Aero Leather Grizzly.

[Mich486]

Congratulations, nice jacket!
I had the same jacket on my mind but I let it go. Because of a small detail I don't like about Grizzlys off the rack: they don't have any leather under the mouton panels. Not the perfect thing for me. You have the thick leather and then the soft mouton panels only. I'm wondering about long time durability.
This is why I got 2 custom HH Grizzlys with hair on hide. They are not as faithful as the originals but they have the doubled panels and custom fit.

I don’t get it. Sure the mouton fur is still attached to the animal skin? Why would you feel the need to double up the leather? Fair enough the mouton part isn’t infused with waxes etc but my grizzly doesn’t feel like it will come apart anytime soon.


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[Carlos840]

I don’t get it. Sure the mouton fur is still attached to the animal skin? Why would you feel the need to double up the leather? Fair enough the mouton part isn’t infused with waxes etc but my grizzly doesn’t feel like it will come apart anytime soon.


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Completely agree, there are original grizzlies still in good shape, and there are sheepskin coats and jackets that are very old too, both hold up very well. If you intend on riding with them, then i somewhat understand, but in general wear i doubt you need the two layers.
I wonder if sheepskin isn't actually more resilient with the fur side on the outside, that's how it's designed to be worn in the first place.

 

[mihai]

I don’t get it. Sure the mouton fur is still attached to the animal skin? Why would you feel the need to double up the leather? Fair enough the mouton part isn’t infused with waxes etc but my grizzly doesn’t feel like it will come apart anytime soon.


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I think that structurally it hold on better being made of the same material. Tensions/forces would be more evenly distributed. Plus it would look more consistent instead of creasing/folding easily in sheepskin areas.

It's more a matter of personal preference I guess. If I spend almost 1k on a jacket I want something nice but also really bulletproof. I can't stand paying that much for less than that.

 

[Marc mndt]

I can't explain why but back when I saw a Grizzly jacket for the first time (which was here on the lounge) my first thoughts were "that's a peculiar style", immediately followed by "I want one".

This Aero Grizzly, bought from a fellow lounger, was made by Julie Leitch in the summer of 2019 and it's pretty much flawless in terms of construction. It looks heavier than it is, weighing just over 2 kg. It's made from seal Vicenza horsehide with dark brown shearling panels and features an Alpaca lining and brass hardware.

Like @Carlos840 Grizzly this one is also tagged size 40.

25.2' ptp
19.7' shoulder width
23.2' back length
19.7' bottom hem

I usually wear my jackets with a 22' ptp and 18' shoulder so the measurements on this one looked quite off. Also, a 23' back length is really short, even for my standards However, I knew how good this jacket looked on its first owner @torfjord and since we're roughly the same height I guessed the measurements should be fine for me as well.

I'm very pleased with the fit. I love the blousing effect that is created by the huge drop in combination with the short length. I think the short length goes great with the style as worn back in the 30s.

I absolutely love it. I think it looks badass and I really don't understand why people think this style is 'too much' or 'out-there'.

Anyway, my gf thinks it's too much. I guess she just has to deal with it

 

[JMax]

I can't explain why but back when I saw a Grizzly jacket for the first time (which was here on the lounge) my first thoughts were "that's a peculiar style", immediately followed by "I want one".

This Aero Grizzly, bought from a fellow lounger, was made by Julie Leitch in the summer of 2019 and it's pretty much flawless in terms of construction. It looks heavier than it is, weighing just over 2 kg. It's made from seal Vicenza horsehide with dark brown shearling panels and features an Alpaca lining and brass hardware.

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Like @Carlos840 Grizzly this one is also tagged size 40.

25.2' ptp
19.7' shoulder width
23.2' back length
19.7' bottom hem

I usually wear my jackets with a 22' ptp and 18' shoulder so the measurements on this one looked quite off. Also, a 23' back length is really short, even for my standards However, I knew how good this jacket looked on its first owner @torfjord and since we're roughly the same height I guessed the measurements should be fine for me as well.

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I'm very pleased with the fit. I love the blousing effect that is created by the huge drop in combination with the short length. I think the short length goes great with the style as worn back in the 30s.

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I absolutely love it. I think it looks badass and I really don't understand why people think this style is 'too much' or 'out-there'.

Anyway, my gf thinks it's too much. I guess she just has to deal with it

Awesome. Let your GF take a nap on your new removable hairy chest. She will come around. This is one style I still need. It may be my next LW.

 

[dwilson]

Thats a great action fit Marc

 

[Carlos840]

I can't explain why but back when I saw a Grizzly jacket for the first time (which was here on the lounge) my first thoughts were "that's a peculiar style", immediately followed by "I want one".

This Aero Grizzly, bought from a fellow lounger, was made by Julie Leitch in the summer of 2019 and it's pretty much flawless in terms of construction. It looks heavier than it is, weighing just over 2 kg. It's made from seal Vicenza horsehide with dark brown shearling panels and features an Alpaca lining and brass hardware.

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Like @Carlos840 Grizzly this one is also tagged size 40.

25.2' ptp
19.7' shoulder width
23.2' back length
19.7' bottom hem

I usually wear my jackets with a 22' ptp and 18' shoulder so the measurements on this one looked quite off. Also, a 23' back length is really short, even for my standards However, I knew how good this jacket looked on its first owner @torfjord and since we're roughly the same height I guessed the measurements should be fine for me as well.

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I'm very pleased with the fit. I love the blousing effect that is created by the huge drop in combination with the short length. I think the short length goes great with the style as worn back in the 30s.

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I absolutely love it. I think it looks badass and I really don't understand why people think this style is 'too much' or 'out-there'.

Anyway, my gf thinks it's too much. I guess she just has to deal with it

Dude, that looks amazing!
You wear it really well, are you getting a bunch of weird looks yet?

 

[MrProper]

Very nice. Surprising that the length still works.
I am unfortunately not ready for grizzly yet, even if I find it very cool.

 

[Carlos840]

Very nice. Surprising that the length still works.
I am unfortunately not ready for grizzly yet, even if I find it very cool.

A grizzly is like fatherhood, no one is ever really ready...

 

[AeroFan_07]

Very very cool there Marc! Works very well on you as well...

 

[red devil]

I can't explain why but back when I saw a Grizzly jacket for the first time (which was here on the lounge) my first thoughts were "that's a peculiar style", immediately followed by "I want one".

This Aero Grizzly, bought from a fellow lounger, was made by Julie Leitch in the summer of 2019 and it's pretty much flawless in terms of construction. It looks heavier than it is, weighing just over 2 kg. It's made from seal Vicenza horsehide with dark brown shearling panels and features an Alpaca lining and brass hardware.

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Like @Carlos840 Grizzly this one is also tagged size 40.

25.2' ptp
19.7' shoulder width
23.2' back length
19.7' bottom hem

I usually wear my jackets with a 22' ptp and 18' shoulder so the measurements on this one looked quite off. Also, a 23' back length is really short, even for my standards However, I knew how good this jacket looked on its first owner @torfjord and since we're roughly the same height I guessed the measurements should be fine for me as well.

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I'm very pleased with the fit. I love the blousing effect that is created by the huge drop in combination with the short length. I think the short length goes great with the style as worn back in the 30s.

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I absolutely love it. I think it looks badass and I really don't understand why people think this style is 'too much' or 'out-there'.

Anyway, my gf thinks it's too much. I guess she just has to deal with it

You really pull it off well!

 

[Marc mndt]

Dude, that looks amazing!
You wear it really well, are you getting a bunch of weird looks yet?

I wore it to the grocery store and also when I went for a walk through the park this afternoon. I was indeed expecting weird looks but actually, I got none. I guess most people really don't notice what others are wearing and if they do notice they simply don't care. Anyhow, I don't care what others think

@Carlos840 Have you worn yours outside in the wild yet since you wrote this review?

 

[Carlos840]

I wore it to the grocery store and when I went for a walk through the park this afternoon. I was indeed expecting weird looks but actually, I got none. I guess most people really don't notice what others are wearing and if they do notice they simply don't care. Anyhow, I don't care what others think

@Carlos840 Have you worn yours outside in the wild yet since you wrote this review?

Yep, i wear mine loads, it's one of my favourite winter jackets.
I do notice that people stare at it sometimes, and i have had someone shout "WTF, that's pretty rustic looking!" in the center of London.

 

[dwilson]

I feel the tonal nature of the fur to the leather probably makes it less noticable in the wild compared to Carlos' who has much more contrasting colors. Just walking by I'd probably assume Marc's is a wool jacket with leather sleeves.

 

[red devil]

Interstingly I get more stared wearing the red Tenjin than my Thedi cow hair grizzly

 

[Mich486]

Here was my Aero grizzly that I sold a while ago

Shortly after taking this picture I remember busting the hookless

 

[Marc mndt]

Here was my Aero grizzly that I sold a while ago

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Shortly after taking this picture I remember busting the hookless

I never bought new custom from Aero but I just checked their website and it seems you can choose between deadstock talon or hoockless zippers. Why do people choose hoockless if they all break sooner or later?

 

[Mich486]

CXL plus hookless don’t probably mix too well especially when the jacket is new and the leather stiff. Plus I think Aero zippers can sometimes be a bit too buried in leather. Hookless aren’t fragile per se but if you don’t engage them properly at the start you are set for troubles. Aero were upfront and they sent me a replacement. I was able to fix it myself by removing the top stoppers, removing the f**d up slider and sliding back in the new one. I was sweating every time I zipped the jacket up after that.

I have hookless type zippers on 2 other leather jackets though and they are super smooth. They are branded Waldes although I suspect they are all repros probably made in Japan in the same place that make hookless.

 

[Robbie79]

Damn, Marc, that’s a really cool looking jacket!! I‘m glad to see that it fits you so well! I‘ve been trying to get myself ready for a Grizzly for years now...

 

[Marc mndt]

I‘ve been trying to get myself ready for a Grizzly for years now...

What's holding you back?