Posts made by Darth-fader

@tvaillant75 this has been my problem, the chest measurements tend to be a little too snug on a lot of y2 jackets unless I go a size up, which I find works best as if the shoulders are a little large they will shape to fit the more you wear it (especially if the jacket gets wet) I have found the jackets tend to shrink down more rather than stretch out

@tvaillant75 i've had a few y2 jackets and in my experience its better to get something slightly bigger - if it fits perfect on day one it will feel tighter down the road, whereas slightly oversized on day one will from around you to a comfier fit......its a lot like the heavier denim thing before and after an initial soak/wash

@Marc2706 looks amazing.....I really love the olive colour! I have been thinking about picking up one of their burgundy or light indigo offerings, but that olive is also very tempting

My first purchase from freenote cloth and I must say I am very happy - I really like the look of it, it has a nice 70s retro vibe (which I love) it fits perfectly, feels great and all in all is very well made - my only gripe would be the zipper which I think could be a bit heftier (maybe I am just used to iron heart!) but overall very impressed. It is a great summer jacket and looking forward to seeing it shape and evolve.......I will be sure to see what else freenote have to offer

@mecken88 seeing as your Y2 kakishibu chore shirt is a size 42 then I would say the large in the Kristofferton should be spot on....congrats!

@RLG212 when I first got my Kristofferson the sleeves definitely felt too long and I had to turn up the cuffs......but now after months of wear I have turned the cuffs back down and the sleeve length is fine as they have shrunk up a bit with wear/creasing.

@northsouthdenimguy I'm currently saving up for one

this just landed and I can confirm that it is very, very nice.......

(and as a bonus it's also got six pockets!)

@rewseph said in Ship John:

would anyone who owns both a wills and a kristofferson mind commenting on the sizing difference?

i own a wills and the shoulder to shoulder seems a lot smaller in the kristofferson but i’ve also heard people say sizing up was a mistake for them.

@rewseph I have both jackets in size Large, and the actual shoulder measurement for both is 19" across, so they pretty much fit the same.......I would say you should be ok with your Wills size in the Kristofferson too - well, at least in my experience anyway!

I always loved the surprise of receiving the vouchers, but in no way do I expect them - I love iron heart for what you produce, and any changes to help that continue is fine with me. I'm not here for any freebies but because I really appreciate the quality of your products and service.....thats what gets my loyalty every time

@Brock yeah they do settle down and shape to you with a bit of wear.....mine feels perfect now after a few months

I love ship John, and really want to pick up a denim Wills, but even the thought of trying to get anything gives me IBS and high blood pressure

@TheChef17 I really want to try and snag one of these......been wanting one for ages!

@BalticBob yeah, you are better off starting with it slightly bigger because it will shrink and mold to your body, especially if it gets wet.....so I think the sizing looks good

@ARNC I saw them in Manchester last night.....amazing and I am still recovering

@SonnyTheElder I was wearing my grizzly in the supermarket last winter and some guy said to me 'my wife would be stroking your back if she saw your jacket'....I just smiled and said 'well, thats the idea' - but he didn't find it funny.....

@Johnnyutah247 sorry I can't comment on the comparison with the other boots (as I haven't tried them) but my RDT Caspers arrived today and all I can say is they are an incredibly nice boot, you can't really go wrong with them.

it seems this one has been insanely popular as its sold out pretty much everywhere - just wondering what it is about it, just the colour choice or maybe the more muted/faded look?......or does everyone just love a bit of watermelon?

@mecken88 will keep you updated.....but to be honest it doesn't feel that heavy to me, just the same sort of weight as a good leather jacket really, but then again maybe I am just used to heavier jackets these days.

the only thing I do find strange about it though is the zip feels like it is on the wrong side to me - as in the zip pull is on the right hand side of the zip instead of the left (when wearing the jacket) - just feels wrong!