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    JDelage
    啓蒙家
    Joined: 13 Jan 2012

    C3

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      Signal11
      Raw and Unwashed
      Joined: 22 Oct 2016

      I too remember you tried on the C3 and it looked great on you. I would go for C3.

      Having no destination, I’m never lost.

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        Giles
        IHUK Crew
        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

        Buy the C3, then when you come at Xmas get the 28…. 😉

        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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          steelworker
          見習いボス
          Joined: 16 Apr 2014

          I like the 28. The camo pattern is a bit like dazzle camouflage of WWI. I don't want another vest. Repeat as necessary.
          Here in Pa. no one would look twice at the 28. You might get some sideways looks with the C-3.  :-\

          Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
          Well, I have others.

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            Cutlasshound
            見習いボス
            Joined: 28 Oct 2013

            Get the C3 jacket [emoji55]

            Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

            I ain't got time to bleed.

            last edited by 9 Nov 2017, 07:51 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
            • U
              UnTucked
              Joined: 16 Nov 2014

              The C-3 vest is so manly, and versatile. I'm more of a fan of sizing it snug and wearing it under a jacket though, or just over a long sleeve t-shirt in less cold times.

              (For those that don't know, these were originally designed as a mid-layer pieces, intended to be worn under a flight jacket.)

              In search of:
              IHV-04, med.
              IHSH-185, large
              IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

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                neph93
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                Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                @Giles:

                Buy the C3, then when you come at Xmas get the 28…. 😉

                Everyone note that despite me explicitly saying that G-san wasn't to advocate buying both he still did it in the nicest possible way  😃

                Thank you all very much for your input and feedback. It definitely helps my thinking (and it's fun). The C3 gets the popular vote, understandably so as it is bloody gorgeous and a great example of the kind of modern iterations of classics that IH is all about and that SB execute so well.

                I get that the IHV-28 isn't to everyones tastes, ( @Dion if you were to describe my "look" then trying too hard is probably a good start  😉 ) but I'm weak af for this kind of thing, I think it's beautiful. Practically speaking @Appfaff is definitely on to something with the layering under my N-1 and I suspect that might be what I need for the coming winter. I'd size it to fit over a henley. While the C3 might be designed as a middle layer, I'd probably use it more in the autumn and spring as an outer layer, over shirts and hoodies.

                So I'm leaning towards the camo madness at the moment…the Viking Kitten look may have to wait until the new year.

                @steelworker:

                Here in Pa. no one would look twice at the 28. You might get some sideways looks with the C-3.  :-\

                I wasn't sure if this is a good thing or not, then I remember that The Deerhunter was set in Pennsylvania, so it probably is.

                «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

                • Dame Vera Lynn
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                  Chris
                  Raw and Unwashed
                  Joined: 28 Jun 2010

                  "It's better to be looked over than overlooked."

                  -Mae West

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                    Jett129
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                    Joined: 17 Aug 2011

                    Love Mae West,my absolute favorite line,which she could never get away with today, was when she asked some guy how tall he was and he said 5 feet 8 inches,to which she replied forget about the 5 feet how about the 8 inches!

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                      neph93
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                      Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                      @Chris:

                      "It's better to be looked over than overlooked."

                      -Mae West

                      This resonates  😃

                      «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                      We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

                      • Dame Vera Lynn
                      last edited by 9 Nov 2017, 20:27 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        ROman
                        Haraki san Prodigy
                        Joined: 5 Jan 2015

                        My favorite Mae West line, Is that a gun in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me.

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                          Stropio
                          Raw and Unwashed
                          Joined: 15 Jun 2017

                          Pretext: I own a pair of brown rough out White's Oxfords from Baker's Boots that I love minus the fact that I could use a tiny bit more width. I'm interested in another pair of low cut rough out shoes and I am between these two:

                          Another pair of White's Oxfords in black roughout:

                          Or a pair of Wesco JH Classic in Burlap Roughout (unsure whether to go lace to toe or standard):

                          I'm interested in Wesco more so based on the love they get from Iron Heart and the board here. Honestly, roughout color doesn't matter that much as I can pretty much do the same build in either shoe. More interested in any knowledge of quality/comfort on the Wesco or opinions.

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                            neph93
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                            Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                            I have no knowledge of White’s so I can’t give you a balanced opinion, but I own a pair of JH Classics in roughout olive burlap. They are LTT. They are heavy, solid, built like tanks and ridiculously comfortable. The LTT format makes them really easy to lace in a way that supports your foot for max comfort and stability.

                            Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                            «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                            We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

                            • Dame Vera Lynn
                            last edited by 4 Dec 2017, 20:39 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                            • DionD
                              Dion
                              Joined: 15 Mar 2015

                              As you already have a pair of White's Oxfords I would recommend the Wescos. You won't be disappointed.

                              last edited by 4 Dec 2017, 20:47 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                              • Megatron1505M
                                Megatron1505
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                                Joined: 10 Jul 2011

                                I’ve had the White’s (Hathorn), the Wesco and now the Viberg oxfords. They are all awesome but in terms of quality the Wesco and Viberg are ahead of the White’s (and I say that as someone who considers the SD to be the greatest boot ever made).

                                Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                                  Stropio
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  Joined: 15 Jun 2017

                                  Thanks all! Megatron - you hit the trifecta. Viberg was on the list too but quite expensive. I'll give the Wesco's a shot. They don't come in much more expensive than the White's actually.

                                  last edited by 4 Dec 2017, 21:10 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                  • Megatron1505M
                                    Megatron1505
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                                    Joined: 10 Jul 2011

                                    Definitely a solid choice man, you won’t be disappointed.

                                    Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

                                    last edited by 4 Dec 2017, 21:34 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                    • SeulS
                                      Seul
                                      Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                                      @neph93:

                                      They are LITT.

                                      last edited by 5 Dec 2017, 03:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                      • madmondayM
                                        madmonday
                                        Raw and Unwashed
                                        Joined: 13 Oct 2009

                                        how should i lace these

                                        head high, middle finger higher

                                        last edited by 25 May 2018, 19:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          neph93
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                                          Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                                          @madmonday I was just thinking about you yesterday and wondering if you'd retired again. Then you pop up with an innocent question like you were never gone, you scoundrel  😃

                                          Pic number two is the only correct method. Nice score btw. You pleased?

                                          «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                                          We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

                                          • Dame Vera Lynn
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