Armored Arnold

Bought my first one 40 years ago. Received this one for Christmas. Feels like I’m reunited with an old friend.

Like everyone else, the size runs a little small. I ordered a 3x, normally wear a 2x, and I feel like I could have used a 4x. My wife says this type of jacket should fit a little tight...it does, but still comfortable. I'll keep the one I received. Leather is thick and will need to be wore in, but that's a good thing, right. Should last a few years...who am I kidding....the rest of my life! LOL

I’m 5’10” 185 L fits well. Heavy leather, looks good. Stitching around shoulder straps isn’t all that great. Well worth the price.

Great jacket it arrived just in time I normally buy a Medium in jackets but I order a size up and it was perfect, I can fit a light hoodie and a T shirt underneath and the sleeves are perfect size too, it’s smells great I really recommend this product.

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'I purchased this jacket as a true (motorcycle) riding jacket. Plainly put, this is a good jacket. It's going to need a break-in period, which is to be expected with any leather product like this. I usually wear a size XL or XXL, depending on the accuracy in sizing of the garment, fabric, etc. I ordered a size XXXL in this jacket and it fits really good, so order up a size (or two). As a habit, when I purchase a leather product like this, I condition it (per industry/manufacture instructions) right out of the gate. It helps with the break-in process and allows me to go over every inch of the garment, methodically. Late in the conditioner application process, I discovered a point where the liner is beginning to 'let go' (small hole at an attachment point). It appears that it wasn't sewn in correctly. That's a problem, as it will only get worse with wear. I'd normally return/exchange the garment, but since I've conditioned it, I don't feel like I can return it, nor do I want to lose a jacket I've already conditioned. I'll likely choose the 'product support' option. If that doesn't work for me, I'll have to suck it up and bite the cost of repair out of pocket. I'll update this review with the corrective action process I landed on, and how it went. Overall, I gave this jacket 4 out of 5 stars, but only because of the flaw in the lining. If not for that, I would have given it 5 stars. Like I said at the beginning, it's a good jacket. Who doesn't like a 'Dean' or 'Brando'! UPDATE: I contacted the Support line/Leatherup.com (via the Biker Universe button). I was given the name of a person and an email address. I emailed (that person), explained my issue, and included a pic of the defect. He told me to return it through Biker Universe, as they only do 'warranty work.' I responded by email that I was 2 days out of the return window for Biker Universe and this person stopped responding. I called and explained the other avenues I was going to pursue since I had been 'ghosted.' Another gentleman got on the phone, and we easily and quickly lined out a return/replacement process. When my replacement jacket arrived, it was in a smaller box which means a lot of wrinkles and folds. I'll have to deal with that. The best advice I can give: 1) Order a larger size than normal. 2) Check the lining attachment, especially at the left shoulder. 3} If you need to return it, do it quick through Biker Universe. Avoid dealing with the company on the product support button. I still rate this as a good jacket. If I had it to do all over again, I would buy this jacket.'