The jacket looks aces (like almost all of the leathers you cycle thru) but for me the fact you haven’t tired of this one given your extensive experience, and track record, is a testament to Shawn’s work.
Man, this is tempting. I’m a 10.5e in the Alden Barrie last. I tried lofgren engineers in 10.5 and they were a little too snug for me. In my heart of hearts i believe these will be too snug but I’m a gamblin’ man who wants to risk it all.
Vibergs are great and all but boy have they gotten expensive. They've captured the market for service boots and are insanely popular, but they charge an arm and a leg. Their newest shell makeups run $1450 and their finishing leaves much to be desired.
Tit for tat trade wars are asinine and lead to mutual destruction. It's insane how Shell Corodovan prices skyrocketed within the past few years. The Alden rare shell game/pricing on the second-hand market is even crazier. I've actually got a pair of shell on order from Alden Madison. They're...
That's awesome. I've had the inverse experience. I long wanted a pair of C&J Marlows and Conistons, but there are few stockists in the states (unless you want RL branded ones) and sizing is tricky. Alden is a worthy American cousin to the fine Northampton makers.
I used to shy away from suede bc I mistakenly believed I had to baby it, but now I’m all in. It doesn’t develop character like traditional leather, but it’s incredibly low maintenance and so comfortable. No polishing required, ever. Just a little brushing and occasional waterproofing spray.
Fantastic jacket. 5 Star hits the sweet spot in terms of jacket customizations+price point+execution. They have broken the age-old adage of pick 2: good, fast, cheap. There are certainly better finished jackets out there with better leather offerings, but at a 4x premium, minimum. For this...
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