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    • DstaufferD
      Dstauffer
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      @FurattoHeddo Thanks for the info. I saw some of your pics earlier in the thread.

      I went with the black cause thats what they have in my size. From the pics it looks really dark and I anticipate it going with pretty much everything.

      I ended up pulling the trigger on it after talking with them. I appreciate your sizing information too, I am an XXL in IH gear so I went with the 44….I am assuming this will likely replace the couple vests I have floating around.

      Worst comes to worst, it doesn't work out and I return it, which I am glad they have a no hassle return policy...looking forward to seeing this in the flesh!

      Thanks again mate.

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

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        @Dstauffer

        I tried on that black 42 and 44 vest over my XL IHJ-35 at RMC Osaka.  It's a really nice vest.  If you have an XXL IHJ-54 it may be a snug fit wearing a 44 vest over over the leathers.  The size 42 worked but gave me a pretty good 'hug' while wearing over the jacket.  My wife and the shop employees thought 44 best over the jacket, 42 best stand alone.

        edit:  sorry, I typed up the response before you purchased the 44.  I wanted to add that I liked the fit of the 42 for all around use (over jacket/stand alone), so I think the same for a 44 in your case.  Not to worry!

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        • DstaufferD
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          @Joule
          Thanks for the input! After I got the measurements from RMC, I knew if anything was going to fit, it was gonna have to be the 44. I don't mind a snug at all and then, like you said, it could be a stand alone for when the weather is warmer too.

          I was looking at some of the other color combos, but that black is so nice! It just seems to be the option that would go with everything I could throw at it.

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

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            Yep, should be super versatile.  Looking forward to pics with the 54.

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            • DstaufferD
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              Pretty happy with the vest. I feel like I made the right choice sizing wise. There is some room to breath and if I went one smaller I feel like it would be too tight to get over my jackets. Pretty impressed with this one:

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

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              • DstaufferD
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                Quick one with an uhf

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

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                  @Dstauffer really looks good. I especially like it with the UHF. How's the texture of the vest?

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                  • DstaufferD
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                    @QuantumMechanic I actually like it best with just a UHF, but I also enjoy it over my outerware. The leather is really soft and supple.

                    Here's a pic of the texture:

                    I appreciate this detail, some leather buffer between the metal snap and interior lining:

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

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                    • zatenmZ
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                      I saw it at RMC Harajuku last month - beautiful piece like most of their items.

                      I walked away with the Steinbeck horsehide jacket and this denim tuxedo (RMC typeIII + Lot001 jeans):

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                      WTB: IHSH-154 Grey M, IHSH-91 M

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                        @Dstauffer thanks for the macro. It looks incredible, and that detailing well it's pedantic. Will you be treating the leather with anything?

                        Thanks!

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                        • DstaufferD
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                          @QuantumMechanic I don't know what I'll do yet as far as treating it. I'm gonna have to do some research on what to do with deerskin. I will be wearing it in the winter so I'll have to take that into consideration.

                          @TrickHell this is a deerskin vest I picked up from RMC London. I was looking at the IH N-1 vest, but my size is sold out everywhere and in looking for my size, I came across this. I got it primarily to wear over my leather jacket in the winter months, but I am so impressed by it I can see myself wearing it quite a bit with my other gear. It's a touch larger than I'm used to in vest wear, but in order to fit over my outer wear and get the body length I needed I had to size up. But I don't think it's overly large. They had a dark brown too, but too small and plus I think the black looks better with my leather and any UHF I have. This vest is pretty unreal construction wise, and I realize that's par for the course given what I read in this thread, but it's  my first RMC item so I was a little unsure of what to expect. Plus, I didn't find much info about this vest floating around the internet. The leather is super soft and supple, and the interior lining is quite substantial. The only negative I have is that there are no interior pockets, but that's just a preference thing on my end. Also, while the zipper is quite sturdy and smooth, I personally would have preferred a slightly larger one. But again, that does not inhibit the functionality, just a personal preference.

                          Let me know if you have any other questions and I'd be happy to answer as best I can.

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

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                          • FurattoHeddoF
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                            I have never treated mine in 3 years time as deerskin doesn't really require it (imho).

                            "Don't ever be sorry"

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                            • DstaufferD
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                              @FurattoHeddo thanks for the feedback. I was just coming to a similar conclusion after reading up on deerskin. From what I read it's right up there with horsehide in terms of durability. Good to know first hand though.

                              How does yours fit? Mind feels just a touch loose, I think partly because after I've had it on for a bit the down flattens just a touch. Nothing that I would consider oversized, but slighted relaxed nonetheless.

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

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                              • FurattoHeddoF
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                                I would also describe my fit as relaxed. As it should be I guess.

                                "Don't ever be sorry"

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                                • QinhanQ
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                                  These have been getting a lot of wear over the last few months.  I've never been a massive boots guy but absolutely love these.  They are hands (feet?) down the most comfortable boots I've ever worn.

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                                    footandmaff
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                                    Absolutely stunning! Love those boondockers, there's definitely a hole in my collection that needs to be filled.

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                                    • DionD
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                                      Awesome denim tux, @zatenm ! RMC's denims are always amazing.

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                                      • zatenmZ
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                                        Cheers @Dion ! I love RMC and their cut is a really good fit slim jims like me [emoji4]

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                                        WTB: IHSH-154 Grey M, IHSH-91 M

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                                        • DstaufferD
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                                          Well this is disappointing. After two weeks of owning and just a few wears a friggin' snap broke on my RMC vest.

                                          Not a very good impression of my first piece from these guys…

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

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                                          • AnesthetistA
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                                            Crap. Did you buy it from an AD?

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                                            IG: bluehandsslim

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