My new aero half belt arrived!!

Read this old thread. Has a few tips...

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?31797-How-to-Break-In-Horsehide-Quickly

 

Great jacket! I never ever put my jackets on a hanger, just throw them on the floor, helps the break in, and adds character!

D

 

Great looking jacket. Need to see the back though... HalfBelt enthusiasts get hungry if they don't see the rear of the jacket... which often leades to snarkiness! LOL. As for breakin, wear it rain or shine. Drive in it whenever you can, walk or work in it if possible.

Worf

 

I think you'll find most people here agree to " just wear the jacket a lot" method of break in. You also have the right idea as far as "hanging the jacket up" by lying it on the floor, couch, inside closet etc..
The jacket looks great, great fit, great style. Seems like another Plus One for using Insurrection in the US.

 

I suggest getting a plastic spray bottle and fill with tap water. Spray the collar(or areas you want to shape and mold). Spray until quite wet. Shape by hand..creasing top of collar..kinda over exaggerating the curl on collar points..and let dry naturally. Then you can ease the extreme collar curl while dry..but still leave it with a more relaxed appearance rather than the stiff flat 'starched' look. This can be repeated until it lays more naturally.
If you want to do the whole jacket..spray it quite wet...and then wear it untill dry. Repeat several times. It will mold to your body..soften and relax. If needed..take a damp soft rag and buff off any water spots. The water won't hurt the FQHH finish..but will dry to as good as new.
I'm not too keen on walking in the rain...so this has been my process on quite a few Aero jackets.
HD

 

Jacket looks absolutely spot on great! Don't be in a hurry, it will age as you abuse it. You scored. Enjoy t!

 

Beautiful jacket... and am I right in thinking those are Corcoran jump boots?

 

I acquired this jacket (same size model and colour) last summer and broke it in over Autumn. It took me about 5 weeks of wearing it 5 days a week for 4 hours at a time, 3 of which were spent driving. In the other hour I wore it around the house, stretching out my arms in every conceivable direction, and with the odd burst of shadow boxing. A couple of times in that period I also got caught in showers, and I reckon the rain helped too

After those 5 weeks it was soft all over, and the leather is now completely pliable and totally comfortable to wear. So you see, it isn't that difficult!

Good luck

 

The key is not to baby it. Sit on it, get it wet, sleep in it (yes, it's true), throw it on the floor. Toss it in the dryer (even dry it helps to warm it up and then you can put it on - it molds to you and is easier to move in.

 

First of all, fantastic looking jacket!

If you don't mind me asking, when did you order your jacket through Insurrection? And were you told it would be ordered in their January or February allotment?

 

Hello bicktrav;

Bitchin' jacket man. Looks great on you.
Boots appear to be Wolverine 1000 mile Addison, correct? They look terrific....good match with your new jacket.
Welcome to the Lounge.

Regards,
coffee

 

Congrats. Buying, other than in person, can be disappointing sometimes. In a perfect world I'd love more pix,

 

Great looking half belt, it's a beauty! Best hide, best pattern, you cant get much better than that. Fit looks spot on, I like the slightly longer body length. Enjoy every minute of the break in, it will pass before you know it, then you'll be looking for your next jacket - once bitten, it's no good trying to fight it!

 

nice!!!

 

Excellent fit, looks perfect for you. I'm slightly jealous, as I will have to wait until the 12th when Holly gets back from a much-needed vacation to hear if my replacement jacket is coming soon or not. Frank

 

Congratulations on your first Aero, wonder which one the SECOND will be!!! Great jacket, fit, and that awesome color!



Cheers Joakim

 

Great looking HB, blcktrav! It fits nicely, and the brown FQHH is

crackin'. Good choices all way 'round. I agree with you about Insurrection's help with fit; they did me proud on my HB. Thanks for the pics.