Real Motorbiker Leather Vest For Men
This is the straightforward riding vest — genuine leather, two side pockets, a clean front and a back panel left open for colours. There is nothing on it that is not needed, and the money has gone into the parts that determine whether a vest survives a decade of riding rather than into detailing that looks good in a photograph.
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Material: Genuine leather
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Fit: Regular mens riding fit
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Closure: Front fastening
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Color: Black
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Care: Dry cloth, condition twice a year, dry naturally away from heat
What wears out a riding vest
Three things, and none of them are the leather itself. The seat back, which rubs continuously against the lower back panel every mile you ride. Bag and belt straps, which cut across the shoulders. And the fastenings, which take wind pressure at speed on top of being opened and closed daily.
All three are addressed in construction rather than in material: double-stitched seams with heavy polyester thread, reinforcement across the shoulders, and every fastening set through a backing tab so the load spreads instead of concentrating on one point of hide. None of that is visible. All of it is why the vest lasts.
Cut for riding
The armholes are set higher than on a fashion waistcoat, so the vest stays on the shoulders when you reach forward to the bars — a low armhole lets a vest creep backwards every time you move, which is the most common complaint about wearing one on a bike.
The back is cut slightly longer than the front, so it stays covering the lower back in a forward riding position rather than riding up at the waist.
The back panel
A single clean piece with no seam running across it. That matters if colours or a large patch are going on: stitching across a seam gives an uneven result and turns the seam into a weak line under the load of the patch. The hide is heavy enough for a leather repair shop or tailor to stitch straight onto it.
Fit and styling
Regular fit. Take your normal size over a shirt or t-shirt, and size up if it goes over a leather jacket — which is how most riders wear it. The armholes are cut to clear a jacket sleeve rather than binding on it.
Over a jacket from our Men Leather Jackets it is the standard riding layer. Off the bike, jeans, boots and a plain shirt. See the rest of our Men Leather Vests, or Men Leather Shirts to wear underneath.
Sizes and made to order
Each vest is cut after you order. Standard sizes are XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL and 5XL, plus Custom — send chest, waist and back length after checkout at no extra charge. Free worldwide shipping and secure checkout are included.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why are the armholes cut high?
So the vest does not creep backwards off your shoulders every time you reach forward to the bars.
Will it ride up when I lean forward?
The back is cut slightly longer than the front to stop that.
Can I stitch club colours onto the back?
Yes. The back is a single clean panel with no seam across it and the hide is heavy enough to take patch stitching.
Is the leather real?
Yes, genuine leather chosen for abrasion resistance rather than immediate softness.
What size should I order?
Your normal size over a shirt or tee, one size up to wear over a leather jacket. Custom sizing is free.
Is this certified riding protection?
No. It is a leather vest, not protective equipment, with no armour or armour pockets.
How do I care for it?
Wipe with a dry cloth, dry naturally away from heat if it gets wet, condition twice a year. Never machine wash.
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