IHJ-128-BLK - Japanese Horsehide Double Motorcycle Jacket - Black
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Hey Guys,
I'm Akash, originally from India but currently residing in Germany. Let me share a bit about myself. I have a deep passion for motorcycles, particularly those of British and Japanese origin. My favorite brands include Norton, Triumph, and Honda. I have a penchant for classic styles, hence my fondness for the former two brands. Leather jackets have always been a part of my wardrobe, and I have quite a collection. I've always admired the craftsmanship of Iron Heart and desired a Japanese-made horsehide leather jacket. Initially, I considered options from freewheelers, and Real McCoy's due to their History and Shinki stuff, but ultimately settled on Iron Heart. During a visit to IH Hamburg, I stumbled upon the IHJ-128 jacket and instantly fell in love with it. The staff at the store were helpful, although I forgot to ask for the name of the person assisting me. While the price was steep, the quality of the jacket justified it. I also tried on some Simmons Bilt jackets, but wasn't satisfied with the finish. Despite some confusion regarding the sizing (the tag indicates size L, but the number on the jacket suggests medium which is 40), I decided to make the purchase. Horsehide leather tends to require a break-in period, and this jacket is notably heavy. Now, I'm unsure about how it fits me. I've taken some photos and would appreciate any suggestions on the fit. My apologies if this isn't the appropriate forum for such inquiries.
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@akmu just order at Iron Heart directly, they have 4 Mediums in stock
https://www.ironhearteu.com/jackets/IHJ-128-BLK.html#/572-colour-black/830-size-m
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Thanks for the suggestion guys. I have returned my jacket to Iron heart Hamburg ( Germany ) and awaiting for the refund and was told I can order it by myself on iron heart europe. Also another qtn, in the above pics my shoulders are perfect but everything else is a bit large like the sleeves. if I opt for the size M, what if the jacket gets too small at the shoulders ?confused now.
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@Eza no, IH do not offer sleeve alterations.
Sleeves are long by design due to the the jacket being designed for bikers, as sleeves can ride up when riding a bike.
@akmu I think medium shoulder would look better, but sadly sometimes you have to accept that a certain garment/brand may not be cut in a way that suits your body type.
I tried numerous brands before finding IH fit me perfectly (generally in size large, but once you become acquainted with your own measurements, it makes picking out appropriate sizes based on the charts much easier)
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Also with Horsehide I imagine the sleeves will shorten 1 to 1.5 inches when the creasing sets in
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Oh yes, she will be mine.
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@ghostlyparsley Hides vary between 1.2 and 1.6mm, and are chosen on a panel by panel basis. I will update the product pages shortly. Thanks for pointing out
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I pulled the trigger!! Should be here tomorrow. I’m so surprised these didn’t fly off the shelf. I love my denim collarless riders jackets and I have a feeling I’ll love this even more. I feel like the collarless element kind of updates the look of your standard biker jacket while also making the whole asymmetrical look a bit more subdued. Suffice to say I’ve been eyeing it ever since I knew of its existence. The only down side I foresee is my fine creek jacket getting a lot less love. I’ll make sure to post some fit pics once I have it in hand.
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Got it. Love it! It layers perfectly and honestly felt pretty comfy by day 2. Can’t wait to really break it in this coming fall. Highly recommend. I have a Fine Creek asymmetrical jacket also and this ih one holds up just fine. I actually like the unique yet timeless look of the rider/asymmetric jacket combo.
I was bummed when I sold my horsehide type 3 IH jacket but I already know I’m goi g to get more wear out of this new one.Another winner! I Was surprised these hadn’t flown off the shelves but it afforded me the to
Time to save up for this jacket.
Kinda wanted the blue one but I’ll just live vicariously though another lucky ducky. Bbgġ -
@twin
I def will. My ih hoody fits under it pretty well so that should be warm. I had forgotten how shiny and stiff they are at first, but honestly by day two this one had already kind of loosened up. Just need to go around in some hot sun for a bit.
