Can Taylor Stitch Justify a $1,075 Leather Jacket? (1-Year Review)

[@gnomersy1087]

I think when we look at jackets we have to be honest, you're probably not wearing your grand-dads clothes. That's because it is far too common for people to vary enough in size and fit between generations that there is no chance of wearing their dad or their grand dads clothing without it being tailored and many clothes are impossible to tailor enough to change sizes. This is notably different from a watch or other more "traditional" heirloom items which can be far more easily resized if they do not fit the inheritor or which do not need resizing.

[@Enrico-]

amen, by 2050 we'll all be 500 lbs

[@bozartg]

Very true. Almost all A-2 Flight jackets from WWII were about size 38 or less.

[@Artemis-v8i]

@@Enrico-all muscle

[@Enrico-]

@@Artemis-v8i of course

[@breh9320]

Lol id disagree i wear my dads and even my grandfathers jakects and they fit well too

[@AlexanderMason1]

For the price I really don’t think it should have a big seam down the middle of the back of the jacket that will eventually tear and split open. For that price, you would expect them to use less panels of leather and instead use larger panels that will make the jacket more durable.

[@roepetoepa]

Yeah this jacket is massively overpriced tbh, I owned this jacket and this is not a 1000 dollar jacket but more like a 500 dollar range jacket. The leather is pretty spongy, theres a ton of seams everywhere and the cut is just not that great (the chest is super small but shoulders are massive). You can do way better with a thousand dollars at Tenjin Works, Aero Leather or Johnson Leather.

[@wills-ol3so]

yeah. this was clearly stated as a con in the earlier cheaper leather jacket reviews - why is it not mentioned here?

[@EssenceofPureFlavor]

​@@wills-ol3soFor exactly that reason that it was already covered qnd this is a follow up I assume.

[@troybarmore5832]

The back seem doesn’t bother me. In other reviews, my gripes are more with small pieces of leather used on sleeves or the bottom flap. Here, I actually like the way the patterning was done here, with the pieces of leather used to great effect for comfort and movement. IF there had been a chest seam, then I would’ve raised hell.

[@AlexanderMason1]

@@roepetoepa even a schott jacket is much better. As a matter of fact vanson jackets would be better if they fit me well.

[@Shane1944.]

If only this Golden Bear collab in this incredible leather featured 100 % cotton or merino wool lining in the body and sleeves I’d go for it. Too many leather jackets out there have satin or poly or rayon linings.

[@tripletdadplusone]

I got one of these second hand a few years ago. I think it runs a tiny small, but I really do love it. The thinsulate does actually give it a bit of warmth.

[@Stridewise]

The Thinsulate is a really cool element!

[@TheIronSnail]

Couldn't have gone to a better person!! Great review!

[@troybarmore5832]

Thank you sir!

[@antonalerte1189]

Completely agree with your excellent review. It is beautiful. It is very well made but as a guy with a bit of a belly. I’d advise you all to size up! I have this and the chest feels great but my (not horrendous) gut causes the pockets to bow out. Oh well, wear it open I guess.

[@JRRob3wn]

Taylor Stitch’s prices are absurd. Clearly people buy them, but I refuse to pay $200+ for a button down shirt made in China. I’ve literally had custom dress shirts made by an English tailor for less than that. I did buy one short sleeve button down from them off of Huckberry once and the material was very cheap, overall quality was way subpar compared to JCrew shirts which cost 1/3 of the price. Golden Bear looks like it can justify the steep prices though.

[@AD24873]

Good jacket, but likely worth waiting for find used. I picked up at $600 on Grailed. Great in Golden/"Orange", the only jacket I have gotten complements in public as a dude. Color really pops. Took it to a cobbler to get refinished as previous owner had worn it well. Cobbler was impressed in the vintage style & naked steerhide. Later I got my Father a Aero for around $800 similar style, but larger panels, chromexcel horsehide; etc. So for full price there are a lot of competitive options in simmilar style. But as the review said - over a lifetime or wears, it can easily be worth it for full price.

[@Stridewise]

Yeah I mean any good leather jacket or boot is better value when it's used haha. Good job finding one for yourself! I just gave my dad one of my jackets too - canvas though, less impressive

[@ericfallabel9201]

I bought this jacket last year and was really surprised that the color looked nothing like what's advertised on the website. Kept it anyway because i still like it, but i don't understand why the color was so far off

[@renangaidheal1320]

It's needs more sunlight if you want it to darken. When summer comes just hang it outside all day---it will darken considerably the longer you leave it in the sun. Lay off the neatsfoot oil 'cause that's not doing it much good.

[@BadassBrowncoat]

This Jacket is easily worth the money. I have had mine for a year and it is easily the jacket that gets the most compliments and most wear out of my outerwear. The mistake I made was I order this and a Schott 530 at the same time. My Taylor Stitch is Espresso and the Schott is black. For what I paid I should have just bought 2 of the Taylor Stich Moto Jackets in the 2 colorways, because the Schott gets very little wear comparatively. Yes it runs slightly small, but that is to be expected from leather that is meant to break into you. But it is a great jacket HIGHLY Recommended.

[@bayareanewman1566]

I have to stop the video at like 8 min. I’m from Gilroy.. 50 miles from SF. I’m entering enjoying the brand!!! Where can I buy one! Here in the SH BAY

[@bozartg]

Speaking of leather jackets. I've owned less expensive A-2's and they're just cheap in every way. I just ordered a Horsehide A-2 (USA made) at a Black Friday discount of 30% which still set me back $595. I was prepared to purchase a Real McCoy at $2000 but, since it's made in Japan I was very skeptical of sizing as I'm larger than any Japanese man. lol. I remember being is Soul, South Korea in 1998 and going into a leather shop and promptly being told in pantomime that they had absolutely nothing in my size. So, after much searching for the exact details, (Horsehide, made to WWII specs, Color, and finally USA made) I settled on a Cockpit USA A-2. Leather jackets of superior quality aren't for everyone. Cost is normally a huge factor for most but to be fair, many will only wear the jacket occasionally and wouldn't appreciate the attention to detail and quality that goes into a jacket at these price points anyway. Always comes down to if you can afford this, do you actually appreciate it for the price. Only one's personal decision will answer this question.

[@aznlemonboy]

Taylor stitch vs Schott? What's the better value?

[@Stridewise]

... Schott is better value

[@LorSTApunk07]

I bought a Taylor Stitch Long Haul jacket in duck canvas back when they were still made in the USA. I like it, however, it’s incredibly slim for its size. It’s a size 40 but fits like it was sized for a tiny asian guy. Small enough that now, (getting older) that it barely fits buttoned up. I balk at their prices now and am disappointed they moved 99% of their production overseas. You’re much better off going vintage for a decent motorcycle jacket, in my opinion. I have a phenomenal Lesco double rider from the 70s that is top notch, MITUSA, and the fit & finish is great. I’m also certain it was much less than modern offerings.

[@lawrencegyebi5014]

You are being very philosophical today 😂😂, nice review. I have vitage Jos A bank leather jacket similar to this....hopefully my son will inherit it..nice review.

[@Thec0nv1ct777]

Hell, i have a black canvas wills jacket v1 that i out grew. Gained weight and muscle which makes it hard to put on. So im gona have to sell it later in the year.

[@Stridewise]

Fantastic reason to sell a jacket though, congrats king

[@philipbeadle6446]

My only gripe with Taylor Stitch jackets is they typically only go up to a 46 chest, and I (comfortably) wear a 48 or 50 😢

[@victormelendez1074]

What is the best café racer jacket to get like a Schott Cafe but not the price tag? Also, can you review the Belstaff Weybridge?

[@javierdiazsantana]

If you want something similar to this try either Betzy Nataly in León Guanajuato, Mexico. Their garments cost less than 100 bucks and the quality in build and materials is similar

[@XFS540]

Moto jackets are a little passé though. We arrived at a point in time where we don’t need the zip-up cuffs and the double-zip chest pockets to look like we have style. For the money, I’d opt for the leather variant of the Baracuta G9. It offers a more classic look overall.

[@Stridewise]

that's interesting, I find this style super subtle and not too costumey, then again I'm comparing with the Perfecto which is sort of the ultimate cosplay jacket!

[@jt1559]

The Baracuta G9 is definitely a classic, but in leather form I disagree that it's more classic than this jacket. The zipped sleeves and zip chest pockets are key elements that make this jacket more classic in style.

[@XFS540]

@@jt1559 Hmm, I think zippers definitely give any item a more modern aesthetic. A button cuff would have been a more classic look. Don’t forget the button-fly on jeans came before the zipper-fly.

[@thebiohackinglab]

@@XFS540 So glad they didn't do a button cuff. I have them on my Eastman Hartmann WWII German leather jacket, and they are the most impractical things ever. Zipper is so much more practical and easy to use.

[@bobjohnson6321]

i have two of these jackets one in midnight blue and loden. a few years back you could get the price down by joining pre order along with a coupon or sale. got mine for around 8 hundred or 8 fifty. they are definitely warm which is why they are my go to winter riding jackets. the fit can be a little snug for a bigger fellow but the leather is pretty supple. the flannel lined pockets are a big help in the cold and the collar is pretty cool flipped up although i was skeptical at first. i suggest the look is understated and the design fits in exactly with what i need for riding. i had quite a few pieces from them when they produced gear in the usa including a nice Harris tweed chore coat, but wont support their offshoring. perhaps it just makes me more bitter when i watch someone abandon usa made after having started off so awesome.

[@thebiohackinglab]

Same. Can't believe even the Yosemite is now made in China. I still have several pieces made in CA, but I no longer purchase their stuff. Several other higher quality brands I go to for US made.

[@jkamp]

Damn it, Troy. You're such a wordsmith. lol. Sent me over to TS website... thankfully, they don't make this in Shrek size so my wallet is safe, for now. But this is basically how I feel about my Schott P673 Storm and 370 Duke. They keep getting better and better, I actually quite like the orange whiskey and I can see how it will patina beautifully.

[@Stridewise]

Troy is more self conscious about the orange than I am, I think it's freaking sick. especially with his 875s!

[@Thehuntress404]

Thanks for the review, not a lot out there. I also have the whisky and it is soooo different from the pictures online it boarders on false advertisement. That being said the jacket is truly great. A couple things I would change would be the sleeve length, I get why it’s longer, but as a 5’7” 200 (okay 215) lb guy I have to size up which means the sleeves go to my knuckles. And second I personally wish I would have gotten mine when they were doing the diamond quilted lining just because I don’t like loose lining that bunches in a slim jacket. Thanks again for the review! Even though I already have it I love to feel vindicated haha

[@joelmoore3804]

I had a similar problem when I got my TS jacket. I asked them if they could shorten the sleeves, and they referred me a leather care tailor that shortened the sleeves for me. It cost about $75, but was worth it, because the fit is perfect now.

[@Thehuntress404]

@@joelmoore3804 I accidentally deleted reply, any chance you could share the referral?

[@thebiohackinglab]

@@joelmoore3804 Did you use Arrow Leather Care?

[@davidthompson1573]

Hey bro, what’s your height, weight, and pants size? Just trying to compare….

[@Stridewise]

I'm 6 feet, 190-195lb, waist size is usually 32 (vanity size) but 34 waists (actual) fit best

[@RogerLoera]

"Decades" for that patina look. Damn. Um, I don't think i can wait that long.

[@Stridewise]

hey you can always get 50 year old jackets on eBay!

[@Onlyprpjectsdetails]

I got Jackcop leathers just for $240, in December sales❤

[@brunonjezic6208]

So it went in the good hands. That jacket is insane! I watched Iron snail video about it more than 20 times. I always felt 2 pice back that i hated until i found out that some of the Himel jackets have it too. After that i could except it

[@chriscarbaugh3936]

I would easily pay this for the perfect jacket. I ride bikes, but this isn't really good enough. During Covid I had a leather jacket made to measure and its still not perfect. I have short arms, and yet a deep chest. If this actually fit me perfect I will buy it tomorrow; however without actually trying one on I won't know. So, I need to find someone that retails these. Still I like the idea and I would hand it down to my sons. I actually wear my Dad's raincoat from the mid-70s to work. Sure its a 38 or 40 and I am a 42, but who cares its cool and I don't have much of my Dad's stuff.

[@jt1559]

There are places out there like Aero Leather and Simmons Bilt that make leather jackets to size for around $1k. You can choose the style, leather and colour.

[@aus1048]

I asked how much this jacket was in the Taylor stitch store in San Francisco. The guy at the store said: “Ten seventy five, ten dollars and seventy five cents.” I said “I wish” and walked out.

[@rothkobreath]

I bought a denim jacket from Taylor Stitch and one of the buttons fell off on like the 3rd wear. Sus.

[@sanderdeander]

It's kind of absurd to be advertising with a color that you could potentially develop in many years.

[@wasbeer77]

The color reminds me of Crud's gloves, a swedish brand. Absolutely beautiful and deeply layered. It should age incredibly! ❤

[@aceymac]

Do an image search for John Travolta's neck and if you're under 30 and buying something like this is a financial stretch, look at Travolta's neck and realize how much your body will likely change. I met the three founders of TS at a pop up when they were just starting out and they're great ...still have some custom shirts they made, and Golden Bear is a terrific company (if you're in SF for their annual seconds sale, don't sleep). That said, this jacket is a tad overpriced and the fit is weird but moreover, these sepia colored J Peterman style reviews make my wretch.

[@TeaChhaity]

Because of this damn video 😅. I just bought that jacket with the orange 🍊 color that you didn’t really like. And it will arrive 3 more days.

[@camelothis]

Nice video, but I kept getting distracted by the fact that it did not sit properly on you. One side was always lower than the other, especially when you had your hands in your pockets. Is this a physical anomaly with you, or a poorly constructed jacket? Personally, after owning and trying on many leather jackets in my life, I think this jacket is significantly overpriced, especially at this time of the year when many well-known and reputable leather jacket makers are offering a significant discount.

[@AxelFoley-sb5re]

These jackets are amazing

[@snuffspoon]

I want to ask about a leather maker but I’m afraid to blow up my spot

[@marceloribas4616]

Dont want to be negative but ykk is just ok quality, second the jacket has too many stitches , great quality jackets are not made of so many leather pieces. Cant really say about how the leather feels. I like the colors and the style though. Pay over 1k? I wouldnt for this jacket.

[@mgray3130]

Hmm over time? Oh no would be my response. But you say yes and then it's justified.

[@LeadLeftLeon]

We can do better than STEERhide for 1100 U$D. I’d expect horse for the price not a castrated animal

[@rpow6861]

Its a lovely jacket but at that price its a rip off. You could get a way better jacket for the same price. It should be around 600

[@robolliges9061]

Orange....

[@brunonjezic6208]

Great fit though

[@kevindallakyan4633]

Love the channel but think you guys need to be transparent when you are doing a paid review. Assume this is one of those as seems an ad rather a review

[@Stridewise]

It really isn't paid or sponsored, we didn't even get the jacket for free. Troy just likes the jacket. Sometimes reviews are positive!

[@troybarmore5832]

I would've loved it if they'd paid me lol! Then I could've gotten a kickback for saying stuff I was already going to say ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@kevindallakyan4633]

@@StridewiseGreat to hear as really like what guy guys are doing. Keep up and may be worth noting that it’s not paid!! :)

[@kevindallakyan4633]

⁠@@troybarmore5832then def need to look into this jacket!!! Thanks

[@splashpit]

This is an advertisement

[@Stridewise]

Troy's reviewed like 4 jackets on this channel and always voices complaints, even when he keeps and likes it (like the AllSaints one from a couple weeks ago)

[@troybarmore5832]

I wish it was an advertisement. Then Taylor Stitch would give me stuff. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@a.a.raafieymajumdar7570]

​@@troybarmore5832hey can you plz share your body measurements?

[@tom23245]

I have this jacket, and honestly it's overrated as hell. It's slim in a bad way and not well cut. Considering you're easily in the price range of an Aero Leather jacket, I definitely regret the purchase.

[@chickletloki8444]

😅my brother has the jacket at the beginning and its really cool but you can get about the same in other brands for half the price.this is mostly marketing in price because if you go to their website they are a;ways out of stuff too in an attempt to build demand

[@Stridewise]

what's a similar jacket that's half the price?

[@Richard-Reloaded]

Oh no, here goes Troy again. 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@Stridewise]

Every dumb KZbin clothes channel needs a philosopher king like Troy to class up the joint

[@PaulAndBiscuit]

Are you being paid by Taylor Stitch?

[@Stridewise]

it's so funny, i have a ton of reviews that are positive but this video gets way more 'are you paid by taylor stitch' comments than any other. we didn't even get the jacket for free, i swear! we actually bought it second hand from kzbin.info

[@davidthompson1573]

@@StridewiseYou didn’t answer the question

[@Stridewise]

@@davidthompson1573 OK more explicitly: no, we weren't paid for it, and we didn't get the jacket for free either

[@davidthompson1573]

@@Stridewise Okay, excellent. So, you’re confirming that you were not sponsored by Taylor Stitch at the time of this video? Thanks for clarifying! This is important to your subscribers, who trust your team’s advice when investing in high-priced items. As a consumer, I hope you understand why it's problematic to follow reviews from creators who are profiting from both viewers through KZbin revenue and manufacturers through advertising fees. Thank you for verifying that your reviews are authentic and unbiased rather than misleading and financially motivated.

[@KarlHensen]

Soon or later you can find the same stuff selling from China for $500

[@VonTrep-g5g]

Large seam in back, clunky fit, chrome-tanned leather, run-of-the-mill details = meh