1955S - 21oz Selvedge Denim "1955" Straight Cut Jeans - Indigo

[seanocono]

The 1955s is my favorite cut. I tried the MBBs, but there simply wasn't enough room in the thighs. I was able to adjust to the higher rise in this model pretty quickly, and have no issues with it.

I wish I could try the 55 UHRs, but they are cut slimmer than the 21oz model, and don't have enough room in the thigh (at least in my size, 34).

[Graeme]

@blackcap the UHR jeans use an unsanforised 21 oz (23 oz after shrinking) fabric. I prefer it to the flagship 21 oz denim.

The UHRs have a more blue colour, and are likely to fade more. The 21 oz is softer and more breathable. You pays your money…

[blackcap]

ok so i think the 1955 cut is going to make me a happy camper. like seanocono said, ill just have to get used to the higher rise. i should just check though, does the higher rise restrict movement at all?

@graeme when you said the UHR are a little more blue, does that mean the S is a little more towards the black/darker end of the blue spectrum? thats kind of what it looks like in the photos too.

and finally @giles is it ok to request size 36 but at the smaller end of the 36 scale? right now the 36 will fit me perfectly but i plan on loosing about 10kg soon and dont want things getting too baggy later on. i dont think ill be loosing enough to squeeze into a pair of stretched 34s

[seanocono]

Hey, blackcap. I don't find the high rise restricting. I wore them yesterday on a 5 mile hike with a heavy pack and over 1,000ft elevation change. No problems with the jeans, whatsoever.

[Graeme]

The UHR have a brighter blue shade, whilst the 21oz is a darker shade. I think it's a bit blacker too. But I don't own anything in it, so I can't do a direct comparison.

If you look at the product pages for the UHR and 21 oz jeans then you should get an idea…

[MET]

@Giles, When will you restock these jeans? I need one in a size 33.

[Giles]

Not for a few months….

http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=6174.msg392915#msg392915

[jadechacko]

A dream….....od 1955s.  Possible?  @Giles

[Giles]

I think that will have to remain a dream I am afraid….

[blackcap]

just wanted to check back in here and say a massive thankyou to everyone on here that gave me awesome advice on these jeans. you made the decision a little easier and i couldnt be happier with the outcome. i did up a bit of a review. hopefully it can help others in their decision too

https://oztoice.wordpress.com/about/the-gear/sponsors/ironheart-1955s-extra-heavyweight-denim/

[Dion]

Very nice article, blackcap :)!

[David K.K. Hansen]

Agreed.  Very nice write-up and useful links posted as well.  Thanks for sharing!

[No.88]

Just pulled the trigger on a pair of these.

G. Would you recommend soaking to bed in the stitching?

Cheers.

[Jordonf9]

Yes, soak to bed seams. Helps a little.

[Chris]

The 21 oz denim is ready to go right out of the package.  It won't make any significant difference to do an initial soak.

That said, I always wash all my jeans on arrival to clean out any residual sizing, starch, shelf dust, grubby shipping monkey fingerprints, etc. that may be on them.

[Dion]

Exactly, only after the first holy washing ritual the garment is welcomed to the exclusive wearing club 8)!

[Anesthetist]

Nice article, I enjoyed it and hope it helps wrangle in more new IH addicts!

[Giles]

@Chris:

The 21 oz denim is ready to go right out of the package.  It won't make any significant difference to do an initial soak.

[No.88]

Thanks all for your replies.

Edit 10.07.15: Delivered! Uber-Quick! Cold agitated wash planned.

[chrisclement]

Will these be re-stocked any time soon?