Club Obi Wan

Mike Bolton

I purchased a pair of these boots, chocolate without the moc-toe, and was fairly dissapointed. The boots felt too short, the soles were thin, and the heels were on the wrong feet when compared to the Aldens (Aldens on the bottom): http://content.imagesocket.com/thumbs/IMG_1390e1e.JPG I feel for the ...

Mike Bolton

Found this site, looks like they can custom make any boot you'd like for a somewhat pricey fee.

http://www.siamleathergoods.com/custom/boots.htm

Mike Bolton

The chippewas are probably an actual work boot. I've got a pair of Arkansas boots, they're pretty nice, and I like the style, but they're definitly a fashion boot. A bit sturdier than most, and high quality, but they are not something I'd want to go out in the woods with.

Mike Bolton

I think whatever color you would like. I didn't notice the price till I was looking through their website more closely: How much does it cost to have shoes made? The price of our shoes and boots includes your consultation, measurements, patterns and making bespoke lasts. The first pair of bespoke sh...

Mike Bolton

Found this when looking for custom shoes. Looks Alden-ish.

http://www.taylormadeshoes.co.uk/bespok ... watson.htm

Mike Bolton

Has anyone here seen the Arkansas Boot by Frye? It looks pretty killer and for $160 who wouldn't go for it?! If anyone owns a pair I'd love to hear your comments. They're pretty decent boots for the price. I wish they came in wide sizes though. I've got a pair of 9's that fit like normal boots (one...

Mike Bolton

This sounds like a great deal. I'm in if it gets off the ground.

Mike Bolton

I'd like to say that the Wested jackets I've ordered have been very high quality, and have been very satisfying, and I wouldn't hesistate to purchase another, when I can afford it.

Mike Bolton

Thanks Mike, thats what I was wanting to hear. I have been bouncing back n' forth if I really need another pair of boots. Only I don't wear them for Halloween, I like 'em for daily use. Did you get the flat sole? What color did you choose for leather? I got the flat sole and chocolate brown leather...

Mike Bolton

davyjones007 wrote:does anybody own a pair of Magnoli's boots and a pair of J.Crew's? Could they compare these two boots if they don't have a pair of Aldens?

I've had both, the Magnoli boots are much more substantial than the J. Crews. I wouldn't even put them in the same league.

Mike Bolton

webhead73 wrote:You could ask the seller of the auction.

I tried that, E-bay gave me a message saying the question may not go through since the sale was over.

I doubt they're Madnoli's, the auction said they were made in Montreal.

Mike Bolton

Does anyone on here know who had these boots made?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Indiana-Indy-Jones- ... dZViewItem

It's a pretty interesting replica and I'm curious as to who the cobbler was.

Mike Bolton

Indiana Max wrote:I think they´re nice, but I would also prefer Red Wings instead of Aldens.
What do you think :

Very nice, what model Red Wings are those?

Mike Bolton

Looks good, could you post a link to where you purchased them?

Mike Bolton

Mike-- Great looking jacket! Are you out in Croatia with the Army? Cheers-- Lao Feng (US Army, Retired) Well, we're flying the Blackhawks from the last rotation in Kosovo back to Germany for port operations back to the U. S. We didn't have weather to make Austria for a few days and had to stay in D...

Mike Bolton

I have to ask (perhaps you get this a lot, if your handle is actually your name...), but Mike, have you ever seen the movie "Office Space"? Very nice jacket, by the way! -GCR Got my handle from that movie (not my real name). :D :lol: Do the Croatian Fax Machines put up much of a fight? An...

Mike Bolton

Indiana G wrote:that jacket hangs off you very nicely. to me, it looks very TOD as it looks like it has a tad more length than a bomber. great pic!

I originally ordered a regular, but the sleeves felt too short. I like the extra length in the body as well.

Mike Bolton

GCR wrote:I have to ask (perhaps you get this a lot, if your handle is actually your name...), but Mike, have you ever seen the movie "Office Space"?

Very nice jacket, by the way!

-GCR

Got my handle from that movie (not my real name).

Mike Bolton

Me wearing my lambskin Expedition in Split, Croatia.

Size is 38Tall, I'm 5'11", 175lbs. I've gotten several compliments on this jacket so far, love it!

Mike Bolton

how do the sizes of these boots run? Are they close to normal shoes, bigger/smaller?

Very nice looking, bet they'd wear a long time.

Mike Bolton

Nothing to apologize to me for, my friend! I'm sure the HH will be exactly what you want, from all reports I've read from Wested HH owners! :D HIGH regards! Michaelson In Total Agreement here!!! My HH is the best jacket I have! Without question....It is a true 'Indy' -- when you think of what 'Indy...

Mike Bolton

I've seen a lot of mention of the tighter, 80's fit on the Raiders Wested, but is this an option on the TOD jacket as well? I really love the Wested I've got, but I'm thinking a 38 would've fit better than a 40, and that a little extra length in the jacket would be nice. Great jacket though, feels r...

Mike Bolton

Sweet looking jacket, looks like it should be on a poster for the saturday serials.

Mike Bolton

VP wrote:Also Flightsuits cost more and aren't custom.

True, but they already incorporate most of the details that are thought of as "screen accurate."

Mike Bolton

Toldog07 wrote:Can anyone tell me the exact specs from the original raiders jacket? I want one as screen accurate as possible and i could use all the help i can get!

Buy a G&B, except for the color it's screen accurate, and has all the little details.

Mike Bolton

From the title I was hoping you had a review of the G&B "Raider" jacket, and not the Expedition. I purchased a lambskin Expedition. Like it alot, and to me it looks a lot more "screen accurate" than the Wested. That may be because of the lambskin vs goat, but it is definetly ...

Mike Bolton

These boots have started shipping. My dad said my pair arrived via UPS. He's sending them to me, so I'll let you know when I get them.

Mike Bolton

Interesting idea Mike, but then it wouldn't be an Indy jacket. The yoke or the horizontal strip from the top seam to between 4-6 inches down the shoulders is intergral to the design of the jacket. This picture was posted in the thread about the Magnoli Adventure Pants. It doesn't looke like there i...

Mike Bolton

After looking at Flightjacket.com's custom section, I think they'd be able to make an Indy jacket with yoke that also has the action back going all the way up. Look at how the pleat works on a flight suit: http://imagesocket.com/thumbs/PICT07189f3.JPG http://imagesocket.com/thumbs/PICT0719e8d.JPG Yo...

Mike Bolton

Serial Hero wrote:I don't think anyone knows, they're not out yet.

I'd imagine that they'd fit similiar to other J. Crew boots, but I don't know how those fit...

Mike Bolton

I know this is kind've an old question, but how do they fit compared to regular shoes?

Do they run large or small?

Mike Bolton

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Yeah... but a long distance call from Kentucky would knock out my jacket budget!

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You should look into Skype. Very reasonable, only $.02 a minute from kosovo to the U. S.

Mike Bolton

If I was going to order one from U.S. Authentic, I'd spend a little extra and get it in Vintage Horse Hide.

Looking at this A2, it'd be beautiful

Mike Bolton

Looking in a previous thread I found a message from Peter stating this to be the case. He also said the jacket would ride up if the yoke was raised. I don't know if this is the case, and it doesn't seem in evidence in Raiders. The Gibson & Barnes jacket has measurements taken from an original ja...

Mike Bolton

inexpensive_jones wrote:I like that Cabela's shirt. Does it have epalets?

Yes it does.

Mike Bolton

Me with a Cabela's shirt and pair of Dockers.

Not really authentic, but fairly close. I need to get the shirt tailored for fit. And I need to lose 5lbs/convert it to muscle.

Mike Bolton

The yoke on the jacket comes right at my shoulder blades. This restricts the movement a bit.

Has anyone tried having a jacket made with the yoke higher up? Pics please if you have.

Mike Bolton

I got another Raiders jacket from Wested, with a cotton lining, the right inner pocket with the larger leather facing, slightly longer sleeves. I'm kinda torn on which lining I like better. The satin moves over shirt sleeves easier, but is sticky if I sweat. Still undecided. And the thin leather on ...

Mike Bolton

Jacket looks awsome my friend, wear it in good health. :lol: Here's a question no ones asked yet, are you going to distress it naturaly or by your own hand? :roll: Enjoy. Croft ps: I too think the sleeves look good. I'm going to let it age naturally. Also, I've ordered another jacket with an all co...

Mike Bolton

The pockets measure 8"x6 3/8" I ordered the smaller pockets, but I honestly don't know if they are or not. The more I look at the jacket, I think the sleeve issue is just that I'm used to jackets with knit or elastic sleeves. It actually fits well when my arms are at my sides. It is a size...

Mike Bolton

Got my first Wested in the mail. I arrived right after I went on leave, so I had to wait till I got back to try it on. Got a goatskin Raiders with the smaller pockets and combo lining. I'm thinking for my next one I might go with all cotton. Has anyone else tried this? Only bad thing about the jacke...

Mike Bolton

I was looking through a Guiness Book magazine when I found this pic:

It's hard to see from the scan, but the jacket's distressing looks very similiar to the jacket in the first post.

Mike Bolton

So, in terms of weight and fit, how do the Alden boots compare to regular army combat boots like these: http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/5818/altamaboots8gz.th.jpg I wear a 9W in the standard recruit boot, but my low-quarters (dress shoes) are 10D's, while my running shoes are 10 1/2's. What size ...

Mike Bolton

Indiana Gater wrote:If you use the Search option, you'll find a lot of info on this...or just wait for VP to post the list of links

Yeah, that's what I should've done in the first place. I'm sure I'll be happy with my Wested when it arrives.

Mike Bolton

Greetings! I've been lurking here for awhile, and am greatly impressed by the wealth of knowledge about Indy and his gear. I've recently ordered a goatskin Raiders jacket from Wested and am eagerly anticipating it. Anyway, does anyone have any opinions about the flightjacket.com (U. S. Authentic) In...

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Custom boot maker. Close enoughs?

James Taylor, Alden alternative?

Re: Arkansas Boot

Montreal boots?

My G&B in Croatia

80's fit on TOD?

Re: Screen accurate Raiders Wested Help

Close enough gear

Yokes

My new wested, pocket comparison

My first Wested w/pic

Flightjacket Indy jacket?