Aero Highwayman Style, Married Man on a Budget Price

[dr.velociraptor]

Hello I really love the look of the Aero Highwayman leather in brown as an everyday jacket.

http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=1

The problem is I just can't afford one for the foreseeable future. Does anyone have any recommendations for a jacket that is close to this style but say more in the $400 price range?

Thanks for any help

 

[ButteMT61]

Look on ebay and the classifieds here. You can often find a killer used jacket for that much. I've seen lots of Highwayman jackets this year on ebay.
Check uswings.com. They have "Indy" jackets that are not too far off from that and are a good deal for $195 on sale.
There are also other similarly styled jackets in abundance to be had. Good luck!
What size are you?

 

[dr.velociraptor]

Thanks for the reply Butte. I thought about looking used but I tried that with riding jackets and could never get what I wanted, but I'm not against it.

I'm a measured 46 inch chest but I wear between a 44 and 46 jacket. I try to go 44 if possible because I'm not tall (5'9) and 46's tend to be odd fitting on me.

 

[ButteMT61]

Totally understand, but sadly, the $400 is limiting in this market. Maybe some of the other guys have better ideas for you. Another brand is Schott - lots of them on ebay as well. Good jackets - I have 5 or 6 of them.

 

[Forrest]

Just saw this over in the classifieds. I hope this has your name on it...

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/show...FQHH-Highwayman-(Black-Alpaca-lining)-44-quot

 

[Ace Rimmer]

Base price on the Johnson Leather M-200 is $446. I do not own any Johnson gear but I have read some very positive reviews here (jack miranda?) on their products. They are based out of California, specifically San Francisco. I am hoping to visit their store in the next few years as I have family in that area.

 

[Seb Lucas]

Base price on the Johnson Leather M-200 is $446. I do not own any Johnson gear but I have read some very positive reviews here (jack miranda?) on their products. They are based out of California, specifically San Francisco. I am hoping to visit their store in the next few years as I have family in that area.

I'm wearing a M-200 as we speak. It's custom fitted and a very nice thing.

 

[crimsonofsam]

Base price on the Johnson Leather M-200 is $446. I do not own any Johnson gear but I have read some very positive reviews here (jack miranda?) on their products. They are based out of California, specifically San Francisco. I am hoping to visit their store in the next few years as I have family in that area.

Dittos...Thet will make a jacket to your specs.I had them make me a vintage style horsehide jacket last year and it's awesome.

 

[ButteMT61]

Could you guys post pics? The ones on their site don't look great to me.

 

[Edward]

I see Highwaymen turn up regularly on eBay, and they sell cheaper than most other Aeros I notice. It'll take a while, but with some patience you should find one within your budget.

 

[crimsonofsam]

I agree.Their website could use some tweaking.

 

[dr.velociraptor]

Dittos...Thet will make a jacket to your specs.I had them make me a vintage style horsehide jacket last year and it's awesome.

How much did this HH jacket cost you? I would like something similar but sans lower pocket flaps.

 

[buler]

Still love my Johnson jacket. You can see pics in this thread > http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?37391-New-Johnson-Leathers-jacket

B

 

[ButteMT61]

Still love my Johnson jacket. You can see pics in this thread > http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?37391-New-Johnson-Leathers-jacket

B

That's nice - and it looks tough enough to ride a motorcycle with for sure. Much better pics than their website...

 

[crimsonofsam]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/160670686541?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Here's an M-200 you might like

 

[crimsonofsam]

How much did this HH jacket cost you? I would like something similar but sans lower pocket flaps.

Just a bit under $700.Keep in mind it's custom made.A stock M-200 would be around $450.They always have a good selection of hides ie.bison,horse,goat etc

 

[ButteMT61]

Hey - have a look at this AERO on eBay

Scott

 

[dr.velociraptor]

Hey - have a look at this AERO on eBay

Scott

Thanks, definitely has potential, those pulls on the zippers are awful though, I would definitely have to do something about that.

 

[Seb Lucas]

Just a bit under $700.Keep in mind it's custom made.A stock M-200 would be around $450.They always have a good selection of hides ie.bison,horse,goat etc

I have wanted horse by them but Alan says he only has 2-2.5 oz horse in stock. What thickness is yours? What does teh jacekt weigh in pounds. If it's 3oz or more it will weigh about 6-7 pounds.

 

[dr.velociraptor]

I saw on E-Bay Aero USA allows you to put your order in for a $400 deposit, I have about $275.00 in my paypal and need to sell a couple things and I should have it.

I've lived with myself for 34 years, I know the type of guy I am, I want the heavy horsehide highwayman or half belt jacket in brown. If I settle whatever it is I settle for will just end up on eBay.