Posts made by graveyardshift

Thanks, EastWest, what you say makes sense. Gonna ponder it …

Thanks, gents. I thought it was probably a celastic toe. I have a few pairs of White's, both with and without celastic. Like them both for different reasons. Am trying to decide what would work best with the medallion cap and brown or black dress leather. I guess maybe celastic, though I do wonder, per Bluegrass, if the medallion toe cap and dress leather would hold up just as well without.

Found this pic from a while back. Thinking of getting a similar BH in brown or black dress. El Chingon (or someone else) or someone else, is this a celastic or noncelastic toe with the medallion toe cap?

@ElChingon7:

Brown Dress BH broken in nicely, love them.

Thanks Giles, I understand. If it ever happens, count me in. For what it's worth, I love the design of IHSW-07 - just so classic. The blue is awesome.

Great photos, Max. Really, really like this sweatshirt. I would buy if ever made in big guy sizes (XXL, XXXL). Will that ever happen, Giles? Just wondering …

I like the Indys, summ3r. Are they natural chromexcel leather? I also dig the laces …

@summ3rhays:

Alden & Anonymous ism

Nice shark skin hat, Mega! 

Nice pics! With the temps easing off a bit for late July, I've experimented with wearing my new 1955s a bit. I'm happy to say that they are not as hard to break in as I thought at first. I really like the feel of the denim and expect that they will become a regular part of my rotation come fall. I'm a big fan of the fit and the UHR denim.

@Anodsasgoodasawink:

Hope this is of some help to you all.I'm sure these will settle down and become an old friend after some wear.They are a bitch to button up at present,so I will avoid any heavy drinking until they are broken in a while:)
Far too heavy for year round wear in these parts,so if these were done in a raw STF Mid weight (16oz) ?
I may become a regular customer.

Hmmm, not sure I'm expert enough to help with the rise distinctions. I guess you would need to compare the measurements of different models to see how they compare (factoring in shrinkage on raw denim models). The 1955 UHRs definitely have a "higher rise" than the other Iron Hearts I have, meaning that they sit higher on the waist. As simonc mentioned, they will probably settle and sit on your hips. Anyway, I leave it to others to help on the rise issue.

@RedMan:

Hi, thanks for the reply.

What's the difference in terms of fit wise with a high/low front/rear rise?

Hi All:

I live in the NYC metro area (NJ). i'm a recent convert to quality denim and have been keeping Giles hard at work as I've been expanding my new collection. BTW, my forum handle is an homage to one of my favorite bands back in the day - Uncle Tupelo (IMHO the greatest country/punk band of all time). Love the Iron Heart brand and this forum!

Here are my observations, RedMan. I've put my 1955 UHRs through their initial soak and wash per Giles' instructions. They shrunk about what was advertised (a little less than 1" in the waist, maybe closer to 1.5" in the length). Of all the Iron Hearts I have (all the same size - Beatle Busters, 634S, TW-634S) the 1955 UHR is the roomiest in the top block and thighs. It also obviously has the highest rise. It does taper a bit more than the others in the knee & leg opening. So, if looser in the top block is what you want, the 1955 UHRs might be it. That's just my experience though.

Personally, I really like the fit of the 1955 UHRs and will wear them a lot when the temps drop out of the 80s and 90s.

Thanks for the encouragement, guys!

Since I'm posting my first pics today, thought I'd share my favorite boots - Red Wing Iron Rangers no. 8115. Easily the most comfortable boots I own.

First attempt at posting a pic (also posted in the TW-634S thread). I'm not a great photographer or model obviously, but I gave it a shot anyways.

Thanks, Giles! Interesting decision now, go for 1955 UHR or wait 634 UHR … Hmmm.

I'm not used to accounting for the shrinkage factor of raw denim. Looking at the measurements of the 1955 UHR I assume that with both I would go with my usual size in Iron Heart (40) and then maybe get them hemmed 2 inches longer than normal to account for shrinkage?

I must admit that after reading forum posts about the UHR 21/23oz denim, I'm intrigued. I see the 1955 UHR is listed as "endangered." Does this mean that when they're gone, that's it for a long time or forever? If so, maybe I should get a pair. Also, am I right that the 634 will be coming out in the UHR 21/23 oz denim soon? If so, that makes me wonder about the 1955 UHR vs. the 634 UHR. Perhaps the 1955 cut might suit a bigger/older gentleman like myself? But I love the 634 cut. Decisions, decisions.

Wow, Snowy, after seeing that picture I'm glad I bought this shirt. It looks great! Now just fingers crossed that it fits right …

Well, the deed is done, Wabash ordered. I'm eager to see what it's like. With summer just beginning to make an appearance here in the NYC metro area, I may not get to wear it too much. I assume it's not a hot weather shirt. On the other hand, my 634s's have felt quite comfy in the mid-70 degree weather - so surprising for heavyweight jeans!

Oh, and thanks for encouraging my newly found addiction to Iron Heart. 

Thanks for the advice, Giles.

I certainly didn't mean anything by my question about sizing. And, yes, I'm a big guy and perhaps "fat" by some standards, but in reality am very athletic and aerobically very fit. I've completed a dozen marathons in the past 15 years, including the 2013 NYC Marathon. I do have a penchant for beer, which is my downfall.

Inevitably, it seems, after falling in love with my new 634s and BB jeans, I'm considering a IH shirt. I'm debating between the Wabash Western and the Hickory Stripe work shirt. Anyone have both and would like to compare their merits? I'm a little uncertain on size as my measurements hover somewhere between a XXL & a XXXL. This is a bit surprising given that I wear XL in nearly every other shirt I own.