Todd's Jacket Owner's Thread

sl701 · Post by **sl701** » Sun Sep 02, 2012 7:43 am

Got mine about two or three weeks ago, but it was so warm here, there was no excuse to wear the jacket. Now, it has rained a lot the fast few days and cooled off considerably, so I wore the jacket the last week for going to work. I fell in love!

The jacket is so great, even my son already wants to wear it (note those little fists at the bottom)! Oh yeah... and I'm not drunk, either... my wife has the talent to take pictures the moment people close their eyes...

RaidersBash · Post by **RaidersBash** » Sun Sep 09, 2012 9:02 am

Another great pic (someone posted this in another thread).

Shows sleeve length, front length, and ROOMY CUFFS

And some screen shots I grabbed this morning:

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Sun Sep 09, 2012 9:45 am

Check this one out. You can use the zoom on it:

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Things you notice close up..? This photo and the one above it must have been taken at around the same time period, maybe within just a couple of days? The Raiders Hero just does not appear to be a heavy jacket, looks like silver pocket snaps, zip and pull looks like standard #5, buckle and no grooves on the strap. This is the first time I have seen the shirt this particular color in full sun. It must be the way they developed it?

Puppetboy · Post by **Puppetboy** » Sun Sep 09, 2012 11:47 am

I never noticed the ripped pocket in that picture. The right pocket is unstitched and the gloves are sticking though.

My sleeve opening has been the same for a long time now, and after I got my Nowak "hero" confirmed that they match. The sleeves could be narrowed to taste by a good tailor/seamstress.

Zuiun · Post by **Zuiun** » Sun Sep 09, 2012 12:57 pm

Texan Scott wrote:This is the first time I have seen the shirt this particular color in full sun. It must be the way they developed it?

I wouldn't trust that photo for color. Look at the too-orange skin tones. You've got a photo that's been printed onto a magazine and then scanned from that. So many opportunities for the color to get jacked up.

Zuiun · Post by **Zuiun** » Sun Sep 09, 2012 1:03 pm

Puppetboy wrote:My sleeve opening has been the same for a long time now, and after I got my Nowak "hero" confirmed that they match. The sleeves could be narrowed to taste by a good tailor/seamstress.

It's probably that I'm so used to narrow cuts on my sleeve jackets that by comparison this seems way off to me.

Don't get me wrong, though, I love the jacket in pretty much every other way. Having the jacket altered is always an option, but I may just see how used to it I can get first.

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Sun Sep 09, 2012 2:39 pm

Puppetboy wrote:I never noticed the ripped pocket in that picture. The right pocket is unstitched and the gloves are sticking though.

...so if the ripped pocket is SA, that must mean....

Mitch LaRue · Post by **Mitch LaRue** » Sun Sep 09, 2012 3:37 pm

***R r r r i i i i i i i i P !***

(just kidding!)

Puppetboy · Post by **Puppetboy** » Sun Sep 09, 2012 3:42 pm

It's been covered before, but you can also see it in the flying wing scene.

jlhampton · Post by **jlhampton** » Sun Sep 09, 2012 7:48 pm

Todd, what is the diameter of the cuff on your jacket. Just curious.

jlhampton

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Sun Sep 09, 2012 8:10 pm

That's a good question. This Todd's new run is a Large and the Kelso is a 44, and the cuffs are the same, at around 12 1/2".

Puppetboy · Post by **Puppetboy** » Sun Sep 09, 2012 11:40 pm

folded flat, 6"

jlhampton · Post by **jlhampton** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 9:11 pm

Thanks for the response.

jlhampton

fenris · Post by **fenris** » Tue Sep 11, 2012 11:12 am

The problem with my cuffs is that the left side is a little bigger than the right side. It's like having bell bottoms on only one side. Tried to shrink it by soaking it in water and heating it up with a hair dryer, but no effect.

Indiana Green · Post by **Indiana Green** » Fri Oct 05, 2012 9:53 pm

Howdy, all. So I posted pics of my Todd's jacket when I first got it (a little over 3 years ago) and sadly, it had mostly remained in my closet since then. However, I recently decided to drag it out, give it a little "treatment" and give it a go at a convention. The treatment consisted of soaking it in a hot shower, wearing it around most of the day, and balling it up on the floor the rest of the time. Once it dried a day or two later, I took it outside, dragged it through some gravel, and slapped it around on the pavement. This all sounds severe, I know, but it worked like a charm. In fact, I still have some more plans to weather it. The main thing I noticed was how crisp and shiny it was out of the box and how well-loved and battle-tested it looked after I went to town on it. Gotta say, I couldn't be happier with this jacket.

Anyway, here's a before and after shot.

Before:

After:

shade88 · Post by **shade88** » Sat Jan 26, 2013 2:10 pm

Just won a Todd's jacket on ebay for a good price and it's supposed to arrive Thursday.

Not only is this jacket from the newer batch; it is also $35.00 cheaper. $\:D/$

Now, if I had not managed to win this jacket I would have easily gone to directly to Todd to pick up one of his jackets, but I think I managed to find myself a good deal

I think I am going to go let the jacket naturally distress itself by wearing it as much as possible; aka the Michaelson way.

@Indiana Green: Your jacket and gear looks great.

MARQ · Post by **MARQ** » Sun Jan 27, 2013 8:17 am

What do you think about the "new jacket" Todd has on the website

and does anybody here have it yet?

shade88 · Post by **shade88** » Sun Jan 27, 2013 11:36 am

MARQ wrote:What do you think about the "new jacket" Todd has on the website and does anybody here have it yet?

The pictures that I saw on Facebook looked fantastic, I too wanna see if people on the forums here were able to get the jacket...

indyexpat · Post by **indyexpat** » Sun Jan 27, 2013 11:56 am

You wear it well! I still can't find a jacket I love.. budget isn't the problem its supply!

HDRnR · Post by **HDRnR** » Sun Jan 27, 2013 7:26 pm

So there is a new Todd's different form the "new" 2012 version ?

shade88 · Post by **shade88** » Sun Jan 27, 2013 9:25 pm

HDRnR wrote:So there is a new Todd's different form the "new" 2012 version ?

I think the ones we are referring to are the same, except with a new run of leather, and a slightly tweaked pattern? Don't quote me on that, though. I am probably wrong on the pattern.

RayROnline · Post by **RayROnline** » Tue Jan 29, 2013 2:46 pm

Why did I start reading this thread? Oh WHY did I have to see TODDS in striated lamb??? Curses!

Alright, I just placed my order. It will be my second TODDS, first being from about 2003 ish.
Naturally, I'll compare the 2 for you when it arrives.

shade88 · Post by **shade88** » Tue Jan 29, 2013 5:19 pm

RayROnline wrote:Why did I start reading this thread? Oh WHY did I have to see TODDS in striated lamb??? Curses!

Alright, I just placed my order. It will be my second TODDS, first being from about 2003 ish.
Naturally, I'll compare the 2 for you when it arrives.

Ooh can't wait!

This thread is a trap, it lures you in... By the time you leave you find yourself with less money.

Canuck Digger · Post by **Canuck Digger** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 5:27 am

As one who doesn't yet own an Indy jacket, ya-ya I know, I know but times are tough m'kay, I am starting to like the look of Todd's jacket more and more! I'm certain once I start I'll become as obsessed as the rest of y'all with finding THE one, but for now I have to say this is starting to look like I may just go with this one as a first... I had my eyes on the Hero, but well, this is on the same continent as I am, and at that price, I can live with it if it turns out to not be absolutely perfect in every way.

Anyway congratulations guys, they look great!
Cheers!

shade88 · Post by **shade88** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 2:56 pm

Just received jacket that I won on Ebay. Need to let out the sleeves; other than that this jacket is amazing! $\:D/$

Will post pictures later; unfortunately I have to do some school...

Puppetboy · Post by **Puppetboy** » Fri Feb 01, 2013 8:22 pm

Congrats, Shade! I hope you like it a lot.

About 2012 vs 2013 - no difference except a new tanning run. I think these are a little softer than last year's and not QUITE as grainy. But they vary a lot, so the differences in last year's leather and this year's leather range from "none" to "a little". Catch my drift?

Yeah, I've been using New Zealand lamb with "striations" for a few years - that's when I had to increase the price a few years back. I guess no one noticed the striations until now.

-Todd

Mitch LaRue · Post by **Mitch LaRue** » Fri Feb 01, 2013 8:57 pm

Ordered mine the other day... EXCELLENT Customer Service (as always)
Can't wait to get my grubby mits on it!

Puppetboy · Post by **Puppetboy** » Fri Feb 01, 2013 9:16 pm

Mitch, make sure to post plenty of fist swinging pics!
-Todd

shade88 · Post by **shade88** » Sat Feb 02, 2013 1:07 am

Thanks for the info Todd!

Can't wait to see the pics Mitch.

I would've posted pictures by now, but school is killing me right now...

RayROnline · Post by **RayROnline** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 4:35 pm

I just got my new TODDS Raiders (med.). I am Totally impressed. This is way better than my older 2003 version. The striated lamb looks and feels great right out of the box. The leather is slightly but notisably thicker. It still has those same great TODD's dimensions and the fit is right on. I LOVE this

The service (ordered on-line) was friendly and superb. The shipping was very fast. This jacket will get a lot of wear. I must point out that my first jacket left me somewhat questioning. It felt a little light and costumish. After a few years, it got a better feel, but still doesn't hang just right because it is so light weight. This new one has just enought weight and hangs perfectly IMO. It is a vast improvement on a great design. I highly recomend this, not as a nice low-budget option, but as a great jacket period!

Mad "props" to Todd and all the Coyles staff!

Here's a couple of quickie bathroom mirror shots right out of the box:

I don't know what was more difficult. Holding the camera phone like that or cleaning the mirror, lol That full shot has been "flipped" so it should be correctly oriented.

RayROnline · Post by **RayROnline** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 8:08 pm

Kt Templar wrote:
Rundquist wrote:I have to say TODD's jackets really look the part, and at a price that teenagers (and adults for that matter) can appreciate. I have yet to see either of his offerings in person, but they always look great in pictures.
The thinness of the leather is very offputting.

That's what my old OTR TODDS was like. And I felt the same. How pleasantly surprised I was today. I just got a new one (striated lamb OTR) and it's a whole new ball game. I added some other comments and a few out-of-the-box pics earlier today.

RayROnline · Post by **RayROnline** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 8:10 pm

Indiana Green wrote:Howdy, all. So I posted pics of my Todd's jacket when I first got it (a little over 3 years ago) and sadly, it had mostly remained in my closet since then. However, I recently decided to drag it out, give it a little "treatment" and give it a go at a convention. The treatment consisted of soaking it in a hot shower, wearing it around most of the day, and balling it up on the floor the rest of the time. Once it dried a day or two later, I took it outside, dragged it through some gravel, and slapped it around on the pavement. This all sounds severe, I know, but it worked like a charm. In fact, I still have some more plans to weather it. The main thing I noticed was how crisp and shiny it was out of the box and how well-loved and battle-tested it looked after I went to town on it. Gotta say, I couldn't be happier with this jacket.

Anyway, here's a before and after shot.

Before:

After:

Wow, what a difference. It looks GREAT!

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 10:53 pm

Ray,

That's an outstanding new jacket you have there! Todd's have always had that "it" factor. The pockets look a bit larger than the previous runs. Tame that collar, and you've got a ringer!

indyhan · Post by **indyhan** » Tue Feb 05, 2013 3:35 pm

RayROnline wrote:MODS: Please Delete this accidental duplicate post. ThanksI just got my new TODDS Raiders (med.). I am Totally impressed. This is way better than my older 2003 version. The striated lamb looks and feels great right out of the box. The leather is slightly but notisably thicker. It still has those same great TODD's dimensions and the fit is right on. I LOVE this

The service (ordered on-line) was friendly and superb. The shipping was very fast. This jacket will get a lot of wear. I must point out that my first jacket left me somewhat questioning. It felt a little light and costumish. After a few years, it got a better feel, but still doesn't hang just right because it is so light weight. This new one has just enought weight and hangs perfectly IMO. It is a vast improvement on a great design. I highly recomend this, not as a nice low-budget option, but as a great jacket period!

Mad "props" to Todd and all the Coyles staff!

Here's a couple of quickie bathroom mirror shots right out of the box:

I don't know what was more difficult. Holding the camera phone like that or cleaning the mirror, lol That full shot has been "flipped" so it should be correctly oriented.

sssssssssshhhhhhhooot ! why does Todd always have to come up with such great products ?
now i have to get myself a ten footer whip AND a new jacket to boot !
and the new hats are on their way... sheeeeeshhh.

Canuck Digger · Post by **Canuck Digger** » Tue Feb 05, 2013 4:41 pm

OK that just made my wish list for this year!

Congratulations! Great-looking jacket!

Bogie1943 · Post by **Bogie1943** » Sat Feb 16, 2013 2:38 am

I have to say the current pattern and leather that I am seeing here is just spectacular. The jacket shown on Todd's site looks like the perfect Raiders jacket to me. My only concern is the weight of the jacket and therefor I need input to help my decision to possibly own one of these. If anyone who owns a current pattern/leather Todd's and a postal scale could weigh the jacket for me, that would be a big help. I'd just like to compare it to other lamb skin jackets I own. I like my jackets to have the right feel to them and that includes the weight. I would appreciate any help you fine folks could offer me.

whiskyman · Post by **whiskyman** » Sat Feb 16, 2013 4:41 am

I wish the back was shorter in relation to the front like my first Nowak. Nobody seems to include that feature anymore and it was the one thing I loved about the Nowak.

RayROnline · Post by **RayROnline** » Sat Feb 16, 2013 8:03 pm

Indiana Green wrote:Howdy, all. So I posted pics of my Todd's jacket when I first got it (a little over 3 years ago) and sadly, it had mostly remained in my closet since then. However, I recently decided to drag it out, give it a little "treatment" and give it a go at a convention. The treatment consisted of soaking it in a hot shower, wearing it around most of the day, and balling it up on the floor the rest of the time. Once it dried a day or two later, I took it outside, dragged it through some gravel, and slapped it around on the pavement. This all sounds severe, I know, but it worked like a charm. In fact, I still have some more plans to weather it. The main thing I noticed was how crisp and shiny it was out of the box and how well-loved and battle-tested it looked after I went to town on it. Gotta say, I couldn't be happier with this jacket.

Anyway, here's a before and after shot.

Before:

After:

Nice work. Did you get shrinkage? If yes, please detail.

ron521 · Post by **ron521** » Sat Feb 16, 2013 8:50 pm

Quite some time back, there was talk of Todd offering their jackets in cowhide and possibly goatskin...any more news on that topic?

RayROnline · Post by **RayROnline** » Sat Feb 16, 2013 9:28 pm

whiskyman wrote:I wish the back was shorter in relation to the front like my first Nowak. Nobody seems to include that feature anymore and it was the one thing I loved about the Nowak.

Noted. I measured my new one against my 6 year old one and found the back is nearly 1" longer. Funny though, It doesn't feel of seem to look it. I love the fit. And the weight is so much better than before!

Panama Tom Jr. · Post by **Panama Tom Jr.** » Fri Feb 22, 2013 2:00 pm

Old timer here posting for the first time in a LONG time...
I'm looking to retire my 9 yr old Wested, and it's looking like the Todd might be the route I take.
How are the newest batch fitting though? If I normally wear a large do I need to go a size up?

RayROnline · Post by **RayROnline** » Fri Feb 22, 2013 3:06 pm

Panama Tom Jr. wrote:Old timer here posting for the first time in a LONG time...
I'm looking to retire my 9 yr old Wested, and it's looking like the Todd might be the route I take.
How are the newest batch fitting though? If I normally wear a large do I need to go a size up?

Not having a Wested (yet) I can't compare, but if you are familiar with TODDS the new fit is almost exactly the same as the last few. The only difference I found is the back seems about 1/2 longer.

The specs on the page are trut-to-fit. I'm 5'8", 170 lbs, and the Large is perfect on me. In fact, I like it so much in the new leather, I ordered another one!

Panama Tom Jr. · Post by **Panama Tom Jr.** » Fri Feb 22, 2013 3:17 pm

I'm 6'1 and around 200lbs - I sort of run between a 42 and 44 jacket - my biggest issue is the sleeves though. My arms tend toward the long side, and I don't want sleeves that will ride 1/2 way up my forearm while I'm driving...

RayROnline · Post by **RayROnline** » Fri Feb 22, 2013 3:30 pm

Panama Tom Jr. wrote:I'm 6'1 and around 200lbs - I sort of run between a 42 and 44 jacket - my biggest issue is the sleeves though. My arms tend toward the long side, and I don't want sleeves that will ride 1/2 way up my forearm while I'm driving...

The sleeves are very easy for most seamstresses to let in or out. I would call and talk with them. Find out your length and ask if they have enough "play" to accommodate you.

RayROnline · Post by **RayROnline** » Mon Feb 25, 2013 5:48 pm

Just got my 2nd of the new run of TODDS jacket in Lg. Man, I can't believe what you get for the dollar. This leather is beautiful. As I said before, the color and cut is perfect Raiders to my eye. And the Large fits me like it was tailored. Sean Coyle provides great customer service, too.

Thanks again Coyles!

Tibor · Post by **Tibor** » Mon Feb 25, 2013 8:25 pm

Panama Tom Jr. wrote:I'm 6'1 and around 200lbs - I sort of run between a 42 and 44 jacket - my biggest issue is the sleeves though. My arms tend toward the long side, and I don't want sleeves that will ride 1/2 way up my forearm while I'm driving...

I'm right there with you... I LOVE Todd's jackets, but the sleeves are never long enough for me

I've sold or given mine all away and keep suggesting...but honestly, if you find a good fit, they're aces!

Nos402 · Post by **Nos402** » Sun Mar 10, 2013 5:08 pm

Got my new Todd's 2013 M to replace my Todd's 2009 L. My first impression was that it felt a bit short but when I compared it to my 2009, it seems almost the same length. If it is shorter it is very miniscule. When I put it on with some more Indy-like pants today it seemed fine (as opposed to the jeans I tried it on with last night). I'd considered trying a Large but since the sleeves on the large are 1.25" longer, I think they'd come way long on me. And the extra 2" in the chest seemed unnecessary as well. I think it's just me being used to longer jackets in general.

I'm glad I bought it! I didn't really have any complaints about my 2009 but now that I've got my 2013, my 2009 just seems very lackluster by comparison! I asked for the least striated leather they had but this still looks pretty striated to me!

A few questions:

1. Why did Todd's decide on such striated leather? I never thought the Indy jacket looked this striated but I probably never paid that close attention and besides it's always so dusty, distressed, etc. in the movie that maybe I just never saw such fine details. I just know my mental impression (which could be totally faulty) is of a smoother leather.

2. What's is your experience with the jacket over time as far as it relaxing and changing as you wear it? Does the length, sleeve length,fit, etc. tend to change much as it breaks in?

3. Should I treat a brand new jacket with Pecard's or wait until it has some wear?

Full album with more pictures including my 2009 for comparison is at http://imgur.com/a/dR49O

All in all, I think it's a pretty fine jacket and definitely a pretty big jump up in quality from my 2009 (which, again, I had no problems with until I got the 2013 to compare it with). Definitely some serious bang for the buck.

Post by **Holt** » Sun Mar 10, 2013 5:31 pm

Nos402 wrote: I never thought the Indy jacket looked this striated but I probably never paid that close attention .

Exactly!

WConly · Post by **WConly** » Sun Mar 10, 2013 9:41 pm

Nos402 wrote:Got my new Todd's 2013 M to replace my Todd's 2009 L. My first impression was that it felt a bit short but when I compared it to my 2009, it seems almost the same length. If it is shorter it is very miniscule. When I put it on with some more Indy-like pants today it seemed fine (as opposed to the jeans I tried it on with last night). I'd considered trying a Large but since the sleeves on the large are 1.25" longer, I think they'd come way long on me. And the extra 2" in the chest seemed unnecessary as well. I think it's just me being used to longer jackets in general.

I'm glad I bought it! I didn't really have any complaints about my 2009 but now that I've got my 2013, my 2009 just seems very lackluster by comparison! I asked for the least striated leather they had but this still looks pretty striated to me!

A few questions:

1. Why did Todd's decide on such striated leather? I never thought the Indy jacket looked this striated but I probably never paid that close attention and besides it's always so dusty, distressed, etc. in the movie that maybe I just never saw such fine details. I just know my mental impression (which could be totally faulty) is of a smoother leather.

2. What's is your experience with the jacket over time as far as it relaxing and changing as you wear it? Does the length, sleeve length,fit, etc. tend to change much as it breaks in?

3. Should I treat a brand new jacket with Pecard's or wait until it has some wear?

Full album with more pictures including my 2009 for comparison is at http://imgur.com/a/dR49O

All in all, I think it's a pretty fine jacket and definitely a pretty big jump up in quality from my 2009 (which, again, I had no problems with until I got the 2013 to compare it with). Definitely some serious bang for the buck.

That really looks great! Love the striations on this jacket! W>

Obi Sean Kenobi · Post by **Obi Sean Kenobi** » Sat Mar 16, 2013 9:21 pm

Nos402 wrote:Got my new Todd's 2013 M to replace my Todd's 2009 L. My first impression was that it felt a bit short but when I compared it to my 2009, it seems almost the same length. If it is shorter it is very miniscule. When I put it on with some more Indy-like pants today it seemed fine (as opposed to the jeans I tried it on with last night). I'd considered trying a Large but since the sleeves on the large are 1.25" longer, I think they'd come way long on me. And the extra 2" in the chest seemed unnecessary as well. I think it's just me being used to longer jackets in general.

I'm glad I bought it! I didn't really have any complaints about my 2009 but now that I've got my 2013, my 2009 just seems very lackluster by comparison! I asked for the least striated leather they had but this still looks pretty striated to me!

A few questions:

1. Why did Todd's decide on such striated leather? I never thought the Indy jacket looked this striated but I probably never paid that close attention and besides it's always so dusty, distressed, etc. in the movie that maybe I just never saw such fine details. I just know my mental impression (which could be totally faulty) is of a smoother leather.

2. What's is your experience with the jacket over time as far as it relaxing and changing as you wear it? Does the length, sleeve length,fit, etc. tend to change much as it breaks in?

3. Should I treat a brand new jacket with Pecard's or wait until it has some wear?

Full album with more pictures including my 2009 for comparison is at http://imgur.com/a/dR49O

All in all, I think it's a pretty fine jacket and definitely a pretty big jump up in quality from my 2009 (which, again, I had no problems with until I got the 2013 to compare it with). Definitely some serious bang for the buck.

This pic has absolutely sold me. I'm buying one of these!!!!