Good product. Buttons look cool, but are hard to use, in combination with the stiff fabric, because they are too thin. Consequently, they hurt your fingers when buttoning and unbuttoning the vest. ~~The buttons should get easier to use over time, just a bit tight when you first start buttoning the vest. SK ~~
I was looking to up my game and find a vest that would be high quality, and made in the USA. I wanted a nice look. Fell comfortable layering or alone. And be waterproof. I did alot of research and reading reviews on this vest. I own Carhartts and Filsons, and had never heard of Stormy Kromer. The company has a mission I can support. The product looked nice. Has some strong reviews also. I called customer service and got some solid sizing advice too. So my wife surprised me on Christmas morning with this thing. It is everything I had hoped and expected from a made in USA product! I'm a Stormy Kromer fan! This thing is bullet proof! ~~ Thank you for your glowing review! Welcome to the Stormy Kromer family! SK~~
Nice fit , cotton liner very comfortable and the proper level of warmth for chilly morning.
I was very impressed with the quality of materials and workmanship that went into making this vest. It fit perfectly, and I felt immediately comfortable, solid wearing it. I know this vest will serve me well for years and years to come.
I have the previous generation un-lined vest. I love this vest (I wear it nearly every day) with the exception that the arm holes were too tight (fixed this by cutting the seams open). This new version vest, with lining, has a number of issues that have caused me to return it for a refund: 1) Seams around the arm holes (lack thereof). Unlike their previous generation vest, this vest has no seams around the arm holes. This causes the waxed canvas to roll under and over the top of the inner lining. 2) Stitching. The stitching is not the same color as the vest, causing it to stand out. Not the look that appeals to me. 3) Label. A bright label is snugly sewn into the front of the vest. I'm not sure that I could remove this label without destroying the stitching. Like the off color seam stitching, this label is too loud for my taste. I want to like this vest, but it is a bit disappointment. ~~ Sorry to hear the vest wasn't what you expected. The lined and unlined vests do have slightly different construction. The unlined vest is hemmed around the all edges to keep the fabric from fraying, but the lined one doesn't need the extra hem because the edges of the waxed cotton and flannel are sewn together then turned right-side-out to create a clean edge - raw edges are on the inside. Thanks for giving us your feedback. SK ~~
I first purchased a wool version of this vest that I wear throughout the winter and it is stylish and offers a layer of warmth. The waxed cotton version is also wonderful. I love the waxed version of this vest and will wear throughout the summer to make a style statement. My wife thinks I buy too many goods from Kromer but the fact is I love everything about this company. And I look fabulous...
Stormy Kromer and Bark River knives. I'm a Michigan kid from way back. 2 must haves for any serious Michigan outdoorsman.
Absolutely love the vest. During the week, it’s simply used as a wind break/extra layer but it sees it’s fair share of work on the weekends. Currently owned this vest for 6 months and it’s held up great and has exceeded my expectations of quality. The only issue I’ve had and the reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is I’ve had to reattach one button twice and another once. A very minor issue that’s easily fixed. Otherwise, it’s held up well to a pure lack of care. I suppose another issue is that putting a phone in one of the chest pockets is asking to have your phone fall out of the pocket but that’s not what those pockets are for. From handling the heat of a burning brush pile to building a barn and anything else in between, the wax has held up well. I’d buy another but I don’t think I’ll need to any time soon.
You got it right ! The only way to improve it, would be to put a loop on the collar for hanging the vest up, and more divisions in the pencil pocket. I use this vest in a cabinet / furniture shop .
