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    Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

    The folks at RRL in the meatpacking district told me something different - namely that the problem still exists with the current model (which is why you don't see the RRL Murdock in many RRL stores). Evidently they've changed manufacturers and they hope to have the new model in the stores by...
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    Luggage

    No real disagreement from me - what I said (or what I intended to say) is go cheap and replace when it fails or go super-expensive and invest in some Rimowa Topas (and I don't think the polycarbonate stuff holds a candle to the aluminum cases, but that's just me). BTW, the Rimowa Topas Stealth...
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    Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

    Should let JV over at Vintage Engineer Boot Blog know - he'll spread the word.
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    Luggage

    I travel a lot for business (150k-200k miles/year) and I've tried them all. I've come to the conclusion that you can either buy cheap luggage and expect to toss it when a handle breaks, when a wheel falls off, etc. or go high end. And by high end I mean Rimowa Topas (the original ribbed...
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    The State of the Art in Japanese Outerwear: Freewheelers and Co 2012-13 Collection!

    I went with the 9s (fingers crossed). John is a great guy, very helpful.
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    The State of the Art in Japanese Outerwear: Freewheelers and Co 2012-13 Collection!

    Ugh! I've got to stop following your posts Ishmael! I'm waiting for a pair of the Lofgrens and now I'm looking at these!
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    New Aero back designs

    I'm with you Butte, amazing jacket (although the back is a bit "busy").
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    Anyone bought anything from this company?

    They say that they "DO NOT SELL CHEAP OR PU LEATHER" What else do you need to know? ;)
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    Himel Brothers Leather

    +1 (I mean, except for the "used to" part :eusa_doh:) On the plus side, they take up much less closet space...
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    Himel Brothers Leather

    Let me start by responding to Ishmael by saying that I don't feel you've come across as an @#&&hole. Not at all. Second, let me apologize if I posted in the wrong section. I would hope that the take away from my post is, first and foremost, to commend David Himel on a job well done (not that...
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    Himel Brothers Leather

    I finally made my way to Self Edge in SF (which carries a dizzying array of denim - what a store!) to see the Himel Brothers products. They had both the Heron (a brown button front) and the Kensington (a black cafe racer). Both jackets are made with Japanese tanned horsehide and the design...
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    Best Place to sell an used Aero jacket

    eBay Johnson Leathers - San Francisco
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    How do you know when a jacket is broken in?

    To paraphrase Justice Potter Stewart's (U.S. Supreme Court) famous quote regarding obscenity: you know it when you see it!
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    Searching for my first leather jacket……in Japan. Aero? Rainbow Country? (w/ pics)

    So the Yen is dropping, maybe I will be able to afford a Rainbow Country jacket after all.
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    Aero Leather Custom Order Help

    I agree w JLStorm that there are many alternatives to Aero here in the US (John Chapman/Goodwear, Johnson Leathers, etc.) but if you have your heart set on an Aero, I would suggest you buy it through Insurrection in Seattle. I have purchased a few jackets from them over the years and they know...
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    New Johnson Leather Custom Half Belt Pictorial

    I've made a the pilgrimage more than once - Nick Horween is a very gracious host.
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    New Johnson Leather Custom Half Belt Pictorial

    I cannot praise the folks at Johnson Leathers enough. They are skilled craftsmen and nice people to work with (there isn't any drama, they appreciate your business and they have pretty amazing turn around times). I was in the shop this week and asked about your jacket Forest (I was hoping to...
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    Long Half Belt vs Stockman/Teamster photos needed.

    I think the coats pictured in the following thread by Forum member Dav are pretty illustrative: http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?66875-Plain-Teamster
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    New Mushmans x Jelado East West "Papaya" Jacket: Brace yourself!

    I'm still in love with the Japanese leather jackets that you post Ishmael, but this one? Not so much (where I come from, a guy could get beat up wearing that garment!).
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    Just Received My New Jacket from Johnsons Leather! (sort of)

    After all this it would be real funny if the Mrs. swapped it out for the latest offering from the mall.

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