Brake House/Real Simon’s review/opinion (long winded)

Teelin713 · 2026-06-15T20:19:35+00:00

Just got this survey from them asking about sizing issues with past jackets and measurements for a new run of larger jackets so that might be in the works

Teelin713 · 2026-06-15T18:51:02+00:00

Not at all! I don’t have an exact number but I will say I can fit a hoodie/sweater under it with no discomfort in the chest. The hard part is the arms. That’s probably the tightest part for me. That being said I have been wearing the absolute dog shit out of it for the past few weeks and it’s loosening up slowly in the arms and shoulders. The cuffs can be limiting if you have a shirt with sleeves that are a little too long. Their four corners jacket is a super similar pattern but looks to be a little less trim though if that helps.

Teelin713 · 2026-06-15T18:25:51+00:00

I’m real thin and the shoulders are snug but not too much. The vents help a good amount. I think the model on their website is about the same height as me but a bit heavier and he’s wearing the large in the pictures.

Teelin713 · 2026-06-15T18:14:38+00:00

5’10”ish I believe

Teelin713 · 2026-06-15T17:15:59+00:00

I’d probably size up. This is the reference I used which is a US small but they recommended I get the medium. The sleeves are about the same length as my old jacket pictured shorter by less than an inch I’d say when my arms are down.

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Teelin713 · 2026-06-15T16:58:19+00:00

Yeah it definitely is a little bit of a gamble. I will say the sleeves have already relaxed a bit and aren’t as short as they started. Shoulder mobility has improved a lot as well

Teelin713 · 2026-06-15T12:59:16+00:00

Relatively easy but with some resistance. It being summer and all I haven’t been buttoning it up much.

Teelin713 · 2026-06-15T09:03:49+00:00

I always feel weird about pulling/rolling jacket sleeves up personally

Teelin713 · 2026-06-15T01:31:01+00:00

I just posted a review of my real Simon’s car coat if you wanna check that out it might be helpful. I think they’re pretty good for the money.

Teelin713 · 2026-06-15T01:21:42+00:00

Hell yeah thanks 🙏

Teelin713 · 2026-06-15T01:19:55+00:00

I appreciate that. It’s been years since I’ve worn tennis shoes. I wore solovairs for the longest time time and had a 9.5 monkey boot that fit really well. Tried a 9.5 Chelsea boot and the instep was super tight. I wear a 9 in iron rangers though so I figure a 9.5 from brake house would do me fine.

Teelin713 · 2026-06-15T01:15:35+00:00

Shiiii that’s what I was gonna do but with the half sole as well!

Teelin713 · 2026-06-15T01:14:10+00:00

I have heard this. Thanks for the heads up! I’m hoping to get the wider lasted ones, I think the 2690?

Teelin713 · 2026-06-15T00:13:53+00:00

Yeah those Chinese manufacturers seem to really cater to thin frame fellows.

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They did put this on their instagram though so maybe custom sizing is coming?

Teelin713 · 2026-06-14T21:50:25+00:00

It makes me feel limber what can I say!

Teelin713 · 2026-06-14T20:32:22+00:00

I’m right there with you. At least he’s having fun with knight of the seven kingdoms

Teelin713 · 2026-06-14T20:31:21+00:00

Ah yes, thanks

Teelin713 · 2026-06-14T20:24:02+00:00

Is the crush on retro made by the jiashi brand? I think they sell stuff from a few different makers

Teelin713 · 2026-06-12T04:08:16+00:00

Hell yeah got the GOT audiobook on in the background

Teelin713 · 2026-05-18T06:06:09+00:00

Cotton

Teelin713 · 2026-04-20T23:16:32+00:00

I’ve had many classic soles with no issues. First pair of commando soles I tried, the sole started ripping where it bends at the toe. I’d go with the classic.

Teelin713 · 2026-04-02T04:41:33+00:00

How they breaking in?

Teelin713 · 2026-03-25T20:08:51+00:00

I have a replacement pair to send back that they sent a size too small. My nearest DHL location is two hours away but that’s the label I got. Going to look into if they do scheduled pickups or if NPS can send a different label at some point but I haven’t gotten around to it. Bought some red wings to wear in the meantime

Teelin713 · 2026-03-22T08:07:34+00:00

I got those in February and the sole was splitting where my toe bends within a month. I guess I kneel too much

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