Trialmaster
✓ 5 expert reviews · Expert-Verified
Est. ~$1000 · check retailer for current price
Check price at Belstaff →Our definitive jacket since 1948, the Trialmaster's roots are in the Scottish Six Days Trial, developed to keep riders dry in tough weather conditions. Built to last from our Black 6 oz. British Millerain waxed cotton, it features a legacy slanted chest pocket which was originally designed as easy-access storage for maps. The adjustable belt allows you to perfect the fit while the Belstaff check lining is a final signature touch. Re-wax to keep it water and wind repellent. For added warmth, pair
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2 of 2 experts recommend it
5 reviews · Brand Meter, Gentleman's Gazette, The Style Consultant, and Landed Style
A legendary waxed-cotton motorcycle jacket whose heritage has been hollowed out by three corporate owners with no outerwear roots. The reviewer says the $500-$1,500 price now buys a boardroom-traded name rather than the Trialmaster's legacy.
- Genuine waxed cotton motorcycle heritage dating to 1924
- Defined a genre worn by Steve McQueen in The Great Escape
- Passed between three owners (Ineos, then Castore) with no outerwear background
- Heritage lacks continuity at $500-$1,500 prices
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