My first Wested w/pic

Mike Bolton · Post by **Mike Bolton** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 6:09 pm

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 jacket is I ordered the sleeves slightly too short.

I'm going to see if Wested can let them out a bit, but obviously that's harder than shortening too much length.

Erri · Post by **Erri** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 6:13 pm

Are those the famous smaller pockets? They look... like mine from this picture. Do you think you can post more pics ? I would be very interested in seeing these new small pockets.

I didn't know we had a user from Kosovo, my welcome Mike.

About the satin cotton combo... I think it's the best and it keeps screen accuracy since you never see inside the sleeves (neither during the film)! So who cares

J_Weaver · Post by **J_Weaver** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 6:16 pm

Great looking jacket Mike!

My Wested has an all cotton lining. Personally I really like it. I find it more comfortable when things start getting warm.

If you get a change I would liek to see a few pics of the smaller pockets as well.

agent5 · Post by **agent5** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 7:10 pm

Good call on the pockets. If you'd have gotten larger pockets you can see it would not have lined up properly with where you pull up your pants to. Could you also include the pocket size too, please as well as the size of the jacket? Looks great.

Canyon · Post by **Canyon** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 7:22 pm

Mike, great jacket!

McFly · Post by **McFly** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 7:46 pm

Smile! You have a Wested!

Lookin' good, man! Lookin' good! Can't wait to order one... awww...!

In Christ,
Shane

The real Henry · Post by **The real Henry** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 9:01 pm

A very nice Wested! Is it a dark or a authentic brown?

BTW-McFly are finally going to hang your cotton wested on the hook?

Baggers · Post by **Baggers** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 9:47 pm

The jacket looks great, Mike. I don't think the sleeves are too short at all. Yeah, I suppose Wested could have made them a half an inch longer, but certainly no more than that. Actually, they look like they're hitting right about where they should. I'd leave well enough alone and just enjoy it!

Hey, is that a Texas flag flying from the headboard in the background?

Cheers!

Mike Bolton · Post by **Mike Bolton** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 5:33 pm

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 40R.

Yes, I'm in Kosovo for the time being. The flag is an Iowa flag, but there are lot's of Texans around here.

Thanks!

McFly · Post by **McFly** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 5:36 pm

The real Henry wrote:BTW-McFly are finally going to hang your cotton wested on the hook?

You got it, bro! I'll probably use it though in the spring once in a while.

In Christ,
Shane

Texas Raider · Post by **Texas Raider** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 3:28 am

by those measurements, and my perception of the pics, those are not the smaller pockets. The jacket looks great, though! Enjoy!

TR

independent · Post by **independent** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 5:17 am

Sleeves look PERFECT.

Wrightknife · Post by **Wrightknife** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 5:02 pm

Congrats on the new jacket! You will LOVE it for a long time my friend.

Have a great day!

nevrwhere · Post by **nevrwhere** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 8:48 pm

Oh, I remember when I got my jacket. What a wonderful day for you! I almost hate that summer is here as it is too hot to wear it comfortably.

Erri · Post by **Erri** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:00 am

milesfides wrote:Sleeves look PERFECT.

They need an inches or two more to be perfect. Unfortunately I know what I'm talking about

Indiana Croft · Post by **Indiana Croft** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 8:05 am

Jacket looks awsome my friend, wear it in good health.

Here's a question no ones asked yet, are you going to distress it naturaly or by your own hand?

Enjoy.
Croft

ps: I too think the sleeves look good.

Ark Hunter · Post by **Ark Hunter** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 9:32 pm

Texas Raider wrote:by those measurements, and my perception of the pics, those are not the smaller pockets. The jacket looks great, though! Enjoy!
TR

I'd have to agree. The old pattern (smaller) pockets are more rounded at the bottoms.

astroboy · Post by **astroboy** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 7:08 am

Well done! Pics look great and welcome to the legion of Wested...

Mike Bolton · Post by **Mike Bolton** » Tue Jun 27, 2006 4:22 am

Indiana Croft wrote:Jacket looks awsome my friend, wear it in good health.
Here's a question no ones asked yet, are you going to distress it naturaly or by your own hand?
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 cotton lining.

I've got an A-2 with all cotton, and I really like it.

Rusty Jones · Post by **Rusty Jones** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 4:56 pm

Looks great! I've always been of the opinion that the Raiders jacket sleeves looked best a little short... (look at the "Snakes... why did it have to be snakes..." shot)

CairoIndy · Post by **CairoIndy** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 5:15 pm

Jacket looks great Mike,enjoy!