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    Footwear to go with our jackets

    Yes - the soles are curved - it actually makes them v comfy once broken in and although they are incredibly sturdy it doesnt feel like that and the fit seems v natural. The curve actually helps with the “roll” of the stride, if that makes sense….
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    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    New Thedi on the way…..
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    Footwear to go with our jackets

    Custom William Lennon fell boots just landed….
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    Footwear to go with our jackets

    You might try these https://www.trickers.com/uk/womens/country-boots
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    Choosing the jacket

    About 3 months in total I think for this one - typically my Aero custom jackets take between 1-4 months from placing the order to completion. It depends on the hide and availability of the cutters etc so worth asking them directly if they can give an estimate.
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    Choosing the jacket

    The fit is fine - no problem at all - just send in the measurements and they will advise you.
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    Choosing the jacket

    Its a custom Aero Wayfarer in black badalassi with shearling liner, wool backed rayon lined sleeves and mouton collar - no idea what it weighs, but its v robust - probably similar weight to my Eastman ANJ4 would be my guess.
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    Choosing the jacket

    A shot of the sleeve after a few weeks of breaking in….this black badalassi is a really fantastic hide and is rapidly developing a lot of character…
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    Choosing the jacket

    Fyi I have another tweaked version in russet in production at present - will report back, but the black one is perfect for this time of year, so well worth experimenting down this route. The badalassi is thick but also v supple, so it can easily take the weight of the shearling whilst being...
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    Vegecow Lewis Leathers quality

    That would be my guess - that it gets compacted somewhat over time - 40 odd years of use likely squeezes a lot of the apparent “sponginess” out of it - it is certainly not a flimsy hide but its incredible suppleness probably makes it feel les hefty than hides like Vicenza, which are no thicker...
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    Vegecow Lewis Leathers quality

    Just put in my order for another LL - this time the Western in BRG sheep with brass hardware, gold lining….bring it on!
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    Vegecow Lewis Leathers quality

    Its v nice and the next one up on my radar - in discussion with Rip wrt sizing etc but I am leaning towards BRG with brass hardware and gold satin lining….the fit is nice and slim, with narrow arms but fairly wide shoulders, so I would say more trim than the Aero Type III….I will likely need to...
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    Vegecow Lewis Leathers quality

    Yep - same with mine - I would certainly not go for any “artificial darkening” with this hide - just let it do its thing over time - or you risk just ending up with a black jacket after all….
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    Vegecow Lewis Leathers quality

    I popped into LL today to check out their new vegtan horse - see attached - v different from their vegtan cow, and in more colours - notably stiffer but with plenty of grain and patina, plus dyed though rather than teacore…..planning on a Western in burgundy. The shots here include the blue...
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    Vegecow Lewis Leathers quality

    You might want to ponder the older Monza - it is not openly available on their website anymore but they will still make it on request - as that is both shorter and more tapered than the SM or RJ….here is a shot of my old one from the 70s - it might be the sweet spot for your frame? Also, it...
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    Vegecow Lewis Leathers quality

    The Super Monza has a more aggressive taper than the Racing Jacket or Super Sportsman…..maybe for the next one ?!
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    Vegecow Lewis Leathers quality

    Looks great - and you would not want it any shorter - it will mould to a perfect fit imo!
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    What Shows/Movie Franchises have you "Rage Quit"?

    For me, True Detective - I really loved the first season but what came after was utter, utter bilge…I managed 1.5 episodes of season two but it was time I could have spent more enjoyably with a spot of root canal surgery…I gave up at that point and never went back to finish it off.
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    An example of Vanson's new Comp Weight when (almost) Fully Broken In

    This is an older CW Mercury if it helps - the leather is really thick and grainy but also v soft
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    Advice on leather choice for a MC jacket please.

    The badalassi in both brown and black is a far nicer hide than the vicenza in my view - it has more character, colour depth and a smoother hand - it is more similar to the Lewis premium vegecow in all those regards. I have attached a quick shot of the Weayfarer after a week of wear and being...
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