I might do a double take if I see an old guy in a brand new leather jacket, but once it has a little wear then most people assume he has been wearing it for years and think that is incredibly cool.
There’s an additional 15% off coupon on the banner, so that takes it down to around $280.
I don’t know much about the brand or product, so that could still be expensive if the quality is junk.
From memory, Sylkoil fabric has a little nep and less sheen. It is also available in a lighter 4oz weight. Thornproof is the original and offered in Sage, whereas Sylkoil is an olive colour. And, honestly, after a year or two of wear it’s not easy to tell them apart!
Thornproof and Sylkoil refer to the fabric and not the wax. No problem using Thornproof. I’ve tried a few other brands, but the Barbour product is the easiest to work with and gives the best look (Fjalraven divides better protection but always comes out uneven and blotchy for me).
The Ashby...
I bought custom Wesco’s with the upgrades and details I really wanted for $460 after using a 10% off code at Bakers. Unless you are in a rush, I think it’s worth ordering exactly what you want, rather than compromising and buying used.
Bakers have sale coupons on Wesco’s occasionally, but if...
Indeed! Not the most sleek or dressy engineer boot, but they are beautifully made, fit perfectly and are completely bombproof. The sort of boot you would actually ride a motorcycle while wearing.
I have a pair on order with Benzein, which will hopefully be a bit more elegant and dressier.
My wife went into my closet recently to hide some presents from the kids. She must have noticed the additional leather jackets, but has not said anything yet.
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