Aero A2 Soft Italian Horsehide

[breezer]

Just received my Aero A2 Bronco and I couldn't be happier with it. Ever since I saw a picture of one of Aero's Japanese dealers wearing a black A2 with olive knits, its the jacket I have desired. Fast forward a few years and I was finally able to pull the trigger. Visiting Aero for a fitting I discussed my needs and we quickly arrived at the choice of their new soft Italian Horsehide in black. I didn't want a heavy jacket or one that would require a long period of breaking in and I think this jacket delivers. Fit wise it was simply a matter of trying on a 42 - that was too big, and settling on a 40' with an extra inch on the sleeve and the body. And the quality of the manufacturing is amazing - pic to follow on the weekend.

 

[breezer]

pic by Sloan

 

[AeroFan_07]

Looks good!

 

[ButteMT61]

Yup, it's a great combo - likely looks better than the pics too.
I have a LW in a similar color scheme and I love it. Enjoy!

 

[MeachamLake]

That looks absolutely fantastic! Love the colour scheme...

 

[Edgar Laurel]

I like it so much. You are convincing me to try this colour scheme in a future jacket.

 

[handymike]

Congratulations!
Really nice jacket. Did you go with Olive stitching too?

 

[breezer]

Did you go with Olive stitching too?

Indeed I did.

 

[Edgar Laurel]

And olive lining of course.

 

[Sloan1874]

Top stuff. Looks even better in real life.

 

[daw]

Very nice. Love the knits.

 

[breezer]

I'll try and get some pics tomorrow

 

[Fanch]

Looks great! The Aero Bronco is my favorite of the A-2 contracts I have seen thus far.

 

[Cooper A-2]

Great jacket!
Aero hit the nail with these revamps!

 

[Worf]

I'm going to do one exactly the same in a month or so. Mine will have the 60th Ftr. Sqdn patch though... "The Headhunters". Great job, you beat me to it!

Worf

 

[ProteinNerd]

Can anyone give a comparison between this soft HH and vicenza?

 

[Harris HTM]

Can anyone give a comparison between this soft HH and vicenza?

It is thinner and lighter than vicenza. Really soft but no way a mall lambskin. Less shiny as well. When new it is rather smooth but as it wears in the grain appears.
In this thread I have posted some photo's of my girlfriend's aero mc jacket made of this specific hide.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/aero-black-soft-steerhide.90965/page-2

 

[breezer]

Can anyone give a comparison between this soft HH and vicenza?

All I can add is that the jacket seems quite light weight....when I picked up the parcel it was hard to believe there was an Aero leather jacket inside.

 

[SPLINTER]

A very cool looking jacket ---- very impressed. How accurate a copy is it compared to an original ? I dont mean with regards to colour or knits but in the detailing. Regardless its very impressive.

 

[breezer]

How accurate a copy is it compared to an original ?

No idea. I would describe it a civilian A2.