I chatted with the folks from Smoky Joe's at Chicago and tried on the jackets, and let me tell you--they're cool, comfortable, and damn impressive. A bit flashier than a traditional blazer, true, but not so outrageous that you can't cool them down with the rest of your outfit. And seriously, four bills is not a lot to spend on a quality blazer--welcome to the world of dressing like an adult. If I'd had more cash on hand at the pipe show (and if there weren't so many damn beautiful pipes!) I would have walked away with one.