Got my XL. I think this will be my last purchase for a while, I'm bursting at the seams in my closet and it's 90% IH. Happy I got the two from this season that I really wanted.
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RE: IHSH-397-IND - 21oz Sashiko Work Shirt - Indigo
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RE: IHSH-409-IB - 19oz Selvedge Denim CPO Shirt - Indigo/Black
I think it’s a great idea giving fanatics of the brand like @Oaktavia samples to wear and showcase, I hope you guys continue with stuff like this - he’s doing a great job selling the sample lol.
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RE: Heroes (Buying/ Selling/Trading)
Not sure where else to post this, but @Ross and @Graham have taken excellent care of me for two product related issues and deserve praise. The options they have gave me were well beyond what I was expecting and left me feeling very well taken care of. I’ll point out too that one of the issues wasn’t even an IH product and that they took far greater ownership of the problem than the manufacturer did. Besides the products themselves, the boys at IHUK are the other main reason I always come back for more. @Alex is a lucky man to have these two!
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RE: Ship John
I agree with the previous comments regarding the lack of communication regarding the Sashiko shirts. I’m pretty over the constant delays and lack of clear communication and time
frames. The products are excellent and extremely well made but the associated headaches make me wonder sometimes.That said, I’m expecting I’ll be receiving an email confirming my G42 Wills in the next month or so - a full year ahead of schedule!
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RE: Fall/Winter 2023 - Coming Soon
@Alex said in Fall/Winter 2023 - Coming Soon:
@Tago-Mago you haven't missed it. I am waiting for a forecast from the factories so I can try to make a more accurate delivery timeline than I would make up with the info I have at the moment. Will be done as soon as I can
Ok, someone’s gotta ask… FW24 information sometime in June? The SS collections don’t typically speak to me, very curious to see what my FW budget is going to look like lol.
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RE: IHSH-380-IND - 12oz Dobby Cloth Work Shirt - Indigo
Yeah, I’m surprised these are still available too. I’m a huge Sashiko addict, managed to snag one of the Ship John shirts last month too! People don’t know how cool this stuff is.
The sizing mismatch actually worked in my favour as Work Shirts are almost always too baggy for me - this one is a tad shorter than I’d prefer but should be perfect otherwise. I’ve never had a Work Shirt before! Big thanks to @Graham for putting up with my stupidity this morning, who knew there is more than one currency?!
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RE: IHWE-MRLOU-BLK - Wesco® - 10" Horsehide Pull-On "Mister Lou" Engineer Boot - Black
@Luijim78 the consensus on the Wesco Facebook group is that these should either be returned or considered seconds. I do somewhat agree, especially with the strap. I’m really not sure how someone would look at that and think it’s good to go at full MSRP, these are by no means cheap. They are lucky there is a backlog of work, brands like Viberg get slammed for stuff like this.
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RE: IHSH-397-IND - 21oz Sashiko Work Shirt - Indigo
I’m quite surprised so many people are sizing up in these. I’m 6’4, 190 ish pounds and the XL is quite roomy on me. I wear XL typically in IH and only size up to XXL in UHF’s as I need the extra length.
Mine was pre-faded in the arms too from rubbing in the packaging, it is what it is. My expensive Sashiko western from Ship John was the exact same in this regard. I’ll say that I MUCH prefer this fabric compared to the previous 380. I still don’t really consider these to be a true Sashiko, nice shirt either way!
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RE: IHSH-397-IND - 21oz Sashiko Work Shirt - Indigo
@Buckeye there was a huge eight inch loose thread inside on of the sleeves, it was kind of sewn into the seam in various areas. They told me it shouldn’t be a problem and to cut it, haven’t had issues so far. The side tag also was torn a new one, looks like it got sucked into the sewing needle somehow? It was full of holes. I was a little choked about that, it is what it is.
Ship John farms out quite a few of their products to other companies to produce. I think just about everything besides the waxed fabrics is sewn by different companies. Personally, I think they should be a little more upfront about this, as they often talk about the associated costs of paying their staff fair wages - those staff aren’t making the a lot of the products. IMO this is also how stuff like my shirt made it out of QC, should have probably been a seconds offering.
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RE: Viberg
Had the good fortune of being able to make it to the sample sale here in Victoria today! Lots of offerings, not much service boot wise and in my sizing (10.5-11) there was a bit more limited selection. No crazy lines on the first day and no drama either. I managed to pick up a cool pair of Engineer Boots and a couple Chelsea’s. Really wanted some Service Boots but nothing in my size. The Engineer Boot has a couple dings, nothing noteworthy otherwise and I’m not planning on babying them either. Both the Chelsea’s are as new.
Can someone identify the leather in the black Chelsea’s and the Engineer boots? The young staff weren’t certain and I’ve struggled to find answers online, especially for the Chelsea’s. I think they are Black Calf? If so, they are a lot more wrinkled and loose looking leather than the photos online! Any help is greatly appreciated!
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RE: Arcteryx
@Megatron1505 I think only the Alpha SV is made in Canada, that’s it. The brand has become a bit of a running joke in BC, it’s mainly worn by young kids or office guys trying to flex their wealth. Obviously you will see it on the trails and outdoors but it’s basically a status symbol in BC. The laminated seams are absolute trash for longevity, I will never buy another jacket with them. Doesn’t matter how you treat them or wash them either. The warranty and customer service is abysmal now too.
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RE: IHWE-MRLOU-BLK - Wesco® - 10" Horsehide Pull-On "Mister Lou" Engineer Boot - Black
Just picked mine up! Had to do some cleaning as the chocolate bar in the box exploded all over the boots, managed to get most of it off. Fit is pretty good, a little hard to slide into and the instep is a wee bit tight, I imagine this will stretch?
I did notice that the strap on the one boot is WAY softer and much different texture, you can stretch it with your fingers and it already stretched one of the holes out after a few minutes, is that normal?
Also, the stitching on the other boot is a little wavy and is very close together in a few areas around the toe, is this something to be concerned about from a longevity and rebuild perspective?
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RE: IH-526SVod - 21oz Selvedge Denim Modified Type III Vest - Overdyed Indigo
@EdH said in IH-526SVod - 21oz Selvedge Denim Modified Type III Vest - Overdyed Indigo:
Slightly smaller arm holes makes sense because it's a vest, not just a jacket without the sleeves attached, and they are designed to go up into the pit a bit more to give that waistcoat look. I did notice a bit of that armpit digging when worn over just a single layer, but with thicker garments it's not been an issue for me.
I'm not really understanding how it's digging into your triceps when you raise your arms in front of you though... That bit of fabric between the hole and the pocket that scrunches up meets my arm at the inner-bicep or anterior deltoid when I raise my arms. I assume that you mis-spoke? Anyway, that part of the vest is now pretty creased on my vest already (other than take it off to sew on a couple of patches, I've been wearing it pretty much constantly since getting it 9 days ago) and is pretty soft already.
I'd say keep wearing it, perhaps over a hoodie or something, and it should soften up. I can wear mine comfortably over just a T now.
Yes, I was talking about the wrong muscle lol. I’m hoping it does soften up a bit or stretch, it’s made my plans of selling the XXL get put on hold. I just need to stop being a baby apparently.
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RE: IHSH-333-OD - Ultra Heavy Flannel Blanket Check Western Shirt - Sax Blue Overdyed Black
@pechelman agreed, I think I’m going to pass for now. I really liked the samples, the OD on these are different and on the Red (the one I wanted) it didn’t speak to me the same as the sample. Sizing on UHF’s is always a little off for me too. Curious to see how these age!
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RE: IHWE-MRLOU-BLK - Wesco® - 10" Horsehide Pull-On "Mister Lou" Engineer Boot - Black
@Ross has reached out to me and given me a few options, I feel very well taken care of at this point and have reassurances from both Iron Heart and Wesco. Excellent service as always!
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RE: IHSW-69L-OLV - 14oz Ultra Heavyweight Loopwheel Cotton Crew Neck Sweat - Olive
@68degreesorless yeah, I’m sure the 13 hour soak and prolonged medium temperature dry probably contributed, just sucked to find out lol.
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RE: IHSH-264-NAV - Ultra Heavy Flannel Ombré Check Western Shirt - Navy/Black
Boys, any update on potential restock? This is what I have my sights on, UHF’s this year were too long in the arms.
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RE: Samples - New Products We Are Working On
Those OD flannels are awfully tempting, would be nice too knowing there won’t be any further shrinkage for us tall guys. Curious how they would fade over time.
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RE: IHWE-MRLOU-BLK - Wesco® - 10" Horsehide Pull-On "Mister Lou" Engineer Boot - Black
@Oaktavia killer! Nice to see a Maryam pair with some patina, haven’t seen any others posted anywhere with brown showing through! Gives me hope for mine. Those would look great with a polish too.
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RE: IHSH-399-ORA - 12oz Slubby Heavy Flannel Check Western Shirt - Orange
Argh! It said it took my payment and then immediately crashed... not sure what to do anymore fml.