Your experience was obviously different than my own. They sized me well and talked me out of sizing down. I think that is why the try on jacket is such a great idea.If you're going to go the Thurston route for Aero, be prepared to push back hard; otherwise they are likely to get you into a much slimmer jacket than you should be in. It's possible they don't do this for Vanson so I can't say.
RW should use more non SB leathers in my opinion. I know they own SB.Yup, Brown CXL FQHH.
Here is the jacket next to a pair Red Wing 100th anniversary Beckman boots, also in brown CXL.
Quite close.
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That would raise the price. Some of the SB leathers they use are quite lovely as well. My favorite being Briar oil slick and Black klondike.RW should use more non SB leathers in my opinion. I know they own SB.
Thanks, are they the only option in the USA for that service? I'm right by NYC not sure if there are any Aero retailers in this area? I can't find anything online about it.Check out Thurston Brothers in Seattle. They will walk you through the entire process and send you a try on jacket for sizing and determine if you need any adjustments. Plus, they will send you leather samples to look at. Great folks and fantastic communication.
I have had two Aeros through Thurston with no problems. The fit jacket removes the greatest fear in ordering a custom jacket online–will it fit?