What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

MrProper · Jun 3, 2020

ton312 said:
I’m still getting acquainted with this Aero 30’ HB. It’s really nice and I’m leaning toward keeping it as a “wear open w/t-shirt and vest only” option. I can zip it but it’s awfully tight when closed. Something about jet black CXL. No nonsense hide. This jacket is probably the lightest CXL FQHH and I think that’s what makes it wearable in this size for me. I’d say it sits right at 3 oz. and weighs around 5-6lbs. so despite the trim fit it’s not hard to wear. Even the back pleats have started to grow on me. Sort of.
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Cool jacket. But maybe the belt is a little bit high?

regius · Jun 3, 2020

curious which period this jacket was made, it's more like their "Cossack" model, with a chin strap and simple pleated back, no nonsense. This one looks very tapered at the HB

ton312 · Jun 3, 2020

MrProper said:
Cool jacket. But maybe the belt is a little bit high?

It feels high too but I think it’s a combination of things. The belt is less wide horizontally and actually closer to the hem than on my other half belts. This jacket has a 25.5” back length, HB is 6” up from the hem. This bootlegger is 27” back length and the belt is 7” up from hem. I also think the pleats make it look a bit higher but I do agree. It feels higher for sure.

ton312 · Jun 3, 2020

regius said:
curious which period this jacket was made, it's more like their "Cossack" model, with a chin strap and simple pleated back, no nonsense. This one looks very tapered at the HB

Made in 2012 for Insurrection Vintage (now Thurston Bros). I think this was the garden variety 30’s HB model they stocked.

sweetfights · Jun 3, 2020

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Oh DAMN!!!!!! Must be a GoodWear Shinki- what else looks that good!

sweetfights · Jun 3, 2020

ton312 said:
I’m still getting acquainted with this Aero 30’ HB. It’s really nice and I’m leaning toward keeping it as a “wear open w/t-shirt and vest only” option. I can zip it but it’s awfully tight when closed. Something about jet black CXL. No nonsense hide. This jacket is probably the lightest CXL FQHH and I think that’s what makes it wearable in this size for me. I’d say it sits right at 3 oz. and weighs around 5-6lbs. so despite the trim fit it’s not hard to wear. Even the back pleats have started to grow on me. Sort of.
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Jet black is a must in the leather wardrobe!

MrProper · Jun 4, 2020

changed the black thread of the buttons for a cream colored one. Minimal change and still noticeable.

ProteinNerd · Jun 4, 2020

Robbie79 · Jun 4, 2020

ProteinNerd said:
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I really love Aero's Hercules jacket. Does it have Alpaca lining - grey or brown? Seems to get colder in Down Under. The opposite is here....no jacket needed for days (almost 30°C)

Seb Lucas · Jun 4, 2020

ProteinNerd said:
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I bloody love that one, Prote. Is it a 40? Are you able to tell me what it weighs?

torfjord · Jun 4, 2020

ProteinNerd said:
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That looks amazing!

navetsea · Jun 4, 2020

ProteinNerd · Jun 4, 2020

Thanks guys, it's a size 38 Black Vicenza with grey alpaca wool lining.
It is pretty roomy for a 38, fits much more like a 40 or even 42 in most other jackets I have.

I'll jump on the scales tomorrow for you @Seb Lucas and let you know how much it weighs.

Bfd70 · Jun 4, 2020

ton312 said:
It feels high too but I think it’s a combination of things. The belt is less wide horizontally and actually closer to the hem than on my other half belts. This jacket has a 25.5” back length, HB is 6” up from the hem. This bootlegger is 27” back length and the belt is 7” up from hem. I also think the pleats make it look a bit higher but I do agree. It feels higher for sure.
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Suitable height for heavy dead lifting.

Mrfrown · Jun 4, 2020

Gonna be too hot to wear it for a while, but I recently struck gold. More info here: https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/vintage-sears-hercules-halfbelt.100905/

AeroFan_07 · Jun 4, 2020

^^ Great catch there, and excellent fit. Really like the dark brown color and detailing on that Hercules!

JMax · Jun 4, 2020

Cal LAPD for quick visit to office.

handymike · Jun 4, 2020

Welcome @Martin Gray.
Please put this post in the Finds and Deals thread. Unless you are wearing them...in which case...please post fit pics.

jpk_NJ · Jun 4, 2020

Vanson Force on the bike (armored pad / vintage comp weight ). Sry for the lack of photo but the jacket had to come off the minute I rolled in the garage. 88 / humid

Guess that's why they make a perforated version but I just can't force myself into liking the look.

J Leather Investigater · Jun 4, 2020

JMax said:
Cal LAPD for quick visit to office.

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Dude, i want this! Or at least one as nice

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