FS- Aero Leather Highwayman FQHH Brown 44

[BClayton]

Catch and release

I traded a forum member for this, trade went well, he was a great guy to deal with. Unfortunately I do not like the length of the body on this jacket for me. So on to another person who will enjoy it! I will need to go custom for my body.

It is nicely broken in, extremely soft horsehide but substantial feeling. Nice interior, no inside pockets, and the original zipper has been replaced with a larger one which I like. I have had a Highwayman with the smaller factory zipper and like many, found it annoying. This one is easy and substantial!

Chest - 25" pit to pit
Shoulders - 20.5"
Length of body - 25"
sleeve - 24.5"

500usd shipped

 

[cbass93]

I'm relatively new to FL. I'm interested in this jacket, just concerned because a 44 shouldn't be a 25" pit to pit....that's more indicative of a size 46?? How can I contact you?...me 7033761043

 

[BClayton]

Tag size and measurements are not the same thing.

Go by my measurements, they are absolute

 

[cbass93]

Got it. Literally have a size 42 on Ebay being offered for $450 and the pit to pit is 41.5". CRAZY how different they are!

 

[cbass93]

Oops it's 21.5" vs 25"....for one size up

 

[BClayton]

Can’t fake measurements. These are accurate. Lots of reasons for variances in custom made items

 

[Mplouis54]

Got it. Literally have a size 42 on Ebay being offered for $450 and the pit to pit is 41.5". CRAZY how different they are!

Are you commenting on my jacket on eBay? Lol

 

[BClayton]

Can we keep this thread clean please?

Jacket is still for sale.

 

[RDS]

Tag size and measurements are not the same thing.

Go by my measurements, they are absolute

Definitely go by measurements and not whatever the tag size might be.
I would also say that as some people measure their jackets in different ways if possible try to find out how the measurements were actually taken.

I’ve had a number of stock Aero Highwaymans of various ages. Of these two were tagged as 44 and three of them had 42 tags, however the P2P measurement on all five jackets was 25 inches.

 

[cbass93]

Pit to pit = 1/2 chest size....double it and that gives you your jacket size. Is that too hard for manufactures to follow??? Guess it is ;-)

 

[RDS]

Nope, that’s not correct.
Different styles of jacket will have different P2P measurements as it all depends on the intended fit.
The Aero Highwayman is a boxy more relaxed fit, whereas something like a Cafe or Board Racer is a much tighter worn jacket.
The P2P measurement on these styles of jackets will be different (probably by around 2 inches) although the tag size will be the same.
So, despite both being tagged as a 44 the P2P on a Highwayman will be 25ins and a Board Racer could be 23ins.

 

[cbass93]

Size means nothing...."that's not what she said"

 

[RDS]

I should’ve also said that some of the differences in the various measurements of a leather jacket can be due to the fact that heavy grade leather isn’t a material which lends itself to exact measurements.
The Sizing section of the FAQ’s on the Aero Leather website gives a lot more detail, but essentially for a number of very valid reasons they can only work to a tolerance of half of an inch.

 

[cbass93]

...and the lining makes a HUGE difference on how it fits and "grabs' other materials.

 

[BikerMan]

Nope, that’s not correct.
Different styles of jacket will have different P2P measurements as it all depends on the intended fit.
The Aero Highwayman is a boxy more relaxed fit, whereas something like a Cafe or Board Racer is a much tighter worn jacket.
The P2P measurement on these styles of jackets will be different (probably by around 2 inches) although the tag size will be the same.
So, despite both being tagged as a 44 the P2P on a Highwayman will be 25ins and a Board Racer could be 23ins.

Exactly. I concur

 

[BikerMan]

All aero highwayman’s run big and boxy to me. I usually wear a 44 -46 but in a highwayman(aero) I wear a 40-42. And I love them

 

[RDS]

...and the lining makes a HUGE difference on how it fits and "grabs' other materials.

I think most of the linings offered by Aero, such as cotton, corduroy, tweed, moleskin and alpaca wool are unlikely to affect the actual fit very much, if at all. I have a rougher Harris tweed lining in one of my jackets and don’t notice any difference in fit or feel to one with a smoother, more lightweight Lochcarron tartan cotton lining.
However, regardless of whatever material is used for the main body lining having something like cotton drill for the sleeve lining is a common addition to help reduce ‘grab’
One exception to the fit of linings is sheepskin or shearling. I believe that for jackets specified with this type of lining the outer leather shell is made larger in order to allow for the much thicker lining and keep the internal dimensions the same as a thinner lining.

 

[BClayton]

Jacket is still for sale…

 

[cbass93]

I think most of the linings offered by Aero, such as cotton, corduroy, tweed, moleskin and alpaca wool are unlikely to affect the actual fit very much, if at all. I have a rougher Harris tweed lining in one of my jackets and don’t notice any difference in fit or feel to one with a smoother, more lightweight Lochcarron tartan cotton lining.
However, regardless of whatever material is used for the main body lining having something like cotton drill for the sleeve lining is a common addition to help reduce ‘grab’
One exception to the fit of linings is sheepskin or shearling. I believe that for jackets specified with this type of lining the outer leather shell is made larger in order to allow for the much thicker lining and keep the internal dimensions the same as a thinner lining.

I was considering the Highwayman with an Alpaca lining,, thought it would be way too thick and warm. I'm Scottiah, hence the desire for an Aero, and would choose my family tartan lining if I could ;-)

 

[RDS]

It’d be interesting to know if anyone has ever fully looked into the thermal effectiveness of the various linings available for Aero Leather jackets. Although I’ve not had one with an alpaca wool lining other than the obvious exception of sheepskin/shearling I’m not sure if there’s much real noticeable difference in warmth between any of them.
As I’d want the jacket to be versatile and wearable in as wide a range of temperatures as possible if I was buying and customising a new Highwayman I’d probably just go with a hardwearing plain cotton drill or a Lochcarron tartan for the lining.
With it being a relaxed fit there should still be enough room for layering if it was cold enough to require it. Also, it’s possible that something like a jumper, sweatshirt or hoodie might actually be warmer than just an alpaca lining.