Is this Schott a keeper? (+ mini review)

[newtojackets]

The boxyness is almost entirely because it's not broken in yet. Because they use large panels of substantial leather, until those are broken in, they kind of hang off of you. Once they break in, they stick to you much more snuggly. You could speed up both processes by getting hot water on it and wearing it, but there's no rush.

Makes sense, agreed there's not rush in breaking it in so I don't mind doing it the old-fashioned way

 

[Tom71]

Unique piece! Suits you perfectly!

 

[BloodEagle]

Looks fantastic - if that's not a keeper I don't know what is.

 

[jacketjunkie]

Looking good! Somewhat boxy at the hem, but cross zips usually look somewhat like that when worn open, with stiff leather even more so. I agree it should look even better when broken in.

As for the shiny leather finish, the pre owner may have conditioned and polished it, it‘s not necessarily factory finish.

 

[newtojackets]

Looking good! Somewhat boxy at the hem, but cross zips usually look somewhat like that when worn open, with stiff leather even more so. I agree it should look even better when broken in.

As for the shiny leather finish, the pre owner may have conditioned and polished it, it‘s not necessarily factory finish.

Possibly, but considering how little it seems this has been worn I wonder why they would have bothered conditioning it

 

[Will Zach]

I would love to see the jacket zipped up, maybe with a couple of different pant types/colorways. What Jacket Are You Wearing Today thread is waiting!

 

[newtojackets]

I would love to see the jacket zipped up, maybe with a couple of different pant types/colorways. What Jacket Are You Wearing Today thread is waiting!

post incoming!

 

[TartuWolf]

In my opinion if anyone ever wants any comments on fit then a zipped up pic is mandatory.
The only thing you can tell with confidence about fit from an unzipped pic is the sleeve length.
Shoulders, chest, waist, hem, even body length to some degree get distorted by the jacket hanging open.
Although some people wear their jackets almost exclusively unzipped, then it's fine.
Cool jacket by the way!

 

[Jaymig926]

Awesome jacket ! Is it missing the belt ?

 

[newtojackets]

Awesome jacket ! Is it missing the belt ?

Indeed it is. I contacted the seller and he didn’t know where it was, oh well…

 

[Aloysius]

Indeed it is. I contacted the seller and he didn’t know where it was, oh well…

You could email Jerri at Schott's repair department to ask how much a replacement belt would cost. My experience has been that their prices for this sort of thing are very reasonable.

 

[Canuck Panda]

I don't think it's missing the belt. There is no back belt loop. And it doesn't look like cut in belts have been chopped off. OP you're good to go. It was this jacket that I now include ショット in my searches...

 

[Aloysius]

I don't think it's missing the belt. There is no back belt loop. And it doesn't look like cut in belts have been chopped off. OP you're good to go. It was this jacket that I now include ショット in my searches...

Oh I thought there was a belt loop in that bit of the back that’s folded in the picture.

That said, OP could have a belt made and have a belt loop added, without much trouble, if he wanted it belted.

My understanding is that he’s in the UK, so sending the jacket to Schott for that would be cost prohibitive, but they could send him the belt and a an extra loop to have a local workshop to stitch onto the back.

 

[newtojackets]

You could email Jerri at Schott's repair department to ask how much a replacement belt would cost. My experience has been that their prices for this sort of thing are very reasonable.

I don’t live in the US, so I assume shipping would be quite a bit? May be worth a try nonetheless!

 

[Canuck Panda]

Oh I thought there was a belt loop in that bit of the back that’s folded in the picture.

That said, OP could have a belt made and have a belt loop added, without much trouble, if he wanted it belted.

My understanding is that he’s in the UK, so sending the jacket to Schott for that would be cost prohibitive, but they could send him the belt and a an extra loop to have a local workshop to stitch onto the back.

There probably is. I had a 626 for Lucky brand, it had one center back loop but the jacket didn't come with any belt.

 

[newtojackets]

I don't think it's missing the belt. There is no back belt loop. And it doesn't look like cut in belts have been chopped off. OP you're good to go. It was this jacket that I now include ショット in my searches...

I found the model online and it does indeed come with a belt (but a removable one) unlike some of the other perfectos

 

[newtojackets]

Oh I thought there was a belt loop in that bit of the back that’s folded in the picture.

That said, OP could have a belt made and have a belt loop added, without much trouble, if he wanted it belted.

My understanding is that he’s in the UK, so sending the jacket to Schott for that would be cost prohibitive, but they could send him the belt and a an extra loop to have a local workshop to stitch onto the back.

There definitely is a belt loop at the back, just hard to see as there’s no silver hardware on the loop, so I would just need the detachable belt fortunately

 

[Aloysius]

I don’t live in the US, so I assume shipping would be quite a bit? May be worth a try nonetheless!

I can't imagine postage from the US to the UK of just a belt would be much. Maybe £15 at most?

 

[newtojackets]

The boxyness is almost entirely because it's not broken in yet. Because they use large panels of substantial leather, until those are broken in, they kind of hang off of you. Once they break in, they stick to you much more snuggly. You could speed up both processes by getting hot water on it and wearing it, but there's no rush.

Just reading my old post and wanted to respond to this. You were 100% right. The jacket is slightly broken in now and fits like a glove. The boxiness is entirely gone