My HWM is on his way !!!

[borisna]

missed wearing my HWM for a while now but it's like 100 degrees here in Israel -> solution : sitting home with the AC on wearing shorts + HWM

 

[too much coffee]

Hi borisna.......Life is good!!


Regards,
coffee

 

[borisna]

So the HWM just got his companion - Red Wing Iron Rangers !!

Could not be happier, the boot looks awesome (just LOVE the cap toe) and very well made.
I was so worried about getting the right size ordering online, but it's just right , a bit narrow but i think that the leather will stretch out a bit.

people that own IR - how would you advise on taking care of them?

These boots join the 5 pairs of levis jeans and dockers I bought on the 4 of July sales (I love the USA ), and now I am well prepared for the "harsh" Israeli winter

 

[Dav]

My IRs don't get much care to be honest, perhaps a coat of oil about once a year after they've been in the sink to wash some mud off but not always, I find that's all mine seem to need as they're holding up just fine with all the abuse I give them!

Edit
Here's they are after a few years of cutting wood and stomping around wet fields.

 

[wallis]

Boots look awesome. Every man needs at least one pair of nice hunting boots.

I'm about to order an Aero Highwayman, but need to figure out the fit. I love the fit of your HWM - a little longer than average. Could you do me a favor and answer a couple questions... How tall are you, what is your chest measurement, what is the pit-to-pit measurement on the jacket, and what is the length of the jacket from the seam under the collar to the bottom of the jacket?

 

[borisna]

Wallis

I am 180 cm tall, chest is 97 cm, pit to pit of the jacket is 57 cm, back length 64 cm
My HWM is tagged a size 38, and personally i would like to size down to 36 or maybe switch to a halfbelt because as much as I love mine I would like a more trim fitting jacket

 

[wallis]

Wallis

I am 180 cm tall, chest is 97 cm, pit to pit of the jacket is 57 cm, back length 64 cm
My HWM is tagged a size 38, and personally i would like to size down to 36 or maybe switch to a halfbelt because as much as I love mine I would like a more trim fitting jacket

Thanks! That is very helpful.

If you are serious about sizing down to a 36, I'd be happy to buy this jacket.

 

[borisna]

don't have the money to buy a new one so only option is a trade

 

[wallis]

don't have the money to buy a new one so only option is a trade

I'd pay a pretty penny. Much more than the going rate for a used HWM. I have sent you an email through thefedoralounge.

 

[Lungomare]

Wallis

I am 180 cm tall, chest is 97 cm, pit to pit of the jacket is 57 cm, back length 64 cm
My HWM is tagged a size 38, and personally i would like to size down to 36 or maybe switch to a halfbelt because as much as I love mine I would like a more trim fitting jacket

Wearing my HWM with just a T-shirt I'd be willing to size down, but I don't. I usually layer it with a sweater or a fleece jacket in autumn and springtime - and then it fits perfect. Sizing down means that you'll never be able to layer with this jacket.

So I sized down for my A-2, but I won't for a HWM!

Regards,

Johannes