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!