IHJ-49 - Split Steer Modified Type III Jacket - Black or Brown

[juicydeeluxe]

@Giles

Hello. I’m unsure of sizing for this jacket. I’m pretty 50/50 with most of my IH shirts. UHF is usually XL and OD’d shirts are always XXL. I have an OD’d 17oz Type 3 that’s XXL but had a 14oz OD Type 3 that was XL. Iron heart N1 is XL.

I’d like to wear this with some layers to wear in the coldest of weather (NY) but not look like a sloppy mess in a T shirt. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks.

[goosehd]

@juicydeeluxe Your best bet is to watch this video: https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/topic/5664/video-how-measure-to-jackets-the-iron-heart-method

Measure your jackets (especially your best fitting one) and compare those measurements to the product chart listed here: Brown Jacket or Black Jacket

Take notes and see which size will work better for you and if you have additional questions, email the IHUK Crew for assistance at: shop@ironheart.co.uk

Hope this helps.

[juicydeeluxe]

@goosehd

I was able to try on an XL but not the XXL. What has me a little confused is the 17oz OD type 3 I have has narrower shoulders by .75” and chest by 2” but feels roomier than the XL IHJ-49 even though it measures larger. Its really only feels snug if my arms are in the “hugging” position. Maybe this is normal for leather jackets? I haven’t owned or worn a leather jacket before. It felt good otherwise just a little snug in the driving or hugging position. Only snug in the back of the shoulders area.

[borosillykid]

@juicydeeluxe that's funny I thought my leather type 3 was much much much roomier than my od 14 both in xl, especially in the chest and shoulders, which is weird because it has a lining so you'd think it'd be smaller.

[Giles]

If you have tried on the XL, then you must have a reference which will be far better than me trying to advise blind. No?

[juicydeeluxe]

@Giles I’ve never worn a leather jacket before. I wasn’t sure if some snugness in the upper back/shoulder might be expected if extending out the arms to a 90 degree angle or there about or if this was an indication of an ill fitting jacket. I should’ve been more clear. It felt like a well fitting jacket otherwise.

[Giles]

The snugness may indicate that it is a tad small. Does it look good, feel good, if so it should be OK. Sizing up may make it feel a little better, but may just end up looking too large.? It's a very difficult question to answer with certainty.

[juicydeeluxe]

So I went back and was able to try on both the 44 and 42. I ended up leaving with the 42. The 42 fits great and even allows me to add a couple of layers if needed. The 44 was too roomy. Idk why I thought it was too tight when I last tried it on.

[goosehd]

@juicydeeluxe looks like a good fit to me! Did you end up buying it?

[juicydeeluxe]

@goosehd Yes, this one was 25% off because there was some black dye transferred to it from the black one hanging next to it. Got the black too lol

[Gunnar]

For anyone with this jacket and the N1, how does the sizing compare? I noticed Adam C and Graham wear an XL in this, but a L in the N1.

[Graham]

Hey Gunnar,

The N1 does indeed run a bit bigger so if you want to layer or button your J-49, you will want to look at 1 size larger than your N1. Same size will most likely only work open over a tee.

[Gunnar]

@Graham Thank you!

[Mister_Brue]

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[borosillykid]

@juicydeeluxe I have a brown one but was looking at black too, what are your thoughts on the black one since you have both?

[Transporter]

Killer jacket indeed. Upsized to XXL to layer and had the sleeves shortened 3” to better fit. Comfortable straight away. The jacket has a great drape to it, heavy and buttery soft, even a light shirt or t-shirt works as well.

[Mizmazzle]

@Transporter good on you, yeah!! Looks great. I had the sleeves shortened on mine too and it was a game changer.

[Transporter]

@Mizmazzle Thanks, brother. I actually kept the cuffs on after shortening on this one and glad I did. I can still wear my watches with it when unbuttoning the cuffs. On my J-64, I cut the cuffs away on that one but the horsehide is so different than this roughout so works out for both. Damn fine jacket this one--no break-in at all. Pretty awesome steerhide and construction too and the ever-important gun pockets. And of course painful fingers--hurts so good.

[borosillykid]

@Transporter I must have a newer one or something because mine has really nicely finished button holes and the buttons are like butter from brand new.

[Transporter]

@borosillykid Good on ya, mate. Mine is pretty new as well, bought a month ago. I actually don't mind the nice, tight specs. Much easier after only a few days with this one. My J-64 was one tight virgin for a few weeks.