thanks Neph for such a swift response!

I feel you re fucking with the taper, it's not something I'd ordinarily consider I'm reluctant to even hem tbh but might need to due to the chunkiness of the 21oz looking a bit odd when double cuffed.I'm in the UK so there's a few people about who could attempt it if the mood takes me.

Think I'll style it out with the waist as you recommend, if I can get in excess of an inch stretch I'll be golden.

Was always a bit Luke warm on denim that isn't black black but with the toned down stitching I think I'm gonna enjoy these!

Morning folks! Hope you're all well.
I have just purchased my first pair of overdid Iron Hearts. I have bought the 888 in tag 36v waist. Now I take pretty much dead on a 36 so asked the guys at IHUK if they had a pair that measured less than the stated measurement of 35.7 as I was concerned that once the stretch had occurred they may be too loose.They kindly found a pair at 35.2" which I can just about do up. My first question is roughly how long with regular wear would it take to stretch these bad boys out an inch or so as they're not currently particularly comfortable and am I being daft by enduring temporary discomfort, should I just get a pair nearer my actual size and enjoy the extra room once the stretch has occurred. And potentially future proof a bit too as my waist only seems to be going one way atm!!

Also has anybody attempted a taper adjustment to narrow the hem? The one problem I always have with IH jeans is I find the hems a little wide, even on my 555s. I'm guessing any such adjustment would mean the whole inseam being adjusted in which case you then run into the problem of matching the overdyed thread. I'm not so keen on contrasting thread on black(ish) jeans.

Sorry, long winded post, tia for any advice.

I have a mustard uhf and indigo Wabash in work shirt. Both are large but have shoulders in the 18-18.5"" range, as do the majority of my westerns.
17.5" feels like it may be a bit too narrow.
I'll certainly ask if there are any a bit bigger across the shoulder.

Thought this one was a dead cert for me but am a bit worried the shoulders on a large may be a bit snug, not sure if an XL may be too big. Was also pondering copper snaps with it.

Thanks man.
Did see that but thought I'd have a little sniff, very impatient.

Hi there
Don't suppose there's an eta for a restock of these?
TIA