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    THIS OR THAT?

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    • DionD
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      Definitely the C3. The camo vest has a slight look of ''trying too hard'' but the C3 is simply a bad ass mofo that takes no prisoners.

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      • AppfaffA
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        I actually say get the V-28.

        Here is my take - you can always get a C3 made custom if needed. And the V-28 is a seasonal
        Release.  Plus, the V28 can be worn under your N1, whereas the C3 IS the outward

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        • ROmanR
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          I would go with the C3.

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          • ChrisC
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            I remember you trying on the C3. It was fantastic.  And if the wife is going to be mad anyway, make it worthwhile by getting the truly bonkers vest.

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              Sage954
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              She might not even notice the v-28. You will just blend in with the background.
              C3 will get noticed.

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                I️ have to go with the crowd, a vote C3. I’m not that big on camo, though.

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                • GraemeG
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                  Here's the photo of @neph93 in the C3. It is full-on Viking Kitten, and he should consider it for that reason. 😉

                  That said, I agree with @Appfaff that the IHV-28 is endangered, and won't be repeated.

                  Alternatively, get the C3 now, and then pick up an IHV-28 if it ends up in the Outlet. 🙂

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                  • JDelageJ
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                    C3

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                    • Signal11S
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                      I too remember you tried on the C3 and it looked great on you. I would go for C3.

                      Having no destination, I’m never lost.

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                      • GilesG
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                        Buy the C3, then when you come at Xmas get the 28…. 😉

                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                        • steelworkerS
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                          I like the 28. The camo pattern is a bit like dazzle camouflage of WWI. I don't want another vest. Repeat as necessary.
                          Here in Pa. no one would look twice at the 28. You might get some sideways looks with the C-3.  :-\

                          Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
                          Well, I have others.

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                          • CutlasshoundC
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                            Get the C3 jacket [emoji55]

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                            I ain't got time to bleed.

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                            • UnTuckedU
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                              The C-3 vest is so manly, and versatile. I'm more of a fan of sizing it snug and wearing it under a jacket though, or just over a long sleeve t-shirt in less cold times.

                              (For those that don't know, these were originally designed as a mid-layer pieces, intended to be worn under a flight jacket.)

                              In search of:
                              IHV-04, med.
                              IHSH-185, large
                              IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

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                              • neph93N
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                                @Giles:

                                Buy the C3, then when you come at Xmas get the 28…. 😉

                                Everyone note that despite me explicitly saying that G-san wasn't to advocate buying both he still did it in the nicest possible way  😃

                                Thank you all very much for your input and feedback. It definitely helps my thinking (and it's fun). The C3 gets the popular vote, understandably so as it is bloody gorgeous and a great example of the kind of modern iterations of classics that IH is all about and that SB execute so well.

                                I get that the IHV-28 isn't to everyones tastes, ( @Dion if you were to describe my "look" then trying too hard is probably a good start  😉 ) but I'm weak af for this kind of thing, I think it's beautiful. Practically speaking @Appfaff is definitely on to something with the layering under my N-1 and I suspect that might be what I need for the coming winter. I'd size it to fit over a henley. While the C3 might be designed as a middle layer, I'd probably use it more in the autumn and spring as an outer layer, over shirts and hoodies.

                                So I'm leaning towards the camo madness at the moment…the Viking Kitten look may have to wait until the new year.

                                @steelworker:

                                Here in Pa. no one would look twice at the 28. You might get some sideways looks with the C-3.  :-\

                                I wasn't sure if this is a good thing or not, then I remember that The Deerhunter was set in Pennsylvania, so it probably is.

                                «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                                We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                                • ChrisC
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                                  "It's better to be looked over than overlooked."

                                  -Mae West

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                                    Love Mae West,my absolute favorite line,which she could never get away with today, was when she asked some guy how tall he was and he said 5 feet 8 inches,to which she replied forget about the 5 feet how about the 8 inches!

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                                    • neph93N
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                                      @Chris:

                                      "It's better to be looked over than overlooked."

                                      -Mae West

                                      This resonates  😃

                                      «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                                      We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                                      • ROmanR
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                                        My favorite Mae West line, Is that a gun in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me.

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                                          Stropio
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                                          Pretext: I own a pair of brown rough out White's Oxfords from Baker's Boots that I love minus the fact that I could use a tiny bit more width. I'm interested in another pair of low cut rough out shoes and I am between these two:

                                          Another pair of White's Oxfords in black roughout:

                                          Or a pair of Wesco JH Classic in Burlap Roughout (unsure whether to go lace to toe or standard):

                                          I'm interested in Wesco more so based on the love they get from Iron Heart and the board here. Honestly, roughout color doesn't matter that much as I can pretty much do the same build in either shoe. More interested in any knowledge of quality/comfort on the Wesco or opinions.

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                                          • neph93N
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                                            I have no knowledge of White’s so I can’t give you a balanced opinion, but I own a pair of JH Classics in roughout olive burlap. They are LTT. They are heavy, solid, built like tanks and ridiculously comfortable. The LTT format makes them really easy to lace in a way that supports your foot for max comfort and stability.

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                                            «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                                            We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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