While I do see the appeal of vintage originals, I don’t quite get TFLs current trend to condemn anything repro.
Vintage originals are hardly available outside the US (or Japan) and not at all in sizes 42 or larger. Even if they were, the proportions pre 1960 are likely to look off on somebody tall and lean.
The repro market is a good way to transfer original designs into modern cuts using un-rotted leather, lining etc.
Yeah, it’s great if you can find an original in decent shape that fits you. There are many examples around these parts. A well-made repro, IMO, still has its place, even if it deviates from the original to meet modern expectations re fit etc.
Vintage originals are hardly available outside the US (or Japan) and not at all in sizes 42 or larger. Even if they were, the proportions pre 1960 are likely to look off on somebody tall and lean.
The repro market is a good way to transfer original designs into modern cuts using un-rotted leather, lining etc.
Yeah, it’s great if you can find an original in decent shape that fits you. There are many examples around these parts. A well-made repro, IMO, still has its place, even if it deviates from the original to meet modern expectations re fit etc.
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