Motorcycle Biker Genuine Leather Stylish Vest

Motorcycle Biker Genuine Leather Stylish Vest

This biker vest closes with a zip rather than snaps, and it has a collar rather than a plain neckline. Both are small changes from the standard pattern and both change the vest noticeably: the zip pulls the front flat across the chest instead of leaving the gaps you get between snaps, and the collar gives the vest a finished edge that reads closer to a jacket than a waistcoat.

• Material: Genuine leather
• Fit: Regular mens fit
• Closure: Front zip
• Color: Black
• Care: Dry cloth, condition twice a year, dry naturally away from heat

Zip against snaps

A snap front is the traditional biker vest closure and it has one advantage: you can wear it half open in a way a zip cannot manage neatly. A zip has two: it closes faster and it stays closed at speed, and it pulls the panels together so the vest sits flat rather than pulling apart between fasteners.

The zip here is metal tooth on a reinforced tape, stitched to a backing strip so the pull load goes into the seam rather than into a single layer of hide. That backing is what stops a zip tearing out of a leather panel over time.

The collar

A collar changes what the vest is. Without one, a leather vest is clearly an underlayer or a patch carrier. With one, it works as an outer piece on a mild day — the collar turns up against wind and the neckline is finished rather than raw.

It is cut with a stand so it folds where it should rather than lying flat against the shoulders.

Build and hide

Genuine leather chosen firm enough to hold its shape at the shoulders. Seams are double stitched with heavy polyester thread. Hip pockets outside, interior pocket inside the front, and armholes bound rather than left raw.

The back is a single clean panel with no seam across it, so patches can be stitched on later without crossing a join.

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. The armholes are cut to clear a jacket sleeve.

Because of the collar and zip this vest works better than most as a standalone piece — over a plain tee with jeans and boots it does not look like something is missing. See the rest of our Men Leather Vests, or wear it over something from our Men Leather Jackets.

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 a zip rather than snaps?

A zip closes faster, stays closed at speed and pulls the front flat instead of gaping between fasteners.

Will the zip tear out of the leather?

No. It is stitched to a reinforced backing strip so the load goes into the seam rather than a single layer of hide.

Is the leather real?

Yes, genuine leather chosen firm enough to hold its shape at the shoulders.

Can I add patches to the back?

Yes. The back is a single clean panel with no seam across it.

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, condition twice a year. Never machine wash or dry clean.