Posts made by boots_4_me

I understand what you mean. I live in Maryland so it gets cold here. However, I have realized that I can wear a t-shirt underneath and even on the coldest of days works for me.

@SourPower I just got a pair of these. My first Addict Boots were the Jodhpurs in Black HH and then recently got these same exact ones. I went 1/2 from brannock and to be honest, the instep was a killer. I'm Asian so I didn't think I would have a high instep but apparently I do. The instep on both were extremely rough in that they pinched like hell but I was hell bent on making them work. I would imagine taking my tts brannock size would have possibly been better however, I prefer my boots to fit snug without a lot of room in the toe box length/width wise.

I had to buy a professional grade instep stretcher. It's made of steel and robust. I stretched them for 2 days. My left foot doesn't have as high of an instep like my right foot.

To be honest, I prefer suede over any smooth leather outside of shell cordovan. I have a ton of boots that are CXL and I would prefer suede over CXL. It hides scuffs really well and there's just something about suede that is really appealing to me.

How did these fit you?

I've ben collecting heritage boots for almost 5yrs. For the first few years I started out with TBC and then I found out about Grant Stone. I was solely buying GS footwear for 4+years. Not until recently did I venture out.

Earlier this year, I got into side zip boots and I bought all 4 Elias's and they fit well. They are a combo between engineer boots and western cowboy boots. They all have an 8" shaft.

Then I got into Rolling Dub Trio Caspers and Addict Boots Jodhpurs and Western side zips.

I would like a pair of Addict Engineers however I don't know what size I should go with and exchanging when the merchant is in Japan will be tough because I'm in the USA.

Can we get an update to when the lightweight N1 Deck Jacket? I really like the looks of the Lightweight N-1 IH jacket. Thank you!

@psticks looks great. I have the IHM 37 in black so it’s heaviest out of all the N1 Deck jacket. I have my eyes on this for the spring and fall. It’s expensive though. Almost half the cost of my IHM37 in oiled whipcord.

@ditchdoctor15 I know this may be too late but I wonder what you ended up doing?

I’m 6’1 165lbs and I wear a medium in my IHM37 N1 Deck jacket and fits fine. I think you’d be better off with a large. I wouldn’t try and shrink because that may destroy the jacket then you won’t be able to sell. It’s never a good idea for you to try and adjust the fit by shrinking because no one know how it will react to the shrinking. Good luck.

I just got this IHM37 in black. This N1 deck jacket is my first ever IH piece and it was a dozzy. It costed me almost $1000 but I believe it’s worth the price. It’s not super cold where I live but it’s cold enough where I can wear this jacket comfortably. However, with only a long sleeve tshirt underneath I sweat if I’m moving about outside.

When I took my 10yo son to the mall post Christmas I was literally about to die from the heat. I had to unzip/unbutton my the storm flap to allow some warm air to come out. What’s pretty awesome is that the lining inside the pockets are also alpaca lined which is really nice imo.

@Gilbertt I’m in baltimore, md as well!