Heavyweight Denim Championships 2013 - 2015 - Official Thread

[Highvoltage]

Anyone know what size the belt loops are on the MBBs?

[Megatron1505]

Exactly as you say Brian, dark looks like milk chocolate, and extra dark is a havana very much Havana, a little like Whites dress brown leather.

[dhackner]

Hey Mega - would my best bet for a buckle material that will wear in the most be the Brass / Mazak Buckle?

Cheers!

[syeh]

oki 3 months old jeans with less than a month of wear is a valid entry!

Edited January 14, 2013 by syeh

[spitfiredealer]

Read the thread dude. That question is answered only 1 page back.

[Megatron1505]

In my opinion, a brass buckle ages the best without question.

[Megatron1505]

Quick reminder that the belt pre-order is only open for 2 weeks, if you want to order one, now is the time. Pre-order closes on the 28th of January.

[Megatron1505]

Also, just to add that the earlier images I used of Crispin and his workshop, are from this great piece by SuFu member Saintkeat.

http://saintkeat.wordpress.com/2012/10/02/travel-blog-5-crispin-leathers-london-uk/

Edited January 14, 2013 by Megatron1505

[saintkeat]

The text you posted is from the announcement thread, and those were my initial thoughts for Round 2. Since then it has changed to run from April 1st 2013 to April 1st 2015, as stated in this thread.

Hmmm... Can't help but feel a little suspicious of that starting date. I imagine pulling on a spanking brand new pair of jeans on 1st April and see a sufu announcement stating "April Fools! We start a month from now! Take it off and put the shrink wrap back on!"

[Megatron1505]

Damn, rumbled, Beatles idea honest.

[skurlandski]

One quick question on belt sizing: I wear a 30 in pretty much every pair of jeans I own, I wear a 32 Tanner Goods belt, but when I measured from the belt hole I use (which is the middle of the 5 holes) to where the buckle is attached, I got 33 inches. I'm pretty sure a 34 would be too big, but I'm kind of torn between a 32 and a 33. Any advice?

[zwer]

I've always understood that belts should be purchased one size larger than your jeans. So, if you wear a size 30 jeans, you buy a size 32 belt. That's how I've always done it and it's always worked out for me.

[BrownMetallic]

well, on MTO belts, it's how the belt is measured/sized by the maker.

ie, Scott [unlucky] measures from tip of prong to the middle hole, while Equus measures from base of the prong to the middle hole.

[saintkeat]

Crispin measures from base of prong to middle hole.

[skurlandski]

saintkeat: How much length is there between the last belt hole and the tip of the belt (i.e. the "dead space" that tucks into the belt loop)? I'm trying to decide if I'd rather err on the side of a bit long or a bit short..

[rawsnoopy]

^I'd go with a bit short, as the belt will probably stretch a bit and in the long run you may need to go a hole tighter

Also, your tanner goods belt was probably closer to 32 when you first bought it and has now stretched to a 33 (my educated guess at least)

[Pizza_Dough]

Got my jeans. Waist is a tiny big before soaking so I'm guna cold soak to shrink them down.

Teaser. 100% Cotton 21oz. Denim

Edited January 14, 2013 by Pizza_Dough

[Megatron1505]

Anyone know what size the belt loops are on the MBBs?

All Iron Heart jeans (and most jeans in general) are designed to take a 1.5" belt, the IHB-03 was 1.7" and very, very tight through the belt loops.

I appreciate that some guys like a thicker belt, but honestly, if you order a 2" belt I can guarantee where your first repair on your jeans will be.

[Noodle36]

All Iron Heart jeans (and most jeans in general) are designed to take a 1.5" belt, the IHB-03 was 1.7" and very, very tight through the belt loops.

I appreciate that some guys like a thicker belt, but honestly, if you order a 2" belt I can guarantee where your first repair on your jeans will be.

Thank you Tron

[Highvoltage]

All Iron Heart jeans (and most jeans in general) are designed to take a 1.5" belt, the IHB-03 was 1.7" and very, very tight through the belt loops.

I appreciate that some guys like a thicker belt, but honestly, if you order a 2" belt I can guarantee where your first repair on your jeans will be.

That's good news...I need a 1.5" belt, just wanted to make sure that the loops weren't larger, before I order.

[saintkeat]

Skurlandski: 14.5cm

[Do7]

Got my jeans. Waist is a tiny big before soaking so I'm guna cold soak to shrink them down.

Teaser. 100% Cotton 21oz. Denim

finally some photos of the contestants jeans haha..

the rest using MBB?

[skurlandski]

Thanks saintkeat, that pretty much confirms my decision to go 32. Placing the preorder tomorrow, pretty pumped!

[dhackner]

4 wears in, but now they're resting... waiting...

Edited January 15, 2013 by dhackner

[Pizza_Dough]

/\ I already know that I am going to have trouble waiting to wear these. I may need to wear once or twice before then to get a little break in while its still pretty chilly out. Is that cheating?

[Do7]

/\ I already know that I am going to have trouble waiting to wear these. I may need to wear once or twice before then to get a little break in while its still pretty chilly out. Is that cheating?

we are allowed up to 30 wears .

so dont be shy.. break them in a little haha..

[Do7]

4 wears in, but now they're resting... waiting...

that is looking sweet..

[Megatron1505]

As of today, I have worn my contest jeans 20 times. Tomorrow is their last wear until the "Chain Stitch Massacre".

[Pizza_Dough]

Having entirely too much fun pretending my jeans are running away lol. Shitty front cell camera pic. Sorry.

[Megatron1505]

I will get an answer and pictures tomorrow on different belt widths and double pronged buckles, stay tuned.