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Received my jacket 4 days after placing my order. My first thought after opening the box was "this jacket should cost three times what I paid. It is truly a great jacket - heavy and substantial, but should be comfortable in warmer weather with the liner out and the vents open. Sizing is somewhat of a crapshoot... but after reading several reviews, I made the right choice. I am 6'2 and weigh around 270. Athletic build, but with plenty of beer storage out front. I ordered a 4X, and the fit was fantastic. If I were going to use it as a fashion accessory, I'd say that the sleeves are an inch or two too long... but in a normal riding position with my arms around shoulder height, they are perfect. I couldn't be happier with my choice. Thanks for the great service and awesome product.

Nice jacket. I purchased the large. I am 5' 8.5", slim build. Longer in the legs. The large fits great. I would not want to go smaller and would only go larger to wear a hoodie under it. I plan on loosing 2 inches in the belly and that will be fine but I could also gain 2 and be OK. If I expand my shoulders it gets a bit tight across the top.

The length front and back is just fine and the arm length is perfect for riding position.

Here are my measurements per the Size chart:

Front Length: 18" neck to belt top. Shoulder: Little over 7". Back Length: 21 neck to belt top. Sleeve Length: 25"

Chest: 42". Waist 37"

I think this jacket is very comfortable and will wear well.

This jacket is fine for out on the town when a biker style might be a bit out of place, yet 'cool' enough to hang with the boys.

Then again I'm over fifty so what do I know about cool, thus the retro, like me.

I also think its a good look for Euro bikes as an alternative to the Harley look.

A very decent jacket for the money. There seems to be a whole range of comments and reviews regarding the sizing and fit. I'm 5' 10", 185#, average build (a bit of a paunch, but that's life). Using the size chart it indicated that I should order a size large so I did. It fits just the way a motorcycle jacket should (my opinion) reasonably snug without a lot of excess room around the collar, waist and sleeve cuffs to let the breezes blow into the jacket. The liner is (again my opinion, pretty useless) since if it's cold enough to use the liner a better option would be to leave the liner out and add a sweatshirt under the jacket. It seems to be quite well made although only time will tell. There is no double stitching or bar tacking at any of the stress points so that may be a problem down the road, but, again, time will tell. Typical of virtually all jackets for some unknown reason they install the zippers (pockets & vents) so that up is the closed position. Probably because that is the norm for the front zipper on a jacket. This is contrary to the basic rule called gravity and a smart manufacturer would install the pocket and vent zippers so that down is the closed position using gravity to ensure that they don't open while riding. Back to the jacket... The leather is actually heavier (thicker) that I had envisioned and the additional layer on the shoulders and elbows is a plus since those are the usual contact/slide points. In summary, this is a very good buy for the price, has all the required features without added "gizmo's and should last reasonably well.

I normally wear a 2XL but had to get a 4XL and it is snug in both the chest and waist. That aside and the fact that it is super heavy, it is a beautiful jacket. The brown leather is gorgeous and you can tell this is a durable coat for riding in cold weather. I haven't broken it in yet so I am expecting it to fit better later. It has a great gun pocket built in which I love. It is super great for the money. You would have to pay twice as much or more for a jacket this beautiful.

Size definitely runs small. My XL Wilsons Leather jacket fit almost as tight as the 4XL. I got a 5XL and it fit well.

I am satisfied overall, but found a few characteristics that I wish were different. However, they are in the realm of acceptable to me.

First is the elbow patches. I got a 5xl, but that is because I am overweight- not overlong. My elbows are right on the top rear seam of the patch. For me, it would be better if the elbow patch were about 3" closer to the shoulder area, instead of being closer to the cuff. I don't know if they are 'right' or not, but they feel too close to the cuff.

Also, the seam on the inside of the collar isn't rolled under or finished- just stiched. Over time this could become a fray issue.

Lastly I wish I'd known that the zip out lining was a vest lining- no sleeves. I went from a jacket with sleeve liners to one without. I am not in a cold climate, so the addition of the rear vents MORE than makes up for it, but I wish I'd known.

HOWEVER, for the overall cost and the fact I get a better vented BROWN leather jacket, in a style I love- I am MORE than content. The details I identified are acceptable to me, considering the price-point. Just don't think it truly is the quality/fit/finish of a $600 jacket for $170.

It is a $170 jacket that is nice!!!!

Again, I am good with it. There are issues, but they aren't worth a return to see if I got a bum steer to wear [as it the tailer was off that day]. I just believe in being accurate in my evaluations.

I'd buy again with NO hesitations- great shipping and service [on my return of the 4xl]!