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Old 04-12-2016, 08:20 PM
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I have been searching around the internet for a decent leather vest and I know a lot of people have recommended Fox Creek Leathers, Lil Joe's, Legendary, and Espinoza's but I can't see spending that much right now on a vest. I really like the Daniel Smart DS181, First Manufacturing FIM639NOC, and the Milwaukee Leather MLM 3511 vests. Can I please get everyone's reviews if you have ever worn any of these 3 vest. I am looking for best quality and fitment. Thank you.


Daniel Smart 181
http://www.bikers-wear.com/concealed...el-conceal.htm


First Manufacturing FIM639NOC
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/175-883


Milwaukee Leather MLM3511
https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...FQeRfgodh4gLgw
 
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Try leather up ,i ordered a lot of stuff from them. good price and costumer service.
 
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Fox Creek Leather stuff is very well made, their stuff is all I'll buy. https://www.foxcreekleather.com Sure you have to pay a little more for it but it's well worth it.
 
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I ordered a Xelement vest from Leatherup. I ended up sending it back because it was a little too thin/cheap for me. It was worth the $50 I paid for it but once I tried it on I decided I wanted something a little nicer.
I found some First Manufacturing Vests at a local shop and I liked them much better. The leather was a thicker and it fit me much better than the Xelement vest.
I'm sure my First Manufacturing vest is not as nice as some of the bigger name vests but it fits me well, is well made and came at a price I wanted.
 
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I really hope you look for USA made label ..
If you don't see it, it ain't made here.
++1 Fox Creek Leather
 

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Try Hillside Leather. American made, good quality, and reasonable prices.

http://www.hillsideusa.com/Men-s-Mot...-Vests-s/1.htm
 
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Since you are in SD, I would check these guys out. They are right next to Temecula HD, and they make quality stuff right there. They can also do custom stuff in either denim or leather. Good quality.

http://crankandstroker.com/

Their Hardball MC Vest looks like the style of vest you are looking at.

http://crankandstroker.com/hardball-...ycle-vest.html
 

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California Leather Creations makes great, finely tailored items at a good price from quality materials. Nice folks, I have one of their vests.

https://www.facebook.com/California-...0762801269252/
 
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Check Legendaryusa.com. Good selection of high quality USA made vests. Wide price range.
 
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Originally Posted by danhahn
Check Legendaryusa.com. Good selection of high quality USA made vests. Wide price range.
I have a Legendary Nomad Vest (I think they renamed it- going on 6 years in rain/sun/cold)
My denim vest is from this guy- superior construction and a disabled vet.
http://clubvest.com/t/mens-club-vests
 

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