So, read their blog on Hero vs Custom...read their "How to Measure Yourself" PDF ...read their FAQ - which states:
Anyway...put on a vest, puffed up my chest to ensure it wouldn't be tight...and measurement were pretty much exactly 44" (it was ~43" without the vest). So, having read the FAQ, I ordered a 44" chest.We make the jackets to fit your chest size, so our size 44″ was made with someone who measures a 44″ chest in mind. We add the room so you can put a jumper under your jacket and move happily without feeling like you’re in a straight jacket.
There’s enough room in our jackets to be able to move if you do order the size down but you might not be comfy, we don’t advise it. We try our best to put in the description of the item how a jackets going to fit.
Sleeve length is perfect (26.5)...back length is too short. Ordered 26.5, but I think that because the jacket is too small, everything gets pulled up...(28" sounds like it'd be perfect).
So anyway - all this to say...got a great looking jacket, slightly darker than I expected - I ordered Authentic Brown Goatskin...thinking Authentic Brown Lambskin might have been better - although that's really not a problem. Leather is great...it looks great, and if I were to distress it, I'm sure it'd look better.
I was so excited when I got the notification it was shipped, and was excitedly waiting for it to get here...but now I'm left with something that doesn't fit me at all, and would be dinged a 25% fee if I were to return it. I was worried this'd happen - but man, when I put it on and felt it so tight...was super disappointed.
Thinking of trying to see if I can sell it locally maybe.
Will have to consider maybe buying a Hero - they say it's longer in the back...and if you have broad shoulders, it'd fit better.
Opinions on Lambskin vs Goatskin?