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    • gaseousclayG
      gaseousclay
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      Inside, but if the patch is sewn all the way around then outside, obviously

      Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk

      WTB:
      IHSH-129 size L (blue)
      IHSH-19

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      • mikebarhootM
        mikebarhoot
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        if i wanted to have a knife pocket added to my ihxvs777s21 same as the ihb01uhr:
        could it be done?
        how much trouble would it be?

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        • GilesG
          Giles
          IHUK Crew
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          Most things can be done.  But that is not an inconsequential mod.  I would take them to a local seamstress and tell her what you need…..

          "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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          • BloodnThunderB
            BloodnThunder
            Raw and Unwashed
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            ^^^^^  Outside whenever possible.  A patch sewn on all four sides is never preferred.  Why design a rad patch if you're just going to have to hide it behind a belt?

            IG: Shadesofindig0

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            • BoyoB
              Boyo
              The Unwoven
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              @BloodnThunder ..well in my case I want to hide the 40" waist label… i sized up to compensate for the loom-state fabric and shrinkage, although it turns out i really didn't need to. two pretty hot washes and tumble drys have brought things in to a manageable fit but still a bit loose.

              Lively Up Yourself

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              • DionD
                Dion
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                Outside. I do love every big IH patch, though.

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                • neph93N
                  neph93
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                  @BloodnThunder:

                  ^^^^^  Outside whenever possible.  A patch sewn on all four sides is never preferred.  Why design a rad patch if you're just going to have to hide it behind a belt?

                  This. I love the denim and cut on my 634S-18 but the sewn down patch drives me nuts.

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

                  • Virginia Woolf
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                  • ROmanR
                    ROman
                    Haraki san Prodigy
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                    Definitely inside. IMO

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                    • BloodnThunderB
                      BloodnThunder
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                      @Boyo:

                      @BloodnThunder ..well in my case I want to hide the 40" waist label… i sized up to compensate for the loom-state fabric and shrinkage, although it turns out i really didn't need to. two pretty hot washes and tumble drys have brought things in to a manageable fit but still a bit loose.

                      Ha!  I suppose thats a pretty good reason. Although you being the mountain of a man you are I doubt you'd ever hear anything about it from passers by.

                      IG: Shadesofindig0

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                      • organisysO
                        organisys
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                        Inside of course but sometimes when in a hurry…... 😞

                        Pride of Japan :-)

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                        • QinhanQ
                          Qinhan
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                          Q: Does anyone have any experience with the Buzz Rickson M-43 Service Boots?  I'm referring to their take on the Steve McQueen "The Great Escape" boots.  I'm curious as to thoughts on fit, level of comfort, etc.

                          Any thoughts/impressions are greatly appreciated!

                          FWIW, I'm a belt on the outside of the patch guy too…

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                          • BoyoB
                            Boyo
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                            @Qinhan, I had a pair for a while, I really liked them. the fit/sizing was a bit tricky, they're built on the Munson last so the toe box is pretty wide, and in fact I fit in to a 9.5 instead of my normal 10.5. I would recommend sizing down 1/2 size at least.
                            The fit in general was comfortable, I would compare the fit level of comfort to Viberg service boots.

                            Here’s a pic of mine when I decided to sell them, I made the “mistake” of dubbing them and I didn’t like the result. I wish I would have kept them natural.

                            Lively Up Yourself

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                            • BloodnThunderB
                              BloodnThunder
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                              No experience personally but I know Standard & Strange also recommends sizing down 1/2 size from Red Wing size.

                              IG: Shadesofindig0

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                              • QinhanQ
                                Qinhan
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                                Cheers @Boyo  That’s really helpful.  So basically size the same as 2030 last Viberg service boots or are you saying another size down from that?  I’m an 8 in Viberg which is about one size down from my regular sneaker size.

                                These boots are marked E width which I guess by Japanese standards is reasonably wide, as you noted.

                                Nicely beaten up pair you have there, even with the extra dubbing.

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                                • QinhanQ
                                  Qinhan
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                                  @BloodnThunder:

                                  No experience personally but I know Standard & Strange also recommends sizing down 1/2 size from Red Wing size.

                                  Oh?  I didn’t realise standard and strange stocked these.  You’re not thinking of the John Lofgren m43 boots are you?

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                                  • BoyoB
                                    Boyo
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                                    Actually @Qinhan, I think you should size down from your Viberg 2030 size at least a 1/2 size. I wear a 10.5 in viberg 2030, and I fit in the Buzz 9.5 ( a 10 might have been better, but I never tried that on)

                                    price aside.. I think the lofgren version would be my pick

                                    Lively Up Yourself

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                                    • QinhanQ
                                      Qinhan
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                                      Interesting.  Thanks @Boyo  I think I’m going to have to try these on before I buy them.  Sizing seems a bit different to what I expected.

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                                      • JDelageJ
                                        JDelage
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                                        Is there a label inside the IH items (shirts mostly) where one might find the item # (e.g., IHSH-191)? I have a number of 2nd hand items that I am not 100% sure what they are…

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                                        • GilesG
                                          Giles
                                          IHUK Crew
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                                          There is not….

                                          "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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                                          • P
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                                            What's up everyone. I'm a long time lurker and have finally decided to pop my IH cherry, as such í decided to also finally make an account on the forum.

                                            I'm mainly interested in the 777 based on the measurements, one measurement gives me pause, which is the back rise. Can anyone speak to their experiences with this cut and whether the back rise has been ok for them or if the crack is on constant display? I've searched everywhere and cannot find too much info on this for whatever reason. Most of my pants are 14-15 in back rise, where the 777 back rise is 13 in my size (31). Any insight anyone can give would be greatly appreciated!

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