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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Live Reveal - Thursday 12th of June at 1700BST

    IHJ-54 - Brown Chrome Tanned Japanese Horsehide Riders Jacket With Collar

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    • DstaufferD
      Dstauffer
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      Alright fellas, need some input here.
      My initial thought is I love this jacket. The weight, the feel, the look. However, its slightly different than I'm used to in terms of fit. The body is slightly shorter than I'm used to (and I'm a tall guy), but I know that's that style. However, I think that it works. But given the price tag on this gorgeous piece, I would like some other opinions.

      This is an XXL and it is definitely snug, but I know with time and wear, the stiffness should subside significantly. I am worried about sizing up because while it will give me slightly more length in sleeve and body, it will increase the P2P, shoulders, waist, and opening almost a full inch and I think that may just look too big.

      Any feedback on the fit is welcome.

      thanks!

      You won’t be satisfied until you wear Iron Heart.

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      • DstaufferD
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        A few pics with just a henley.

        You won’t be satisfied until you wear Iron Heart.

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        • tvenutoT
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          I personally think it fits very well. Sleeves and length don't look short to me. As you said the length is characteristic of this style. Any larger and you'd get buckling at the armpits. Approved.

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          • DionD
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            I agree, the fit is spot on. One size larger would ruin it.

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            • Max PowerM
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              Sleeves and shoulders are perfect. The length - I can see what you mean and also dislike too short jackets, but wouldn't think that the jacket looks too short when I saw it on the street.

              @elclintor:

              > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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              • tmgT
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                I actually think it looks slightly large across the chest and shoulders, but fit is a very personal thing, and it's also hard to really see the fit until it's broken in a bit and settled around your shape. Regardless it's a beautiful jacket and I know the quandary you're in having gone down a similar path with the black version of this (although ultimately I chose to go the semi custom route with Simmons Bilt to get what worked for me)

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                • BroarkB
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                  I think it fits well! Keep it, unless you want to sell it to me.  😉

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                  • NomadN
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                    That's a good fit and it will get better as it moulds to your body shape, it's a keeper IMHO.

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                    • SeulS
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                      A no brainer: keep it, wear it hard. Great shit.

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                      • S
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                        Looks great to me. Maybe take some pics from a better angle.

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                        • EastWestE
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                          ^agreed, looks a good fit from that angle though!

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                          • gratefulmelonG
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                            Fit looks perfect! Once it softens, it will drape better.

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                            • DstaufferD
                              Dstauffer
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                              Thanks for the feedback guys, I appreciate all the kind words. Definitely keeping this bad boy, I am taking the plunge and wearing it out and about thus rendering it unreturnable. I am excited to break it in!

                              Sorry about the weird angle, sometimes difficult to get a good one here in the office.

                              Here are are a few more from a higher angle:

                              You won’t be satisfied until you wear Iron Heart.

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                              • SamS
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                                Yeah, when that wears in it's going to look awesome! Can't wait to seem more. Nice one!

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                                • S
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                                  Dude perfect fit. Wear the hell out of it!

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                                  • neph93N
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                                    The better angle gives a much better impression than the worms eye view of the first photo's. Looks blooming marvellous. Great  buy.

                                    “Some of those that work forces
                                    Are the same that burn crosses”

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                                    • johnny5799J
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                                      Fit looks great, you bought an incredible jacket.  Now beat it up!

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                                      • DionD
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                                        Man, this thing is so gorgeous! Congrats!

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                                        • DstaufferD
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                                          Its a ridiculous piece. In all honesty, probably the finest jacket I've ever owned.

                                          For the last few years I have been looking for a jacket that could be my one go to leather outwear. Something that could stand the test of time (both physically and esthetically) and perhaps even get passed down to my son one day. Besides the obvious IH quality of materials and craftsmanship of assembly, the longevity of the piece helped me to justify the $1600USD price tag.

                                          This thing has it all, and I am so happy the fit worked out and I am so excited to see the evolution of this thing as it breaks in. Its crazy cause I was reading online about caring for horsehide and some folks out there are doing INSANE things to amazing jackets to get a "broken" in look. For instance, one guy suggested soaking his leather in rain water and then wearing it for as long as possible as it dried to achieve an instant broken in look. I can get behind soaking denim (obviously), but leather!? Why not just wear the shit out of it? Anyways, I digress.

                                          My initial impressions are this thing is built as most IH pieces are, like a friggin' tank! It feels fitted, but not too tight. I have been wearing it all day at my office and while I can definitely tell I am wearing it, I haven't noticed any hindrance in my body movement. There is a stiffness to the jacket, but I would put it on par with a fresh pair of 25oz denim; noticeable but not uncomfortable.

                                          I have already gotten several compliments on the look of the leather. It is quite shiny and glistening at first. However, much like its black predecessor, I anticipate this will fade with wear.

                                          I personally appreciate both interior pockets and the added hand warmer pockets. For me this allows me to throw in my phone/keys/pens/etc with no issues.

                                          I think the only issue I have (and its quite minor) is the side and sleeve zips. While I don't foresee myself messing with them too much, they are not as smooth as the main zip and don't feel quite as sturdy. That being said, I very much appreciate the main zip being on the RH side as my deck jacket still can catch me off guard with the zip being on the LH side.

                                          All in all this thing is sweet. It has a high price tag, but I have not quibbles about any of that given its quality and spec.  Thanks G & H and the stubborn crew for making such an amazing piece!

                                          You won’t be satisfied until you wear Iron Heart.

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                                          • GilesG
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                                            You make me smile - Thank you….. 😘

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