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This cafe is ready to go out of the box. One of the softer cowhides, these will develop a gorgeous patina to become one of a kind.
26" Back Length
Zip Front Closure over Inside Fly Piece
Three Double Welt Front Pockets with Ball n Chain Pulls
Biswing Back
Zipper Sleeve Cuffs with Gussets
Poly-Twill Lining
Inside Vertical Pocket with Snap Closure
U.S.A.
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First, the jacket is solidly built and the color is great as is expected with anything from Schott.
Unfortunately, this jacket seems to have a design flaw. Behind the neck, across the shoulders, the leather flips up, creating a fold of leather that prevents the jacket from draping smoothly when it is worn. Attempting to simply pull the leather flat did not work. There is too much leather in this area with nowhere for it to go..
I cannot upload photos with this review, but if you look closely at the stock image of the back of the jacket, near the neckline, you can see the area in question. It's not a smooth line from shoulder to neck and its worse in person. It is an approximately 1/2-inch deep fold of leather.
After receiving the first one of these, I notified Schott of this issue and they confirmed "something isn't right" with it and I should return or exchange it. I exchanged the jacket for another of the same and the replacement jacket had the exact same issue. Since I could no longer attribute the flaw as possibly being a one-off construction problem, I returned the jacket for a refund. Schott customer service is top shelf and the whole process was easy.
Regarding fit, I am 5' 11" and 190-200 lbs. With a 43-inch chest, I am right at the cusp of a L or XL. I got a L which allowed for me to comfortably wear a t-shirt under the jacket and that is all I'd ever wear under it anyway. The jacket fit snug like a glove and sleeve length was perfect. If I wanted to wear a hoodie or sweater under the jacket, I'd need a XL.
GREAT QUALITY JACKET
Fits true to size from the sizing chart and the quality of the jacket is exceptional!
EXCEPTIONALLY WELL MADE AND TRUE TO SIZE!
Exceptionally well made and fits true to size. Followed the size chart and the jacket fits well with enough room to layer a shirt or sweater underneath. I am 5’11 with a 45 inch chest and 195 pounds, and went with the size XL jacket . Good mobility in the shoulders. Leather is of an excellent quality and color is medium brown/brandy that may darken over time.
EXCEPTIONALLY CRAFTED AND TRUE TO SIZE!
Exceptionally crafted and true to size!
I an 5’11 and 195 pounds with a 45 inch chest and the XL fits perfectly with enough room for a long sleeved shirt or sweater underneath..The jacket is built with extra room and mobility in the back of the shoulders. The color is more of a medium brown or brandy than the darker brown pictured, but expect this will darken a bit with age. Quality and durability are unmatched!
I'VE BEEN HUNTING FOR A LEATHER JACKET FOR YEARS...THE HUNT MAY BE OVER.
I am very particular about what I buy. Doesn't matter what it is. I put a lot of research and time into it because I'm the kind of person that wants to buy something once and be done with it.
I have been purchasing and returning many leather jackets from Schott (and other places) over the years. All of the Schott jackets were fantastic quality. Sometimes the fit wasn't right or maybe it didn't suit me. For the price you can't blame me, these things are expensive. I got to say thanks to Schott for being awesome with the returns and allowing me the opportunity to do that.
I kind of viewed this hunt as you'll know when you've found the one. This may be it.
I ordered this jacket initially in a large. I returned it and ordered a medium. My chest is 40", I got a bit of a gut (I'm working on it) and I weigh about 200 lbs at 6 feet tall. I can zip it up snug with a hoodie underneath. The medium is a solid fit.
The leather has a wonderful pullup with a waxy feel. It reveals a lot of textures and imperfections in the hide which adds a lot of character. This jacket is not stiff and feels great out of the box.
If I were to order a custom jacket from somewhere this jacket meets those expectations. The only exception might be I would want a cotton liner. The polyester liner isn't bad, cotton is just my preference.
So now I'm sitting here looking at this jacket with no intention of putting it back in the box.
Thank you for reading. Happy hunting.
Since 1913, we have stood behind the quality of our products. That's why for our customers, if you are not happy with your item, you can send it back to us, with no questions asked. Our return and exchange policy is valid for *30 days from when the item was shipped, and make sure the original tags are attached, and it has not been worn.
For US customers:
• Need to exchange an item? No problem. The shipping label for the first exchange is FREE
• Need to return an item? The shipping label is a flat rate label of $9.95
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