Wills Jacket
$548
An excellently refined waxed work jacket that surpasses Filson options, though better suited as stylish heritage wear than functional workwear due to its slim fit and premium price point.
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An excellently refined waxed work jacket that surpasses Filson options, though better suited as stylish heritage wear than functional workwear due to its slim fit and premium price point.
Pros
- USA-made 18oz twill material (24oz when waxed) with excellent durability
- Custom brass hardware and well-designed pockets (dump/hand warmer combo)
- Gusseted back swing allows flexibility despite heavy material
- Water resistant and weather resistant performance
- Refined fit and design compared to traditional workwear
- Two-way zipper and cotton herringbone lining in newer version
Cons
- Slim fit limits layering options and appeal for actual physical labor
- Collar lacks snaps or control, tends to flare out ('bacon collar')
- Undersized interior pocket, lacks zippered pocket
- Cuff snaps only have one position
- Price ($548) makes it impractical for actual blue-collar work
- Ordering process is extremely difficult with minutes-long sell-out times
- Company unresponsive to press inquiries
