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  1. Mich486

    Freewheelers Sunset sz 42 black deerskin! SOLD

    Wow
  2. Mich486

    What are the makers that DO NOT 'skiv their leather or use glue'?

    I think the lack of skiving is more of a time saving/cost cutting strategy than anything else disguised as a more desirable construction technique through the usual marketing blurb. I don’t understand why it is a relevant factor in deciding on a jacket maker.
  3. Mich486

    Real McCoys BUCO J24 2018 Limited size 42 but more like a slim 40

    Super cool version of the j24, so many versions just never make it outside of Japan. This seems pretty rare.
  4. Mich486

    Boot pocket

    D-pocket bonanza
  5. Mich486

    Aero Elvis vs J106

    With those super tapered patterns you have to embrace the short look. Otherwise either you won’t be able to zip the jacket comfortably or it will rest on your hips and make that unsightly ballooning effect. I learned it the hard way with the grizzly which is super tapered and I couldn’t zip it...
  7. Mich486

    Fashion brands leather jackets: Is it worth the price tag?

    It’s original but the size tag explains the price. These old real McCoy’s are usually tagged with barely no chest allowance. So a 34 will be like 18” p2p max. Great jacket though, really nice design.
  8. Mich486

    India rips off ton312's Bootlegger 2.0 jacket

    lol the faux leather option for the bootlegger in XXS comes at just under $30!!!! You pay more in postage costs than the jacket itself! I’d really love to see what you’d get!!! :D
  9. Mich486

    Raglan balmacaan coat

    Not exactly what you after but close...
  10. Mich486

    Post Brexit import experiences

    Mmm… so they’ve been paying the VAT out of their profit also for EU customers up until 31/12/2020? Or rather they’ve been overcharging US and RoW customers, depending how one looks at it :) To be honest whatever side I look at this only one approach makes sense and it’s defensible, and it’s...
  11. Mich486

    Footwear to go with our jackets

    On the loose grain topic… that’s not something to worry about in terms of structural integrity of the boots? Am I right? I have it on at least a pair of boots and thought it looked cool but yeah I wouldn’t want it to compromise the integrity of the shoe. I wouldn’t want it on a pair of...
  13. Mich486

    Regular CXL HH Vs CXL FQHH

    I think for many here Aero has been the gateway to high end leather jackets. I joined the forum to show off my first Aero I think. I’ve had 5 Aeros (3 custom ordered) sold them all off. CXL is cool and unique but not my thing. Had one in Vicenza and one in jerky, both good leathers, but...
  14. Mich486

    Footwear to go with our jackets

    Eeheh yeah I get many people would say that and both of those have a more artisanal/handmade feel to them compared to Attractions. I can’t speak for Role Club but I’ve had 2 pairs of Clinch engineers boots and I take the Attractions any day over them. Better silhouette, lighter weight...
  15. Mich486

    Footwear to go with our jackets

    Engineer boots Nirvana… can’t improve on these ;)
  16. Mich486

    Fine Creek Leather

    When I joined it was all about long jackets now is all about short jackets. I don’t know… it’s a deviation from the classic perfecto for sure in terms of length but it’s not an unseen length on modern jackets. FCL make a modern jacket in terms of fit. If I wanted a repro/vintage fit I’d look...
  17. Mich486

    Regular CXL HH Vs CXL FQHH

    My understanding is that density of HH is (in decreasing order): Shell > Horse butt > Front > rest. I’m pretty sure the shell is only used for shoes or accessories and I thought horse butt too is too stiff for jackets but I might be wrong.
  19. Mich486

    Aero Bootlegger Fit Check - too short?

    I think it’s probably a case of you needing a size up. To me this style shouldn’t wear this tight across the chest and I think sizing up the length would also feel better.
  20. Mich486

    What Is the Allure of Japanese Leather Jackets?

    Ok well if I want to get my hands on a j-24 I can wait years for one to pop up in my size (with probably a liner to be replaced and some zipper teeth missing) or I can instantly buy a repro. I guess this is hard to argue against. Am I wrong? Granted one might enjoy the thrill of the hunt and...
  21. Mich486

    What Is the Allure of Japanese Leather Jackets?

    Your assumption that there is plenty of vintage jackets in amazing condition out there is really a hard one to defend. I think it’s a well established fact that the repro market exists because there is scarcity of the real deal around.
  22. Mich486

    Attractions Bilt Buck lot 329 Suede Engineer Boots - US8 (fit larger)

    Bump and reduction to £325 + shipping
  23. Mich486

    Bill Kelso

    Here is my Cadet (modified with a Wingman collar) in black Liberty HH. I liked the leather, crispy vegetable tanned HH, hookless zipper. The topcoat wasn’t particularly fast wearing on mine.

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