Harry Lime
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A question for all more technical than myself. I own a number of Aero jackets in different hides and colors. Love 'em all to varying degrees from a lot to tons. But there are some real differences in the hides. I have a Barnstormer in cordovan horse with the blanket lining (the special edition one) that's fantastic. The hide is great and has really broke in well. I have a shearling collared Barnstormer in brown that is a stiffer horse but is also breaking in well (my favorite coat.) I have a black vintage horsehide Barnstormer that, well, isn't as up to snuff. The hide seems inferior and the finish is wearing off quickly. Is this because of a different quality hide or different tanning process?
I also have some steer and buffalo Aero. The steer is nice, the buffalo not bad. In truth, I wish the buffalo jackets were goatskin, but they're still not bad. Only other Aero complaint would be the zippers aren't always sewn in very well. Styles and fit are wonderful.
(You guys have made me think long and hard about going for a seal brown Aero A-2. I'm still wading through what the differences are in models before ordering.)
Harry Lime
I also have some steer and buffalo Aero. The steer is nice, the buffalo not bad. In truth, I wish the buffalo jackets were goatskin, but they're still not bad. Only other Aero complaint would be the zippers aren't always sewn in very well. Styles and fit are wonderful.
(You guys have made me think long and hard about going for a seal brown Aero A-2. I'm still wading through what the differences are in models before ordering.)
Harry Lime