I thought you still wore yours Alli, who made yours mate? I still love mine, so if someonfe swaps you, the it should be as good jacket mate.
Who made yours? William Lennon to date made the best available. Hoggs and braemaster are OK, but mass produced.
Lennon however still do the real waxed kip butt leather ones.
The leather is lush.
But each to their own.
Mne never blistered me or hurt in anyway, or ever felt heavy at all.
Best of luck Alli, i would at least expect a nearly new Barbour jacket though.