I also considered the Mercury before I bought my Highwayman.
I think Vanson has some beautiful jackets with thick and supple cowhide.
That's why I bought a Mark 2 CSRX for motorcycling.
But for this style jacket, I wouldn't buy it without trying it on.
I'd assume that it'd be a much closer...
That's beautiful!
And the fit looks perfect.
My next Aero will be a longer one to complement my Highwayman.
I'd always assumed I'd go for the Long Half Belt.
But I gotta say, after seeing your Teamster, I may change my mind.
Lenny
Took a drive to Cabela's in Hamburg PA today for fun.
Definitely wasn't expecting to see a leather jacket there.
Apologies for the low quality camera pic, but you get the idea.
It was a nice heavy black cowhide, with small graining almost like Goatskin.
It had a permanent black quilted...
Well, I called up Filson and asked about sales, discounts, etc.
Anthony at customer service told me that I'd just missed the July sale, but that he'd let me use a promotion code for 20% off!
That brought the price down to $188, and I couldn't pass it up.
Got them yesterday and I must say...
Surprisingly, the best price I've found on the Uplander Chukka is at the Filson site; $235.
That's still a bit more than I want to pay.
And the Chukka just isn't available on eBay.
So, are there any other Chukka style boots of similar quality to the Filsons available for a better price?
Or...
I just received an answer from Filson's customer service for anybody who is interested:
"Thank you for your email. The Style # 904 is the old style number for the Uplander Chukka. This is a discontinued Style # and we no longer have them in stock. We are having our shoes made by a new...
Everywhere I look, I see the Filson Uplander Chukka listed as Style # 904.
However, it's listed as Style # 50104 on Filson's site.
Does anybody know if there's a difference, or does the new style # reflect the fact that the shoe is now made by a different mfr?
Thanks,
Lenny
I was wondering if anybody has owned either their Uplander Chukka or Oxford.
They seem well made, but the price is almost in the custom range.
I really want a rugged, comfortable to walk in, non-Gore Tex lined pair of shoes for daily wear.
Other suggestions are welcome.
Lenny
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