I am seriously impressed with this jacket. Obviously it looks fantastic, but it's so much more than that - it IS a proper motorcycle jacket, with armour in the shoulders, elbows and back for impact protection, thick thick leather that I expect could withstand the nastiest slides, and good chuncky zips and poppers that won't come loose. The arms came up a little short for me, but being slim and tall that's an issue I have with most jackets. They're still long enough that my gloves can overlap the sleeves and keep the wind out, so it's not an issue in practical terms. Speaking of wind, although this jacket lacks any sort of warm lining, the leather is fantastic at blocking any wind chill that attempts to get through. Issues? Well, being such thick leather it doesn't feel all that flexible, especially with the armoured joints. But like a good pair of boots it simply needs to be worn in. It's not waterproof and it's bright but if you want those things you need to be looking for a very different sort of jacket. I just wear a waterproof all-in-one over the top if I'm heading out in the rain. And that's all the 'issues' I can think of. I think this is a fab jacket. It's just as practical on the bike as it is stylish off it. I would happily wear this even if I'm not using the bike. So to conclude, if you like the look of this style, go for it. It seems to me that this is one of those rare occasions where you get more than what you pay for. I can't say how it performs in an actual accident but it certainly makes me feel safe.
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