Men’s Black Leather Racer Jacket — Four Zip Pockets
Original price was: $ 345.$ 299Current price is: $ 299.
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- Free worldwide shippingDuties paid · 4–9 working days
- Free sizing adviceSend height, chest and usual size
- 30-day returnsUnused, tags attached
- Full-grain leatherNever bonded or “genuine”
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Short black leather jacket with a band collar on a brass snap, straight centre zip, two chest and two hip zip pockets, and snap tabs at the back hem.
- Waxed full-grain leather — depth in the grain rather than a flat painted finish.
- Hem adjuster tabs pull the back in; leave them undone for a straighter hang.
- Free worldwide shipping, 4–9 working days.
- 30 days to return anything unworn with tags attached.
- Description
- Additional information
- Size Chart
- Reviews (5)
Description
A short black jacket with a low band collar held by a brass snap, a straight centre zip, two zip pockets across the chest and two more at the hip, and small snap tabs at the back hem. The black has a slightly waxed, antiqued cast rather than a flat matte, so the panels show light along the folds.
The four pockets
Two at the chest and two at the hip, all zipped, all set flat into the panels with no flaps. It is the arrangement racing jackets settled on: the chest pair for things you need while seated, the hip pair for your hands, and nothing that can swing open or catch.
The leather
Full-grain hide, finished black with a light wax. The wax is what gives the surface its depth — it sits in the grain rather than over it, so the jacket reads as leather rather than as a painted panel, and it darkens slightly at the elbows and shoulders over time.
How it is cut
Close through the chest and arms, hem at the belt, sleeves to the wrist bone. The back is panelled with a yoke across the shoulders and vertical seams below it, which is what keeps it following the body. Size over a t-shirt; go up one for a jumper.
What to wear it with
Black or indigo denim, plain knitwear, boots. It is a quieter jacket than a lapelled biker and a sharper one than a bomber, which puts it in the useful middle — it goes to dinner as easily as it goes to the pub.
Looking after it
Condition twice a year, lightly. Keep the zips running by cleaning grit out of the teeth rather than forcing them. Wide hanger; close the collar snap when it is stored so the band keeps its shape.
Shipping, duties and returns
Free worldwide shipping, 4–9 working days. Import duties are settled before dispatch where the carrier supports Delivered Duty Paid to the destination country; where it does not, duty is charged locally and we will tell you which applies before you order. Thirty days to return anything unworn with tags attached. Questions to info@cordwainleather.com or +34 614 79 27 86.
Size chart
Measure your chest around the fullest part with the tape level. Jacket chest is the finished garment measurement and runs larger than your body, because the jacket has to close over you. Between two sizes, take the larger.
| Size | Your chest | Jacket chest | Sleeve | Shoulder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 36–38 in (92–97 cm) | 42 in (107 cm) | 25.5 in (65 cm) | 18 in (46 cm) |
| S | 38–40 in (97–102 cm) | 44 in (112 cm) | 26 in (66 cm) | 18.5 in (47 cm) |
| M | 40–42 in (102–107 cm) | 46 in (117 cm) | 26.5 in (67.5 cm) | 19 in (48 cm) |
| L | 42–44 in (107–112 cm) | 48 in (122 cm) | 27 in (68.5 cm) | 19.5 in (49 cm) |
| XL | 45–48 in (114–122 cm) | 52 in (132 cm) | 27.5 in (70 cm) | 21 in (54.5 cm) |
| 2XL | 48–50 in (122–127 cm) | 54 in (137 cm) | 28 in (71 cm) | 22 in (56 cm) |
| 3XL | 50–52 in (127–132 cm) | 56 in (142 cm) | 28.5 in (72.5 cm) | 23 in (58.5 cm) |
Still unsure? Email your chest and shoulder measurements to info@cordwainleather.com and we will come back with one size, not a chart to guess from.
Questions people ask before buying
What are the little tabs at the back hem of a leather jacket for?
They are waist adjusters. Snapping them in pulls the back hem closer to the body, which both stops the jacket lifting and sharpens the silhouette from behind. Left undone, the jacket hangs straighter and looser — both are correct, and most people pick one and leave it.
How many pockets should a leather jacket have?
Four outside and one inside is the practical maximum before a jacket starts looking cluttered, and two outside is the minimum before it becomes inconvenient. What matters more than the count is whether they lie flat: a pocket that bulges breaks the line of the panel it is set into.
Why do leather jackets have a seam across the shoulders?
That is a yoke, and it exists because a hide is not big enough to cut a whole jacket back from one piece — and because the shoulder needs to be shaped rather than flat. A well-placed yoke lets the jacket curve over the shoulder without pulling, which is why nearly every jacket has one somewhere.
Is it worth buying a leather jacket second hand?
Often, yes — a full-grain jacket that has been looked after is better broken in than a new one, and the usual failures are a zip or a lining, both replaceable. Check for cracking at the elbows and collar fold, a flaking surface, and a sour or musty smell deep in the lining, which does not come out.
Do leather jackets come up small?
Generally yes, compared with the same nominal size in a cotton or wool jacket, because leather has no stretch and the fit is cut close by tradition. That is why the chart here gives both your body measurement and the finished garment measurement — the gap between the two is the room you actually have.
Do leather jackets go on sale?
Most leather sellers run them, and the thing to look at is the gap rather than the percentage. A jacket discounted by a few tens is a real reduction; one permanently marked “70% off” was priced for the discount from the start. Compare the sale price against what comparable full-grain jackets cost, not against the number crossed out next to it.
Additional information
| Size | 2XL, 3XL, Extra Large, Large, Medium, Small, XSmall(XS) |
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Size Chart
Daniel Cooper –
I was looking at the design details, and the zip pockets caught my eye. It works well on this jacket.
Hannah Morgan –
I like how the zip pockets works with the rest of this jacket. The proportions in the design are appealing. It has a more understated appearance than some similar designs.
Leo Martin –
The zip pockets is what drew my attention to this jacket. It gives the design a distinct look without feeling overdone. The listing explains the style clearly.
Noah Phillips –
This jacket has a clean look, and the zip pockets is a nice touch. It is the detail I would point out first. I appreciate the focus on the smaller design details.
Nathan Brooks –
The zip pockets makes this jacket stand out for me. I prefer this sort of straightforward styling. The overall look is easy to picture with everyday outfits.