Are Speed and Strength Motorcycle Jackets Any Good?

[@TheDriversPerspective]

I've had a number of Speed and Strength items over the years and I always come away impressed with their durability. No, they are not nearly as high quality as Dianese or A* but they work damn well.

[@poeter14]

My first leather vest is an S&S that I picked up a few weeks ago. So far loving it, it has back protection, and integrated holster with magazine slot. Plus it looks cool so I like it

[@DetroitNinja]

BILT waterproof jacket with liner. CE2 back and CE1 elbows and shoulders

[@ccpen2007]

I had a 3 Season S/S jacket for years and loved it. Only reason I got rid of it was it got too big. After loosing 105lbs, it was like a Tent on me. So I sold it and got a 3 Season Harley Jacket. Not because it was Harley, because I loved the jacket...It's REALLY nice to have 1 jacket that fits the bill for multiple seasons. Also, its nice to pack the liner when you head up to the mountains when it gets cooler.

[@alejandrogonzales7022]

Michael Casler wow, dude. Congratulations on losing the weight. I'm trying to drop about 50 pounds and it's awesome to hear about other people's success. Also, thanks for the comment on the S&S gear. I'm glad it holds up since I've been eyeing their stuff for a little while and I dig the low-key look of their jackets

[@bradb.4570]

I think that first jacket looks pretty awesome

[@gummybear41283]

I like Dainese, Astars, RS Taichi and ICON. SS looks good

[@GreatEgret]

I have a summer jacket with armor, but my cold-weather riding jacket doesn't have pockets for armor. So I bought one of those flannel "shirts" and armor to go with it to wear under my winter riding jacket. It was way cheaper then a new jacket and allows me to layer. I know you're not going to need it in southern AZ, but if any cold weather riders are trying to extend their seasons like I am, it's a good option.

[@Sandersfaction-fitness-MMA]

I live in Texas I actually bought that speed and strength jacket I love it you do have to wear one base layer when it gets below 50 but it's not bad at all

[@father6371]

I wear flannel shirts with D30 armor for the shoulders and elbows. I love it in the hot summer. BUT, I wear a leather vest over it with a huge strong spinal armor

[@tvbuu]

That actually sounds pretty good

[@quark5100]

I used to live in Tucson and found the Rev'It GT-R Air to be comfortable in the summer, and most of the year. The Scorpion Influx was also good, but it felt better in colder weather than hotter weather.

[@peregringuillen1478]

Speed and Strength Last Man Standing Armored Moto Shirt is what I ride with in the Phoenix winters with under armor base layer when below 60 in the mornings. Basically a black denim jacket with elbow/shoulder/back protector. I ride a cruiser, so it pairs well with it.

[@vulcan1358]

I have a Speed & Strength Off The Chain jacket and I like it a lot, especially for the sub-$200 price. It’s textile, has Speed & Strength brand CE Level 2 back, shoulders and elbows. Adjustments at the waists and wrists. Vents on the arms and back, both sets zip. Has a removable hoodie liner that zips out with wristlets and belt loop snaps. I’m a bigger dude (t-shirt sized 2XL), ordered in 3XL and seems to fit fine but gets snug with the hoodie. I also live in southern Louisiana and its alright in the summer time and for days when it’s gonna be below 60, the hoodie liner really helps.

[@czt1137]

Icon overlord jacket works good for summer and early winter down to about 50 degrees F. It has a vest liner that blocks out a decent amount of wind and in the summer without the vest it flows insane amounts of air at speed

[@huyked]

Please don't take this as being rude. Not at all. I like you and your channel. :D I say, try the base layers like you suggested. See if you can follow your own advice, and tell us how that goes. This way, you also save money, and you force yourself to lose some buffness/*fat. :D I think it feels great to spend money, and to get something new, but when you can make do, it may be worth it.

[@Blackflag.actual]

For a second I thought those were uggs

[@stevepotter1704]

I'm rockin the Speed and Strength Rust and Redemption Olive Gloves. Take a look at those, think you would like them.

[@MNIV09]

You should really consider a good kevlar shirt! Been working with motorcycle gear for about 6 years, and the development in kevlar has been really amazing to see. As long as it is actual kevlar and all of the reinfoced areas are connected, a kevlar shirt offers A LOT better protection than a textile jacket. Which is really just that apart from the armor.

[@theanitmeme]

Thanks for the info. I’ve seen good things about Kevlar linings and was wondering how well they would compare.

[@saddle8bag]

My wife won a pair of their jeans last night at a dealer dinner. They seemed like normal jeans to me. The knees had a different fabric on the inside. but there was no padding nor a place to put any. Didn't feel like there was kevlar in them either. I'm not gonna look a gift horse in the mouth, but I can't say I'd recommend them or would buy them unless one just loves their style. Hopefully, their other gear is a little more substantial. I'm a Firstgear dood. They make very good quality stuff at very reasonable prices.

[@akquicksilver]

Have you ever tried the Bon Armor? My wife and I have both have a set and we love them.

[@WillKrcelic]

I like my Street & Steel jacket that is very similar to the second one but my liner is a legit hoodie that looks good alone, the sleeves have zippers instead of Velcro. Armor in the elbows, shoulders, and back, vents in biceps, clavicle and down back, lots of pockets, adjustment on the waist and it looks great in all black.

[@DRAGONRIDER385]

I believe you should purchase the jacket that you like the best and that fits you the way you like. I have three jackets. I have a tour master air intake jacket a Tour Master Advanced 4 jacket and a first gear Kilimanjaro 37.5 model. They are all nice jackets and the tour Masters have a removable lining and the cost is reasonable on those. Thanks for the video and good luck finding the jacket you like.

[@Mikejank]

I know this is a bit late, but I have the Speed and Strength Stars and Stripes jacket and love it. I don't know how well the construction of the jacket is, but you get a lot of bang for your buck, and the jacket looks nice off the bike too. But I don't live in Arizona so I don't fight the heat as bad as you do.

[@C0LDW4RK1D]

Everything is contrasting. You're geared to the teeth, but, uh, you might want to try and be more considerate of colors if you're concerned with aesthetics.

[@donovanbishop5811]

Emilio Aguirre Yeah. The boots and the helmet really don't go with blue jeans and black or white mixed jacket.

[@tjzulu1]

Uuuummmm boys and girls...your gear doesn't always have to be color coordinated....

[@grumpysquid]

Not being color coordinated actually supports “high visibility” to other drivers/riders. See what I did there?

[@dougfaigel4933]

I live and ride my Harley Sportster 1200 Superlow in Scottsdale. Summer I have a mesh jacket that was about $100 on Amazon. I have Cortech Sequioa that has removable liner and removal sections over mesh. Not as cool as my mesh but ok into the 90s. I also have a LeatherUp leather jacket with removable liner that duo to great venting is good from the 40’s to the 80’s and looks the coolest of my 3. The leather is a little too long but fits well in chest and shoulders. All came with shoulder and elbow armor and back pads.

[@donovanbishop5811]

I'm really liking the black jackets with the jeans but I'm not sure about the boots colliding with the black jackets as well

[@djohnson3678]

nice jacket , even has a detachable inner lining, with a hoody ! cannot go wrong when it comes with a hoody! awsome vlog !

[@robertstimmel1100]

if you're looking for a more tailored fit, take a look at dainese and spidi. They're a little more pricey but they make great gear! I have a speed and strength summer jacket that I like, but they seem to do allot of the boxy/ American cuts. Also, I'm jealous of your weather. I love Philadelphia but it's unseasonably cold today...20 degrees with a real feel of 12. I had to give in and take the car to work today.

[@jacobus67gt]

Band of brothers looks sharp on you. The blue and black version in the still is on my list.

[@libertyroads7342]

I really like my Speed and Strength mesh jacket for summer. But I just got the Olympia Ranger jacket and overpants. They are both waterproof and have liners. So far they work great on cold mornings without the liners, but I'm waiting to ride in rain to see how that works out. But, I'm in west Texas so it might be a while.

[@mrvwbug4423]

I haven't heard anything bad about them, definitely more in town/commuter type gear. I ride in the mountains quite a bit so I prefer ADV gear because it is about perfect for the wide array of conditions we can get in Wyoming/Colorado, even though I ride a sport tourer and never leave pavement.

[@tylersea9910]

The first jacket is way cool

[@ridin_low193]

I really like Tobacco mc clothing line. A lil expensive but it looks good!

[@michaels1326]

Never heard of tobacco clothing before reading this...their stuff looks super nice, but oh my word does it cost some coin.

[@ItsBeenDanBefore]

My winter jacket is a hi-viz Richa jacket, which is amazing because it has full CE 2 D3O armour, decent reflective panelling and is super comfortable. It's also fairly cheap when new, at about £150 (not certain of how much it costs in the States).

[@jor_ray]

I like my S&S jacket for year round, but I wish i bought leather now.

[@zeedub10]

So which one did you choose? Is there a video? Thanks.

[@mrantone916]

Just snatched up a s&s blade jacket man !! , so sweeet . 😎

[@CanYouSayPao]

I like the colorway of the first jacket but you seem to be going towards the 2nd one. Oh and i wear hoodies under my jackets all the time and my advice is to make sure you tuck the laces in because thats gonna be dangling in the wind while you ride and it will hit your helmet and make annoying noises. Other than that they both actually look good.

[@jackdeth470]

great video, I agree black does match everything, myself, I like the look of the two tone , the first jacket you had on. it did look better in the video. not a fan of the hoodie , but I have a had issues with the zippers on the speed and strength line of jackets and the Velcro ripped on the one that I had used. ride safe, look forward too seeing what you end up in.

[@MrHasie]

First, a jacket is better than no jacket and second, I have been rocking mine for a couple years with no issues - zippers included. I have the rust&redemption jacket/jeans.

[@MrHasie]

Also, I took my shoulders out because I couldn't head check with a helmet... your lateral delts may interfere.

[@MrHasie]

Also, I ride at night and a black jacket/helmets are a no for me. Been there and done that. Obviously.. Commenting as the video plays.

[@MrHasie]

WHat I don't like about mine is the liner is the vest type. Keeps my chest warm but the arms are cold.

[@PsychoNeko011]

"This is like an unboxing and a review" hasn't even bought it yet

[@VVoltz]

Daniel, has your opinion about S&S changed after a year? Your didn’t get a new jacket, did you?

[@helloitscolton]

The first one looked better, maybe you could throw on a base layer like you said, have you looked at the biltwell gloves?

[@neonseacow]

yess we need more gear videos!

[@pujabelgian]

You need a ramp.. and here's DD the FM wearing the latest summer fare from S&S.. 😁

[@daveco1270]

Just bought a Merlin Hixon riding jacket for fall. Really nice looking jacket but it has a weird smell that I'm hoping goes away after some rides.

[@BlackMonster-zq3tc]

Get the first one...it looked awsum on u...with the leather arm it'll still be usable if u ever go down...which I hope never happens. Plus up those mountains it's like wearing extra insurance (protection & warmth)

[@kevinkeys1383]

DanDantheman, What ? Nov. 86 degrees ??? Wow !? Like to comment as good for me, but for You, yeah well, black keeps heat in and sometimes here is hard for some people to see, where that two-tone Brown looks good and is easier for alot to see. Toss up bro.. Black and white is better to see in Rain or Snow, white in Rain and Black in Snow. Up here a number one eye opener, where your at ?

[@MrTedy117]

Get base layers or heated layer which will be cheaper I do this as I live in U.K. 🇬🇧 and the weather changes often here especially in winter.

[@josegarcia1671]

I wear a full leather jacket my self but I live in North Carolina.... but where did you get your boots or who makes them I need to get me some I just wear my station boots..... sigh I know that's not ideal but I can't find anything that looks or deals good. You should get the tan and black one.

[@russellhorn6372]

Considering the fact that you have a lot of senior citizen drivers in southern Arizona, I would wear high viz gear. Style doesn't count as much as function. Think in terms of your fire fighting gear, stylish, or something to save your life.

[@abitofapickle6255]

What boots are those? They look like my tanker boots

[@koreywilliams4570]

I like the white one myself.

[@m3ttleheart125]

Straight black jacket is good

[@AndyBodkin]

Do you have a different union shirt for every day of the week? haha (only teasing)

[@danszulc45]

Any people's thoughts on the S&S Midnight Express as a beginner jacket?

[@jeffpage5281]

Those boots though... :D

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

I like the one with the hoodie! I have a street and steel jacket very similar to that one with a hoodie and i love it! Ck them out in cycle gear or revzilla

[@JJ_Rocket]

I like the black jacket

[@Striker51z]

This is going to sound really weird but try the first manufacturing top performer. I live in Florida and I started riding with it in October when it was 85 degrees and when you take the liner out and open all the vents, this thing works awesome. It vents better than my Icon Merc. The coldest I've been in with it is about 55 degrees and it does pretty good with the liner. The down side is that it doesn't come with an armor set and they use kinda awkward sizes for the armor. www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/first-manufacturing-top-performer-jacket

[@caseyroskwitalski4647]

I need a new AZ winter jacket...

[@jonaguilar416]

Excellent set of mustachios sir

[@funguseater40]

Furygan titan evo textile jacket...quality and good armour. Loving it ! Are Furygan in the US ? Waterproof and removable warm liner

[@VVoltz]

Get the Icon DKR. Awesome Adventure jacket, bomb-proof, really cheap these days. Comes with D3O

[@VVoltz]

Also, I like the Band of Brothers one

[@MrDamon888]

first one looked better with those boots

[@michaelcarsten3057]

I know I’m late to the channel for this video. When you were laying out your plan, it sounded as if you were going to go to a brick and mortar store so you could try bunch of clothes on and then shop for them online, perhaps trying to find a cheaper price. If you ended up buying something from that store, I commend you. Otherwise, it’s called showcasing. Jeff Bezos famously said he never needs to open a brick and mortar store because every store is a brick and mortar store for Amazon. Having said that, I really like your content.

[@jacobc8809]

Get black boots and wear them in your jeans. Those looks like uggs no lie. Live in phoenix and currently trying to find an all black jacket for this coming winter!

[@baron5688]

You look like Charles Bronson with the moustache.

[@1flat681]

Do the pants fit true to size because I’m a 30

[@markhenry192]

Get a nice Aero leather motorcycle jacket, super cool, develops character/patina and lasts forever. Textile stuff does nothing for me. thanks.

[@TzeiEm]

Heh, you look like Summit1g (a popular twitch streamer) with moustache :D You could do a review on the flanel shirt or even kevlar hoodies. They look pretty nice but like you, I'm not sure how protective they really are

[@MrHasie]

I wear a base layer, otherwise same jacket year round.

[@eatsleepplayrepeat]

You need to take better care of those boots. Put some conditioner or mink oil on them.

[@Nick-vx6pr]

What gloves are they please?

[@akquicksilver]

Check out Fox Creek jackets. Super high quality!

[@hunterpalmer5614]

Lol looked like a create a character in an old dirt bike game

[@tvbuu]

Damn you definitely look different without the facial hair

[@IsaakTolekidis]

how is off the chain in the cold?

[@shepdog1274]

Dan, I’m sorry, I love your channel, but your boots look like uggs

[@HEX8524]

What bikes are on the thumbnail???

[@rochederekmartin085]

What make are those gloves? Nice

[@tjzulu1]

You just need to decide what you need before you buy something my brother...you're getting yourself to mixed up!!

[@josemhs1213]

Ive looked into the s&s off the chain 2.0 and it seems to be praised overall

[@arnoldis24]

I got the speed and strength dogs of war jacket because it fits my super muscular physique well. Idk how well it does in a crash and I hope I never find out.

[@nickferdinande1646]

Black boots! Lol

[@consciouslasagne354]

Nice moustacheeeeee

[@Motolaagan]

Love the helmet hooooo..

[@joshuaodom1883]

shit, I'd personally ride naked if I had to, I don't give a damned what I'm wearing as long as I get to ride.

[@kwtay1746]

your boots are out of place in terms of color and design against your pants and jackets.

[@djohnson3678]

his boots match his tires .. all terrain .

[@Capronice]

I did not like the jackets

[@abtin1]

Speed and Strength jackets are absolute garbage. My bro fell off his bike at around 10 mph and it ripped two quarter sized holes in the jacket. That is incredibly pathetic. The whole point of moto gear is protection, and you're just as protected wrapped in wet toilet paper as you in Speed and Strength gear. Just go for leather if you're going to gear up.

[@abtin1]

@@tonykartracer8032 actually, I don't wear either of those brands because they're overpriced and not great unless you get the highest end stuff, in which it's wayy overpriced. I'm good with Heroic and AGV Sport. Quality stuff and reasonable cost. Speed and Strength is crap

[@mitchellbrinton4814]

I almost bought a Speed and Strength jacket until I noticed their logo is just "SS" miss me with that nazi shit

[@birddaddydetta]

Mitchell Brington "SS" isn't exclusive to Nazis. For example, would you not drive a Chevrolet Cobalt SS because it says "SS"? That is the dumbest thing I've ever heard.

[@bigwu100]

thats why i liked it.

[@memphis_sean8169]

Ride many dirt bikes 🤣

[@lovingmylifeasIage6741]

Try never to buy Pakistani leather.

[@eliasp8645]

what's your tank bag? @dandanthefireman