^^Some of those older Bermans are selling now for higher price points on ebay than they were new in the store. Also they seemed to source better leather in those days then when they were swapped over to Wilsons.
Great jackets and certainly miss being able to go to a local store and try on...
Thought I would start a new Bates-thread for those who have, or want to own a Bates jacket.
My Background - The Bates padded Cafe Racer I recently picked up is the first Bates I have handled. It is also one of the first "50's" vintage jackets I have tired that actually fits me, so it seems to...
JMax - yes it did. I'll do a more full review of it soon with more detailed photos. There are no tags - and no lining at all. But it's sized like a "46" if I had to say. It is getting several treatments of conditioner over over the next several days. IT was Dry, but not too far gone. Very...
Looks like a great outing, and that you all had a great time being there. Just being able to see, handle and even perhaps try-on so many vintage jackets (and boots, apparently) had to have been a wonderful time.
My wallet is sure glad I was not aware of this. However, I may just have to plan...
After quite a bit of searching, and never finding a vintage leather M/C design jacket that actually fits me, I now have one in hand. Or rather, on my back. Un-lined Bates Competition, padded, estimated 1950's I am 6' 1" tall and 195 lbs, so this was rather surprising!
So I am not a big "soft leather" fan overall, however several Aero options (pre-loved) in that price range. I would look at Vizenca especially, but stay away from Horween CXL-FQHH.
Fox Creek jackets tend to be quite "soft" but you indicated you prefer not to be in a motorcycle specific design...
Catch & Release on a locally found Us-made Cooper A2. Goatskin, brown cotton lining. Clean, no odors, couple small marks on the leather, slight pilling on the sleeve & waist cuffs. See photos for details. Some name marks in the lining / Sharpie marker around tag, see photos
Fits true to...
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