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In regards to tapered sleeves... I ordered my jacket from Wested over the phone. When I was talking to Jerry, I asked about the tapered sleeves. He responded that they already ARE tapered. He said that I could ask for them to be tapered more, but that I might run the risk of them being too snug (I h...

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I originally got pointed to baking soda as a way to get the smell out of my old Birkenstocks. (Dump baking soda all over them, and pop them in the freezer overnight. Works well.)

I've never heard of using coffee grounds... How does that work?

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I used baking soda to get the smell out of my MK VI. Worked like a charm.

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I'm also interested... but I would like to see some pics.

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Just to let you know... I WAS able to get in on the record-breaking speed from Wested.

I ordered my jacket on January 24th, it arrived here in Iowa EXACTLY two weeks later!!!! $\:D/$ I was (and still am) ecstatic. It was everything I'd hoped for. Now that COW is back, pics to follow!

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HOLY SMOKES!

I ordered my Wested on January 24th. I hope that I can also partake in this record-breaking speed from Wested.

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Okay, this may get banned, but I sorta looked for both boots at that auction place that shall remain nameless...

It looks like the 8249 has steel toes.

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The 8146 is on the Red Wings Europe page (a search there will turn it up).

I would say that the 8249 is even closer to the Alden, but I haven't been able to find it at Red Wing's or their other brands. May I also say that they have a really annoying website? Who doesn't sell their stuff online?!?

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Shhh!

I'm trying to convince myself here! Must not count days... Must not count...

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…Of waiting Wested purchasers!!! I spoke to Jerry early Monday morning, and am already discovering the joys of a bad case of "Wested Suspense." Here are the details of my order: Temple of Doom Dark Brown Goatskin Black sliders Cotton body, satin sleeves Jacket zipper switched to the Americ...

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The 8146 looks pretty darn close to the Aldens to me.

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Your uniform ties are black I'm assuming? How about some pics?

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Speaking of Walmart, I see the modified shirt is getting some use...

Also, Texas, got my bagstrap yesterday. VERY nice!

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Fedora, you have a PM.

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A quick question regarding the press studs on the storm flap (hidden or otherwise). I'm aware of what they are for, but I just want to know... With the jacket zipped, does the storm flap stay covering the zipper without the press studs (either snaps unbuttoned or not there altogether)? Any other com...

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So, now that you own both an authentic and a dark brown jacket... any comments regarding the color (authentic versus dark)?

I'm still wrangling with the decision of which way to go. I've requested samples from Wested, but am interested in an opinion on a recently received dark brown goat.

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Flattery, did you ask for any mods on the zipper? I remember some people suggesting a request for a smaller guage zipper... Yours looks fine to me, so I was just wondering if you had many any such requests.

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Another latecomer...

Condolences, thoughts, and prayers headed to you from Iowa.

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Nice! This should be made a sticky or added to the main site!

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The other day at Wal-Mart, I strolled past the rack that had the mod-able shirts, hoping that there would be more. I was pleased to see a bunch more "sidewalk" colored shirts! Unfortunately, as I picked one up, I discovered what Texas was talking about in this post: The shirt in person see...

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When it comes to Indiana... trust Texas.

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Wow, that strap looks FANTASTIC! I can't wait to read the review!

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Here's me in the shirt after washing and drying. The large is a little big on me... but I need it for the sleeve length.

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I'm going to wash and dry my shirt (it's a large) and take some more pics tonight with me wearing it (to give you an idea of how the shirt wears). I would recommend heading to Wally-World and trying one on if at all possible.

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Okay, I've got some PMs regarding the shirt, but I just wanted to ask the community-at-large... If my wife were to start making the mods available to the general public, would that interest anybody? Our thought is, for $35 we'll get you a shirt from Wal-Mart and make the mods. Or you can send us you...

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Done! Though the wife says I need to wash, dry, and wear to give it the broken-in look. Here are the pics... Tell me what you think! Not bad for Wal-Mart, says I!!! More pics to come.

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Update: the modifications are about 70% done. One side has the Indy-stripe completely done and I'm pretty pleased with how it looks. (Of course, I leave the final call to the all-seeing eyes of Club Obi Wan! :D ) Hope to have it done and pics up in the next day or two... Quick question: are the butt...

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I'm tackling this one! I went out and bought two "sidewalk" colored shirts at Wal-Mart today. (The color looks DARN close to me.) They are 100% cotton and feel nice and soft. They're definitely thicker than a dress shirt, but are not a denim shirt by any means. My wife (a sewing goddess :)...

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You have to remember that people wear their pants differntly. I think the Raiders was to be 1.5 inches off the hip. When you say 1.5 inches "off the hip" do you mean 1.5 inches fom the top of pant's waistband? I know just what you mean about people wearing their pants differently... Hip-h...

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On the back part; I recommend giving the measure where you want to it to end. It turned out I needed 2 inches extra apart from the ToD 1 inch extra on mine. So this measurement is from the collar to "where you want it to end"? Quick question, where SHOULD the jacket end? What's the "...

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Ahem. At the risk of being on-topic... Rosenet, Eddie Bauer has a 26 oz Lexan bottle (item #i22 792 1123), it's $8.50. I'm not sure if it'll fit, but it's between 16 and 32 oz. Also, there's the 24 oz. Nalgene N-Gen bottle; it says it's just over 2 inches wide, so it might fit better than the 32. Al...

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Though, if you've ever ordered from them, you would see how amazingly accurate those illustrations are. That company is all about marketing; spinning romantic tales about clothing. The drawings allow the customers to add their imaginations to the items, and when they come, they are imbued with all ...

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The "Assertive Shirt" is a fine illustration of why impressionist catalogs have never caught on...

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According to some material about measuring for sleeves, you should measure "with arm relaxed at your side and slightly bent".

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Thanks, VP. Alright, if nobody has had the quilted lining added... I'm really hesistant to be the guinea pig. :-k Okay, if the sweater or insulated vest option is the way to go, here are a few more questions: 1. How did adjust the sizing and/or communicate this to Peter? 2. Did you measure yourself ...

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Greetings, Clubbers. :) I have some questions… And yes, before you ask, I have searched the bowels of COW (I believe that was the phrase :D) as much as possible before posting this. I’ve searched enough to know that the Wested has evolved over time, and part of the reason I’m posting is to find out ...

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Obviously, we'll know what the color of the Bean shirt for sure when Moloram's shirt arrives. However, I will say that I just saw the shirt in an L.L. Bean catalogue and it was indeed tan, not rusty orange tan.

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Press studs... useful?

Anybody own an insulated Wested??? (and some other ?)