Aero Leather' A2 or Bill Kelso's?

[zhz]

Hi, Guys, its me again...
I am in difficult to choose between Aero leather' Bronco W535AC29191 Type A-2 and BK's house A2.
I've been told that hte BK's house A2 is an accurate repro, and the shape is very good.
Someone says Aero's repro is not as accurate as BK, even compare to the house version. And the leather they used on A2 is not very good, is this true?

So my question is, in your option, which one has better shape and more accurate? I think the quality should be similar between these two brands.

Thanks.

 

[Dr H]

Opinions are likely to be strongly divided on this one, but I'd opt for BK as the weight of leather and the pattern are more in line with the vintage A-2 jacket.

 

[zhz]

Opinions are likely to be strongly divided on this one, but I'd opt for BK as the weight of leather and the pattern are more in line with the vintage A-2 jacket.

Thanks for you option, when you say weight of leather and pattern, do you mean the BK's house A2 or their high end repro?

 

[fedoralover]

Opinions are likely to be strongly divided on this one, but I'd opt for BK as the weight of leather and the pattern are more in line with the vintage A-2 jacket.

I agree. Aero's are very well made but the BKs are more accurate. IMHO

fedoralover

 

[zhz]

Thanks. That helps a lot.

 

[fedoralover]

The Bronco from Aero is a quality jacket to be sure. However the pattern of the pocket is too small and looks funny. I don't know why they don't change it. It would improve the jackets looks tremendously. Compare it to a Goodwear and you can see it for yourself.

fedoralover

Aero.


Goodwear Bronco.

 

[aswatland]

The BK A2 is more accurate and very good value too.

 

[zhz]

The Bronco from Aero is a quality jacket to be sure. However the pattern of the pocket is too small and looks funny. I don't know why they don't change it. It would improve the jackets looks tremendously. Compare it to a Goodwear and you can see it for yourself.

fedoralover

Aero.


Goodwear Bronco.

yes，i noticed that funny pocket when i looked their website，i think i will go for bk

 

[zhz]

The BK A2 is more accurate and very good value too.

well，bk will cost 370 gbp now， and aero is 490 gbp, still cheaper but not that cheap. But everyone says BK is more accurate, so, I will go for Bk

 

[Fanch]

My Aero A-2 Bronco in russet MWHH is one of my favorites to pull out of the closet when the weather is not too chilly. I don't notice the pockets as being too small. I have never even seen a BK; so would be unable to compare the two. This is a size 44 with 27" back and 27" sleeves. Normally I wear a 42L in Aero's utility jackets. However, I could probably size up to a 46 with the Aero A-2 Bronco, at least based on what I have here.

 

[zhz]

Very nice pic, I think it fit you very well, I think the pocket is fine on your jacket, maybe they fixed this problem now.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Hmmm...those pockets don't look small to me on your Aero Bronco,Fanch. Nothing like pictured in post #6.
HD

 

[fedoralover]

Interesting because the pic I posted I copied off of Aero's website just today. Go figure. Well if they changed it then that's great, but they really should update their pics to show it as it is now. I have held one in my hands and it's pocket was just like the pic.

fedoralover

 

[Fanch]

I bought my A-2 Aero Bronco last year from another FL member, and I think it is about five years old. I can say that it has held up well and shows very little evidence of wear other than the HH breaking in nicely. I used to own an earlier A-2 Aero Bronco in russet goatskin that was sized too big for me that did have the smaller pockets though. Maybe one of the Aero staff will see this thread and comment about the Bronco pockets.

 

[Foster]

Fanch's Aero Bronco was originally made in December 2007/ January 2008.

 

[Dav]

I think some of the photos on the Aero website have been stretched/squashed, this is the same jacket IMO
http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/photos/1134be41c3082135_a2 oil pulled p1 copy.jpg
http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/photos/774c0539bb908b1_a2 oil pulled p1 copy.jpg
So perhaps that's why the pocket on the Bronco looks wrong.

 

[Fanch]

Fanch's Aero Bronco was originally made in December 2007/ January 2008.

 

[zhz]

Interesting because the pic I posted I copied off of Aero's website just today. Go figure. Well if they changed it then that's great, but they really should update their pics to show it as it is now. I have held one in my hands and it's pocket was just like the pic.

fedoralover

Do you know when did the jacket you hold been made?

 

[zhz]

I think some of the photos on the Aero website have been stretched/squashed, this is the same jacket IMO
http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/photos/1134be41c3082135_a2 oil pulled p1 copy.jpg
http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/photos/774c0539bb908b1_a2 oil pulled p1 copy.jpg
So perhaps that's why the pocket on the Bronco looks wrong.

No, it doesnt look like the picture been stretched, maybe they just fixed this issue but forget to update the picture.

 

[Edward]

I gathered somewhere along thel inesthat Ken was in the process of reworking all the Aero A2 patterns for greater accuracy sinceh e got more involved in the business again c2012, but I couldn't tell you what patterns have been affected or when this was done or whatchanges have yet to be made. Holly would know, if she's around.