Why Japanese Bikers Are Obsessed With $350 Jeans.
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Japanese selvedge raw denim is considered to be the greatest denim on Earth. It also may be the most adjective heavy denim on Earth. Today we are looking into Iron Heart, specifically the 21oz denim used on their 634S jeans (and others as well of course). What makes Iron Heart so special? Is there anything about them that IS special? What makes them built for motorcyclists or bikers? What about all of these other brands using incredibly heavy denim: Naked & Famous, Strike Gold, Momotaro, etc.?!
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What is your backpack in this video?
A really enjoyable video and review. Thank you so much. Giles
@@gilespadmore7126 thanks Giles!! An honor to hear!
I just wanted to let you know, I bought these jeans because of this video and am currently wearing them. I at first did not notice the affiliate link, I just shot them an email letting them know you sent me.
Loved the video! What's the key"hook" thing you have on the belt loop of the Iron Hearts?
I own 2 pairs of pants. They are both Iron Heart 25oz. What convinced me to invest in these was the free repairs for life (oh, and having 35-37" inseams - unheard of in Japanese denim). I already have over 1000 wears on one of them, and more than 300 on the other. They are pants I could imagine wearing the next couple decades. Their 25oz is the best on the market. Tightly woven, and less prone to cracking then other brands. It's nice to simplify my wardrobe by owning very few, but only the best, clothes.
You don’t own any slacks or chinos? Can’t imagine not having only denim. But do you brother, i am not criticizing, just curious
Every biker is obsessed with something that costs 300+$
I guess that makes a lot of sense!
Bikers love stuff like Brazilian muffler extensions, Waygu leather tassels, a tiny matching jacket for their GoPro
You might think that if you watch youtube. Most bikers are just obsessed with riding, and working on bikes.
@@nobodynoone2500 we all know that's not exactly true 😂🤣😂🤣
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I don't think a lot of us don't realize how much goes into one of these video. Getting something to actually talk about, understanding it down to it's core, and portraying and editing the story into another incredible video. Once again, well done Michael
Thank you so much my fellow Michael! Means the world!
Seriously, shit is GOLD!
Japanese guy who came from watch channel here. I’m 40s and in 90s everybody was wearing Levi’s, Evis, Denime or Sugar Cane who’s into music and fashion. (Except for hip hop guys wearing Guess & Nautica)
In 2000s, Diesel & G-star (hip hop guys Bape)
Now, orslow, Resolute & other independent brands are popular in general.
I like your editing style & would like to see watch version of this😉
That's not a bad idea!!
Also in 2000s hip hop guy wearing evisu
Iron heart really lived up to what’s people have said . I started with shirt with a kersey and then a flannel and now a denim shirt. It’s truly insane and jeans are next on the list. Their customer service is by far the best, I have experienced. You can ask them to find an exact measurement you need and I’ve been able to get all my shirts in the same measurements. It’s really amazing
That's incredible!!
I've had the same experience, but sadly despite our best efforts I couldn't find any shirts in my size (I'm a very large and tall guy). Luckily the jeans fit though!
I hope a fannel or a deck jacket is next on your list@@TheIronSnail
glad you are able to get the jeans! I have just stuck to work shirts as the westers are to narrow for me. @@HeartlessNinny1
I think some folks online like to hate on Iron Heart because many in the fan base proudly wear it from head to toe which can come off a bit tacky. However there's no denying the quality of the denim and sickness of the fades.
That makes a lot of sense!
Always a good day when Michael posts a new video!
Always lovely to get a comment eidee!
Got my Mammoth today! Thank you so much Michael it is beautiful and now officially my favorite article clothing 😊
WAHOOOOO!!! So glad!
Denim: 8/10
Yapping: 10/10
You know I got that yap on me!
@@TheIronSnail your yap got my subscription 🤩
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Quit your yapping
So he's a "Jeanious"?
Finally! Videos about jeans and jean comparisons! THANK YOU!
Iron Heart is hands down my favourite jeans brand. I truly adore them.
They are supreme!
@@TheIronSnail indeed they are! I think you're going to love your pair too. The sweatpants thing definitely comes with time. 🙂
Owner of IH 777s 14OD and it's true, they feel so different compared to any of my other denim and I own pairs from Kato, Momotaro, Samurai, Oni and Naked & Famous and have tried Brave Star.
IH is soft and comfy, there is almost next to no break in time needed and at least from my black OD pair the fades have actually been really fast and are looking great.
The quality is on point, every stitch, hem stitch and so on is perfect...nothing is loose, or coming out or anything at all compared to even my nicer Samurai 710 organic cotton pair.
I also own two different denim jackets from IH and the quality is equally as good and the customer service from IH UK's site was great, they double checked everything with me regarding sizing and I do love them despite the expensive price tag.
One last thing not mentioned, IH jeans have lined back pockets too, they feel nice and soft when you reach in to grab a phone or wallet, not many brands do this.
Thanks for the added info!! I'm jumping into samurai next!
Iron Heart was the first time I spent too much money on jeans only to have them be worth every penny. 4+ years of regular wear and they're still going strong. Super impressive
Can't beat the legends!
My jeans always gets holes in the crotch area... Doesn't matter if it's Diesel, Levi's, Hilfiger, or any other brand I tried. They never last long.
@@amossutandi Not an expert but I imagine that can also be a fit issue instead of just straight up quality. If the jeans are on the tighter side and you wear them a touch low waisted, it'll put stress on the seams in the crotch. That said, the brands you tried are a world away from Iron Heart. There's a big jump in quality (at least from what i've noticed) from higher end department store brands to the brands mentioned in this video.
I think the beige yarn for the weft gives the Iron Hearts an "on the road" vibe. Like I'd see them on a guy stopped at a gas station in the desert.
Also got my Mammoth a few days ago, and it's working well for my first New England cold spring!
Woohoo!!! That's amazing to hear! Also yeah they give off an old dusty look!
Watching this in my 21oz overdyed IH 777s! Great video. I don´t think IH is overhyped. They just have one of the best packages. As you concluded the support, service and offer that is brought to us by Giles and Haraki san is just unbelievable.
Please don't think these jeans will protect you if you fall off your bike! They're slightly more effective than shorts but will become essentially tissue paper one second into your slide. Wear something leather or Kevlar . Speech over. Dads going to bed
100% this
Thanks dad
Tq daddy. That came out wrong.😅
Hahaha goodnight dad! This is great and I should have mentioned it
@@TheIronSnail As an honest to god midlife crisis having motorcycle owner with questionable health insurance, I felt it was my duty to let people know and tsk tsk Iron Heart for their implication that their clothes might be able to double as riding gear.
When I saw you were finally talking about Iron Heart I was excited. When I saw you were reviewing the same pair I am currently wearing, I was giddy. I've owned my 634S for about 3 years now and I can kind of see why people compare them to sweat pants. The customer service I've received from Iron Heart International has been awesome. It's just a matter of time before I buy from them again.
They are killer in every aspect!
I went to Japan to the Iron Heart shop on the road to Mount Fuji (everyone going by car to Mount Fuji should do so).
The service was amazing, the shop is really laid back and raw AND PRODUCT ARE 2/3 cheaper than outside Japan !! I bought a 634S for 90£ ! And they bespoke cut the length to your linking.
I don't and ever have had an interest in Denim but this video was something else! i was glued to the screen lol, subscribed!
I've been waiting for this video! I love putting on my iron hearts and being like, "Yeah, I occasionally ride a motorcycle."
Phenomenal piece
Absolutely hilarious
Great content as always 👍 Iron Heart customer service is unreal! I love their heavy Overdye flannels!!
Thank you!!
Entertaining and true. Love that ironheart is not following the quick fade trend. Focus on quality and below the skin features.
One of the best clothing companies in my world👌🏻each piece gets better with wear and age.
iron heart is my favorite pair of pants i own truly a brand i always come back to ! love this video michael keep it up
Thank you so much!
Another great video. Looking forward to seeing your 6 month to 1 year update after a wash or two. Wear them hard!
Will do!!
Great video and it had some parts about jeans that were ok as well
Great brand. Awesome Jeans. Shirts and jackets rock. Thanks for the spot on review, Mr. Snail! 👍
Thank you for the nice comment!
Just got a pair of 634S and they are amazing! Can't wait for the long haul when they are broken in and faded
I honestly like numerous Japanese denim brands; Samurai, The strike Gold, PBJ for their different textures (see the hank-dyed natural indigo in the Aizome AI PBJ!), some colors (see the Samurai Uguisu), and others. But if there was only one brand I could buy, it would be a super close battle between Samurai and IH, and IH would most likely win that battle. I am currently wearing one pair on jeans every day as a sort of exercise in minimalism. This is the Indigo-Black IH-777-21oz. And yes, this thing is a beast and yet it is indeed super soft in now time, molds extremely well to your shape, and has a level of construction and thereby of comfort that is (to me) unparalleled.
Let alone all the fantastic shirts and jackets they are producing. The Kersey shirt is just a beautiful and SUPER comfy piece of clothing. Their flannels are top, the denim shirts amazing, and (as you mentioned) their overdyed garments STUNNING. I have an 18oz OD CPO, that I love.
So yes, IH is special.
Agreed! Also I didn't know Samurai had such a strong following, I'm talking about them next!
Dude these look super good on you. Really making me want a pair even more than I already did.
Thank you! The fit is immaculate!
Dude your posterior is tremendous! Congrats!
That's what I'm talking about!
When you wash don’t use the spin cycle. The seems are so beefy that the spin cycle causes the seems to rub and create weird lines down the jeans. I had to learn the hard way lol. Great video! Once I started wearing Iron Heart jeans and flannels I can’t wear anything else else. They last forever and are worth every penny
The UK online shop is fantastic. I also got my pair shipped in like a day from the UK to the northeast.
They are the bomb!
looking forward to getting MY mammoth. MY mammoth should be arriving in the mail by tomorrow, so I can put on MY mammoth! Great job as per usual Michael, can't wait to see what's up next!
WOOOOOO!
Literally the first time since the very founding of youtube, i enjoyed a sponsored segment. That's a really cool watch. Vaer does some nice stuff recently.
Well ty so much!
Great vid as usual! Are you planning of keep those jeans and adding them to your rotation?
I get my Mammoth jacket tomorrow 😊
PS: also, I love iron heart and would love to see more videos about them
AYY!!! Can't wait for you to get it!
Also, can do!
Great video Micheal! Been wearing Iron hearts for 3 years now. Great jeans, the only thing is for some reason these are my only Japanese denim that the crotch started to blow out much sooner than other brands like gold strike, studio d’artisans, momotaro…
But, they were the most comfortable from the start.
Thank you for the research! 💥
Are you in the U.K.? They do free lifetime repairs if you send them an email, and the quality of the repair is phenomenal.
@@StrickenBiged I wish I was there!
Montreal , Canada, just the shipping will cost me 100$😂.
Found some “speed-sew” glue and I was able to use the extra denim from the hemming to patch it up.👌🏽
Now that's fascinating! Maybe it's the weight of them denim causing the seams to touch more frequently? I've heard their pocket bags wear a bit fast too!
@@TheIronSnail there only 14 oz…. Pockets are still fine!
@@TheIronSnail depends what you keep in them and which pocket. I’m a front-pocket guy. The corners of my phone, in a case with a rounded edge, have bust through the pockets on my IH jeans (and is an easy patch job) but the pocket in which I keep my keys, airpod case, sanitiser, and pen, totally fine.
My last 2 pairs of denim are the IH-633S & 888S-21. They're super comfortable and feel bullet proof. Anyone who's on the fence, try on a pair if you can and see for yourself! Can't say enough good stuff about Irone Heart
They are amazing!
Hello my fellow 888 brother! Wearing mine now, almost 300 wears and they are soft as butter.
888 is the only way
Wish you had talked more about the overdying… truly awesome. My pair of 888OD’s were so uniquely beautiful by the time I was done with them.
Were they beyond repair? I'm curious what state they were in that you'd be done with them!
I just stumbled across this as I'm trapped in a motorcycle algorithm at the moment. I was surprised to see this after watching you on the Theo and Harris Channel a ton. I thought oh man, me and this guy love watches and motorcycles. I was a little disappointed to see it was all about jeans and not about motorcycle riding 😂
This video definitely got me more interested in Iron Heart, I like durable clothing but am not really interested in more characterful denim with lots of slub or nep. Iron Heart is interesting to me because it's slow fading and very uniform, which is the opposite approach of most raw denim brands. My only experience with heavyweight denim so far is the Unbranded 22 oz Big Slub jacket and it has made me appreciate how great 14-17 oz denim feels by comparison.
14 - 17oz is the sweet spot for me! Although these babies do feel nice...
My 25 oz pair came to around $590 Canadian! Worth every cent😉…although I admit they can be warm so the 21 oz pair will be my next purchase…keep up the cool vids snail dude😎👌🏾
Thank you!!
@RegularCanadianFella I'm sure everyone's milage will vary, but personally I find the 21 oz to be a bit too heavy for warm weather too. I intend to add a 14oz pair as soon as I'm able for that reason.
I have a pair of 888s 21oz and i love them so much, and the customer service was incrdible.
The algorithm sent me here. Great content, dude. Dont care about clothing but your delivery is great 👌
It's cool that you like that Vaer tropic because I have it and it makes me interested in it again. I have the first edition of it with the bracelet. It's very cool looking watch but a little hard to read sometimes if you're in a hurry.
It's a fantastic piece! I haven't had too much problems with readability but every now and then I need to stop and take a second
Just found your channel this is supreme content👌
Thank you!
I don't like IH because of what seems to be an intentional proclivity towards fading. I know one of the things you said was that they are somehow more colorfast, but that is not what I see on the street. Basically, the fading seems accelerated for the purpose of winning fading competitions when all I want is a long lasting, soft fading, comfortable selvedge denim. I would now add stretch to that list, as well.
I expected people to be CRAZY about these jeans but they weren't... so I became CRAZY about these jeans to prove them wrong! 😂😝
Great vid! Thanks! :D
Recently got a pair of ONI secret denim and they are some of the best jeans I own!!
Oni is dope!
Cool jeans and everything, but I was thinking this was a pair of riding jeans. Like jeans with knee pads and selectively-placed kevlar.
Selling jeans with a poly$h!+ core, while charging customers for 100% cotton, and adding enough great features to fool them out of their money? _GENIUS!_
Cool vidéo
I bought my only pair about 2 years ago. I don't think sweatpants is the right comparison, but once they break in they are softer yet heavier than anything else. Almost like a flannel blanket. The best part is they don't seem to wear out. My pair has been to hell and back and they want to take that trip again.
Can't wait to wear mine in to feel the softness! Although they are pretty soft from the jump
I have never considered a pair of heavy Japanese jeans until this video. So I bought a pair and a Prologue jacket! :D
I loved Edwin jeans in the 90s....almost forgot about them until this vid.
Yeah, well, maybe for motorcyclists of 1960s. Today if it does not have at least knee padding and kevlar, it's not a motorcycling jeans. No matter how heavy is the denim, it will wear out in a couple of seconds while sliding on asphalt. Fancy pants though.
I was searching for this comment, for anyone that has come off a bike in jeans, even biker jeans you will know, 2 seconds sliding on these £350 jeans will have you down to the bone. The only jeans ok for motorcycle riding are the Kevlar armoured jeans.
I really do like Iron Hearts, but honestly, the most comfortable and best fitting pair of jeans I've owned are a pair of Big Johns
I’ve had a few pairs, no denying the quality though it’s definitely available with other brands. They’ve definitely taken a turn towards high fashion judging by the latest shoots and brochures.
Cool vid bro 👍
Great video!! Would love to see you explore the Osaka 5 more in a future video. I picked up a Studio D'Artisan Flight Jacket recently and can only find limited information on the brand.
I'd love to!
I spent thousands on Jeans, back when I HAD A JOB! 😂 I bought two pair of Nudie Jeans Co, selvage, and those are the only 2 pair I’ve been wearing for the past two years.
I'm so glad we have Michael as our President for The Little Tiny Baby Wrist Club, speaking as a member of said club with my 5.5" wrists 🥺 typing this out wearing a Citizen Eco-Drive field watch at 37mm dial / 43mm L2L 👶
Go with straight/wide leg opening forever and ever from now on...this is the best fitting jeans you've worn together with a vintage Levis(orange tab maybe?).
Yeah these fit me like a dream!
Nice. I plan on going to Kojima soon. Though I need to compare this with my Momotaros.
Oh SWEET! Momotaros are killer, can't go wrong with either!
no idea how i ended up here but this convinced me to buy a pair !!!
Michael. The people have to know. In fact, we demand it. Where are you, we need you back over at Theo and Harris.
Coming back on Friday!
What is the jacket you wearing in this video? It looks like Carhartt Detroit, but no blanket? @TheIronSnail
Related. I managed to obtain 2 pairs of Saveridge japanese made jeans about 4 years ago. They have neve been washed, still look great. Fit like a glove. I may look at a pair of these as well
You should!
Great video as always!! Just curious about the length...did you get them hemmed as they look to fit you perfectly. I am 6' and the 634s in size 34 are still too long for me after washing them?
Thank you! I did get them hemmed actually. Since you washed them getting them hemmed now would actually be even better since I bet all the shrink is out!
Digging the comic accurate Wolverine hair
Love me some Iron Heart. May the day never come when they become too popular and start to sacrifice quality 🤞
Agreed!
Nice work man, i love your ”in the woods” videos like this and the 1907 red wing video, how is the size compared to something like Levis ?
Thank you! I'd say check the measurements to be safe but I sized up 2 from my Levi's size and these fit well!
Good work.
Thank you!
i definitely caught the iron heart bug. their work shirts are pretty phenomenal. along with their flannel and denim.
Fully agree -- beyond quality!
If you ACTUALLY RIDE a motorcycle IH is great because the 21oz doesn't flap in the wind and also it protects a little bit against bouncing rocks, but they also breathe and arent too hot. The killer fades and durability are a bonus. PS, their heavy flannels are amazing.
It's still just denim, if you crash you'll have asphalt ground into your legs. Better to wear proper motorcycle pants.
@@jeejbeejalso with the 25oz ones?
Oh the flapping + rocks is great info for the next vid!
I've heard people say they've fell in their jeans and they survived but I'd consider that more luck than a design of the jean -- modern Moto pants with different materials would surely be better!
For serious riding yes I agree, but whats nice about heavy denim is you have a bit of protection but can get off the bike and go to lunch or whatever and not look weird.@@jeejbeej
Interesting that after my comment on your last video on more motorcycle style I see this😍
Motorcycle style is the best!
@@TheIronSnail 100% keep more such cool videos coming and I would appreciate if you could plug in some affordable options too.
Every genius would drive a Camry too.
My family had one pass through 3 generations and 400k miles.
IH is my favourite denim brand.
Breaking in 25oz 666 ib
Best jeans I ever had
You have the beasts!
I have no interest in jeans, especially ones that cost around the minimum salary in my country, but I love Michael's style and I watch pretty much every video. Cheers!
Bahaha, thank you!
A new Iron age !!
Iron meets Iron!
Backpocket wider placement is actually introduced by Lee first.. If u pay attention lee also have wider placement
Where is the carabiner attached to the belt loop from?
They are pricey for sure. But you get what you pay for: quality, durability and one of the best customer service. I'm long time fan of the brand and have several jeans and jackets in my wardrobe for years.
Totally agreed!
Ok now it's easy to see why Theo & Harris became popular...ordering jeans now!
You look great in them jeans 👖
What jacket are you wearing in this vid?
@ 2:29 i thought you were going to do the Ace Ventura ass talking scene.....HAHAHAHAHA
its kinda rad that u knew i was gonna click out of the video before i finished but awesome shit!
What keychain is that?
So for me the million dollar question is this. How are they on sizing? Since they’re a Japanese brand are they sized differently? I normally wear about a 36/34, waist/inseam. The question is, if I buy that from the website am I getting that in American sizes? I know sometimes when you buy from certain countries even in Europe, the sizing is different.
I don’t know if it’s just me or what, but I find that most jeans just don’t last as long as I did when I was a teenager. And I was rougher on jeans when I was a kid than I am now. But I could have jeans all throughout high school unless I grew out of them, but as an adult every six months I’m replacing my jeans because there’s holes in the crotch ray sweat the most and they rub together. I’m not a fat guy. I’m 50 years old with a 36 inch waist 34 on a lucky day if I could really squeeze my gut in.
Great video, Michael. I couldn't stop thinking your hair looked like Hugh Jackman/Wolverine the entire video. :)
lol! Ty!
I will have to get a pair sometimes
Agreed!
I’m pretty deep into denim and I loved the iron heart denim fabric but the construction wasn’t there for me. The pocket bags got holes in 3 days of wear to my office job from a smooth leather wallet in my pocket. Really wish the legendary customer service would have done anything but both the retailer and IH directly said that’s just how they are. The inseams of IH aren’t felled like other higher end brands as well. I’ve moved to Freenote for all my denim needs, haven’t had any issues, and the Trabuco cut is fantastic. I’m sure I’ll circle back to a pair someday though.
For me it was just a sizing issue, no matter what cut I tried. Either the rise was too low and it bit, or the thighs weren't breathable. Trying bigger sizes only gave me extra fabric in the waist, and spots that don't need extra fabric, that made me look goofy.
@@edwingonzalez7691did you try 888 I had the same problem, 888 solved it
I read a lot about the pocket bags recently and didn't know they failed so much. I wonder why IH doesn't beef up the fabric there? I also read a post on why they don't use felled seams, apparently they think other brands did it mainly to be different than Levi's but didn't feel it offered enough benefit to make the seams thicker
@@TheIronSnail I was told by IH the pocket bag fabric was thin and delicate to prevent it from bunching or being too thick combined with the denim. From talking with the Freenote Cloth guys at Standard and Strange they said it's because good quality pocket bag material like they use is something like 6x more expensive.
The felled seam thing makes a difference in durability from what I can tell. When the surged stitching on the inseam starts to wear the pants just start to come apart. The felled seam is more durable since it has more holding it together.
@@calebmorse Fascinating! Seems very strange to not beef up the pocket bags a little, maybe it's a relic from tighter fitting jeans being more popular? Either way it doesn't really make sense to me to go with pocket bags that thin. These IHs that I have now actually feel like the pocket bags are pretty robust but time will tell and I'll do a follow up when the time comes!
The SS Freenote guys comment is pretty interesting -- I'm working on pocket bags now for the Snail jeans and 6x more expensive from IH would be pretty insane! I'm looking at some tiny small batch weird fabrics and I don't even know if I could find a material that would cost that much more than what I assume IH is using unless it was some type of wild cotton type/tiny custom order which I'd assume they'd mention in their description. We're doing some testing of different cottons, weaves, etc. and it seems like the greatest increase in durability is weight over cotton type so I'd assume Freenote uses a heavier fabric over one that's 6x more expensive (but I'd take their word over mine!). **Edit: just realized they mean IH may use really, really cheap pocket bag fabric. I truly have no idea what exactly they are using but it'd be very surprising based of how the IH team seems to be + since it's such a small amount of fabric per jean I can't imagine the savings would be anything too grand...but it does add up if you're selling thousands of jeans...**
A felled seam is definitely stronger but I think it's due to the way the fabric is folded and stitched down as opposed to the serging. I'm not sure how often those seams are the point of failure before the fabric itself is. I think that's what IH was trying to say but I'm not entirely sure. My thoughts are they didn't use felled so that way they could cut down on bulk since felled 21oz would be an absolute monster of a seam between your legs -- seems like they were conscious about bulk outside of the fabric weight.
Either way you convinced me to buy Freenotes so I can compare! Sorry for nerding out -- I'm in the midst of making jeans so I'm knee deep!
their leather pants look pretty cool
I have heard iron hearts pockets rip pretty quickly. I don't own a pair but that is the only complaint I have ever heard about iron heart. Can't wait to get a pair of chinos from iron heart. How about reviewing some hebtroco trousers or shirts? Awesome video. Cheers.
Done deal! I've actually heard that too which is surprising. I'm assuming it's because they don't want the silhouette of the jean to show the pocket bags so they go with a thinner material?