Which leather jacket would you get - Page 4

I've owned a couple of Vanson's and agree with the thought some others have expressed: they're wonderfully built and of terrific quality, but I wouldn't buy one for casual wear.

As with any garment designed to protect a motorcyclist, the leather is very heavy. That, in and of itself, isn't a deal killer, but the cut has always felt odd to me when I'm not in a riding position.

On the occasions that I do grab a riding jacket for casual wear, I use a Dainese. If you can find one that isn't covered with garish graphics, that brand's jackets are pretty comfortable and they are not quite as expensive as Vanson's or Schott's.

i like the dainese too. I have not been able to find one without the graphics....

I'm coming into this thread late and doubtless you've made your decision based on the excellent advice already given, but if you are still mulling a MC jacket, definitely check out Langlitz (http://www.langlitz.com/). Langlitz is probably the nameplate for custom old school leather MC jackets. Expect to pay around $1000 for an awesome custom jacket. As others have said, a true MC jacket is heavy and is proportioned differently from a casual jacket. I have a Langlitz that I will probably be buried in. You can specify light, middle, or heavy weight leather, goatskin, and I think Horsehide. Pockets--up to you. Color--up to you. Padding, epulates, buckles, etc.--it's all up to you. Langlitz even stencils your name and the year of manufacture in the inner pocket. Another thing I really like about a Langlitz is that the zippers are all brass colored. For some reason, I hate steel colored zippers on MC jackets--I think they look cheesy and cheap. But that's just me. Best of all, used Langlitz jackets command big prices on resale.