Men Black Bomber Shearling Jacket
This is shearling cut short — a bomber length rather than a full aviator body. On a material this thick, length is the single biggest factor in how easy a jacket is to live with, and a short one is considerably easier than most people expect.
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Material: Genuine shearling sheepskin
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Fit: Regular fit, bomber length
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Closure: Front zip
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Color: Black with natural wool
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Care: Brush the wool, wipe the hide, specialist cleaning only
Why a short shearling is more practical
Thick material and length compound each other. A full-length shearling coat is not just longer than a bomber — it is heavier, harder to sit in, and awkward on transport, all at once.
Cut to bomber length, shearling loses very little warmth where it matters most — the torso — and sheds most of the practical problems. You can drive in it, sit down in it and move through a crowded room without the coat arriving before you do.
It is also considerably lighter on the shoulders simply because there is less material.
What you give up
Coverage below the waist. In hard wind, a longer coat protects the thighs and a bomber does not, and that difference is noticeable when standing still.
If you spend real time outdoors in the cold, a longer shearling is warmer. If your cold-weather use is going between places, a bomber is the better jacket.
Fit, wear and honest notes
Take your normal size — the pattern already allows for the fleece thickness. Black hides winter grit and salt better than tan and is the most colour-stable finish.
Honest points: it is still heavy compared with any fabric jacket, because it is still shearling. It is a fashion jacket rather than military surplus, with no genuine service insignia. Avoid heavy rain, never dry it near direct heat, and use a specialist sheepskin cleaner.
Made to order, XS to 5XL and custom
Made after you order in XS to 5XL, plus Custom — chest, shoulder, sleeve and back length. Free shipping, secure checkout, and honest pricing on genuine sheepskin.
Shop Related Styles at Leather Outlet
Related: B3 Leather Bomber Jackets for full aviator cuts, Shearling Jackets for longer coats, Men Leather Jackets for everything else, and Bomber Leather Jackets for lighter bombers. Browse at Leather Outlet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a short shearling much less warm?
Very little less on the torso. What you lose is coverage below the waist, which matters when standing still in wind.
Is it easier to live with than a long shearling?
Considerably — lighter, easier to sit and drive in, and far less awkward on transport.
Is the shearling real?
Yes — genuine sheepskin tanned with the wool attached.
Is it still heavy?
Compared with a fabric jacket, yes. It is still shearling, just less of it.
Should I size up?
No. The pattern already allows for the fleece thickness.
How should it be cleaned?
Brush the wool, wipe the hide, and use a specialist sheepskin cleaner — never a standard dry cleaner.
Do you offer custom sizing?
Yes — XS to 5XL plus Custom to your own measurements.
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