fwiw I have the same experience - the lining of freeweheeler jackets I've had is thicker than 'normal' ...so if you are between sizes, I'd lean towards the bigger. Or like Cyber Lip said, if the measurements seem like they're really close, but slightly smaller than your usual, go for the size up.
For me it is too big/baggy and the arms are too long.
That said, the bagginess of what you're wearing with it might accentuate the look. Anyways, fit is all personal, but I think this fit is good for a military type jacket - https://www.instagram.com/p/CLw0dyMD4_I/ . I know it's an m-422a and...
I'm curious about these style of jackets which splay out similar to the board racer.... if it is designed for functionality whilst sitting, is it ideal for the zipper to end right at the top of where your belt buckle would be on normal rise pants? I've seen some people's where the zipper ends...
I used to have a Vermont Espresso jacket, I think which is a bit lighter than the recent darker seal versions around. If I recall correctly, that one did get water spots/darker when it got wet enough, but back to normal after drying. It was a beautiful leather though, very lightweight and...
oh wow good to know. Did you tell Theodoros? Seems like he would've done something about it, but I guess shipping back and forth would've been prohibitive? Still would be good to know whether it's an install error or zipper flaw.
btw I think these guys got a darker brown horween vermont. The horween vermont espresso I had was definitely lighter, maybe reach out to JL and see what they have.
have to be careful with those hookless zips. You could probably try contacting Freewheelers to see if they can sell you a replacement zipper. Zipper replacement should be too hard from the looks of it (remove the top u stopper and re-insert the replacement).
please report back what he says and which measurements he gives if you can. A part of me would just want to trust him and see whether he makes something better fitting than I ever had before. What would you do if he came back at you with a shoulder or chest measurement that you feel is out of...
Thanks! Yes that would be great if you have the time :) I'm trying to decide between asking for one or not, but I think I'll mostly be wearing without a collar so I'm just a bit concerned that having the buttons there might look a bit busy
Thanks for posting these Nick. I'm curious how the detachable collar is secured... looks like buttons all around the leather collar? When the collar is detached, do you find these buttons in any way annoying? They seem like they might be slightly visible?
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