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No tag size or “made for...” just the plain Bates oval. Judging by fit I’d say it’s a 44LL
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42” Bates is pretty small. I had this brown one a few years back but it was a sausage casing. Cool ass jacket though.
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This brown one is awesome. There is a black one in mint condition on eBay right now. It’s the one I am (was) contemplating. I need a 44. I tried a 46 a couple years back and it was too big. Thanks for the help.
 
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Of all the jackets that I've seen, Bates has possibly been the most impressive in terms of engineering and functionality. Extremely high quality jackets. Little details here and there set them worlds apart from most makers.
 

flaminggroovy

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Argh! That jeans thread... >_<

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in my opinion.....LW is the best
 
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Two day summer in Chicago has passed. Jesus H...but I also get to wear this bad boy for my Target run and done. The more I get to know this Bates it feels like it was probably these jackets that influenced the Joe McCoy deadwood (a grail jacket for me and one thats a bit more embellished with 70’s flair). Something like a hybrid CR/ car coat.
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it has some great character too:
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Robbie79

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Two day summer in Chicago has passed. Jesus H...but I also get to wear this bad boy for my Target run and done. The more I get to know this Bates it feels like it was probably these jackets that influenced the Joe McCoy deadwood (a grail jacket for me and one thats a bit more embellished with 70’s flair). Something like a hybrid CR/ car coat.
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@ton312 Great looking Bates even if it looks different to the Joe Mccoy Deadwood (from time to time this jacket is offered on Yahoo auctions but mainly small sizes)...and btw. almost every jacket looks good on you! I think I'm just doing the wrong type of sports (racket sports, climbing and running) to make my body look like yours ;)...but then I would need to replace all of my leather jackets.
 
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@ton312 Great looking Bates even if it looks different to the Joe Mccoy Deadwood (from time to time this jacket is offered on Yahoo auctions but mainly small sizes)...and btw. almost every jacket looks good on you! I think I'm just doing the wrong type of sports (racket sports, climbing and running) to make my body look like yours ;)...but then I would need to replace all of my leather jackets.
Thanks for the kind words Robbie. I really would love a deadwood. It’s such a great looking and unique jacket. I’ll keep the dream alive. You never know!
 

Tom71

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Saturday was "Indigofera Day":

jacket, pants as well as the RedWing "Climbers" all same manufacturer, respectively boots are limited Edition out of coop with RD and INDIGO

pants are Hickory striped Grey/black (hard to see on the pics) and jacket is brushed Cotton

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Big fan of Indigofera myself.
 

Imuricecreamman

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Thanks much! It’s the Shinki HH in brown (oil tan). I am very happy with the result. All is as specced and as should be. Will aim to do a full review over the weekend.
Really cool! The reason I asked was that the leather looks more substantial on body than others I've seen, but that is perhaps because it's brand new :D Congrats!
 

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