Men Hickory Brown Bomber Jacket
Hickory brown is a mid-tone brown with a warm, slightly golden undertone — named for the wood, and closer to it than most leather browns get. It is a specific shade and it behaves differently from both dark chocolate and pale tan.
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Material: Real leather with ribbed knit trim
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Fit: Regular fit
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Closure: Front zip
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Color: Hickory brown
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Care: Wipe clean, keep out of sustained sun, condition twice a year
Where mid-brown sits
Dark chocolate brown behaves almost like black — it is dark enough to be neutral, and it hides everything. Pale tan is the opposite: it reads light and summery, shows every mark, and only works with a narrow set of colours.
A mid-brown like hickory sits between them, and that middle position is the most useful. Dark enough to wear through winter and hide reasonable wear, warm and light enough to read as a colour rather than a neutral.
It is also the tone that shows patina best. On dark brown the lightening at the elbows and cuffs is subtle; on hickory it is clearly visible without looking worn out.
What it goes with
Cream, white, olive, grey, navy and blue denim all work. The combinations to avoid are other browns in a slightly different tone, and black — black with mid-brown reads accidental rather than intentional unless the rest of the outfit is committed to it.
Fit, care and honest notes
Regular fit with room for a shirt or fine knit at your usual size. Rib hem at the waist. Size down for closer over a tee.
Care: wipe with a soft dry cloth, condition once or twice a year, and store out of sustained direct sunlight — dyed browns lighten unevenly under UV, which does not look like patina.
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 real leather.
Shop Related Styles at Leather Outlet
Related: Bomber Leather Jackets for other colours, Men Leather Jackets for the full range, Flight Jackets for aviator patterns, and Western Leather Jackets for other brown cuts. Browse at Leather Outlet.
Frequently Asked Questions
What colour is hickory brown?
A mid-tone brown with a warm, slightly golden undertone — between dark chocolate and pale tan.
Why choose a mid-brown?
Dark enough to wear all winter and hide reasonable wear, warm enough to read as a colour rather than a neutral.
Does it show patina?
Better than any other brown — the lightening at elbows and cuffs is clearly visible without looking worn out.
What should I avoid wearing with it?
Other browns in a slightly different tone, and black unless the whole outfit commits to the combination.
Will it fade?
Sustained direct sunlight lightens dyed browns unevenly. Store it out of a bright window.
Is the leather real?
Yes, genuine leather with ribbed knit at the collar, cuffs and hem.
Do you offer custom sizing?
Yes — XS to 5XL plus Custom to your own measurements.
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