Recent content by dajiggalo

I think Schott makes a great jacket... maybe not as polished as Lost Worlds (Schott horsehide seems a bit more "plastic" in intial feel), but good quality nonetheless, especially at its price point. I've owned both the 689H and the 641H. I will say that the sizing and fit varies between the...

wow! This is one thourogh selection list. I've been thorough a couple myself and I currently own two Saddleback Leather items, which I use daily... pretty heavy duty (and pricey) but they can take a beating.

hmmm.... the marine on the left is carrying a revolver in the holster, not a 1911...

I'll throw in my 2 cents on sizing.... I am a measured 40-41" chest size, my old marine corps uniforms are size 41 (and they are a very form fitting) which I will use as my standard for "true-to-size" garments. I own a Schott 689 in 38 (purchased in 2006), and it has plenty of room for a...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/56525136@N08/5216300189/ Lost Worlds russet brown looks very... well,... brown. Not reddish at all (unless you place it under a very odd light). The photos on their website are a bit off in color.

Both shoes live up to their function (I can attest to that, I work on the railroad and wear them all year round), but if I had to do it all over again, I would probably just stick with the Red Wings. The Alden's are by far more forgiving to your feet, but the price alone (around $400 for the...

I'll comment on the Alden Indy and the Redwing Gentlemens Traveler (I own both and wear them to work on a daily basis... I've had them both resoled). The Alden's are a very well-built shoe. Inside, it is lined with a softer cloth-like material and the leather is relatively soft compared to...