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  1. Stringmaster

    Filson coats - anyone?

    ^^ I hear you re sizing--it's tough without trying on. I had a chance to try on Mac Cruisers in Medium, Seattle fit Medium, and in size 40--at 5'10" and about 162 lbs they were all big on me. There were no smaller sizes to try--except a small in another style--a jean jacket type and I could...
  2. Stringmaster

    Cowboy Boots

    Nice article. Here's my made-to-measure Bluchers--probably the best $300 I've ever spent! They're pretty well blown out at this point, but I can't part with them :) I seem to recall several changes of ownership, confusion, unavailability, etc later on--so I went Paul Bond as a replacement.
  3. Stringmaster

    Filson coats - anyone?

    It is kind of confusing right now--you can find Mac Cruisers brand new in number sizes, Seattle, Alaska, and the new sizing--will take a wile for the old stock to sell leaving just the new sizing. I'm about your size maybe a little bigger and just ordered a Mac Lined Work Jacket in a small--sure...
  4. Stringmaster

    Cowboy Boots

    If you can justify the $$ made to measure is the way to go! Paul Bond for example will guarantee fit and work with you to get it right. Couple of tips for trying on boots in stores (we did this a lot when I sold retail) is to slip a thin plastic bag over your foot an slide in--also, standing up...
  5. Stringmaster

    Cowboy Boots

    I got my first "real" pair of cowboy boots while in high school--I grew up in the South Bay area of L.A. so they were kind of hard to find. My friend and I each bought a pair of tall top full roughouts at a surplus store--those things got major wear all through H.S.--I kind of long for a pair...
  7. Stringmaster

    Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

    Thinking about a pair of Red Wing 2990's. Any fit recommendations? An online search indicates many go down a 1/2 size, and just as many went with their normal size. Thx
  8. Stringmaster

    Cowboy Boots

    Haha--thanks for the interest. That pic is one of my old bands The Kahuna Cowboys Jug Band--we've been retired for several years. We did 2 CD's and they're sold out. I was surprised to see a few tunes on our MySpace lol acct when searching Google...
  9. Stringmaster

    Leather jackets colours...

    Well done sir!!
  10. Stringmaster

    Cowboy Boots

    My custom Dave Viers (Montana Boot Co) buckaroo style boots. We arranged a vacation to Montana and I had an opportunity to visit his shop for a personal fitting. They took a long time to get but were worth it! He was mostly known for his "old west" styles popular with the Single Action...
  11. Stringmaster

    What Was The Last Movie You Watched?

    On the Waterfront. Borrowed it from the library--it was a "required " movie in high school--haven't seen it since. Great movie!
  13. Stringmaster

    Cowboy Boots

    I had a small retail department store in Tehachapi, Ca in the early '80s and carried Nocona, Justin, Tony Lama, Dan Post, Acme, Red Wing boots (amongst other things). Later I managed several of the Boot World stores in San Diego County--when Western boots were selling--that's where we carried...
  14. Stringmaster

    Cowboy Boots

    I used to sell those TL Flame boots!
  15. Stringmaster

    Cowboy Boots

    Nice boot and seems to be a fair price (about 1/2 of a new pair of custom boots) but.....If they don't fit you are out a lot of money, and I think they would be a hard re-sell, given the size and color. I'd be more tempted to save up a few more bucks and order something made-to-measure, or at...
  16. Stringmaster

    A Jacket sizing question for my fellow gentlemen

    Problem is you can't really go by the tagged size--they're all over the place. If you can get measurements i.e. chest, shoulder to shoulder, length, pit to pit, etc that can help. Do you have a jacket that you like the fit of? You could measure it and go from there to compare. A medium could...
  17. Stringmaster

    Cowboy Boots

    Yes Bob I agonized over the design as there are unlimited choices. I decided I most likely wanted an exotic--was thinking lizard as I've had some nice ones in the past--but ultimately wanted something "fancier". Full gator was out of my price range. I ended up actually getting a lot of gator...
  19. Stringmaster

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Thanks Trench!!
  20. Stringmaster

    Cowboy Boots

    My 2 pair of custom Paul Bonds-- My riding boots--black waxed French calf vamp and heavy tan cowhide tops: And my latest dress boots--black kangaroo vamps and tops with black alligator overlays on the vamp and top, veriegated black/grey stitching--Was going for "flashy but classy" and think I...
  21. Stringmaster

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    My old Lee Storm Rider blanket lined jean jacket. I recently got it back in rotation as it hasn't fit for many years (and now does due to recent weight loss). Not sure when I bought it but I think in the early 70's, perhaps even when I was in high school. Excited that it fits again!
  22. Stringmaster

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Wore my brand new Army Green Baracuta Modular G9, with the vest/liner zipped in. Perfect for a cool day with impending rain. But ended up not needing to test it's water repellency :)
  23. Stringmaster

    Modern Wardrobe Sins Committed By Vintage Aficionados

    So what is the consensus? I'm thinking of a plaid wool jacket like a Mackinaw with red/black or grey/black checked (like buffalo check) pattern for casual wear--I do wear various plaid flannel or patterned western shirts. I've always thought of mixing plaids/patterns as a no-no, especially...

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