Congrats, as it's an Aero I doubt you'll be unhappy either way.
They are massively different fits in my opinion.
The Aero Café racer design (I've had 3) tapers quite noticeably from the arm pits to the waist. It's actually quite an aggressive taper too. I'm a fairly broad shouldered guy and have a chest measurement of 44". I wear either 33" or 34" jeans (depending on the cut etc). To get a great fit for me, I had to add between 0.5" - 0.75" to each side panel on the café racer design. Then it's my favorite fit so far of the Aero's that I've owned.
The Highwayman design (I've owned 2) is definitely a boxy cut. Designed for a very different fit altogether. The fit through the torso is very generous and many people on this forum have talked about sizing down one whole size to compensate. There are both pro's and con's to this approach & I understand that Carrie at TB often recommends this.
In essence, they are both wonderful jacket designs that have stood the test of time, but are suited to different purposes.
Here are a couple of pic's that (hopefully) illustrate the difference. First 2 are the café racer pattern & the last 2 are the highwayman pattern.
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...because I just ordered it, but curious on fit comparison between Aero Cafe Racer vs Highwayman.
I just ordered a Highwayman from Aero.
So how are the sleeves, torso, etc. by comparison.
Will do Fanch!I forgot to mention the arms are bit bigger on the HWM than the CR/Sheene. I have a size 42 brown CXL FQHH Teamster with 27.5" sleeves and 28.5" back that is not too different than your size 44 CXL FQHH HWM that I wore today on a cool, rainy day in Dallas. The FQHH on my Teamster is very flexible and has a nice hand. The main difference between my Teamster and Vicemza Sheenes is the Teamster is significantly heavier, primarily due to the CXL FQHH being packed with waxes that provides a high degree of water resistance. I'm sure you will love your HWM, and be sure to post fit pictures on arrival and then again 1-2 years later.
You just made my night!!! Thank you aerofan!TnJ I have (and love) your old Scheene. I think you will do fine with the Highwayman listed, especially since it has good long sleeves (like your old Scheene). It's a different cut and fit for sure, but as has been very well said above, you will likely get used to the fit rather quickly. It'll be easier to layer under as well. Absolutely a classic you have coming!
I keep staring....the color and break-in of that Sheene is amazing! Congrats!Congrats, as it's an Aero I doubt you'll be unhappy either way.
They are massively different fits in my opinion.
The Aero Café racer design (I've had 3) tapers quite noticeably from the arm pits to the waist. It's actually quite an aggressive taper too. I'm a fairly broad shouldered guy and have a chest measurement of 44". I wear either 33" or 34" jeans (depending on the cut etc). To get a great fit for me, I had to add between 0.5" - 0.75" to each side panel on the café racer design. Then it's my favorite fit so far of the Aero's that I've owned.
The Highwayman design (I've owned 2) is definitely a boxy cut. Designed for a very different fit altogether. The fit through the torso is very generous and many people on this forum have talked about sizing down one whole size to compensate. There are both pro's and con's to this approach & I understand that Carrie at TB often recommends this.
In essence, they are both wonderful jacket designs that have stood the test of time, but are suited to different purposes.
Here are a couple of pic's that (hopefully) illustrate the difference. First 2 are the café racer pattern & the last 2 are the highwayman pattern.
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I agree, shame it’s now been moved on to another ownerI keep staring....the color and break-in of that Sheene is amazing! Congrats!