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I am really liking this one. Might be a happy accident that the xxl was not available when I ordered on Monday. I see they magically have some now?! The XL is marked 42 and is a lil tight in the chest/back but I think it will break in and fit just right. Great design & quality…

Must have only been 1 XXL...dang. I was on 5 minutes after it went live and tried to put it in my cart and poof...gone.

Ordered an XL & hope it works. I have the Simmons Bilt/IH Pale Rider in XL and it fits like a glove after breaking it in, but was pretty stiff/snug at first and is still a little snug in the chest. No problem for that style of shacket as I wear it open most of the time anyway so it works. I hope this one works too.

Thnx!

What is the estimated date that these will drop?? Thanks!

Nothing! Natural aging...hasn't even been worn in the sunlight that I remember.

I wear it around the house at night often while watching TV to help break it in/soften it up. I think the couch material rubs off on the creases some and make those nice looking dark lines near the elbows. Sized up to XL like I normally do w/ IH. I put some 25 lbs dumbbells in the sleeves near the elbows because they were so tight/stiff at first. Then I hung the shirt. Worked like a charm. The shoulders are also a little tight, but are loosening/softening up. Fits like a glove now and is still molding to my body some I think. I have worn it out and about probably 4 times, usually at night.

Natural progress…loving this piece

Looks great

Thanks!

Any pictures of the jacket worn open?

@louisbosco

Wow! It looks awesome. I am going your route...wearing it and seeing what happens as it ages naturally. I love the pale color and I love the look of aged natural leather (e.g. aged Louis Vuitton straps)

I will post some pics soon as mine has been breaking in around the house over the hottest summer I can remember here in south Louisiana.

The XL was pretty snug on me at first and I was nervous, especially at the elbow bend/bottom of biceps and shoulders/back. Re stretch: mine has definitely stretched out quite a bit via wear and me moving around in it. I also put some 25lbs dumbells in the sleeve to help it along and stretch them out around the elbow joint. It loosened up and fits pretty good now. The shoulders are still a little hemmed up, but they have loosed up a good bit with wear.

Overall, I love this one and agree with others that it is a work of art.

thanks

Also...noticed that some of the pictures show a black zipper and some looked like polished metal. For those that bought it, what is the finish of the zippers?

Thanks,

Any other places to get a blank one?? Really love the look of this one, but want one with no lettering.

Got a ReLoved XL on the way....looking forward to breaking it in and trying to keep it somewhat on the natural colored side

@marco23d

WOW! Looks fantastic! You are pushing me over the edge lol

@marco23d said in Iron Heart X Simmons Bilt Horsehide Western Shirt - The Pale Rider - Natural:

Just got home from a day wearing it out. Has anyone who has been complimented on this shirt actually heard “nice shirt”? Haha. I honestly only ever hear “nice jacket” and that speaks to how heavy duty this thing is

I love the color/look of yours too. Is yours treated with anything or just wear/tear? I really like the look of the pale leather color with a waxy sheen some of these seem to have/gain. This picture and louisbosco's oil spill pic...the leather looks awesome in these pictures. I am thinking of buying one.

@louisbosco said in Iron Heart X Simmons Bilt Horsehide Western Shirt - The Pale Rider - Natural:

Talking about oils, I’ve just had a golden shower from my brake reservoir. Good way to tell you it’s leaking

Love the color on this one (outside of the oil spray).

Did you treat it with anything or just been wearing it?

Thanks for the replies. I ended up buying it and it came in the mail today. Wow…looks better in person! Great shirt.

How does this newer version (IHSH 265; in this thread and sold earlier in 2022) compare to older purple ombre shirts (IHSH 126)? The purple in this shirt/265 seems darker vs. the previous version. Because IH is sold out of the 265, I am looking at buying a used one, but the 265s shown in this thread and on the website pics looks better than the older one to me. It looks like more pronounced black and a darker shade of purple.

Maybe its just browser or camera settings? Are they basically the same shirt/color purple or are there differences? Can anyone provide insight?

Image attached below is of the older purple ombre version (assume its a 126) that I may buy.

Thanks

Will a checkbook and register fit in side this somewhere?

Hoping to use it as a checkbook/wallet for business account. The dimensions make it look like it is very close.

Thanks,