Alternatives to Vanson Enfield

[maltess]

Hello to everyone, I am new to the leather jacktes world. I would like to get the Aero halfbelt ,but right now is a bit expensive for me, so I was looking for something similar in the look. So far I have seen the Vanson Enfield, but I find the collar to be small for my taste, could anyone recommend some other brand or model with a similar look?. The Vanson 9D looks great to me but is expensive too, is possible to find this model in USA or Europe anyway? I been looking to the mercury as well, but seems a bit modern in the lines to me, more like a modern motorcycle jacket but with a collar, but maybe I am wrong, is hard to tell by the photos

thanks a lot and best regards

 

[nicholasb]

I don't think you'll find much for under that price range. Magnoli's Open Road is $475. There's this Cirrus jacket for £349 from the UK.

You would probably be best to keep an eye on Ebay for a half-belt jacket of some kind from Aero.

 

[maltess]

Hello, thanks for the input, . What are other good brands for leather jackets?

I was thinking maybe I have to go for a non collar one, it seems to be more options, Vanson B is nice, what you think about the cockpit goodwood racing jacket, I dont see any comment about this one.

http://www.cockpitusa.com/store/product.php?productid=17298&cat=395&page=1

best regards

 

[Aaronlowe]

So far I have seen the Vanson Enfield, but I find the collar to be small for my taste

Why not have Vanson sew you one with the collar to your spec's? Shouldn't be too hard. I have an Enfield and it's one nice jacket.

 

[nicholasb]

I was thinking maybe I have to go for a non collar one, it seems to be more options, Vanson B is nice, what you think about the cockpit goodwood racing jacket, I dont see any comment about this one.

http://www.cockpitusa.com/store/product.php?productid=17298&cat=395&page=1

best regards

If your spending out and want something really nice , what about this http://www.goodwearleather.com/pages/gwcalracer_images1.html

 

[maltess]

Why not have Vanson sew you one with the collar to your spec's? Shouldn't be too hard. I have an Enfield and it's one nice jacket.

I did not know is possible to do that, I will contact Vanson and ask.

thanks a lot

 

[maltess]

If your spending out and want something really nice , what about this http://www.goodwearleather.com/pages/gwcalracer_images1.html

That looks amazing but I guess must be expensive too, what about the Vanson Ike? any idea about the fit ?

cheers

 

[OneEyeMan]

I have an Enfield and it is hands down my favorite jacket.
I don't think anything styled like that comes close for the price.
And as mentioned above, why not have Vanson customize the collar?
It'll take some time, but all things good come to those who wait.
I wear mine on the motorcycle and the smaller collar is better for riding than a big floppy one.
I even like it's looks off the bike.
Leather is thick and beautifully grained, every stitch is perfect, fit is perfect.
Wouldn't get rid of it for anything.
It will take a while to break in though.
Lenny

 

[maltess]

Yes, I already contacted them by email, I will comment what they say as soon as I get an answer.