Trucker suggestions

[Jdixon1974]

If you're considering the custom route again, have you looked at SOSO Custom Made Denim Co? They started as custom made jeans and expanded to jackets including leather. They make a Type II, Type III, and a Storm Rider among others.

Not as well known as the common brands and not totally cheap, but over the years the build quality has improved. I've only ordered jeans however and not tried a jacket. What I like about them is that you can tweak several of the measurements for a customized fit and there is a good selection of fabrics and materials. You can also contact the business owners for fitting advice and they are very responsive.

https://sosoclothing.se/custom-leather-jackets/

Thank you. That looks like an interesting website with some nice leather and jackets. I'll reach out to them and see how comfortable I am with getting something custom made. I've had multiple bad experiences in the past (with the exception of a custom ordered Schott 42 long) with custom things but that's probably on my end for not taking the correct measurements.

 

[Helix]

Thank you. That looks like an interesting website with some nice leather and jackets. I'll reach out to them and see how comfortable I am with getting something custom made. I've had multiple bad experiences in the past (with the exception of a custom ordered Schott 42 long) with custom things but that's probably on my end for not taking the correct measurements.

Johnson Leathers is also a good option for higher quality custom work, but more expensive than the above. There are many threads about them here. I believe they can send a fit jacket first for folks unable to visit the store for a fitting. Their typical production time is about 2 months.

 

[Nick Denver]

I am considering the Schott 121 myself so I reached out to them and got their measurement spec sheet - attached.

Shoutout to @Jaymig926 for some advice he gave me since he previously owned the jacket. It is interesting that Schott mentions only allowing 3/8" tolerance but the jacket that Jaymig926 just sold in classifieds had a PTP -.75 difference which is a lot! Are Schott jackets usually this far off in tolerance?

Also, thanks to @Aloysius for his gracious responses to my questions as well.

 

[newtojackets]

This is, to me, what these jackets should look like on a person.

What jacket is this?

 

[Khilij]

What jacket is this?

I could be wrong, but I believe it's a Lewis Leathers 988.

 

[Monitor]

What jacket is this?

Lewis Leathers Western. But the price is so stupid now that the jacket isn't worth it anymore.
Plus I mean, they now up-charging 50 GBP for a size 44. 44! That's a perfectly normal Large! That lousy pricing practice should start at a size 50 & upwards, even though I believe it's not a fair way of doing business. But at a 44??? It's scummy and it's theft.
By that logic, shouldn't then a price go down with 38 & under sizes?
Lewis Leathers thinking they couture all of the sudden...

 

[MrProper]

Various brands have already been presented here. And I'll put my trucker from Rugged West next to it.

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[fabiofades]

I tell myself that this blue model is really original. This is the LW model in deer leather.

What do you think?

 

[El Marro]

I tell myself that this blue model is really original. This is the LW model in deer leather.

What do you think?

I just can’t get past those pocket flaps, they are too long. LW makes some awesome jackets but I would pass on their type 3.

 

[Mickiemac]

I agree w/El Marro. Here's an image of my Aero Type 3 in Navy Vicenza. Really super nice jacket that mimics Levi's Type 3 pretty closely. The pocket flaps are more in proportion to the rest of the jacket/style. I got mine about 2 years ago and paid about $750.00 - with the latest increase the price is now closer to $1,300.00 (or more!). If price is of no concern then I'd recommend one like this.

 

[fabiofades]

Je n’arrive pas à passer ces rabats de poche, ils sont trop longs. LW fabrique des vestes géniales mais je passerais sur leur type 3.

The shape of the jacket is questionable but on the other hand the combination of the deer with the blue is unique in my opinion.

 

[MrProper]

I tell myself that this blue model is really original. This is the LW model in deer leather.

What do you think?

 

[El Marro]

The shape of the jacket is questionable but on the other hand the combination of the deer with the blue is unique in my opinion.

No argument there. It looks soft and luxurious.

I agree w/El Marro. Here's an image of my Aero Type 3 in Navy Vicenza. Really super nice jacket that mimics Levi's Type 3 pretty closely. The pocket flaps are more in proportion to the rest of the jacket/style. I got mine about 2 years ago and paid about $750.00 - with the latest increase the price is now closer to $1,300.00 (or more!). If price is of no concern then I'd recommend one like this.

The Aero type 3 is just about perfect in my opinion. I had one in blackened brown Vicenza with the Troy blanket lining. It was an awesome jacket until I started hitting the weights again and outgrew it.

 

[Pandemic]

I’m a Lee man these days, so I’d only get a ‘trucker’ if it’s in made on a Lee Rider 101J pattern. But theres are few and far between.

 

[JB1]

Lost Worlds when brand new and Schott 121 for reference

 

[ProfG]

Lost Worlds when brand new and Schott 121 for reference

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What's the quality like on the Schott? Been thinking of picking one up. How does it stack up relative to the LW jacket?

 

[JB1]

What's the quality like on the Schott? Been thinking of picking one up. How does it stack up relative to the LW jacket?

I’d say you can’t go wrong quality wise between the 2. Just a matter of preference as they are different leathers and fits.

 

[Woody99]

Those dates are interesting, and there is absolutely no doubt that Gail knows Schott jackets—it was a huge loss when she passed.

The guy that I bought the jacket from did mention that he had it custom made (or customized) for him. He said something about the stitching (the thread is not black, like other Schott Truckers I’ve seen)—so perhaps this would explain the 2009 manufacture date. Schott may have used the discontinued 100 model at his request.

What ever the case may be, it’s a beautiful jacket.

Here’s some pics.
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Hey man, I’ve just picked one of these up in a large off eBay for £200. I’ve tried finding info about it and you’re probably the most comprehensive source right now from a sales listing by Monitor on classifieds. Did you ever find out more about it? The seller I got it off says he got it in 2007ish in New York and it has all the same hardware/stitching detail yours seems to, he also says it is very very dark brown irl whereas in pictures it looks black to me like yours.

 

[Yango]

Hey man, I’ve just picked one of these up in a large off eBay for £200. I’ve tried finding info about it and you’re probably the most comprehensive source right now from a sales listing by Monitor on classifieds. Did you ever find out more about it? The seller I got it off says he got it in 2007ish in New York and it has all the same hardware/stitching detail yours seems to, he also says it is very very dark brown irl whereas in pictures it looks black to me like yours.

That’s all of the information that I have on the jacket.

 

[Woody99]

That’s all of the information that I have on the jacket.

Hey mate, Jerri from Schott actually got back to me. She said it was a ‘98–‘05 jacket made from lightweight cowhide in black or brown, even sent a sizing chart which was nice. Seems the jacket is on the uncommon side now because of the production date.