Recent content by Bobajobbob

Originally I had been looking at a pair of Mr Freedom or other boots from the US but just decided, and it turned out correctly, that when buying on the internet better to stay local if you may need to return the goods.

They were beautifully made and looked and smelled fantastic but at least for my feet the fit didn't work. To say I was disapointed is an understatement. I was looking to really treat myself to a once in a lifetime pair of boots above and beyond my trusty old redwings but I now realise why I have...

I recently purchased a pair of ELMC Engneers to replace my old RedWings because they looked lke a work of art and because I wanted to move away from the steel toe in the Redwings. The ELMC boots arrived and looked beautiful out of the box but the fit for me just didn't work. The toe was...

Thanks to everyone for the advice above. I'm not adverse to buying clothes on the internet but call me old fashioned to I do prefer to try something on first. I think the doubt has grown in my mind recently having bought this A2...

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Thanks for the info. Does Eastman have a presence in the UK. I always assumed that they were a US company so ordering over the internet might be a pain in the event of a size issue. If they are shipping from the UK then much easier to manage sizing problems. I'll take a look at their site. Given...

How long did it take to make if you don't mind me asking and did you just take a stab at the measurements or carefully log evey dimension before ordering?

That is pretty awesome. I prefer a simple look with single panels but the leather and cut of that jacket is pretty fantastic.

The rivets in the holes will scratch whatever you put in there.

Very interesting thread. I'm looking for an Invin type jacket and until i started digging I had no idea how hard it would be to find a good one. I'm not too concerned with absolute authenticity but I am concerned with the right aesthetics (for me) which means chesnut coloured leather rather than...

I've been looking for a good A2 for a few years now and when I saw this Aero Steve McQueen (http://www.thekingofcool.com/clothing/the-great-escape-captain-hilts-a2-leather-jacket.html) offering I thought it was just the right side of retro without being naff. I'd rather not have the VHILTS name...

The shop is on the Kings Road and the proprietor is mad as a bag of spanners. I like that and his enthusiasm for the product given how few private shops remain in that part of town. I haven't been in for a while but have bought a couple of pairs of boots from there in the past. It can be a bit...

I wear a rolex submariner most days. Simple and classic and good enough for James Bond. I also have a tag monaco, a breitling divers watch and my Dad's old seamaster. I had a modern omega seamaster but gave it to my brother. Next purchase will be a Panerai luminor. I just love the way...

I ride a Triumph Bonneville and have always loved the 50/60s biker look. Commuting on the bike I wear simple modern textile gear with armour but it doesn't feel right. When I'm riding for pleasure I have a couple of Belstaff jackets, a Brad leather and a trialmaster, which I combine with jeans...