IHJ-49 - Split Steer Modified Type III Jacket - Black or Brown

[haydj]

Ive had mine since the summer last year. The buttons get a lot easier to use with time, the leather softens a bit as well. My example is slightly on the large size on the body which allows for layering, looks fab with a UHF underneath.

[weltvonalex]

Those look fantastic!

[jschmid]

I am new proud owner of this beautiful jacket. I have trouble buttoning the jacket. The holes and buttons seem very stiff. Is this normal? Any advice on how to button the jacket?

[goosehd]

I experienced the same with the stiffness of the holes/buttons and it does get better with time and wear…

[Bums_Fan]

Same, same. Doesn't take too long for it to get easier. If I remember correctly, the button hole with the most material in the location takes the longest to wear in.

[jschmid]

How does the fit on this jacket change over time? Does it get bigger or smaller? It fits pretty perfect new, so just want to judge how and if it will change overtime. Thanks!

[Daniel San]

Boom 🥳 family present for my 50th birthday on friday.

[Nik]

Nice looks great

[Bums_Fan]

Yup, that's a winner. Sometimes wish I picked up the black one instead of brown, but they are both nice!

[A Former User]

@Daniel-San splendid man! Congrats

[weftyarn]

Fits you well @Daniel-San
Can’t wait to turn 50!

[Twistlock]

Glückwunsch @Daniel-San, looks great.

[cityofdelusion]

@Daniel-San Looks and fits spot on. Wear it in good health, sir.

[Daniel San]

Thx gentlemen
This jacket is worth every cent , outstanding quality and craftsmanship.
Always wanted one , now I got it.
It’s super heavy , didn’t expect that and was very surprised

[jschmid]

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[xzther8]

for sizing on the brown, did you guys stick to your western size(large for me), or did you go down a size? any sizing advice would be appreciated, really want to pick up one to use for all of fall/winter

[Jcaz6996]

@xzther8 I decided to go with with my Western size Medium, it’s a heavy warm type lll so only wanted to wear it with a IH Thermal sweater
Or just T-shirt..

[xzther8]

@Jcaz6996 thank you for the reply! I have the same intentions, just a t-shirt. Time to wait for a restock

[CanadIan]

Any thoughts on maintenance for split steer leather jacket?
I have a black one arriving tomorrow, and I've never owned a suede jacket before.
What sort of conditioner would you use for a jacket like this?
It looks like Saphir makes a spray on Renovateur for suede that comes in neutral or black(also medium brown, dark brown, and navy). It's intended for boots, but i would expect it to work on something like this.

[goosehd]

@CanadIan interested in feedback as well. I’ve owned mine for about 5 years (maybe more) and haven’t done anything to it. Still looks great.

I do not wear it in the rain nor snow though…