Random questions to which you seek an answer

[Matty123]

Also @Giles did you ever get a chance to check the size of your Alden Chukkas. I was wondering how they compared to your wesco size

[Giles]

I will try and remember to do that when I am back in UK.

[Matty123]

@Giles:

I will try and remember to do that when I am back in UK.

My bad boss. I thought u we’re back! Enjoy

[Giles]

We are spending a few days with Kiya and Demitra in Mexico

[Matty123]

@Giles:

We are spending a few days with Kiya and Demitra in Mexico

Shit that sounds great.

[bryaneidins70]

Are there any 'Pre order' printed tees coming out this year?

[neph93]

I asked recently and while they’re later than usual Alex suggested they could pop up at any time.

[Alex]

We will be sorting them out this week

[Yogi217]

I’ll be in London and Virginia Water next week on vacation (visiting wife’s childhood friends; she lived there from age 6 to 12).

If I get the time away from the wife, is IH UK HQ open for visitors/shopping? Is it hard to get to? Or even to treat the crew to a beer….

Not sure I’ll even have the time, but figured I would inquire just in case.

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[Jett129]

I visited them a few years ago,and would highly recommend a trip to Gosport. I took the train and the ferry. Really easy. Had a  great time. Definitely reach out to the crew and hopefully you/they can make it happen.

[neph93]

@Yogi217:

…is IH UK HQ open for visitors/shopping? Is it hard to get to? Or even to treat the crew to a beer....

They love visitors, they love beer. They are partial to your custom. You should try and make it.

Take a train to Portsmouth Harbour, there is a ferry port next to the station. The ferry goes continuously and takes 2mins to cross the water. Then it is an easy 10min, Google Maps assisted walk.

[Giles]

We'll even pick you up from the ferry and give you a 10% discount on any purchases made…..

Trains from Virginia Water to Portsmouth are not particularly easy though....

[Alex]

And if you do come, Wednesday is the best day for beer, as the local brewery is open for it's tap room (usually Friday too, but it's a bank holiday so everything is shut)

[spitfiredealer]

After wearing the OD 526L all week at work, I put on V1 526L today and it felt so different. Was there a massive change in the second version of the 19oz denim? Is it the over dyeing that softnen's it? Or just the fact it has been washed a fair amount by previous people on the tour.

I'll be honest the tour jacket is winning hands down in comfort.

[Giles]

Both OD and washing will soften it up

[neph93]

@spitfiredealer:

Was there a massive change in the second version of the 19oz denim?

I’ve never had anything in the 1st generation lefty but I hear it was stiff. The 2nd gen was designed to be softer and my pair of 666 are certainly soft after some wear. The other things you mention would exacerbate that.

[Stuart.T]

I wasn't around these here parts when IH produced chore/rail jackets. I get the sense that this style jacket isn't in line any year soon for a comeback… Sound about right?

[Giles]

Nothing cooking at the moment…..

[spitfiredealer]

@neph93:

@spitfiredealer:

Was there a massive change in the second version of the 19oz denim?

I’ve never had anything in the 1st generation lefty but I hear it was stiff. The 2nd gen was designed to be softer and my pair of 666 are certainly soft after some wear. The other things you mention would exacerbate that.

It feels so different, i tempted to trade in my V1 for a OD one. But then the denim head in me doesn't like to be beaten and I might just wear it for work and try and beat some softness into it.

[Stuart.T]

@Giles:

Nothing cooking at the moment…..

Understandable. IH has a strong brand identity, which is what makes it so wearable and easy to combine most items (but most brands of merit do).  It seems to have been more refined this last year or so. Moving away from 30s and 40s American workwear to more practical bike friendly wear?