Finally, someone talks about the real premium leather jacket brands! these are jackets that are worth the money and not just stamp a label and mark up the price!. Best content ive seen so far regarding leather jackets, please keep making more videos! Id like to see the brands reviewed individually! RMC, Freewheelers, The Flat Head, Lewis Leathers, Fine Creek Leathers, ETC
I bought an aero leather old fashioned 1940s heaviest weight horsehide bike jacket double breasted with belt. It's stiff and takes some wearing in. I had a Lewis leathers in 1984 that was stolen but it's not as good quality as Aero Leathers. I looked at Simmonds Bilt another Scottish company that were a similar price to Aero leathers but I'm so happy with the quality and fit of the jacket . Aero leathers also do great stitching that is durable and correct special pitch between holes so it won't break from being too close to the next hole. Can't believe how great it really is and is even better than schott and comparable to the classic buco jackets at more than 3 times the price. It's heavy and will outlast me and will last over 100 years. Bloody amazing and bespoke lining and antique brass zips for £750.
I've owned Schott, Aero, and Belstaff. Their qualities are insane! But nowadays I prefer something with impact protection when I'm on bike. I've found that some European racing brands began to release heritage style jackets with high-tech protections. I actually just bought a Rev'it! jacket that looks exactly like Belstaff Outlaws but with armors that you won't even notice. Another recent purchase is a color 8 CXL jacket from Dainese. I mean if logo is removed you won't believe they are from racing gear brands instead of these heritage brands.
That's great! I'm glad you like your Rev'it jacket. Retro is slightly different from Heritage insofar as heritage tends to directly reference vintage whereas Retro can simply be loosely based upon styles of yesteryear. The target clientele can be quite different although there can also be an overlap.
I have two Aero bike jackets. The materials and craftsmanship are superlative. I also considered Langlitz, but they generally don’t work with horsehide anymore.
You said cowhide is more chiper. Schott 519 is a Cowhide Jacket, but it one of the most expensive. Cowhide jackets are more refer to comfort and softness. Steerhide is hardet to break in. It is all about the choice. Not the price or quality.
Hi, thanks for your comment. What I said was that cowhide is often used for jackets at the lower end of the price scale. One reason for this is that cowhide leather is produced in high volume and in various qualities and finishes. Being readily available at prices to suit the lower end of the market is the reason why it's often used in comparatively inexpensive jackets. That doesn't mean there's not higher grades of cowhide also being produced.
Any chance you would do an update video on the jacket you are wearing. I see a number of people asked about it in the comments and you mentioned that it was from of line of jackets you produced a while back. I would love to learn more about it.
Very interesting presentation. Thank you. I purchased the BMW Pureboxer Cordovan leather jacket. I didn't even need or want a leather jacket but this is so lovely I couldn't resist. Now interested in researching leather jackets hence viewing your site.
i have a vintage harley davidson motorcycle double rider diagonal zip. i am trying to find out what leather it is made of. it has kind of rolls on the forearm and the grain on the chest is going all different directions.
If you can establish what era your jacket is from it will also likely determine what type of leather it is. The design, hardware, label and lining can determine this. A 1950s black label Harley jacket will typically have a label that states 'Genuine Horsehide' so that one is easy. Horsehide' from the '40s & '50s tends to crease in all directions but so does some 1970s cowhide, so not easy to tell from your description.
@@ultra-ride2446 it only has the label at top saying harley davidson in silver letters. on the lower insides there is a tag about leather care and a tag with numbers i can barely read. i do not see a tag mentioning what type of leather. i have searched, but can't find when harley davidson used this type of black label with silver writing. thanks for the response.
Thedi leather is probably my favorite jacket maker! I did a few unboxings on my channel of some custom Thedi if you’re interested! I enjoyed your video! Tough to find Thedi mentioned UA-cam. Totally under-rated
whats the difference between great leather jackets brands like Himel bro, real mccoy and others VS the designer leather jackets like Tom Ford, Yves Saint laurent and the likes? have seen designer brands price ranging from 5k to 12k. is it worth getting 1 piece of Tom ford leather jacket or stay in the Himel / real mccoy category? just wondering.
One difference is that brands like Himel Bros, Real McCoy's etc., are heritage brands that make reproductions of particular types of vintage leather jackets - motorcycle jackets being one of the types. High end designer leather jackets don't necessarily reference vintage and are not usually designed with motorcycle use in mind, hence the leather used may be lightweight and supple rather than thick and tough.
@@ultra-ride2446 thanks for the reply. am torn between YSL lo1 or the real mccoy/freewheelers. YSL for the fact that its supple and light. but am hoping the mccoy/himel/freewheelers will become supple and lightweight in the years of using it. am sooo torn .
Shangri-La is a small Italian brand making heritage style clothing, including leather jackets. Schott certainly has a bigger line-up to suit a variety of tastes. I don't know how they compare but Shangri-La does have a made to order service, which suggests they're putting some effort into producing quality garments.
Hello, Very interesting 👍 You know what you are talking about, no doubt. Would you mind giving me your opinion on the BMW Motorcycle Jacket Leather PureBoxer please ?
The BMW PureBoxer looks like a well made, functional motorcycle jacket. The use of horsehide and Talon zips shows they put some thought into it. However, it could be better. The side panels and rear sleeve panels are both made using two pieces of leather joined rather than one piece. This is a cost cutting measure which I wouldn't expect to see at that price point.
Great video, I'm looking to pick between Lewis Leather or Aero leather. only concern would be the sizing since I'm not in UK. and from my experience those leather jacket's sleeves are pretty long (for me). I love Real McCoy's but their price is far beyond my budget.
Aero Leathers have a made to order service where they can make a jacket to your measurements. If you contact Lewis Leathers I'm sure they'll be able to give you some advice.
Great video. How about doing a budget version. I have a Tuzo Speed 4 jacket which is really good quality. (you can pick them up for less that £100) I did have to drag it around in some dirt and gravel to give it that "worn" look, but apart from that it's awesome. :)
Yes, I'll do a video for jackets at the lower end of the price scale. There's always genuine bargains out there - sometimes we get more than what we paid for. Thanks for the tip on the Tuzo, I'll check it out. I'm also with you on the worn look, I love it.
I really enjoyed this! Thank you. There’s not enough accurate info on leather jackets on UA-cam. I honestly wish you talked for twice as long with even more detail haha….Would be cool if you reviewed Aero and some of the others you have owned. Cheers 🍻
@@ultra-ride2446 Agreed. I recently bought my first premium leather jacket, a Schott 626VN, and I’m afraid after watching your video and seeing the Buco, the honeymoon stage is over.
Great vid mate. You kinda blew through Schott NYC but aren't they the original creators of the double rider jacket? They claim to be the first to put a zip in a jacket too.
Glad you liked it. What we now call a 'double riders' jacket would have been originally called a lancer front jacket in the early 20th century, and was not motorcycle specific. I believe Schott was the first to use a zip in this style of jacket so can lay claim to creating the first double riders jacket. However, being first doesn't necessarily qualify as most desirable. Buco holds that position for American jackets.
awesome video we need more videos like these this definitely helped me a lot man I wonder do you accept request videos if so I would love to see a video about custom made is it best for leather jackets or off the rack sizes because sometimes people order leather jacket on the internet the sleeves may be too long or Too Short and tight also name the companies who also offered custom made services on the video that will be a good idea on next video in the future ultra-ride!
Ha ha thanks bri,you've hardly aged at all are you related to Dorian grey?l still have a great collection of vintage leathers,when this crap is all over l will show you !maybe we could get something going online?maybe,l have a shop called king of vintage,its cool and doing very well,hope you are doing ok you look well,take care bri,Tony xx.
Fantastic video. I actually bought a Shangri-La because you pointed me in their direction. Would love to see you do more brand reviews in the future. Expensive hobby for certain. Do you have a leather preference?
Great to hear you bought a jacket! As for leather preference, I wouldn't say I have one. I appreciate the various types of leather on their own merits - they all have their place.
Thanks, I'm glad it was of interest to you. Himel has a very nice range of jackets. The jacket I'm wearing is my design from when I was producing a small range of jackets a few years ago.
Hi, I limited the number jackets in the video so it didn't run too long. Brands like Freewheelers, Himel Brothers and Addict Clothes can be included in another video.
I don't think everyone assigns value to the products they buy in the same way. For example, someone can spend a lot of money on something that has sentimental value to them, but is worthless to someone else. How did you determine that a 20-25% mark up represents 'good value'?
I agree. Pakistan does some great leather jackets. I've got one in cowhide, secondhand 17 years ago. The pockets and lining has worn out long ago but I've worn it on my bike summer winter everyday, come off bike too. The zips are great and I must have worn it 5000 times. I don't know if horsehide bike jackets are made in Pakistan but I've been to Pakistan over 3 months in 1997. Great sandals Baluchi brogue type bespoke with soles made with recycled radial tyres. They never wear out and cost me £2 a pair then. In Peshawar. It was funny seeing the gun shops where replica Asks , lugers, colts and others were made perfectly in workshops like garden sheds. The shopping is a paradise and I bought silver ring with lapis lazuli stone and turquoise and a brown stone with beautiful inlaid stone for £2.50 that I love.
Finally, someone talks about the real premium leather jacket brands! these are jackets that are worth the money and not just stamp a label and mark up the price!. Best content ive seen so far regarding leather jackets, please keep making more videos! Id like to see the brands reviewed individually! RMC, Freewheelers, The Flat Head, Lewis Leathers, Fine Creek Leathers, ETC
Thanks for the acknowledgement. I'd love to get hold of some of these jackets for review, particularly Freewheelers and Fine Creek Leathers.
Hell yeah! This guy knows!
I bought an aero leather old fashioned 1940s heaviest weight horsehide bike jacket double breasted with belt. It's stiff and takes some wearing in. I had a Lewis leathers in 1984 that was stolen but it's not as good quality as Aero Leathers. I looked at Simmonds Bilt another Scottish company that were a similar price to Aero leathers but I'm so happy with the quality and fit of the jacket . Aero leathers also do great stitching that is durable and correct special pitch between holes so it won't break from being too close to the next hole. Can't believe how great it really is and is even better than schott and comparable to the classic buco jackets at more than 3 times the price. It's heavy and will outlast me and will last over 100 years. Bloody amazing and bespoke lining and antique brass zips for £750.
I've owned Schott, Aero, and Belstaff. Their qualities are insane! But nowadays I prefer something with impact protection when I'm on bike. I've found that some European racing brands began to release heritage style jackets with high-tech protections. I actually just bought a Rev'it! jacket that looks exactly like Belstaff Outlaws but with armors that you won't even notice. Another recent purchase is a color 8 CXL jacket from Dainese. I mean if logo is removed you won't believe they are from racing gear brands instead of these heritage brands.
That's great! I'm glad you like your Rev'it jacket. Retro is slightly different from Heritage insofar as heritage tends to directly reference vintage whereas Retro can simply be loosely based upon styles of yesteryear. The target clientele can be quite different although there can also be an overlap.
I have two Aero bike jackets. The materials and craftsmanship are superlative. I also considered Langlitz, but they generally don’t work with horsehide anymore.
Nice! Aero make very cool jackets.
I really enjoyed this. Extremely informative and entertaining.
You said cowhide is more chiper.
Schott 519 is a Cowhide Jacket, but it one of the most expensive.
Cowhide jackets are more refer to comfort and softness. Steerhide is hardet to break in.
It is all about the choice. Not the price or quality.
Hi, thanks for your comment. What I said was that cowhide is often used for jackets at the lower end of the price scale. One reason for this is that cowhide leather is produced in high volume and in various qualities and finishes. Being readily available at prices to suit the lower end of the market is the reason why it's often used in comparatively inexpensive jackets. That doesn't mean there's not higher grades of cowhide also being produced.
Any chance you would do an update video on the jacket you are wearing. I see a number of people asked about it in the comments and you mentioned that it was from of line of jackets you produced a while back. I would love to learn more about it.
This was great. Looking forward to seeing a lot more. Not seen anything like this. Well done!
Stay tuned. More great gear to come.
Thedi is particular is exquisite quality.
Very interesting presentation. Thank you. I purchased the BMW Pureboxer Cordovan leather jacket. I didn't even need or want a leather jacket but this is so lovely I couldn't resist. Now interested in researching leather jackets hence viewing your site.
Great video! Don’t forget about Langlitz Leathers from Portland Oregon. 👍🏻
Awesome video, bro...you are very well spoken and really informative...thank you !!! 🤜🏼🤛🏼
Thanks. Glad you found it informative.
Wow some beautiful and obscure jackets here well done.
Glad you like them!
i have a vintage harley davidson motorcycle double rider diagonal zip. i am trying to find out what leather it is made of. it has kind of rolls on the forearm and the grain on the chest is going all different directions.
If you can establish what era your jacket is from it will also likely determine what type of leather it is. The design, hardware, label and lining can determine this. A 1950s black label Harley jacket will typically have a label that states 'Genuine Horsehide' so that one is easy. Horsehide' from the '40s & '50s tends to crease in all directions but so does some 1970s cowhide, so not easy to tell from your description.
@@ultra-ride2446 it only has the label at top saying harley davidson in silver letters. on the lower insides there is a tag about leather care and a tag with numbers i can barely read. i do not see a tag mentioning what type of leather. i have searched, but can't find when harley davidson used this type of black label with silver writing. thanks for the response.
keep it up with great videos.😊
Thanks. Glad you found it useful.
GREAT VIDEO AS ALWAYS!!!
Thedi leather is probably my favorite jacket maker! I did a few unboxings on my channel of some custom Thedi if you’re interested! I enjoyed your video! Tough to find Thedi mentioned UA-cam. Totally under-rated
whats the difference between great leather jackets brands like Himel bro, real mccoy and others VS the designer leather jackets like Tom Ford, Yves Saint laurent and the likes? have seen designer brands price ranging from 5k to 12k. is it worth getting 1 piece of Tom ford leather jacket or stay in the Himel / real mccoy category? just wondering.
One difference is that brands like Himel Bros, Real McCoy's etc., are heritage brands that make reproductions of particular types of vintage leather jackets - motorcycle jackets being one of the types. High end designer leather jackets don't necessarily reference vintage and are not usually designed with motorcycle use in mind, hence the leather used may be lightweight and supple rather than thick and tough.
@@ultra-ride2446 thanks for the reply. am torn between YSL lo1 or the real mccoy/freewheelers. YSL for the fact that its supple and light. but am hoping the mccoy/himel/freewheelers will become supple and lightweight in the years of using it. am sooo torn .
Thanks for the video.Sir, what do you think of Shangri-La？As far as I know this is a niche brand，Can it be compared to Schott NYC？
Shangri-La is a small Italian brand making heritage style clothing, including leather jackets. Schott certainly has a bigger line-up to suit a variety of tastes. I don't know how they compare but Shangri-La does have a made to order service, which suggests they're putting some effort into producing quality garments.
Recently acquired the Varenne in HH. Very solid jacket for the price.
Vanson ?????
Hello,
Very interesting 👍 You know what you are talking about, no doubt. Would you mind giving me your opinion on the BMW Motorcycle Jacket Leather PureBoxer please ?
The BMW PureBoxer looks like a well made, functional motorcycle jacket. The use of horsehide and Talon zips shows they put some thought into it. However, it could be better. The side panels and rear sleeve panels are both made using two pieces of leather joined rather than one piece. This is a cost cutting measure which I wouldn't expect to see at that price point.
Great video, I'm looking to pick between Lewis Leather or Aero leather.
only concern would be the sizing since I'm not in UK. and from my experience those leather jacket's sleeves are pretty long (for me).
I love Real McCoy's but their price is far beyond my budget.
Aero Leathers have a made to order service where they can make a jacket to your measurements. If you contact Lewis Leathers I'm sure they'll be able to give you some advice.
Great video. How about doing a budget version. I have a Tuzo Speed 4 jacket which is really good quality. (you can pick them up for less that £100) I did have to drag it around in some dirt and gravel to give it that "worn" look, but apart from that it's awesome. :)
Yes, I'll do a video for jackets at the lower end of the price scale. There's always genuine bargains out there - sometimes we get more than what we paid for. Thanks for the tip on the Tuzo, I'll check it out. I'm also with you on the worn look, I love it.
I really enjoyed this! Thank you. There’s not enough accurate info on leather jackets on UA-cam. I honestly wish you talked for twice as long with even more detail haha….Would be cool if you reviewed Aero and some of the others you have owned. Cheers 🍻
Great video. Thanks for the info on all of these brands! I’m dreaming of one day owning that Buco reproduction. Wow, it’s a work of art isn’t it?
Thanks. The Buco is a superb jacket with great attention to detail.
@@ultra-ride2446 Agreed. I recently bought my first premium leather jacket, a Schott 626VN, and I’m afraid after watching your video and seeing the Buco, the honeymoon stage is over.
Great vid mate. You kinda blew through Schott NYC but aren't they the original creators of the double rider jacket? They claim to be the first to put a zip in a jacket too.
Glad you liked it. What we now call a 'double riders' jacket would have been originally called a lancer front jacket in the early 20th century, and was not motorcycle specific. I believe Schott was the first to use a zip in this style of jacket so can lay claim to creating the first double riders jacket. However, being first doesn't necessarily qualify as most desirable. Buco holds that position for American jackets.
thank you for all these inforation pal
Is the jacket you got on from Shangrila??
No, it's one of my own designs.
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Have you purchased a jacket from shangrila?
@@tonymontana9240 No I don't own a Shangri-La jacket. If you check the comments, Trey Greenleaf said he bought one.
awesome video we need more videos like these this definitely helped me a lot man I wonder do you accept request videos if so I would love to see a video about custom made is it best for leather jackets or off the rack sizes because sometimes people order leather jacket on the internet the sleeves may be too long or Too Short and tight also name the companies who also offered custom made services on the video that will be a good idea on next video in the future ultra-ride!
Thanks, I'm glad you found the video useful. I welcome feedback and I'll definitely consider your suggestion of custom made leather jackets.
Hello bri,done your homework there mate,Tony portobello!
Cheers Tony. You know your stuff too!
Ha ha thanks bri,you've hardly aged at all are you related to Dorian grey?l still have a great collection of vintage leathers,when this crap is all over l will show you !maybe we could get something going online?maybe,l have a shop called king of vintage,its cool and doing very well,hope you are doing ok you look well,take care bri,Tony xx.
@@tonynesbit9673 Thanks Tony. Yeah, when Covid is over we should have a chat. There's always a market for good leathers.
Those prices only 3 years ago...😢
Fantastic video. I actually bought a Shangri-La because you pointed me in their direction. Would love to see you do more brand reviews in the future. Expensive hobby for certain. Do you have a leather preference?
Great to hear you bought a jacket! As for leather preference, I wouldn't say I have one. I appreciate the various types of leather on their own merits - they all have their place.
Hey trey greenleaf how do you like you jacket from Shangri la??
@@tonymontana9240 yeah man. It's a quality jacket for sure.
Witch one did you get?
I just got mine and it’s amazing! I got a cafe racer in steerhide
@@tonymontana9240 the varenne in whiskey horsehide. And I got a M2M varenne in black steerhide with fur collar on the way
Hi, what's the name of the jacket you are wearing?
It's a jacket I designed a few years ago.
@ultra-ride2446 ok, let me rephrase the queation...what is the name of the company where you purchased this jacket?
@@CookingwithCorradoHi, I didn't purchase it from a company I used to manufacture them.
@ultra-ride2446 You manufactured them for who?
@@CookingwithCorrado It was my own project, not for any company.
Great video! Himel Bro’s is also a premium maker. Btw, what were you wearing in the vid ... maybe I missed it?
Thanks, I'm glad it was of interest to you. Himel has a very nice range of jackets. The jacket I'm wearing is my design from when I was producing a small range of jackets a few years ago.
comprehensive indroduction !
Which jacket are you wearing?
It's one I designed some years ago.
Very informative video, and what a great jacket you're wearing! What is it exactly?
I'm glad you find the information useful. The jacket I'm wearing is my own design.
goatskin is also the real skin for flight Jackets.
Yes, many A-2 flight jackets were indeed made of goatskin.
Love the jacket you’re wearing, what is it?
Thanks. It's one of my own designs.
Hmm where is freewheelers?
Hi, I limited the number jackets in the video so it didn't run too long. Brands like Freewheelers, Himel Brothers and Addict Clothes can be included in another video.
THANK UU!!
Good video …Schott forever
So your not a fan of Eastman leather and Himel bros
Hi, I like Eastman and Himel. I limited the number of jackets in the video so it doesn't run too long. I can include those in another video.
@@ultra-ride2446 okay then I hope you like the inspiration behind their jackets
The quality is great but don't kid yourself into thinking they're "good value." Unless these companies can literally show they have a 20-25% markup.
I don't think everyone assigns value to the products they buy in the same way. For example, someone can spend a lot of money on something that has sentimental value to them, but is worthless to someone else. How did you determine that a 20-25% mark up represents 'good value'?
I recently brought a gold top jacket quality is great especially when considering the price check them out
I make these type leader jackets in Pakistan and in Pakistan cheap labour and high quality leader jackets so I want to do business
I agree. Pakistan does some great leather jackets. I've got one in cowhide, secondhand 17 years ago. The pockets and lining has worn out long ago but I've worn it on my bike summer winter everyday, come off bike too. The zips are great and I must have worn it 5000 times. I don't know if horsehide bike jackets are made in Pakistan but I've been to Pakistan over 3 months in 1997. Great sandals Baluchi brogue type bespoke with soles made with recycled radial tyres. They never wear out and cost me £2 a pair then. In Peshawar. It was funny seeing the gun shops where replica Asks , lugers, colts and others were made perfectly in workshops like garden sheds. The shopping is a paradise and I bought silver ring with lapis lazuli stone and turquoise and a brown stone with beautiful inlaid stone for £2.50 that I love.
Very informative
Thanks.
I wish they sold for £800+ nowadays they go for £1200 - £1400.