What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[X83]

I finally received the custom Aero Cafe racer black cxl Steer! if you guys recall I bough a used one of cxl fqhh which was slightly too tight and short in the body and sleeves so decided to order a custom 1 size up and longer body with added 1 inch front drop, the jacket is amazing! but the pit to pit ended up bigger than expected was told the range will be 22-22.5 from thurston and average 21.5 from aero directly so after discussing with carrie at thurston we figured it should be 21.5-22.5 max which I hoped to be as close to 21.5 since all my jackets are 21-21.5 but it came at 23 and pretty much every measurement except the sleeve and back length which came at the requested size was bigger than expected.

all things considered it surprisingly looks like the extra inches don't affect the fit like I though since to my eyes the fit is almost perfect (the back I think the extra material causes it to bunch more than the used aero I have) what do you guys think of the fit? and do you think the back will settle down and bunch up less and be more flush like the used aero after some time? will add some side by side comparison pictures. the one on the left is the used smaller aero size 36 on the right the new size 38

the expected measurements vs what I received
pit to pit 21.5-22.5 ended up being 23
shoulders 18-18.25 ended up being 18.75
back 25 ended up being 24.75 (in the 0.5 wiggle room range) + 1 inch front drop
hem 18.5-18.75 ended up being 19.5
sleeve 24 as expected, after wearing it for just a few minutes and rolls formed its closer to 23.5 which was expected and those rolls are amazing!

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Enjoy my brother I feel everyone should own an aero board racer or j 100 on god

 

[soundwavvves]

Took advantage of the nice weather and dug an all-time favourite out for the day: Y2/The Shop NH55 in the amazing Saddlehorse leather.
Sorry about the light. I am always self conscious taking selfies in public, so I do rush.

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Absolute knockout of a jacket. Love this leather and the disco collar on the 55

 

[419 Moose]

RCAF intermediate Flyer’s jacket from ‘85. The fur collar was added by myself

 

[michaelleung9447]

Vanson Maverick II Thurston Bro exclusive with Whisky Roma cowhide and detachable shearling collar, a tad too big and the leather a bit too soft & thin to my preference but a great looking jacket imo still, thanks to the fellow forum dweller for selling and replacing the nickel button to brass ones, quite a tasteful change

 

[Tom71]

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Love it!

 

[ton312]

I hopped on the Vanson Maverick train as the examples I’ve seen look so good and the price simply can’t be beat. I was surprised to find the granite Roma is as stiff and thick as it is. I was half tempted to return it but I’m glad I didn’t as it’s yielding relatively quickly. IMO Vanson should source this in black and replace the current comp weight. It’s every bit as thick. It actually reminds me of a beefed up z-150.

 

[JonS1967]

I hopped on the Vanson Maverick train as the examples I’ve seen look so good and the price simply can’t be beat. I was surprised to find the granite Roma is as stiff and thick as it is. I was half tempted to return it but I’m glad I didn’t as it’s yielding relatively quickly. IMO Vanson should source this in black and replace the current comp weight. It’s every bit as thick. It actually reminds me of a beefed up z-150.
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Looks great on you! I think you’re on to something with your idea about Vanson sourcing their Roma leather in black. It could be a great alternative to the their comp weight.

 

[Bennarion]

I finally received the custom Aero Cafe racer black cxl Steer! if you guys recall I bough a used one of cxl fqhh which was slightly too tight and short in the body and sleeves so decided to order a custom 1 size up and longer body with added 1 inch front drop, the jacket is amazing! but the pit to pit ended up bigger than expected was told the range will be 22-22.5 from thurston and average 21.5 from aero directly so after discussing with carrie at thurston we figured it should be 21.5-22.5 max which I hoped to be as close to 21.5 since all my jackets are 21-21.5 but it came at 23 and pretty much every measurement except the sleeve and back length which came at the requested size was bigger than expected.

all things considered it surprisingly looks like the extra inches don't affect the fit like I though since to my eyes the fit is almost perfect (the back I think the extra material causes it to bunch more than the used aero I have) what do you guys think of the fit? and do you think the back will settle down and bunch up less and be more flush like the used aero after some time? will add some side by side comparison pictures. the one on the left is the used smaller aero size 36 on the right the new size 38

the expected measurements vs what I received
pit to pit 21.5-22.5 ended up being 23
shoulders 18-18.25 ended up being 18.75
back 25 ended up being 24.75 (in the 0.5 wiggle room range) + 1 inch front drop
hem 18.5-18.75 ended up being 19.5
sleeve 24 as expected, after wearing it for just a few minutes and rolls formed its closer to 23.5 which was expected and those rolls are amazing!

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The jacket fits you perfectly. Wear it more often and the jacket will be even better.

 

[Rick Dalton]

 

[Herrvallmo]

Regius heavy steerhide. Not mine but @ABCD’s, and perhaps half a size too small for me. Still a great jacket!
We met in Haarlem for some amazing Indonesian food and a very great evening with surprisingy little jacket talk.

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I love how that beauty looks on you Tom, rock'n'roll slim

Such a cool jacket though, that alphabet guy sure got good taste!

 

[Callawegian STITCHERY]

I started out the day with my Extra-light cotton Hunter Anorak. By 10 am it warmed up enough I had to shuck it.

Callawegian STITCHERY

 

[benami]

99% sure this will end up as my one and only jacket from now on (hopefully I won't get the urge to buy any more expensive jackets lol) Aero Cafe Racer CXL Steerhide

 

[JonS1967]

99% sure this will end up as my one and only jacket from now on (hopefully I won't get the urge to buy any more expensive jackets lol) Aero Cafe Racer CXL Steerhide
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Can’t say I blame you. That jacket is awesome and it looks great on you so I can see why you’d be tempted (wisely) to stop here.

 

[Tom71]

I hopped on the Vanson Maverick train as the examples I’ve seen look so good and the price simply can’t be beat. I was surprised to find the granite Roma is as stiff and thick as it is. I was half tempted to return it but I’m glad I didn’t as it’s yielding relatively quickly. IMO Vanson should source this in black and replace the current comp weight. It’s every bit as thick. It actually reminds me of a beefed up z-150.
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Love the color, and I do love the Maverick. Not least, I am one of the few that prefer snap buttons on a trucker as I hate buttoning up on thick leather.

Is this a 40 or a 42?

 

[Tom71]

I love how that beauty looks on you Tom, rock'n'roll slim

Such a cool jacket though, that alphabet guy sure got good taste!

Yes, visually it works just fine. @ABCD has style to the max and may eventually even convert me to try vintage as well.

 

[JasonY]

99% sure this will end up as my one and only jacket from now on (hopefully I won't get the urge to buy any more expensive jackets lol) Aero Cafe Racer CXL Steerhide
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The heft and aroma of CXL are reasons enough. It also happens to look fantastic and should only get better with age.

 

[lina]

99% sure this will end up as my one and only jacket from now on (hopefully I won't get the urge to buy any more expensive jackets lol)

Famous last words..

 

[benami]

Famous last words..

Hopefully not lol I started around a year ago and now 4 jackets and 4 boots after its been an expensive hobby

 

[ton312]

Love the color, and I do love the Maverick. Not least, I am one of the few that prefer snap buttons on a trucker as I hate buttoning up on thick leather.

Is this a 40 or a 42?

I prefer the snaps as well! This is a 42” and I can barely close it with a t shirt. It won’t close with anything else. I wanted it tight but I think a 44” would be the better size if I intended to close it. I’m up to 215lbs right now and pretty thick.

 

[lina]

Kehoe.