I’m a few days late with this review, but I managed to snag the last XXL at Burg Und Schild, and I’m really happy with it. Burg Und Schild got it shipped out fast, and it arrived safely in the USA a few days later. The fit is a little different on this one; the body is cut a little larger in circumference, but the shoulders, arms, and chest fit like a typical XXL. I didn’t want to size down because of arm length and circumference, and it’s a good thing I stayed with my normal size.

The arms are perfect in length and width, and the shoulders fit well also. In a perfect world, the body would be an inch or so narrower, but somehow the fabric drapes in a way that keeps it from looking too big. The fabric is also very easy to wear in spite of its weight, and I don’t find it restrictive at all. It’s a keeper for sure!

There were two must haves in this release - the Orange UHF and this camel Corduroy. I feel fortunate to have snagged both.

@VegaS10 I have a 9am meeting every Monday, so I got lucky with the 8am (PST) drop this time.

I was worried I'd have to quietly check out in the background of a Zoom meeting....

Well my purchase was definitely premeditated…. No second degree shopping here. I wrote customer service a few days prior to confirm the measurements on a IH-2526J and set an alarm for the opening minutes.

My new duck canvas type iii should be here tomorrow, but it is coincidentally arriving at the same time as a Stratocaster neck I bought for a guitar project. If I don’t log in for a few weeks, show this post to the police - my wife may not let me live.

First degree shopping may lead to second degree murder….

@Zinc2162 Do you have a regular Iron Heart Shirt to compare to? In my experience, IH CPO shirts tend to be roughly one size larger than a regular IH shirt in the same tagged size, but that's not a hard and fast rule.

I find that the IHSH-23-OLV and the GRY and BLK tend to run a bit smaller and trim in the arms. I needed to upsize to an XXL in this shirt, but sometimes I can get away with an XL in some other Iron Heart shirts. I can typically wear an XL in a CPO if I'm using it like a shirt not a jacket.

In my opinion, if you're unsure, go up a size in the Serge. The XXL is perfect for me in the Military Serge. I think this is because the Serge material stretches less than denim and chambray fabrics, and can be less flexible in general. Does this make sense? I find other fabrics to be be more "forgiving"?

Got one! Crossing my fingers - I went with a 3XL this time. I typically wear a 2XL, but the measurements seemed to suggest I should go 3XL. Given the heavier fabric, that is my gut feeling. I hope I guessed right. I really would have loved to try this one on first.

@Jamesthejimbob was also fantastic to deal with - very easygoing and understanding about my lack of experience with international shipping. I'd recommend doing business with him anytime.

@Oaktavia said in Ship John:

@popvulture said in Ship John:

Received the jacket, and gotta say it's pretty wild how heavy duty it is. When I picked up the box on my porch I was like goddamn, this thing is a chonk.

Initial impressions: size L is good, almost a little big but I'm only wearing a tee at the moment. Nice to know I've got plenty of room for wearing a sweatshirt or sweater underneath. Getting a long seems like the right move — the sleeves are a bit long for my taste, but per responses to my previous query in this thread, that should shrink up as some creases start to form at the elbows. It feels like it's got so much wax in it, it's almost damp. I know that'll diminish, too.

Will post some pics at some point. Nice to have it arrive right when TX is getting hot, hehe.

How did you chose to size yours again? TTS or down?

I can speak to this as well. I have owned three Wills Jackets and enough Iron Heart jackets to compare. In typical American shirts, jackets and T-Shirts I am generally a Large sometimes an XL. 42-43" chest depending on my current weight and how trim the fit is.

• In normal long sleeve IH shirts (denim, serge, chambray) I can wear an XL, but for some I size up to XXL, generally because the sleeves are too narrow / small in circumference.

• In UHFs I need a XXL and sometimes I can get away with a XXXL. XXL is generally my Goldilocks fit for UHFs though.

• In IH type 3's, I can wear an XL, but it's a very close fit buttoned up - I'm probably better suited to an XXL in a 526J or 526PJ. In the N1 Deck jacket, an XL is perfection.

• In Ship John shirts, I am between sizes. Large is too small, XL is great in the shoulders and arms, but too big in the body. Be warned, these are NOT one washed like IH, so washing them you can experience shrinkage. Compared to Iron Heart shirts, Ship John are shorter in the arms and longer in the body.

• For the Wills Jacket, I wear an XL. Much like some IH items, the heavy fabric makes the Wills jacket feel smaller than it is, and it doesn't give or stretch much. I need the XL for the sleeve circumference, and the body is boxy enough to leave room for a layer underneath. I have found that my perfect Wills layering is a UHF and a Cotopaxi Fuego Puffer Vest. I don't have enough room in the arms for a second layer, so the vest adds extra warmth on cold days without trying to force puffy sleeves into the arms.

@Luijim78 my wife is generally pretty understanding with my hobbies, but two arriving at once when I’m not home to defend myself may raise her eyebrows a bit.

I actually plan on letting go of a IH-526J-22 in XL that I’ve, um, “outgrown” to offset the purchase, but there won’t be much market for heavy jackets until the weather cools off again. So yeah, I’ve got a little ‘splainin to do.

OK, finally,  here are a few pics of the 463S that I got from @Appfaff.  Not the greatest pics,  but you can see how well they fit.  My new pair is still a bit snug,  but these are a great blend of trim but comfortable.  Here they are with my Wesco 7500 boots (size 13):

I got one of these recently and it's such a great color. Unique and goes well with almost everything. As much of a UHF devotee as I have become, my Olive and Grey serge westerns are quick becoming my new favorite shirts.

@CosmoSix5 thank you, I’ll check out his work!

Clint, I will take the Triple Works Flannel.

@CosmoSix5 the shirts look great, but I’ve got to ask, who made those boots? They look awesome!

It's probably too late to help anyone, but I took some measurements today and compared my size XXL IHSH-235-OLV to my new size XXXL IHSH-422-BRN.

• Chest measurement was the same (24")
• Belly and bottom opening were 1/4" wider on the 422 (so close enough).
• Body length was actually the same (31")
• Shoulders on the 422 were about 1/2" wider (19 3/4" vs 20 1/4").
• Sleeves on the 422 were 3/8" longer (27 1/8" vs 27 1/2").

So at least in my case (admittedly, just two samples) the 422 ran smallish, and I am glad I trusted IHUK's measurements and sized up. I still would really love to try on a size XXL just to see if it was too constricting, but I am happy with my fit in the XXXL.-

Mine just arrived and it's a great fit! I really would have liked to try on a 2XL just to see if I could squeeze into it, but the 3XL I got is trim enough to look good, and the chest and shoulders fit well. I wonder if the sleeve circumference would have been too tight on the 2XL. I don't have huge arms, but I have had a few shirts where the width of the arms has been a bit less than I like. These are just right!

I'm really happy with it. I'll have to post photo later when I'm not too busy.

@VegaS10 I have a 9am meeting every Monday, so I got lucky with the 8am (PST) drop this time.

I was worried I'd have to quietly check out in the background of a Zoom meeting....

Got one! Crossing my fingers - I went with a 3XL this time. I typically wear a 2XL, but the measurements seemed to suggest I should go 3XL. Given the heavier fabric, that is my gut feeling. I hope I guessed right. I really would have loved to try this one on first.

Good morning all! Is this going to be a "refresh the page at the correct time" kind of thing? The link isn't working and I can't find the 422 when I search.

@Alex I am 6 feet tall 220 pounds. I don't have a protruding gut, but I'm not an athletic fit anymore. In a t-shirt, my chest is 44", waist is 41", belly is about 41.5"

This is all a reminder that I need to get back on my diet and lose 20 pounds or so.

Thanks Alex - I plan on wearing it as a normal shirt, not an over shirt, so it sounds like my normal XXL will be right.