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    Well built WOMEN’S dress shoes?

    My wife is needing a new pair of dress shoes, and I’m having trouble finding anything well made. The disposable shankless zero support junk that is commonly available hurt her feet and wear out quickly, too. Occasionally she’ll get a pair that is comfortable but then they wear out and can’t be...
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    Wested Horsehide details? Weight/tanning/etc.

    Does anyone here know some details about Wested horsehide? I’d like to know its weight and what kind of tanning process is used, who makes it (the tannery), and any other pieces of info that might be useful. I sent Wested an email but didn’t get a response so I’m hoping to get the info here...
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    Most versatile Aero jacket? What do you think?

    Hi all, I'm looking to purchase a new jacket, and am likely going to order a custom Aero. I like many of their designs and leather choices, so I'm trying to pare down the number of choices. I'm trying to trim down my closet a bit, and selling off my old less expensive jackets to fund the...
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    Best Inexpensive Custom Leather Jacket Maker

    Who is good for a custom fit leather jacket under $500? Only one i know of is Wested. Who else could you recommend? Curious how many makers there are in the sub $500 price range! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Suit vests of one fabric (no silk/polyester back)?

    I'm wondering about suit vests that are of one fabric style and don't have that polyester back. Many times i find myself wearing a suit but removing the jacket and just wearing the vest, but i hate the look of that polyester back. Any options out there for a suit with vest that doesn't have that...
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    Hats with soft or supple brims... who makes them?

    I'm looking for a white or light colored hat with a broader brim (at least 3 inches) that has a SOFT brim. The intended use is for golf on windy days. A hat with a stiff brim just gets blown off your head in those big gusts (and then you have to go chasing it as the wind makes it roll very...
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    Best USA Akubra dealer?

    I live in North Carolina, and there are no Akubra dealers near me. Who is the best online USA dealer to work with? Good prices, good service, etc... There's a list of USA dealers here: http://akubra-usa.com/ak_akubra_dealers.html Who can you recommend?
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    Akubra sizing: I wear a 57.5... What should I order? Shrink or stretch?

    Alright, so I wear a 57.5. The only 58 or 7 1/4 I've worn that fit is my Borsalino. 7 1/8 is just a little snug. So what I've recently done is buy a Hatjack, and used it to stretch smaller hats out a bit. Seems to work okay. But I know some people go the opposite route, and prefer to...
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    Good source for buying hatbands? Where?

    Hi, fellas. I'm occasionally in the market for a new hatband. Where can I find them? I'm wanting one right now for a Borsalino I just bought (it's very dressy and I'm wanting to make it a little more casual looking). In the past I had a local leather worker (ran a saddle shop) who would make...
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    My Borsalino Trionfo Bari. How to date a modern Borsalino? Decipher the tag?

    I bought a NOS Borsalino on Ebay the other day. It was a Buy it Now or Best Offer... He was asking $175 so I offered him $100 and he accepted. It arrived today. It's a Trionfo Bari from Bencraft. It was listed as vintage era, but it is not; it is modern one with a computer printed tag underneath...
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    How to find a soft and flexible hat? (no cheapo itchy crushables)

    Here's a question: What makes a hat soft and flexible? I used to have a fedora that was very supple... the hats I have now are not nearly as flexible... my Bailey fedora is so-so, my Stetson gun club is very stiff... what's the difference? And if ordering online, how can you know that you're...

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