For the green jacket, I left the shoulders as they are. 49 cm or 50 cm. On the brown one, the shoulders were widened to 50 cm. Normally I also order 49 - 50 cm shoulder width.Thank you. My jeans are pretty much the same way.
But wow that picture made me go back to page 22 where you introduced that jacket and it looks like you have the tight fit because the arms are so tight. I’m assuming the Super Sporsman is very similar
This might take more back and forth between Lewis Leathers than I thought, I will mention the armholes and now I’m thinking a size 46 (127cm) for my 116cm chest because I’m at a all time low in that measurement and if I get any bigger then the size 44 (122) might not fit
I hope they can alter the shoulders of a size 46 from 52cm to 47cm.
@MrProper did you ask to narrow the shoulders and extend the sleeves?
since I know you are pretty tall but I see from the 5star thread that you usually go with 47cm on the shoulders
I have posted a couple pics on this thread of my LL Lightning in cowhide after a year of regular wear and some rain - the cowhide is initially quite shiny, thick, heavy but very smooth. It does develop rolls/creases a few months in after regular wear on the sleeves, however after a year of wear, I am just starting to see some minor grain show in some parts of the jacket. (under the lapel, under the sleeve zip and near the waist strap tighteners)@Damon141 It probably says "processing" because the jacket needs to be made, whereas if it were a stock item like shoes, it would process.
I wonder to what extent the beautiful surface texture of the veg tan Lewis cow is the tumbling process, more than a characteristic of the hide itself. I ask because Schott's horsehide surface looks similar after it's gotten wet and been worn hard.
Makes me curious if the uncool standard horse and cow that Lewis offers would end up similar with wear.
This does seem to confirm that Rip was the backbone to much of their successful online client facing operation and positive feedback..Update: if you guys remember they apparently let my order from 5/1 skip though the cracks so i contacted them on 5/6 and they responded immediately apologizing, 5/7 gave me my first personal response getting my measurements wrong and only partial measurements.
5/8 I sent detailed information on fitting, information the average customer wouldn’t even be able to explain unless he has been on these forums.
5/11 end of day and no response on something that should be simple, basic sizing.
I’m patient but I know this is not normal for them. It’s not like they said we received your email and will get back to you when I consult with the team. Instead I get the feeling they don’t know what they are doing.
I don’t care how long it takes to make the jacket but these are simple modifications to existing sizes. I just wanted to keep you posted on my experience.
This is definitely not what many of us that have ordered with LL prior to Rip's departure have experienced speaking from personal experience (3 jackets ordered) and based on what others have commented on this and other threads on the TFL.Am I off base for thinking that they are having trouble figuring this out?
Below is the response after I asked what was going on after 6 days with no confirmation email. He literally just recommended 3 measurements and mixed inches with centimeters. He recommended a sleeve length of 63cm after I input 59.5cm in the Lewis website sleeve length drop down box.
I’m not sure if he made a typo in the 44” and meant size 44 but if he meant 44” that would mean he ignored the 116cm I input for chest circumference which is 45.669 inches. So I’d me rocking a jacket that wouldn’t zip up.
I’m not like the guy in the Himel thread complaining about lead time in manufacturing because I don’t care about it taking longer, but atleast get back to me with correct measurements.
And since I can’t find a size chart on the Lewis Leather site, (only on a couple distributors sites). He might want to include how the standard sizes measure out so I know where to begin if I’m sizing my own jacket.
Frustrating to say the least considering I paid up front.
Check out below his response and my detailed reply reiterating my measurements and suggestions and asking for his advice.
What would you guys do?
How long should I give them to come up with sizing recommendations?
That you for pointing out the law it’s definitely comforting. I do wonder if it would cover something I approve though. We know from all the members positive experience with RIP that you could trust his recommendations but if the new guy is off the mark on his sizing and I approve and give the go ahead, would I still have case?The UK law guarantees a refund within 14 days for goods not as described.
Accepting returns and giving refunds: the law
When you do and do not have to offer a refund, repair or replacement, unconditional refunds for online purchases, and penalties for deceiving customerswww.gov.uk
It‘d be best if things all worked out, but in the worst case I believe you’re also still covered.
Lewis would be asking you for a confirmation before the jacket goes into production. With or without RIp this is standard process. Almost every maker I’ve bought from in the past two years did this, so did Lewis when Rip was still there.
It also doesn’t hurt to be proactive in following up with your contact person too. When positions are being filled on a sudden notice there’s always chaos, but standard process helps.
The UK law guarantees a refund within 14 days for goods not as described.
Accepting returns and giving refunds: the law
When you do and do not have to offer a refund, repair or replacement, unconditional refunds for online purchases, and penalties for deceiving customerswww.gov.uk
It‘d be best if things all worked out, but in the worst case I believe you’re also still covered.
Lewis would be asking you for a confirmation before the jacket goes into production. With or without RIp this is standard process. Almost every maker I’ve bought from in the past two years did this, so did Lewis when Rip was still there.
It also doesn’t hurt to be proactive in following up with your contact person too. When positions are being filled on a sudden notice there’s always chaos, but standard process helps.
Damon, where do you live?