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Review on SHADOW Motorcycle Distressed Cowhide Leather by Steve Harris

Revainrating 1 out of 5

no zip storm flap, odd fit

I really wanted this jacket to be liked for its style but there were some big issues that led to its return. I drive a Road King without a windshield. The biggest problem with this jacket is that there is no storm flap behind the main zip, so the wind cuts through like a knife. The cut of the jacket was odd sized. I'm 6ft 1,160lbs and have an M. It fits my chest well but the openings under the armpits were very small making it very tight in the riding position. The jacket also flared and got very large around the waist, so much so that the Velcro "adjustments" on the sides didn't make much of a difference. The sleeves also felt short, I have a -1 monkey index so most sleeves are usually longer than I would like, but this time I really wish they were about an inch and a half longer. Someone with a neutral or positive Monkey Index would want them even longer. The armor pockets didn't do a good job of keeping the shoulder and elbow armor from moving, it felt like I had to try to get them back in place every time I moved my arms. As for the colour, it looked greyish in the pictures, but in real life it looked like someone had roughly rubbed white wax onto black leather.

Pros
  • Best in niche
Cons
  • Some little things