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1930s Sports Leather Jacket
$359
Exceptional value with genuine horsehide and vintage 1930s design for under $400. Full of surprises with substantial leather that will develop patina over time, though requires break-in period.
Specifications
- Type
- leather
- Material
- 1.4mm vegetable-tanned horsehide
- Lining
- cotton blend textile
- Made In
- China
- Weight
- heavyweight
- Closure
- zip
- Fit
- regular
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Exceptional value with genuine horsehide and vintage 1930s design for under $400. Full of surprises with substantial leather that will develop patina over time, though requires break-in period.
Pros
- Genuine 1.4mm vegetable-tanned horsehide at sub-$500 price point
- Classic 1930s half-belt motorcycle design
- Deep, rich coffee color that will improve with age
- Soft textile lining with smooth polyester sleeves
- Leather-trimmed interior pocket
- Incredibly durable thick leather
- Low barrier to daily wear due to affordability
- Talon zipper with reasonable heft
Cons
- Sizing chart is tricky and requires careful measurement in centimeters
- Stiffest jacket out of the box requiring significant break-in
- Left-handed zipper may require adjustment
- Limited information on care tag and lining composition
