Best leather jackets?
If you really want the best, get a Vanson. Langlitz makes a good jacket as well, but they have fewer choices in styles.
If you don't want to spend quite that much $$$, Fox Creek makes a great product for substantially less than the Vanson. Not in the same league as Vanson, but you'd still be happy with it.
If you don't want to spend quite that much $$$, Fox Creek makes a great product for substantially less than the Vanson. Not in the same league as Vanson, but you'd still be happy with it.
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I think best leather jacket is Harley Davidson jacket and i see this jacket this site http://www.elitejackets.com/harley-d...eather-jackets.
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If you really want the best....www.aeroleatherclothing.com.
All handmade and a six month wait but wow.
All handmade and a six month wait but wow.
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I just got my 1st Harley, and I got a new Harley leather to go with it. I love it, fits great and is warm. I haven't seen anyone here mention Brooks. I have one, it's thick well built, and they have been around probably longer than most.
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Took me a year to find a jacket that was the quality I wanted at a price I was willing to pay. Took a chance on leatherup.com and I have to say it is far and away the best riding jacket I've ever owned. Flat refuse to pay mega dollars for a jacket just because it says Harley-Davidson on it, and have yet to see a single one in person that is even remotely the weight and quality of the one I own. May have to break down and order new chaps from them, too, since all the chaps I see are wimpy leather and I say "what's the point" if they're not going to do what they're designed to do, right?!
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ZIG ZAG, the jacket I'm wearing of Vanson's is kick ***. The white part actually GLOWS IN THE DARK.. Front and Back Glows this bright *** GREEN!! Looks so cool!
They were made in Fall River Massachusetts they had thier own factory which since I lived on Cape Cod could go there all the time. Unfortunately, due to economic times they've moved their factory outside the US..
I am 100% AMERICAN supporter but because of the quality and value (TO ME) I will continue to buy VANSON.. However, I don't think I will need another one for awhile. I have about 10 VANSON jackets now!
Good Luck on your decision!
They were made in Fall River Massachusetts they had thier own factory which since I lived on Cape Cod could go there all the time. Unfortunately, due to economic times they've moved their factory outside the US..
I am 100% AMERICAN supporter but because of the quality and value (TO ME) I will continue to buy VANSON.. However, I don't think I will need another one for awhile. I have about 10 VANSON jackets now!
Good Luck on your decision!
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If you really want the best, get a Vanson. Langlitz makes a good jacket as well, but they have fewer choices in styles.
If you don't want to spend quite that much $$$, Fox Creek makes a great product for substantially less than the Vanson. Not in the same league as Vanson, but you'd still be happy with it.
If you don't want to spend quite that much $$$, Fox Creek makes a great product for substantially less than the Vanson. Not in the same league as Vanson, but you'd still be happy with it.
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Nice to see so many plugging Vanson and Schott.
I have a cool old Schott Perfecto I love. And a Vanson Continental Comet I ride almost every day here in L.A. I also have a cool vintage Brooks I got for cheap.
They are all heads and shoulders above the Harley stuff, I have to say. Feels like you are wearing a T-shirt in any one of my jackets, but the leather is thick.
Details like double zippers, well designed collars, etc, really make a huge difference in terms of the job they do and the comfort on the ride.
I have a cool old Schott Perfecto I love. And a Vanson Continental Comet I ride almost every day here in L.A. I also have a cool vintage Brooks I got for cheap.
They are all heads and shoulders above the Harley stuff, I have to say. Feels like you are wearing a T-shirt in any one of my jackets, but the leather is thick.
Details like double zippers, well designed collars, etc, really make a huge difference in terms of the job they do and the comfort on the ride.