NamoAmituofo
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Hi guys
With three leather jackets in active rotation this autumn I’m a happy boy!
My new aero KoTR with cotton twill feels perfect for 10-15 degrees range.
On a chilly morning of just above zero I put on the Johnsons cafe racer (yes that WHITE CR)! Because of the quilt linining and I can zip all the way to my neck it blocks out all the wind and chill. It feels so comfortable just keeping perfect body temp for me.
But both jackets are such a good fit just over a thin merino baselayer and chinos - anything heavier of jeans with big belt buckles these jackets won’t fit at waist.
That leaves me with just my aero HWM for layering for colder days of sub zero. The waist can obviously accommodate multiple layers due to the extension buckles on the sides, but I feel the zip struggles to go all the way to the top with a heavy jumper. It currently has wool blanket type of factory lining.
So I’m thinking - would it be an option to replace the lining when it’s worn (won’t be too long given I bought this jacket second hand and it’s well broken in) - say with alpaca or even shearling? Has anyone done an alpaca lining replacement with aero and how much cost? I’d imaging sheerling would cost more.
The obvious option is to sell this HWM and use the money to buy a jacket with sheerling lining already!! I know I know - but just want to explore relining as an option.
For my sins about 15 years ago I ordered an aero barnstormer with shearling lining - spent about £650 and sold it onto someone new with tags still. I so, so regret that decision.
With three leather jackets in active rotation this autumn I’m a happy boy!
My new aero KoTR with cotton twill feels perfect for 10-15 degrees range.
On a chilly morning of just above zero I put on the Johnsons cafe racer (yes that WHITE CR)! Because of the quilt linining and I can zip all the way to my neck it blocks out all the wind and chill. It feels so comfortable just keeping perfect body temp for me.
But both jackets are such a good fit just over a thin merino baselayer and chinos - anything heavier of jeans with big belt buckles these jackets won’t fit at waist.
That leaves me with just my aero HWM for layering for colder days of sub zero. The waist can obviously accommodate multiple layers due to the extension buckles on the sides, but I feel the zip struggles to go all the way to the top with a heavy jumper. It currently has wool blanket type of factory lining.
So I’m thinking - would it be an option to replace the lining when it’s worn (won’t be too long given I bought this jacket second hand and it’s well broken in) - say with alpaca or even shearling? Has anyone done an alpaca lining replacement with aero and how much cost? I’d imaging sheerling would cost more.
The obvious option is to sell this HWM and use the money to buy a jacket with sheerling lining already!! I know I know - but just want to explore relining as an option.
For my sins about 15 years ago I ordered an aero barnstormer with shearling lining - spent about £650 and sold it onto someone new with tags still. I so, so regret that decision.