Most things are designed to last these days, and what doesn't last is so fragile that it wears out before it wears in. You hardly ever see a nicely worn leather jacket anymore. My riding partner has had his jacket for seven years and it still looks new. Yes, I understand that durability is a sign of quality, but I miss the days of demonstrating your endurance by the level of wear on your gear.
The worn appearance of River Road's Hoodlum jacket is a lie, but a beautiful lie. To complement the broken-in look, the Hoodlum was given vintage styling. The construction is medium-weight leather, which will provide adequate abrasion protection. While the old-style look may be a lie, this really is a traditional riding jacket. The shell has no armor, no high-tech polymers, and no special coatings -- just leather. If you've been looking for a classic coat because you don't want all that technology, here's your jacket.
Two chest intake vents and one back outlet vent will help you keep cool under the black leather. The Hoodlum contains a full-sleeve removable insulated liner. A couple of standard hand pockets and one interior pocket will give you room for wallets and cellphones. The Hoodlum may be a no-frills jacket, but it's still well made and comes with a 2-year warranty.
River Road makes a similar version for the ladies with their Sierra leather jacket.
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