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    • RE: IH-1955S - 21oz Selvedge Denim "1955" Vintage Tapered Cut Jeans - Indigo

      @RWalleyTX - I have 1955 and 888. 1955 are about an inch higher on the rise and are definitely roomier/straight in the leg. I’m no denim historian but to my mind the 1955 definitely has a retro 50’s vibe.

      I find the 1955 super comfortable and wear them for everyday wear. I get the 888’s out when I want a slightly smarter look.

      Hope that helps - Bill

      posted in Bottoms
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    • RE: Iron Heart Products - What do you think we should make?

      @long_john86 said in Iron Heart Products - What do you think we should make?:

      Given how s**t most umbrellas are (even the ones that claim to be the ‘strongest’)…

      IH Umbrella ☂️ ?

      A mixture of cordura/primaloft/brass/other lovely stuff that helps it do its job.
      Complete with duck sleeve??

      “Only Good Umbrellas Endure Time”

      I know…. I know….
      I’m in a waiting room.

      At the risk of disloyalty to IH, may I suggest https://www.foxumbrellas.com/ - these things are strong and they offer repairs.

      posted in Future and Planned Products
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    • RE: Iron Heart UK Initiatives

      Pleased to report that my new 888’s from IHUK were just delivered by cargo bike - DPD seem to have a “last mile” partnership with our local pedal powered delivery company.

      posted in Sustainability at Iron Heart
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    • RE: Iron Heart Products - What do you think we should make?

      @DeeDee85 said in Iron Heart Products - What do you think we should make?:

      Denim flat cap 🤞🏼

      … in indigo wabash or IHSH-308 indigo herringbone - I would buy both 🙂

      posted in Future and Planned Products
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    • RE: Luggage Bags and Packs

      @Sage954 said in Luggage Bags and Packs:

      Our oldest son has used the GR-1 as book bag and abused it for years. Still looks new. Just ordered one for myself. Couldn’t resist the sale.
      https://www.goruck.com/products/gr1-usa-tropic-multicam

      I ordered the smaller 21L GR-1 some years ago following a recommendation here. It was insanely expensive to import into the UK but has proved to be worth every penny. I use it pretty much every day and always aim to take it as my only piece of luggage when travelling - “less but better” (Dieter Rams).

      posted in Accessories
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    • RE: IH-1955S - 21oz Selvedge Denim "1955" Vintage Tapered Cut Jeans - Indigo

      I’ll second @sabergirl’s post above. I have 1955S and 888S-14ii - 1955 is about an inch higher on the waist and there is definitely more room in the knee - it’s a more “old skool” cut, a bit baggier and more relaxed, 888 has a slightly smarter, more fitted look - ymmv …

      posted in Bottoms
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    • RE: Iron Heart Products - What do you think we should make?

      An “IHV” work vest in any plain fabric - eg duck, corduroy, moleskin - perfect with checked shirts 😊

      posted in Future and Planned Products
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    • RE: IH-1955S - 21oz Selvedge Denim "1955" Vintage Tapered Cut Jeans - Indigo

      @AdamC said in 1955S - 21oz Selvedge Denim "1955" Straight Cut Jeans - Indigo:

      Measurements have been updated on initial measurement post @atm23

      Hi @adamC - does this mean that the measurements given at https://www.ironheart.co.uk/bottoms/1955s.html are current for the jeans that go on sale on Thursday?

      Many thanks - Bill

      posted in Bottoms
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    • RE: Iron Heart Products - What do you think we should make?

      @Giles said in Iron Heart Products - What do you think we should make?:

      We used to make this.....It may be possible to re-release....

      https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/topic/1686/ihv-03-17oz-brown-duck-work-vest

      Perfect - navy duck would be great too!

      posted in Future and Planned Products
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    • RE: IH-1955S - 21oz Selvedge Denim "1955" Vintage Tapered Cut Jeans - Indigo

      @Brandrea said in 1955S - 21oz Selvedge Denim "1955" Straight Cut Jeans - Indigo:

      Man I’m tempted by these but … I’m sort of tall and thin (6’2”-175) and I think the rise on these might be a little too high. I started with 666 in IH and love that fit (this coming from cheaper Diesel type jeans with a low rise).

      I finally decided at my age (56) I’d try a more relaxed fit, so I bought a pair of 21oz 634’s. A year later, I’ve got 4 more pairs in a variety of demin lol.

      Just not sure I’m ready to try these yet. Anyone with a relatively thin tall frame have any advice on how they wear?

      Hi @Brandrea - I’m 6’ 1” and 180 lbs. My inside leg is relatively short for my height at 33”, so I find the high rise kind of makes my legs look more in proportion! I also have the 888’s, and the 1955’s are definitely a baggier, more relaxed, retro fit with plenty of room around the knees. The rise is high - I’m wearing 1955 now and the waistband comes right up to my belly button. The high rise also avoids a gap on the back when I sit down which works for me. Just my opinion, but I’d say the rise is the defining feature which may or may not be to your preference.

      Hope that’s helpful - Bill

      posted in Bottoms
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    • RE: Iron Heart Products - What do you think we should make?

      any chance of an IHV-02 style vest in the IHSH-308-IND fabric on the front? … I’m guessing with the navy duck on the back?

      posted in Future and Planned Products
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    • RE: Iron Heart Products - What do you think we should make?

      IHSW-11 in British Racing Green

      posted in Future and Planned Products
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    • RE: Iron Heart Products - What do you think we should make?

      @endo said in Iron Heart Products - What do you think we should make?:

      ✊ MORE ✊ LIGHT ✊ SHIRTS (long-sleeves) - summer‘s begun here, and I can do 21oz pants with temperatures above 20°C, but I can‘t do 14oz shirts

      For example, the super versatile IHSH-201 in other colours …

      posted in Future and Planned Products
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    • RE: Iron Heart Products - What do you think we should make?

      @Alex said in Iron Heart Products - What do you think we should make?:

      @tody I think just nice wood, strong, and maybe branded with Iron Heart (i mean heat branded like a cow, not just branded like a brand)

      Would cedar be a good choice? Repels moths, but I don’t know if it might discolour clothes(?) More versatile if the metal hook swivels rather than being fixed imo.

      posted in Future and Planned Products
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    • RE: Iron Heart Products - What do you think we should make?

      As my better half says, “you already told me that”, but more 6oz flannel workshirts would indeed be great news - my IHSH-201 is probably the most versatile of my far too many IH shirts…

      https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/topic/7064/ihsh-201-indigo-check-work-shirt

      posted in Future and Planned Products
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    • RE: Iron Heart Products - What do you think we should make?

      @tody

      +1! even better in the black wabash imho 😎

      posted in Future and Planned Products
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    • RE: Iron Heart Products - What do you think we should make?

      “I may have said this before”, but a reissue of IHSH-170 would be most welcome!

      posted in Future and Planned Products
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    • RE: Your biggest Iron Heart regret

      two regrets …

      • I didn’t buy IHSH-170 - gone forever …!
      • I didn’t buy IH-1955S-OD when last available - hoping for a restock at some point 🙂
      posted in General Chat
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    • RE: Dogleap Boots

      @Llew81 - these look great and Redwing repairs in the UK to boot 🙂

      posted in Footwear
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    • RE: Random questions to which you seek an answer

      Thanks @Graham - of course, it’s clear from your picture now! 🙂

      posted in The Resource Centre
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