Iron Heart X Simmons Bilt Horsehide Western Shirt - The Pale Rider - Natural

[denim-dawg]

@Tobi You look so great in this, and honestly, you have made such a wonderful patina on it. I have never seen or tried on this version of the rider, but it seems to me that most of them do "shrink" a little with wear? At least this one has gone from being oversized to pretty darn tailor-cut-snug

[denim-dawg]

@matt_rost 187 days? Phew! Dude!! Your patina here is just SOLID Amazing. Well done and so much fun!! Love how different it looks and, not sure how you feel, but there is little that beats blue jeans, white t and then this pale rider.. Enjoy the nest two months pal!

[denim-dawg]

@Sir_Cuffs-a-Lot So cool!

[Sir_Cuffs-a-Lot]

@denim-dawg cheers, mate! There’s a lot of horse in that pic

[matt_rost]

@denim-dawg I haven't owned a single white T-shirt in many years, but I understand your point. It's a classic that's become an indispensable part of your wardrobe... once you have it and it fits. Generally, I have to say, there's nothing better than focusing on a specific piece for an extended period of time. The Pale Rider is, of course, one of the most rewarding pieces for such a project.
Thanks for your support. I hope you are well

[matt_rost]

[deanclean]

I got nothing to say of note here. I basically just checked the discussion to make sure my notifications didn’t miss anything

[tbird]

Will there be a 2025 version? Sorry if this is asked and answered. I couldn’t find anything in search.

[jdwaid]

@tbird search “The Big Buck” or find it at “future releases” on the main page

[Alex]

@tbird yes, there is a production run in the works now using natural blattwerk leather

[tbird]

Thanks for the responses! Blattwerk leather should be amazing. I hope I can snag one.

[matt_rost]

For the final round of RRY3, I took a few highlight photos for the first time...

[DeeDee85]

@matt_rost man, that looks insane!

[long_john86]

@matt_rost wow!!!

[matt_rost]

@DeeDee85
@long_john86
I'll post the flatlays in a few days. The shirt doesn't look quite as spectacular there. I'm also surprised at what you can achieve with the photography guideline that was shared during the challenge.

[ZackB]

@matt_rost looking awesome man.

[matt_rost]

The final flats for RRY3. My records show 222 days of wear within a year. A few weeks ago, I decided to treat the shirt with Red Wing Leather Cream, which, as expected, didn't darken it. However, the sun over the past few weeks has tanned it a bit...

[flannel slut]

Looks like Winona ain’t so pale no more

SENSATIONAL

[indigostiff]

@matt_rost I an nervouse to use it - https://www.reddit.com/r/RedWingShoes/comments/pmc2bf/my_experience_with_red_wing_leather_cream/. I will use Bicks some day.

[matt_rost]

@indigostiff To each their own, right? I've been using Red Wing Leather Cream on all my shoes for a long time, so I still had a large supply, so choosing this care product was ultimately a natural choice. It has noticeably restored the leather's vitality and durability, as well as a slight silky shine. And I didn't skimp on the application, but I also let it soak in for a long time.