Aero J-106/Ridley fit check

[postman10mm]

Last month, after almost a year of stalking the two-tone J-106 in Aero’s pre-owned section, I pulled the trigger.

The jacket was made in 2016 and the Vincenza is thick, supple and does not feel dry like the current production hides I’ve handled.

The p2p is 21, vs the 20.25 Aero listed, this combined with the 17.75” shoulder are a bit outside my preferred measurement range, and the reason for this post.

I love the jacket, but feel that without a sweater or scarf, the shoulders droop and the chest is a bit baggy. I’m visiting SF in January and will be visiting Johnson Leather to be fitted for a jacket - they told me I’ve the summer they are not doing alterations, but I’m planning on taking this jacket to see if they may have a change in that policy.

 

[postman10mm]

The fit is better when zipped to the top, but I will rarely wear it this way.

 

[realgone]

Looks like a good trim fit from here.

 

[Marc mndt]

I wouldn't worry about the shoulder droop or the baggy chest, those look perfectly fine to me. The deal breaker for me would be the body length which is about two inches too long for the style.

 

[AeroFan_07]

Unfortunately, "too long for the style" or not I won't wear a jacket that does not at least 3/4 cover my belt. Hard stop.

As far as this jacket on you - it's as good as I realistically could expect, if anything a bit too trim (you could not put much under it.) I no longer deal with "trim fits" myself as I live in cold, windy Iowa and need a practical jacket, no matter which jacket it is.

Wear it and enjoy it!

 

[TartuWolf]

Looks fantastic on you apart from body length! I think this is exactly how a trim looking but comfortably roomy jacket should look like. I personally wear jackets fully zipped up a lot and they always become a bit too snug for my taste when fully done up, so I would really appreciate some extra room in the shoulders and chest.

 

[Bennarion]

I wouldn't worry about the shoulder droop or the baggy chest, those look perfectly fine to me. The deal breaker for me would be the body length which is about two inches too long for the style.

I agree, the jacket is too long

 

[AeroFan_07]

Correction - I just put on my Aero Indian Ranger and yes, the OP's jacket is ~ 1.5" longer that I would have it either.
If you are working with Carrie at Thurston brothers, I would ask for it to be re-made if possible...

 

[Canuck Panda]

Honestly the shoulder and chest looks good to me, the body is a bit on the long side.

I have done shortening on jackets. But in your case, I would suggest against it. Instead of shortening your current J-106, just sell it and move on to one that has shorter body length to begin with. The reason I am saying this is because shortening xzips is a lot more work than straight zip, $$$, and I also have the Daytona (J106 little brother), this pattern is the longer cut and will cost close to a new jacket to get to where you want it to be.

Funny story, my very first interaction with Johnson was an alteration request of my Simmonsbilt xzip that I felt was too long for me, not SB fault I didn't know better then. And Johnson gave me a quote and explained the work needed to be done. I didn't go with the alteration then because I thought the cost was too high. Instead I got one of their stock M500 for a good deal and never looked back.

If you're gonna be in SF just drop in for a measure and talk to them about what you want, they got so many different things one will fit you the way you want.

Left to right, the SB jacket I asked for alteration but never went through with it because of $$$, instead I got the M500, which is shorter than the Daytona J106 but also bigger up top. Third jacket is the WWL-41 from Johnson, which is similar fit to your J106 which I believe could actually be a Ridley base. Last jacket is a Daytona/J106 regular pattern, this pattern actually feels very similar to the Aero Cafe Racer in fit to me, will cost too much to alterate imo. Johnson can do the most customization out of all the brands that I know of, given the same budget. If you are gonna be in the area it is worth to drop in and just talk to them. I think in your case it'll work best if its a full custom job.

 

[Grayland]

Not sure I'm cool enough to pull this off, but the two-tone really looks great!

 

[IrishStu]

Beautiful jacket and the fit is fine. Yes, it may be a little long for the style but it still looks good on you and let's be honest, how many people that you meet will look at it and go, "that's a bit long"? Out of curiosity, how long is the back length and is there a front drop?