A rare larger sized Bates, with padded elbows and shoulders. Marked a 44L, and to be honest that's what it feels like to me. I usually wear a 42 in contemporary jackets and a 44 or even 46 in vintage, and this is just slightly too big on me.
It has the classic "tailored by Bates" tag, which...
FYI, a couple of people who know more about Truman sizing than I do have told me that their EE is definitely wider than what most folks would call a D width. So, I'll say these probably feel more like a 10E. (I am a horrible person to estimate boot sizing, as my arches are freakishly high, and...
Appreciate these suggestions! If anyone has suggestions for ones similar to the English tradition cane handles, but in the US, I'd be grateful. A few of those from the UK makers are in my price range -- except for shipping adds about 60 USD, which I can't quite justify.
Yeah, it's hard to imagine a less interesting post, I know. But I swear I have not owned a good umbrella for years, and as the rain comes down and down and down, figured I'd look for advice. Every one I've had in recent years either breaks at the tips or else the spring action isn't strong...
I was surprised how large these fit. I had a Large briefly. I am usually either L or XL, and it was too big on me. I thought about trying a Medium, but I have not worn a medium anything since I was 16 years old...
I took a chance, knowing their return policy, which is that any special ordered boots or anything other than D widths are returnable only for exchange credit. Stock boots are returnable for refund I believe. So I could return these for credit I guess, but not sure I want to do that.
Sure. I listed them in the Ebay as, but here they are as well:
P to P: 22.75”
Sh to Sh: 18-19” (tricky to measure because of the gussets)
Sh to Cuff (straight down): 26”
Back length: 24.5”
Just listed this on the Ebay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/254672134519
Nothing fancy, but a good example of very wearable cafe racer. More pics and details at the link above.
$70 shipped for TFL'ers.
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