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It’s a repro. - Ian
While, I love Filson and the romanticism of it being produced in Seattle. I own the last of their sweaters that’s manufactured in the United...
I own the same boots. Anyhow, you only dub roughout boots. It’s completely unnecessary to dub the earlier service “shoe.” ATF has taken the...
Mine are holding up great, and I wear mine to walk around NYC. So, they get a good bit of mileage. I think you should wear them around, doing as...
Regardless, you’ll be hard pressed to find 75 plus year-old footwear that is fit to wear as intended. Remember these are rubber soled. Those don’t...
Their USA made boots are very good! I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. I own two pair and have had each for over two years with relatively...
I have the Buzz Rickson’s heavy N-1 jacket and it’s very nice. However, it seems to run slightly large. The good news is that History Preservation...
Very good point! - Ian
I have had success using mink oil on my Red Wing boots. But, could vintage mink oil be rancid? I don’t know. - Ian
Filson pullover crew neck sweaters. The USA made one that I own is heavier than most, if not all, jackets that I own and close to as heavy as some...
I remember the Russell Athletic sweats being very heavy and built like tanks. I was always impressed. I can recall that four decades ago their...
^ Yeah, decades ago Champion and even Russell Athletic made really high quality pullover and zip up hoodies or sweat jackets. As far as repros...
That explains why I was confused by Zen’s post. I don’t have a coat post 1965. So, my pea coats can be buttoned on either side. However, probably...
On eBay, you have to look in vintage clothing and in militaria under collectibles. I can’t beleive that there were only a few with “bullet holes.”...
Alpha had a government contract and those were very good. Years ago, Alpha’s civilian versions were fine jackets. I have also read that their...
EBay must have every size of official M-65 field jacket, at least 10 times over. They have your size. If you take the time to look around you’ll...
Yes, to button down the “flap.” They have rows of buttons on the left and right because they can be button either way. - Ian
Why not just pick up a US made unissued official M-65 field jacket? It’s made better, will last longer, cost less money and is authentic. - Ian
Eight (six showing) since just after WWII. - Ian
I guess it’s priced too high unless it’s mint or close besides the label. It is Kersey and quite a rare size. So, those facts do make it rare. I...
