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31 October 2017, 08:23 AM | #1 |
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Anyone have a leather jacket they like, or would recommend?
Fall weather is coming.
Have been considering a leather jacket. Any recommendations, approach to finding one? Any manufacturers you would recommend?
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31 October 2017, 08:30 AM | #2 |
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I had a Schott motorcycle jacket years ago...loved it. My son loves his recently purchased Schott as well...
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31 October 2017, 09:30 AM | #3 | |
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31 October 2017, 09:35 AM | #4 |
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The A-2 bomber jacket is just about the perfect jacket in my judgement, leather or otherwise.
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31 October 2017, 09:50 AM | #5 |
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I’d look on Belstaff and All Saints
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31 October 2017, 10:37 AM | #6 |
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Bally’s make the best ones
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31 October 2017, 11:12 AM | #7 | |
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31 October 2017, 11:28 AM | #8 |
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Believe it or not in a moment of need I bought a leather jacket in a booth at the Laconia motorcycle rally in NH, five years ago. It was cheap. It's not an exclusive, expensive brand. Hot Leathers I think. I didn't expect much but that thing has been worn everywhere in all kinds of weather both on the bike and in the truck. It's my main jacket for knocking around and it still looks pretty good considering. It has character now. I have no plans to "upgrade". I did have to replace the zipper last year for all of $18.00 though. I could have spent more for a "better" jacket. Didn't need to. Even worn (broken in) the thing just works.
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31 October 2017, 11:32 AM | #9 | |
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I also have a Schott motorcycle jacket (model now discontinued). Mine is ballistic nylon with armor in the back, shoulders and elbows and a liner. Great jacket. I don't wear it often (long rides in cold weather mostly) but when I do it always delivers.
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I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46 |
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31 October 2017, 11:34 AM | #10 |
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I have a few I like but for the money the Taylor Stitch moto in whiskey is pretty sweet. I got it on discount which made it a good deal. Only trick part is sizing.
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31 October 2017, 11:35 AM | #11 |
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I've had several and dollar for dollar I haven't seen a better 3/4 winter partial lined like Roots Canada does.
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31 October 2017, 10:35 PM | #12 |
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I’ve owned Schott in the past. Very good quality. Here’s another option. https://www.llbean.com/llb/search/?f...&gnattr=-1&bc= If you’re tall LL Bean offers tall sizing.
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31 October 2017, 11:53 PM | #13 | |
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31 October 2017, 11:57 PM | #14 |
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Another plus for schott is made in USA.
If you want to see heavy leather, check out http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/p...il.php?id=1295 These jackets take years to even break in, but when they do..... Also, Orvis has a couple of very nice options but they are pricey and tend to fit a larger body type.
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1 November 2017, 12:05 AM | #15 |
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I would check out Overland Sheepskin
I have two jackets from them: one in wool with leather trim, and one in suede. I believe both were made by Lone Pine leather in the USA I'm sure they would send a catalogue or buying guide if you gave them a call |
1 November 2017, 01:41 AM | #16 |
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If you look for a piece of Hollywood history, there's a small British firm designing leather clothes for the movie industry. Can't remember the name but you can Google search it (Peter something..) They did all Indiana Jones jackets for the production, as well as for Matrix, some Bond and Dr Who movies.
I had mine done according to Raiders of the Lost Arch model. Tailor made. But you need to be very patient as it's quite a small workshop. Several months to make it, and some adjustments to plan/ send back. But when I got the final version... wow, so perfect, comfortable and iconic... a pure beauty. And a good subject of conversation with friends who say "WOW! It's the REAL ONE!!". There's a small woven print inside explaining the origin, "designed for Mr. Harrison Ford for the movie blablabla..." which I'm very proud to show :-) Ideal to wear with a vintage sub :) |
1 November 2017, 08:01 AM | #17 |
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Another vote for Schott here.
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