The Franco-German ESCO berets are unique, really; in the way they are produced (two manufacturers from two countries) and in their very specific design.
The Franco-German ESCO berets are unique, really; in the way they are produced (two manufacturers from two countries) and in their very specific design.
Under the header "Rádiovka - the 'Exclusives" you'll find another model with external leather headband, the 'Fidelo'; a small diameter beret that has a long tradition and history in the Czech lands.
John Lofgren Monkey Boots Shinki Horsebuttt - $1,136 The classic monkey boot silhouette in an incredibly rich Shinki russet horse leather. 
Grant Stone Diesel Boot Dark Olive Chromexcel - $395 Goodyear welted, Horween Chromexcel, classic good looks. 
Schott 568 Vandals Jacket - $1,250 The classic Perfecto motorcycle jacket, in a very special limited-edition Schott double rider style.
Welcome Heath, good to see you here! And a great post to start with; EITB has some excellent ("beret propaganda") spots.
Welcome Heath. nice to see a new member posting!
Hi Bird-Lives,
When the Pirineos and Soleil models first came out, I bought a large quantity and these were not Teflon treated. When looking at Boinas Elosegui's list, I see they do now treat these with Teflon.
- when I bought it. The coating made rain bead up on the surface, and gave the color a two-tone effect: dark blue outdoors or in indirect light, yet a lighter blue under LED spots by mirrors.
After a year of wearing my Auloranesa berets I have pulled my blue Super Lujo out from the bottom of the drawer. It was my first beret, and winter temperatures have brought it back to duty.
I too was “weary” of teflon - and also wary
I am happy to report that both beading and color effect seem to be gone! I wonder if the teflon is sprayed on and simply wears off/out with time (and lots of rain/sleet/snow). If that is what has happened then I wonder why they apply it in the first place. Marketing? The material is still utterly impermiable. Well, ok, I haven’t worn it in a shower, but for a half-hour walk in the rain it’s fine.
Anyway, I am very happy to rediscover the thicker material and the body and stiffness it gives. It does literally require breaking in, yet once done the shape-ability of the Super Lujo is wonderful. And lets not forget the warmth.
As for breaking in, a tip: when I got my SL it had a the shape of a saucer with a narrow edge all around. (The Auloronesas arrive with paper padding on the inside, keeping the edge more round, which may in fact be how thet are produced.) I soaked my SL, forced dishcloths into the inside of the edge (making it rounder) and then wore it indoors for a whole evening until my body heat dried it. That was after I had beaten, wrung, scrunched and wadded the thing (both wet and dry) to soften it.
