Shink, it I does nothing for me. It's devoid of personality. The cut looks ok, the stitching from what I've seen of flat head is not great, the price? No way.
I am cleaning out my closet and this size 40 Buzz Rickson type G-1 is just too big enough on me that I don't wear it, so it needs a new home.
This is USN G-1 replica is made of goat skin and is in perfect condition. Brown wool hand knits, and a two way weave...
I'm a big fan of the Japanese repo brands. They are heavy weight, the cuts range from truly vintage to modern with vintage details. Buzz rickson, and the real McCoys being my favorites.
I talked with Pete the custom guru there and he told me yes they could make me a pair out of something provided to wesco by me, but it would need to be 5oz leather or thicker, still have to be tested for durability by wesco first, so there's no guarantees they would use the hide, and there isn't...
Jimmer, I agree with you about WESCO's color's. I feel the same way about the black. It is dyed through which means I'll never develop a rich deep patina is nerds love so much. I think a better looking black wesco, would be to take your brown ones and give them a hand (dye) job.
I really love...
for those interested in dabbling in high end selvedge denim ventee privee has Levis Vintage closeout items on sale once or twice a year and the sale started today. Lots of denim, some trucker jackets. I have a fondness for the short horn and western shirts LVC produces. They are made in Italy...
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