We know you love IH, but where do you think we can improve?
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That's because you have them rolled up that they don't touch yours shoes.
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true…. I guess I always take for granted that I cuff so there's no break
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The only thing I wish you could do won't happen. I wish the 301 cut was available from you as well as self edge so that it could be kept in stock better. I've been waiting for nearly a year for the restock of the 8301.
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@van Olzon brilliant idea to make a brilliant idea out of an @madmonday brilliant idea…..
@van:
As a well known forum member ( ;)) requested some more auctions I decided to start the Mad'Monday Auctions.
These auctions start every Monday and end the following monday at 20 CET (19 GMT, 15 EST, 12 PST).I'll start this week with an item. There should be just one item in a week for less confusion.
Let's get this started guys …
First auction is here:
http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=6761.msg372712#msg372712
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More of a General Statement, but IH is a brand that I think fits the descriptions: I can't stand too narrow frontpockets on my Jeans. Just a tiny bit more fabric makes it much more enjoyable to wear them.
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IH against mobile-phone fades.
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I bet I know why too…
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It's obvious isn't, it's always about functionality on a motorcycle, in this case you don't loose the contents of your pockets while seated…
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UES have huge pockets at first i liked it but now it feels a little wrong. Think IH have it right.
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It's the opposite for me. Every time I switch back to UES I love the pocket openings, sturdy bags and the roomy sizing. I get the motorcycle aspect, but think it adds to the functionality if pockets can be actually used.
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From a motorcycling perspective,,and being an old school biker meself,,could any of the jackets be made up to accept C.E.approved body armour,,like a kind of zip in back protector,,or even zip in elbow protectors,,heck why not make a Kevlar lined/reinforced hoodie,,,just my biker type input
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^thats a good idea. I don't ride but know many people who would jump at it.
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Regarding the motorcycle functionality thing, I totally get (and respect) that Iron Heart began as a motorcycle clothing company, and thus functionality while riding a motorcycle is an integral part of the identity of the company. That being said, the customer base has diversified quite a bit in the last few years, and I'd venture that a sizeable portion of the current customer base do not ride motorcycles. I would imagine that there are certain items that the motorcycle contingent have no interest in, and others that are nearly universally popular with them (in my mind, I see the 555/633/301 cuts being an example of the former, and the 634 cut being an example of the latter, although I may be wrong). If this is indeed the case, perhaps there are some items that could stray a bit from the motorcycle-centric elements and allow for slight tweaks to certain things like pocket size and placement, sleeve width and length, etc…
Of course that puts us back to the "new cuts" conundrum.
Seriously, though, it's amazing that you guys can are even asking us for input. This is one of the many things that make IH such a great company.
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It would be nice if every shirt and jacket came in each size, and if IHUK got at least one of each size, XS-XXXL (or whatever). It seems kind of random which items get made in XS and which ones don't. And then sometimes IHUK doesn't stock XS in a particular item, as with the M65 this season. This is frustrating for smaller dudes like me. (Might be frustrating for large guys on the other end as well, I'm not sure). If IH consistently made XS I'd buy more IH jackets for sure.
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Regarding the motorcycle functionality thing, I totally get (and respect) that Iron Heart began as a motorcycle clothing company, and thus functionality while riding a motorcycle is an integral part of the identity of the company. That being said, the customer base has diversified quite a bit in the last few years, and I'd venture that a sizeable portion of the current customer base do not ride motorcycles. I would imagine that there are certain items that the motorcycle contingent have no interest in, and others that are nearly universally popular with them (in my mind, I see the 555/633/301 cuts being an example of the former, and the 634 cut being an example of the latter, although I may be wrong). If this is indeed the case, perhaps there are some items that could stray a bit from the motorcycle-centric elements and allow for slight tweaks to certain things like pocket size and placement, sleeve width and length, etc…
Of course that puts us back to the "new cuts" conundrum.
Seriously, though, it's amazing that you guys can are even asking us for input. This is one of the many things that make IH such a great company.
I think Giles (or someone else) has mentioned in the past that, within Japan, IH is still recognized as pretty much a rider's company. Only in the West is it more of a fashion brand. That doesn't mean more products can't be produced exclusively for non-riders, but that would have to be limited in my opinion (you still want to keep in line with a brand's identity). Maybe Triple Works can be expanded with less of a riding focus?
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I'd like to see YKK zippers dropped from the line up. I know they're strongly functional and of a high grade within YKK's gamut, so highly unlikely, however, I'd like to see other zippers. Maybe a pet peeve of mine, but a non-YKK zippers help sway me to purchases. It shows a blend of form and function, not just one or the other. I'd happily pay a few extra dollars for something without the YKK zipper.
