Breakin process?

[A Former User]

It is the OG “shrink/crease to fit” mentality. Otherwise, you can just wear it as is. Mind you, the creases that you will achieve will be minimal and not as sharp. And it will take a while before you feel like it’s “yours”. I recommend soaking and wearing, but that is a steep slope and not practical for all lifestyles. That being said, IT IS A NO LOSE SITUATION. This is an iron heart jacket and it will be great no matter what

[Oaktavia]

This is totally sound advice and well described. After doing exactly this with my jacket, it feels perfect for my body. It reminds me of action figures I had when I was a kid that had rubber/plastic jackets the fit the toy perfectly.

It kind of sucks wearing a damp heavyweight jacket, but it is 100% worth it.

[A Former User]

“Damp” is subjective. As long as it’s not dry it’s “damp”. Me and @Oaktavia are hardcore. You get what you give as they say

[neph93]

@adam313 gives good advice for achieving a personal fit. It won’t make the jacket much softer or easier to wear initially. But it will mould to your body quicker if you wear it while damp. Getting it soft and supple just requires wear. There are no short cuts.

[seven_bacon]

Awesome everyone. Thanks.

[Oaktavia]

@adam313:

Me and @Oaktavia are hardcore. You get what you give as they say

[zhivago]

@seven_bacon Wear, don't care, don't compare. You can't really go wrong.

Welcome to the forum BTW!

[seven_bacon]

I've warned my wife that some jacket weirdness will be happening, but she reminded me that the crazy train left the station years ago.

[neph93]

@seven_bacon:

I've warned my wife that some jacket weirdness will be happening, but she reminded me that the crazy train left the station years ago.

This will get worse, I promise. I've been at this for six years yet still found myself in a backroom of the house with a pair of soggy jeans and a car jack recently. I still don't remember how I got there….

[A Former User]

“It’s not what you think, I swear. It’s art!!!”

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[zhivago]

This will get worse, I promise. I've been at this for six years yet still found myself in a backroom of the house with a pair of soggy jeans and a car jack recently. I still don't remember how I got there….

Totally acceptable behavior @neph93 you don't have a problem 

[A Former User]

Unfortunately, you can’t be told what the Iron Heart is. You have to see it for yourself…

[goosehd]

When it gets real bad, you will start scheduling your day around the hot releases and have your ideal measurements memorized.

[seven_bacon]

OK hour or so soak and awkward damp wear plus half a day dry time. I think if someone body punches me in this, they'll have shredded and bloody knuckles. 

[neph93]

@seven_bacon:

I think if someone body punches me in this, they'll have shredded and bloody knuckles. 

Jupp… that will wear off, in a few weeks 

[A Former User]

There you go. Look at those combs! Here’s to a long and faded life!

[mikebarhoot]

seven_bacon. thats a great freestanding pic and deserves to be in the Freestanding denim thread!

welcome to the forum and score of the jacket!