Full custom Field Leathers Idaho review

Marc mndt said:

I thought it would be nice to share an update on how the jacket has developed.

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This is what it looks like after three months of daily wear. There's hardly any wear on the leather, which is no surprise since I only wear the jacket when going out for a walk in the park or when I go somewhere by car. But the jacket now has tons of character from all those beautiful creases which developed after the first time it got wet. Also, some additional grain is starting to pop. (disclaimer: I did use a higher quality camera to take the update photos and the lightning is slightly different as compared to the 'before' photo's)
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What I like most about the jacket is its collar, how it perfectly stays in shape. It has a nice curve to it and I love how it's perfectly round across the neck hole.

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handymike said:

So far, it doesn’t seem to be an issue- great to see! It’s one of my peeves with Aero’s construction.

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handymike said:

I’m trying really hard to keep mine from doing it.

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Marc mndt said:

How does one do that? Do you talk to it every morning before taking it out for a walk?

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marker2037 said:

Marc, the jacket is brilliant looking! Makes me question whether I should just get same style from Greg as well as I had plans to order the Wingman from Bill Kelso and get something different from Greg. I am just waiting for him to roll out his new designs before I decide which direction to go in.

BTW, I didn't realize you live in Holland, whereabouts? My sister in law is in Goor and I have friends scattered throughout.

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Marc mndt said:

I think the biggest differences between this FL and the BK Wingman would be the leather (Shinki vs Liberty HH). Liberty HH having that fast wearing look. + FL offering full bespoke of course.

I live in Amsterdam.

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TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead said:

just gorgeous breaking in. I can't wait to get mine. I'm going to wear it every day to get some of the teacore coming out. Hoping it gets here in a couple weeks. Think Greg is on some well deserved R&R and hopefully my jacket is part of that first batch of the new year.

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Marc mndt said:

I would also like to see how FL's non-aniline leathers break in. I'm especially interested in the brown pigment dyed (with yellowish core) and the black teacore.

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