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  1. TLW '90

    Need Help Identify manufacturer of my jacket.

    Relatively well known within the community, but a lot of their jackets are unbranded just like this. When I first joined a few years ago and was asking for recommendations on what to start looking for, fidelity was recommended by more than a few people as an unbeatable value that I should be on...
  2. TLW '90

    Any Love For Those Cheap Old Fidelity Leathers?

    I never thought the trimmer cut could be problematic for me. I've been scrawny my whole life for a number of reasons, but around the time I turned 30 I started to develop a gut which certainly surprised me. If I bulked up a little bit overall I could probably go up to a 36 in a cafe racer, and...
  3. TLW '90

    Any Love For Those Cheap Old Fidelity Leathers?

    I found a 38 on Ebay and the measurements overall wouldn't work for me. I think my issue has to do with the trim tapered Cafe racer fit, I have other jackets and vests that measure right at 36 and are not too snug. Cafe racers just may not really work for me. I kind of like it unzipped over a T...
  4. TLW '90

    Any Love For Those Cheap Old Fidelity Leathers?

    I just measured and my fidelity does measure spot on for a 36. The real problem is that while I'm a small generally skinny guy I have somehow developed a bit of a gut. I'm worried that a 38 might be too big in other dimensions, drooping shoulders and maybe a little big in the armpits. I just...
  5. TLW '90

    Any Love For Those Cheap Old Fidelity Leathers?

    My fidelity needs a new elastic for the back gussets, and I'm not sure if I want to bother getting it fixed. It's a great jacket, but I think it might actually be a bit too small. I don't remember measuring it, but i know it's fairly snug when zipped up and I don't wear it much. I'm a small...
  7. TLW '90

    Jim Green

    I wanted to try their rugged African trooper but the time wasn't right for me when they were released.
  8. TLW '90

    Footwear to go with our jackets

    Those are not their bread & butter, they make and sell far more boots for blue collar guys who are hard on their boots than anything else.
  9. TLW '90

    Footwear to go with our jackets

    Who wears their pants so the whole tongue of their boots is showing? Even if you have oversized kilties that do this, your pants should be covering it. I think you saw a pair of boots somewhere with an oversized kiltie and are assuming that this is how they always look. In this picture I think...
  10. TLW '90

    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    The seller allowed me to cancel my order, and refunded me. From the get go I was apprehensive and somewhat weary of that Brooks, but can't put my finger on it. I did not remotely suspect that it might be too short, and this was an eye opener to pay more attention to torso length.
  11. TLW '90

    Jim Green

    I wouldn't wear Vellies for work because I most prefer an 8" boot for that, but I love them in the summer and as a workshop shoe. I have been fine doing some minor ladder climbing in them, but not much.
  13. TLW '90

    Jim Green

    Their rough out classic Vellies are amazing. For me they are a general purpose beater and I heavily dubbed mine, but they clean up well when I'm done in the shop and I wouldn't hesitate to wear them out to lunch and or a movie with my pops if need be. They looked a bit more " nice " originally...
  14. TLW '90

    Jim Green

    If you go down 1/2 size they will fit your feet more snugly, but you're still going to have the toe wiggle room from the wide toe box of this last. I got my typical size in the 1st pair of vellies I bought, plenty of toe room and I can wear them with thick wool socks out in my workshop during...
  15. TLW '90

    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    Well I just realized that the Brooks may be too short, it measures at 21" from the top of the shoulder down to the bottom. The shortest jacket I currently have is 22" down the front. I don't know but I contacted the seller to see if I can cancel the order.
  16. TLW '90

    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    I saw this Brooks on Ebay the other day and was really tempted but hesitated because the sizing looked like I might have to wear it without the liner. Well today the seller offered it to me for $50 and I took the bait. It may prove too good to be true, but that price was worth the gamble. The...
  17. TLW '90

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    That's a pretty cool lining. I've seen it on a number of their vests.
  19. TLW '90

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Early 70's as far as I can tell. PW made some really awesome stuff with killer linings. I actually wore my P-W today. Mark posted his and when I saw the badass lining I instantly fell in love, I just had to have one and luckily found the same one in my size for the right price less than an...
  20. TLW '90

    It's about time for a vest thread

    Are vests with zero taper common ?
  21. TLW '90

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    This Brooks looks like a good buy for $60 if the size is right...
  22. TLW '90

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Even with that company patch on there I still really like this one, with the blanket lining and storm storm cuffs I'll bet it's a great piece. I would absolutely buy it if the size was right. https://www.ebay.com/itm/187025001555 For $50 it's an easy buy.
  23. TLW '90

    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    I just found this vintage Penny's plain pockets cheap on Ebay. I'm still looking for a good denim jacket that fits me well and this one looks like it might work out. The sleeve length & width looks good, as do the torso & shoulder widths.

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