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  1. M

    To bi-swing back or not to bi-swing back?

    There are people in the thread though saying their bi-swing backs have no elastic.
  2. M

    To bi-swing back or not to bi-swing back?

    Quick question regarding elastic out of curiosity...if a bi-swing design uses elastic, will it still be functional without the elastic? If not, what would be an alternative?
  3. M

    Horween Chromexel Steer not dyed all the way through

    For what it's worth, out of all the samples I got I pretty much dismissed the Horween CMXL Steer straight away. During a very light scuff test I did on all the samples, a lot of brown was revealed very quickly and easily. I'm all for wear and developing a unique character, but I don't want a...
  4. M

    Tell us your favorite urban walking boot or shoe

    Huh, that is interesting. Do you know when they resumed production in England? I know in 2003 they closed all their factories there, and in 2005 the Made in England docs didn't exist so it must have been after that. Looks like 2011 from what I can find. It's good to know though, thanks. I...
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    Tell us your favorite urban walking boot or shoe

    Any British made docs would be old stock or second hand, as no docs were made in the UK after 2003. The factories to make them no longer exist. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/2896307.stm
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    Tell us your favorite urban walking boot or shoe

    Docs are now made in China. This is since 2004 or so. The first pair I got I was very happy with...they lasted about and a half, maybe 3 years. Possibly due to them getting wet and me not taking care of them.. Every pair after that was made in China. Trying to find a new pair at various...
  8. M

    Tell us your favorite urban walking boot or shoe

    The ones I was buying in Australia were made in China, and all fell apart within a year. I went through 3 pairs. No more docs for me...Magnums are a better boot imo.
  9. M

    Tell us your favorite urban walking boot or shoe

    Probably the best pair of boots I've ever owned have come from Magnum USA. I used to have a pair of Docs that didn't last..then they started making them in China and the quality just suffered. The boots I have now from Magnum are amazing. Not for everyone, as they are billed as a tactical...
  10. M

    Quality vs Price...is there a compromise?

    I didn't vanish, I just realized there is little point in trying to ask questions with people sniping and infighting. As for endless questions...there was an information overload. When I came in I had no idea about how much information there was. Researching or getting answers from members...
  11. M

    Help with choosing a leather jacket

    I'm not going through Insurrection/Aero, so that isn't really an option. I have done research, and I've chosen the design, there are just a few minor things I'm wanting to check. That's it. Truth be told, the search function isn't that great and searching by title only doesn't always...
  13. M

    Questions on halfbelts

    I was hoping some people could elaborate on halfbelts on leather jackets. I haven't found any to try on yet, but so far I don't understand the concept. Do they serve a function, or are they purely aesthetic? If so, why are they held in such high esteem? Are they perhaps a less common...
  14. M

    Help with choosing a leather jacket

    Old jacket is destroyed beyond wear....
  15. M

    Help with choosing a leather jacket

    I do have some follow up questions about linings and such, just from what I've seen other people post.. Is the advantage of a tartan lining over a cotton lining warmth, or fashion? If warmth, whats the max temp you'd want to wear the jacket in, with say goatskin or jerky horse leather? I saw a...
  16. M

    Help with choosing a leather jacket

    Hi all... I thought I would post a pic of my previous jacket that I had for just over 8 years...which is what I wanted something similar too, just to give perspective since I talked about it a lot already... I'm not sure how to make pictures smaller...sorry about that. Certainly not an...
  17. M

    Help with choosing a leather jacket

    The only thing I'm looking at now is whether it makes sense to lengthen a 30's halfbelt or shorten the LHB. There is a video showing the LHB on the AL page, and it is longer than Leo's and longer than what I was after. Is there any difference from shortening one vs lengthening the other? If...
  19. M

    Help with choosing a leather jacket

    Awesome, good to know. I might do the same actually... I'm glad I finally decided on a design. Now just to pick the hide, weight and length. I'm looking forward to showing it to you guys when I finally get it.
  20. M

    Help with choosing a leather jacket

    Would a zip show through as well? These things are still new to me, as the zip didnt show through on my mall jacket after 8/9 years, even after it started being very very worn.
  21. M

    Help with choosing a leather jacket

    Why would a zip instead of a stud be an issue? I just went with that since it's what I was used to....I left it unzipped all the time anyway.
  22. M

    Help with choosing a leather jacket

    By golly I think I've got it! I think I've pretty much settled on the LHB from AL (depending on length) with the following changes: Remove the breast pocket Remove flap pockets...just have slash hand warmers Add yoke and cords ala inception jacket Have the back similar to the filmjackets...
  23. M

    Help with choosing a leather jacket

    Yup, that sounds like pretty much the kind of look I want it to have. :D :eusa_clap I'm getting excited as I get in the final stages... I'm trying to picture how the vertical cording on the inception jacket would translate to a black jacket, but I'm thinking it would look quiet nice...

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