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Bought one and was not impressed. thinnest leather and poor workmanship. just fast fashion items. Not a practical riding jacket. Flipped it for a Vanson.
Great video on the jacket man, this is my holy grail article of clothing. Love to see someone else with this piece, I feel like it is a "if you know you know" piece. I wrote an article on this jacket that was published on Stridewise where I got into detail about all the aspects of the jacket, if you have any questions feel free to reach out.
Nice video, I own a pair of builder pros and am looking at the station master for rides out on my motor bike.On the website they say they can be resoled but are not rebuildable. A boot jack would also help get them off or a shoe horn. I use both. If they are lose enough to come off easy they they will probably slip up and down when your walking. To be fair my motorcycle boots i currently have are a bit tight to get on and off which is why i have the shoe horn and boot jack. They come off in seconds.
I'd recommend a boot jack. I went with a wider toe box so they haven't been difficult to put on, however when your feet get sweaty they start squeaking, which I fixed by getting a boot breaker insole by rose anvil, now they're my favorite boots.
Are you my dad pretending to be someone else, because he keeps telling me to make a video about his older pair. I think that is a solid idea. which I may do come fall or winter. As for my own Nicks, I will probably also do a video on that once it is fully broken in which I still haven't achieved yet. Thanks for the video idea!
i'd like to see more close up of the jacket, close enough to see the stitches up close, helps me to examine the quality of the build. and also the inside lining.
Thanks for the review. This is probably the best one on the Journeyman. I didn’t know the front pocket had a gusset until your video. Still loving the bag? Trying to decide between the Filson and the GR1 Heritage. Decisions, decisions.
Bag is still working amazingly, but that little leather tab on the storm flap still annoys the shit out of me. But if you're not impatient like me, it shouldn't bother you at all. It really isn't that much of a nuisance, just one thing to keep in mind. I'm planning to get my hands on and review the Bradley Mountain Wilder backpack soon, may do a comparison as well.
Definitely man! Depending on what your budget is, there are plenty of options. If you're willing to spend a bit more money than this jacket, say the 800-1000 dollar range, I'd look at Schott NYC. Their Perfecto motorcycle jacket is a classic if you have the confidence to pull it off, I have a video on it if you're interested. They also have other trucker style leather jackets similar to this. If you got money to burn, perhaps Iron Heart or Real Mcoys. If you're not a huge leather guy or want to stick to a sub 400 dollar range, I'd look into more waxed canvas. Equally tough and badass and also able to patina like crazy. Filson's short lined tin cloth for a boxier and more utilitarian style for 350, Bradley Mountain's Cabin Jacket for about 395, goes down to about the pant's fly area. Let me know if you have any other questions! Consider liking and subscribing, I'd appreciate the support :)
While that may be true, I see it as a positive. Personally, I like my clothes, especially heritage clothing like this to patina. I want it to age and some parts show it's wear and tear, it's how it shows character. At the same time, I completely understand if people wan't their clothes to look brand spanking new. Though leather may not be the best choice for that as it will naturally show it's wear and tear no matter what if you wear it. :)
Contact Nicks Boots: Start by getting in touch with them via their contact form or by calling their customer service. This initial step will help you begin the order and fitting process. Fit Sheet: Nicks Boots will provide you with a fit sheet. This is crucial for ensuring the boots are tailored to your feet's measurements. Measurements: You’ll need to take several measurements: Foot Tracing: Trace the outline of your feet. This helps in determining the correct last (the mold around which the boots are formed). Foot Length: Measure the length of your feet from heel to toe. Ball and Instep Circumference: Measure the circumference of the ball of your foot and the instep. It's advised to wear the socks you intend to use with the boots during these measurements to ensure accuracy. Assistance: It's recommended to have someone help you with the measurements to ensure they are accurate. If help is not available, take extra care to keep your feet flat and your body weight evenly distributed while measuring. Test Pair: Once your measurements are submitted, Nicks Boots often sends a test pair to confirm the fit. You can wear these and report back any adjustments needed before your final pair is crafted. *This is only if you need to to do the custom fitting, most people do not need to. I suggest just ordering a pre-made pair and ordering half size down from your sneaker size. They also offer one free return or exchange per order if it doesn't fit.
You are wrong about rebuildability. They're not rebuilable. You can read in the details on the product website. I got it confirmed by Nick's. This is unfortunately different from White's
I bought the journeyman on a trip to DC at one of their stores. I wore it one time. ONE TIME. I tried to return it immediately after because the straps did not fit comfortably for long-term wear. I'm a woman, I have no idea if that is part of the issue but the bag sags even when the straps are at their tightest and it's uncomfortable. I told Filson that I had worn the item. I was very clear about the situation. I sent the bag back. They sent it back to me saying it was not saleable because it was worn. Yeah I told them that. I contacted customer service again because I can't beleive that a $500 bag isn't returnable after 1 use. I was denied again. They say it's their 'policy'. WTF kinda policy is that? They don't care at all about customer satisfactions. So yes I have a very expensive, cool looking, uncomfotable bag that I can't travel with as planned. I will never spend money with them again.
I'm very sorry to hear that. Customer service can definitely be hit or miss. I bought mine from a retailer and not from Filson directly so I can't speak on that entirely.
I have a Filson Jorneyman in tan, it is the most confortable backpack I have... well I liked it so much that I bought a second one in otter green! I do not live in the US and here, because of import taxes, it is even more expensive! I find hard to believe that you did no try it at the shop... your "dislike" would just pop out! I notice most women wear the backpack without knowing or caring how to adjust it... many wearing it sagging by the gluteus muscles! Perhaps a sheet of styrofoam in the back sleeve would improve... Good luck.
@@GAUROCH2 of course i tried it on in store. I even wore it out of the store! It long wear/travel that makes it terrible for me. There's no way to test that other than to wear it. Also I have the straps at the tightest setting.
I’m so excited for this jacket to come. I ordered mine last night! The weather is still iffy up here in the Midwest so I look forward to getting good wear out of it
The putting on/pulling off sounds somewhat similar to my initial woes with Redwing Pecos. Wearing and walking helped either stretch or form the body of the shoe to let my foot in with far less effort. With regards to the sock shifting thing... yeah, that's a massive annoyance. Recently I got a cheap stainless steel shoe horn to see if that would help. It did for me. Perhaps a shoe horn would help you too.
Awesome video!! I just got so lucky and won Exceptional Nick's boot in the Patina Thunderdome and got to choose any Nick's MTO boot. I chose the Wickett & Craig Station Master with Natural Double Stuffed leather. I had to go all in lol. I never see myself spending almost 1000 on one pair of boots..so this was a no brainer for me. Can't wait!!
If you read correctly when you order boots from Nicks it recommends you size down 1/2 size when ordering pull up boots. I received my nicks Pullman blk/roughout. They fit me perfectly. Don’t size down a whole size. Bad ass boots though. I like those 🤙🏼 When you described taking them off, I was hollering! 😂🤣🤣
Yeah sizing a whole size down definitely contributes to why it is difficult to put on and take off. However when I was in store, sizing down a whole size just felt more secure, and once it is on my foot, it actually fits pretty well as long as my socks aren't too thick.
Saw a vid not long ago about how to gently stretch the leather along the pass line to solve your problem. Just wish I could remember who did it. Thankfully, my Nicks are lace up. Hope that the boots get better for you.
Awesome, glad I could give you some information to help your purchasing decision, it can be tough especially with the higher price tag than what one may be used to.
@@thedapperdiary first is made from canvas military use it before nilon because is cheap and durable , manufacturing dose not cost that much , when you can get similar build for less than 20$ , and the hardware is nothing special , if you manifacture prosses is like one bag per week , when other can make 100 per day , don t pas that as primium build
@@darkphotographer Interesting take, here are my thoughts. Canvas is a much better material than nylon for those who are into heritage products as natural materials are preferred. Raw canvas isn't very expensive at all, however waxing canvas increases the price of it by 2-4 times as you need to add in the cost of the wax and the time it takes to saturate the canvas. Can't be for sure, but the waxed canvas and the lining, plus the bridle leather is probably 40-50 dollars of raw material. However, you must keep in mind that Filson products are not mass produced completely done by machine. People are involved in the manufacturing process, whether it's stitching or finishing. Then you have to consider shipping costs from overseas. Everything added together may be 75-100 dollars per bag. Of course, companies want to make a profit, so they obviously won't sell it for the raw value. Lastly, I have been unable to find waxed canvas bags for much cheaper. Most waxed canvas bags you can find are going to be in this similar price range. Though I do agree that some part of the money you are paying, is for the Filson name.
@@darkphotographer and of course, it's very possinble you just aren't interested in this niche market. Many people just buy whatever is cheapest and thats perfectly okay. In cases like that then yeah, 390 will not be worth it.
@@thedapperdiary ihave buy few nice and some crapy bags over ther years , i have lowerpro almost 20years pay 200for it, , and 2 leather messenger bags , just for 400 you can get wery nice leather ,bag, as for canvas 50 or 100 if is wery nice build ,over that is just marketing ripoff ,
You hate them? you better grow to love them soon! BTW, you should have added a clip of you and your roomate wrestling with the boots. In fact...I can spend 5 minutes watching that video alone...
Too funny. They make a device to help take a boot off. you might do a search for it. I have 5 pair of MTO Heritage from Nicks. World Class boots. search for this JobSite Boot Jack Wood Boot Remover Extra Wide Boot Puller for Taking off Boots $20
Yes, that is very true. It has gotten easier over time, I'm sure if I wore it more, I would be able to break it in alot easier. Still, it is quite a workout to take off even now. Very excited for it to be fully broken in.
One suggestion, wear a turtle neck or neck gaiter when wearing leather jackets. Protect your investment from sweat and body oils, ring around the collar.
