Russett colored leather Gloves??

[Doug C]

Hello Groupe, I've had the idea of getting myself a good pair of gloves in a brown or preferrably Russett color leather. Thing is though, they can not be bulky.. so something thin like driving gloves would be nice. I've seen these types of gloves in a military context before, atleast in the movies. Also, I think a certain German military of the second world war may have incorporated them into officer uniforms, but I'm not absolutely sure. They could be goat, lamb, deerskin, cape..but no thick steer hide. Also, I'd consider other colors if Russett is not possible. Any ideas where to check?

Doug C

 

[scotrace]

Yes.

There's a western wear store near me that has, inside one of the glass cases, some thin russet english riding gloves. They are fairly simple, very fine and I've had my eye on those bad boys for a year. About $50.

Check a place like that if you can.

Also, occasionally, LL Bean offers some very fine unlined sheepskin gloves. They are a light saddle color rather than russet, but mine are really nice. Bad thing is that deerskin is very difficult to clean or treat successfully, so they always look dirty.

I'm still looking for some of the light colored unlined leather gloves one sees in the Esquire illustrations of the '30's. there was a thread on it here last year but the sources suggested proved unsatisfactory.

 

[Zemke Fan]

So, get yourself down there and...

There's a western wear store near me that has, inside one of the glass cases, some thin russet english riding gloves. They are fairly simple, very fine and I've had my eye on those bad boys for a year. About $50.

... check out the tags. Let's have a brand name, please. Pretty please!

 

[The Wingnut]

Bunch of options here, if you don't mind the USAAF insignia:

Garcia Aviation

Prices are pretty inexpensive, too.

The B-3s are unlined and would probably best fit your needs.

 

[scotrace]

I have to go back there to replace my ranger belt (too big!) so I'll look.

 

[Doug C]

I found these....http://www.davidmorgan.com/product_info.php?products_id=424

and these...http://www.davidmorgan.com/product_info.php?products_id=417

But looks like russett isn't an option. I wonder if the "chocolate" could be lightened up?

Doug C

 

[gimmesomeshelte]

Hello-

Here's a another link to check out. Horsehide no less!

http://www.leatherglovesonline.com/pages2/mbr6a-r656.htm



Paul

 

[Baggers]

Hello-

Here's a another link to check out. Horsehide no less!

http://www.leatherglovesonline.com/pages2/mbr6a-r656.htm



Paul

Doug, check out his link. There are several styles in what looks like a color similar to russet (chestnut) as well as brown that might be what you're looking for.

Cheers!

 

[Doug C]

I did indeed check out that link, just now. Thanks for posting it Paul!! I just placed my order for these in "dark tan".. what do ya'll think? pic when they arrive.

http://www.leatherglovesonline.com/pages2/mp1a-d302.htm

Doug C

 

[DanielJones]

Nice choice indeed.:eusa_clap

Cheers!

Dan

 

[gimmesomeshelte]

Talk about choices! I really like the bronze. It looks a lot like the color of a jacket I used to have. I jacket didn't fit me very well, but man was the leather nice.

http://www.acmedepot.com/a2jacket/ev_images/RW_epaulet.jpg

Paul-

 

[Doug C]

I agree, the bronze is awsome looking, I may get them too..eventually. I had a hard time decideing between the two. I chose the dark tan 'cause I thought they'd match my Alden 405 boots better. Heck I may put 'em on my Christmas list along with a pair of the chestnut and black.

Doug C