Buddha and 634

I’ve owned
IH
Aero
Vanson
Eastman
Lost worlds
Rmc
Schott

I think in many ways Schott makes a good product.

Each brand has plusses and minuses. I suppose the question is what do you prioritize in a jacket? Custom measurements, leather options, style options, perfect stitching, customer experience…..
I suppose for you the reason I would advocate FOR Schott is that the have many designs ready made. You can order a few, try them on and see what works for you IRL. While companies like Aero make a good custom product, for your first time out before handling different hides and learning what #s work for you (leather drapes less and doesn’t give), it may not be wise to design a jacket, wait 3 months, and then be dissatisfied sith the results. You then get to sell it for (if your lucky) 66% of new. I’d either buy from an OTR OR THE ROBUST 2nd hand market.

@thebeardoweirdo:

These guys just arrived today and I am stoked. I was real worried about sizing, as I am a 6.5D for my right foot and closer to a 6 on the left. Most of my chelsea style boots are all EU 38/39 and varies between manufacturers and my RW Iron Rangers and Blacksmiths are also a US 6.5, a bit roomy without an insole but with a bit of insole they fit great, with the widest part right at the ball of my foot.  I ordered the Lofgrens in 6.5, which was the last Burgundy pair(or wait till December for a restock). With wigwam airmax thin socks they are snug and the width fits the ball of my foot perfectly with the toebox having a bit of room but not too much, decent amount of heelslip though. With proper boot socks they fit like a glove up front and it reduces the heel slip down to about 1/4".  Time to wear them and break em in to see how they fit and form to my feet.  Hope that helps any other tiny feet people out there a bit with sizing.
The burgundy really are beautiful.
The leather and build on these boys are exceptional and have to be seen in person! Can't wait to rock em all fall.

This just happened…

Couple new ones

@Lowlander:

@Bfd70 Michael Chabon is one of my favorite authors! The Yiddish Policemen's Union is both smart and fun. I can also warmly recommend The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, as well as Moonglow.

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Agree. Read all of his books already.

Grabbed A long way down, Nick Hornby, From the library last night. Also grabbed Yddish policemans union, by Chabo, which i’ve read, as a back up.

@Brunell you could go dmall or large. You’re right in between. See if the sleeve size pushes you one way or other. Definitely don’t need to layer under or over dehen garments.

The newest N1 in green and brown is not waxed. It is a 13oz shell instead of 10 to compensate.

@Clint_D
Work shirt arrived in like new condition and nicely packaged.

@Wormspice I’ve worn a friends in the past. Take your IH shirt or N1 size. Quality is great. Super over engineered. I have an IH n1 and wear it all the time. The mouton in the Dehen is much thicker and is best for colder temps. For me i like my IH for 30-45F. Dehen will be for below.

Yeah, IH retailers in my experience are considerably slower than Gosport. Getting a N1. I have an IH but the just cover different temperatures. I’m just perplexed. I would think (and concede i may have no idea what i’m talking about) that 1 person could comfortably open an email, grab and box the item, print and attach shipping label and throw in a pile in 10 min. Thats 6 items boxed an hour. 7.5 hour day. 45 items. I doubt they are filling more orders than that daily. I get it, things come up, people take sick days. No problem. Shoot me an email saying “sorry, stuff came up, we’re running behind.” I’d be satisfied. That was not the tone of the email i received when i asked for shipping confirmation after 4:business days.

Ordered from Dehen
7 days handling
5 days shipping (we’re both conus)
Iron Heart has ruined me for all other vendors

@goosehd:

I’ve got two N1 Vests. One is large and one in XL.  The large one is great over UHF’s and T-Shirts, but would be tight over a jacket.  The XL fits great over almost all jackets.

My Denim Vest I went with Large.  They fit great over UHF’s but would not fit over jackets.

Good info, thanks

To get the vest over a jacket did you guys go up 1 size or 2?