a nudie is rediculously expensive, costing $12,000 to $20,000. It is also the ultimate dress-up gear for a huge occasion and it makes an awesome stage appearance. they are tailor-made to fit perfectly so very comfortable to wear. im guessing jeff got one when he came to nashville (from Manuel who makes them now) and loved them so much he got them for the whole band. My fave has got to be stirrats nautical themed one with the high jacket and high pantlegs. I always thought nudies were awesome (im from nash, i can see how someone up north would think they are gawdy, just as wearing cowboy boo
