Alternatives to Horween Chromexcel?

[Bern1]

I didn't go down a size on my Bootlegger, and it fits great. Just who recommends doing this?

I believe aero and Thurston. I have been talking to Carrie about the Teamster and that's another one. I'm a 42 in everything, but she recommended that I get a 40 for my 5'10" 180 lb frame.

She said same for a couple other of the Aero jackets.

 

[Bern1]

STF = Super Tight Fit
AKA Premier Fit

Thanks.

So you can buy a jacket from Aero in a 42 and a 42 STF? Or that 42 is STF on somebody?

 

[Bern1]

Beautiful. So tempting...

Indeed. Don't know anything about IG, is this jacket for sale?
HD if you are buying I won't get in the way. 42 STF sizing has me puzzled.....

 

[Edward]

Thanks.

So you can buy a jacket from Aero in a 42 and a 42 STF? Or that 42 is STF on somebody?

The "Premier" fit is available only in certain models. It requires a whole different pattern. Neater in the body, higher armholes, slimmer sleeves.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Indeed. Don't know anything about IG, is this jacket for sale?
HD if you are buying I won't get in the way. 42 STF sizing has me puzzled.....

Not buying. I already have the perfect zip sleeve Bootlegger (for me) in FQHH, but I still do find myself slightly slipping into the temptation game, on occasion.

 

[Bern1]

Understood. I have to constantly hold back, lest I get totally carried away!

 

[jpk_NJ]

STF- Super Tight Fit. I believe this is for the Aero stockist in Japan. Since they're generally a smaller body overall compared to us fattys in USA! ha. FYI - at 180lbs I would not suggest a 40. I'm only 160lb and take a 42.

 

[ProteinNerd]

I'm 5'11" and my weight fluctuates between 165 and 180 depending on my gym routine at the time and I've got a Size 38 STF bootlegger that fits great.....guess it depends where you hold your weight.

From what I understand the STF only affects the waist measurement, not the chest or shoulders.

 

[ton312]

My Bootlegger is a size 40" and my suit size is a solid 44". Totally depends on the fit you want. I'm 5'10 210lbs and the jacket is slim but does allow for layering. I also have the half belt pulled all the way in. Allows for room when the IPA's catch up.

 

[Bern1]

Thanks for all the feedback. Decisions, decisions...

 

[Sloan1874]

http://www.wested.com/indiana-jones-9-c.asp I'm saying this is tip-top, but it's a step up from your current ideas. I've met the woman who designed the Indy jacket, and she said that it was basically a modified A-2, which is what you're on the market for.