IHSB-PR-NAT - Iron Heart x Simmons Bilt Horsehide Western Shirt - The Pale Rider - Natural

[A Former User]

So good

[don_pipone]

New to the Pale Rider game
I fell in love with it when I saw it in the flesh for the first time at the 20th anniversary party. I have been hesitant since. Now finally fate struck as I stumbled over this second hand one, which was an absolute bargain. The previous owner must have worn it very rarely. It is still quite stiff and shows barely any signs of wear. The fit is pretty snug on the chest - don‘t know if it will stretch at all over time. I prefer to wear it unbuttoned tho.
However, so far I don‘t regret anything.

[indigostiff]

@don_pipone looks good! It doesn’t stretch at all. Don’t treat it, lest it darken and lose its suede feel.

[don_pipone]

@indigostiff
Thanks mate. I was afraid so. Anyways, I will probably never wear it buttoned up.

[don_pipone]

It might has been answered before, but is there any way to stop it from shedding those leather particles or speed it up at least? I assume it will end eventually somewhere along the journey but it is a wee bit annoying.

[deanclean]

Anyone else wish this shirt had pockets on the side like the CPO? I love the shirt, but I can’t stop reaching for pockets that aren’t there and dropping my keys on the floor. I guess the hand pockets would have just made it a little more bulky.

[Karol]

@deanclean I can only agree. I always reach for the hand warmer pockets in this one and the big buck.

[indigostiff]

I did approach my leather shop regarding piece-dying the shirt black or navy, to which they responded - "Since the leather is naturally tanned and has this finish I fear that it will stiffen a great deal and have a funny finish if dyed."

[jdwaid]

Folks who bought this in the new leather…how is it evolving? Would enjoy seeing some updates / patina

[mikewolf]

Waiting for the next restock is a process
You have to love it, otherwise you’ll end up frustrated
Any unexpected limited restock could distract me from enjoying the process

[deanclean]

Just a short note to praise customer service. One of my snaps broke as I was taking off the shirt. I emailed IH with a photo and without delay they sent me a shipping label to send to them for repair. Amazing. Thanks again.

[louisbosco]

Wonder if this is fixable or beyond repair before I bring my shirt halfway round the world..

[Alex]

@louisbosco Steve says bring it

[IH-GARY]

Maybe glue leather washers either side?

[louisbosco]

@Alex sounds good

[IH-GARY]

@louisbosco just seen this on the Long John denim blog. Not quite your issue, but an inner selvedge patch could be cool!

[louisbosco]

@IH-GARY interesting. We’ll see what the crew can do