@Alex said in Iron Heart Update - 2026:

We are not, and will never, compromise on quality, cut corners, or manipulate supply.

This is why I buy Iron Heart. Please do everything and anything needed to keep the brand what it is

Hi folks, thought I'd introduce myself.

I'm a dad of one and expecting a second later this year. I live in California and was introduced to Iron Heart via Self Edge in San Francisco some years ago. Before then I had shied away from the kind of price points one finds in those stores but went in on a whim, looking to see what a nicer pair of jeans felt like. I think I walked out that day with jeans, two UHFs, and a crazy new curiosity for well made clothes. Who would have thought that a Japanese brand would be the one to make sleeves that fit my longer arms?
I have my PhD in philosophy and I remember early on talking to one of my mentors and telling them how proud I was of my new Dr Martens and how they meant I didn't need to worry about buying or shopping for new shoes for quite a long time (they ended up lasting me 12 years of near daily use). The professor, who dressed well in his own right, smiled and replied that I was right as long as I didn't care about fashion trends.
Sitting here, getting ready to watch the S/S '25 reveal I'm not sure if I care about fashion trends or not. Likely not. It's almost like the feat of creating well made clothes is something worth coming together and celebrating. Not because it's trend setting but because... HAVE YOU SEEN THAT STITCHING? ‍

I could ramble forever but I won't. Happy to be here and nice to see everyone's introductions!

Have a great holiday everyone!

We lost power last night so we’ll see if there will be much of a feast tonight .

Actually wouldn’t mind a candle lit Xmas eve. Not sure about the rest of the family though

Big ups to the IHUK team and the impeccable shipping. Got mine today and am loving life.

@Denimhead-0 great, thank you. I also typically wear a XXXL so SP 4XL will likely be the way I go too (depending on who wins the buy / don't buy debate I have going in my head).

Received mine yesterday. The bag is definitely "break the needle" in practice with the beautiful diamond stitching.

@Giles for what it's worth, I had a good shopping experience.

Haven't had it long but some update pics after 2 months. Love that indigo is rubbing off on it.

Same for @Marty_funkhauser and @northsouthdenimguy! Thanks for the easy dealings

@ARNC perfect!

@Denimhead-0 great, thank you. I also typically wear a XXXL so SP 4XL will likely be the way I go too (depending on who wins the buy / don't buy debate I have going in my head).

For the folks that are layering this over a UHF, did sizing up once do the trick?

@mclaincausey I'll have to check it out, thanks for the recommendation. Dunking my head in cold water a la cold plunge sounds like the right kind of in-your-face meditation that could work on me

Also... recently picked up Fritz Leiber's Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser omnibus if anyone is familiar. Love the art style and theme so I figured I couldn't go wrong.

Trying different ways to release anxiety so giving Thich Nhat Hanh a go with his Peace is Every Step.
Unfortunately with mindfulness books I tend to forget everything that's in them as soon as I've finished reading. Suppose that's why it needs to be a practice and not a book reading 'event'.

Here's what's currently on my sub list

The entire Absolute Line (Martian, Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman, Flash, Green Lantern)
The Sacrificers
Energon universe GI Joe
Void Rivals (catching up)
GI Joe ARAH
And maybe others I don't currently see on my desk

Recently finished reading the re-releases of the GI Joe ARAH compendiums. Unfortunately, my past collections are who knows where...

@Alex said in Iron Heart Update - 2026:

We are not, and will never, compromise on quality, cut corners, or manipulate supply.

This is why I buy Iron Heart. Please do everything and anything needed to keep the brand what it is

Very happy some stockists... still had stock.

Was trying to resist another jacket purchase but this is the weight of jacket I need. Even camping last week, mostly in the rain, my full size N1 was too hot of a jacket

Big ups to the IHUK team and the impeccable shipping. Got mine today and am loving life.

Have a great holiday everyone!

We lost power last night so we’ll see if there will be much of a feast tonight .

Actually wouldn’t mind a candle lit Xmas eve. Not sure about the rest of the family though