Schott 118 Perfecto Jacket Review at RevZilla.com

[@LucianVolkolak]

The fixed look of the biker model makes me nervous hahahaha

[@spjunkies]

😠

[@chelseahenry712]

The 118 was introduced in 1977, closest you can get today to the original is the 618 & 613. They are totally worth the price, I bought $350 knockoff and then years later bought a real Schott the quality of Schott is 2nd to none. It makes my cheap knockoff look just that a cheap knockoff.

[@onseki1774]

I wear a 618 while I ride all year long, mostly city traffic and commuting, the big open collar scoops up cool air in the summer and pulls it across your sides. If its sized properly the jacket will balloon up and keep a pocket of cool air around your whole torso. When it's too cold I just zip up the collar all the way to the neck, a nice wool scarf can fit down the neck of the jacket no problem and keep your chin warm on those below freezing days. I also have the fur collar and wear that from october to march. This is year 9 with my schott perfecto my first full year of riding a motorcycle with it. It's been my companion for a long time but it has more meaning to me now that I actually ride

[@larrikinlancer685]

I figured if you opened the jacket during summer it wouldn't cook you. Thanks for the anecdotal story. Will help me on buying mine.

[@LukeMorry]

That jacket with armour............I'd have it in a heart beat :)

[@allenfernandez8653]

Luke Morry kinda new to leather jackets what does armour mean on leather?

[@LukeMorry]

ALLENJAN TV most bike jackets these days come with soft armour in the shoulder, elbows and sometimes the back. If you search D30 armour you'll get a better understanding :)

[@allenfernandez8653]

wow cool thanks will look into it

[@tomthompson7400]

go look at lewis leathers

[@bngr_bngr]

tom thompson LL's cost twice as much or more. Wait till Brexit and they will have to reduce the price.

[@LandLockedSailor69]

Inherited my father schott after he passed jackets 45 years old and still a great jacket

[@TigreJoe1994]

👌

[@greghudzik3770]

It would have been nice to see how the collar lies when zipped all the way up. Some jackets of this style do not snug up to the neck very well.

[@bngr_bngr]

Greg Hudzik the collar will look like an A-2 jacket collar.

[@AlpineFresh1987]

Thank you - this video persuaded me to buy a 118 and I much prefer the fit to my 618 :) Cheers guys, spot on review.

[@mdsaasan]

Hi

[@mdsaasan]

My company lather jacket my job

[@jeffreyengle2762]

The best leather jacket hands-down

[@jacobmiller8153]

I bought a perfecto and a bomber jacket from schott and have had the same problem in both jackets with the sleeves being tight. Im not a big guy at 5'11" and 215 pounds but i do go to the gym frequently. Is there a breakin period to loosen up the leather or do i need to size up? I l ordered the recommended size for me and i cant move my arms comfortably. Any feedback?

[@bozkurtccc2798]

a higher price and polyester lining is a cheekyness some jackets even have plastic zippers

[@jhamilton9243]

Will wearing the collar unbuttoned and zipped all the way up ruin the crease? I have had my 118 for over a year and have NEVER worn all the way zipped except ONCE.

[@kangablue7075]

The 118 is a slight evolution of the original and is available in L or Lone version giving 2" extra length in the body so it actually can cover to the top of your jeans (Mr Ed the non talking horse must have a short torso as its a standard jacket). The L is only available on 46L & 48L but not on the Revzilla site lol.

[@timothykeough1106]

the 118L is available in sizes 36 - 54

[@fredmartin328]

Also adds 1 inch to sleeve length.

[@RandomActsOfBlindness]

I bought one of these using the size recommendation on the manufacturers website. Unfortunately, it was incredibly small. I have no idea of where to go with it because of my proportions. I’m 5 foot 10 with incredibly broad Native American shoulders “23 inches“. On top of that, I’ve had a pancreas and kidney transplant, so I have a little bit of a bump down low. Up top didn’t feel awful, but I felt like a sausage around my torso. Any recommendations on something a little more lenient around the belly, but kind of the same style? I don’t really know… A little less of a taper? Thanks in advance!

[@nehemiahstewart]

Ed is living out his dream as a biker model

[@airvelvet1968]

Like schott, thank you for delivering the coolest riders jacket to Japan. Recently, Guitar Wolf who loves Japanese band schott switched to UK 's Lewis Leathers. It is a traitor who made a guitar wolf bespoke item. Please beat the "Lewis Leathers company" in tune.

[@duppy4327]

Great reviews- can you tell me please what size you would recommend for me if I wore a mesh motorcycle armoured shirt underneath- shoulder, back and elbow armour I’m a 40-42 regular I’m thinking a 44 perfecto ? Cheers

[@108padma]

Knox make a fully armoured shirt that would work well with this.

[@d.stiefel869]

As a short guy who has a bigger Santa Clause belly than chest, what do you recommend on sizing? I’m shorter and I’m only 5’6 (246 lbs), but my chest is 48, waist at belly button is 51, and my actual waist is 46. The Schott website says you should order your actual size but I’m afraid it might not zip up at the belly if I do so? Also, should I maybe consider the 613 due to my short stature? My fear with that model is that it has a slimmer fit.

[@danbell246]

I wear Xl sometimes xlt shirts 48" chest 44" around navel 45" waist 36.5" arms and 26" length 5'10 220 lbs.. What size would you recommend? No diet jokes please

[@RevZilla]

dan bell I recommend a 44 if you like a snug fit and don't plan on layering underneath. If you do, I'd jump up to a 46. -Hi-Viz Brian

[@danbell246]

My shoulders are wider than the person in this video. And I have longer arms..

[@RevZilla]

dan bell Ed (video model) still has some room to "grow" in the shoulders. He also has room to "grow" in the sleeves as you can see by how the sleeves are stacking at his wrists. That being said, the 46 is most likely your best option. The 44 may be too small. -Hi-Viz Brian

[@gopedjohn1]

I have XL leather. Jacket now it don’t fit to big of a stomach I guess I’m 6ft 220 pounds

[@kennhiser]

The company site says the 118 as the lighter weight. Also do you have these in the long 28”?

[@RevZilla]

We do not have the 28" back length. We currently only carry the regular 26" length. -DrewZilla

[@turtlepowersf]

I'm confused about the same thing. i thought the 6-series was the heavier leather. In this video, Anthony says the 6 series (steerhide) is stiffer and takes longer to break in. In the 613 video, he says the steerhide is softer and the cow/horsehide takes longer to break in. Which is it?!

[@HARMARSCH2]

I own one of these and it's heavy enough you do not need armour in it. Your right you can hand it down I bought mine in a vintage store.

[@cochbob]

HARMARSCH2 I got a schott jacket from my father he bought when he rode in the 70s and its still in amazing shape I'll probably be able to wear it my whole riding career too

[@wilsjane]

+Sam Koch, A few years ago we came across a grassfire that was spreading faster than our boots could deal with it. One of the guys used his perfecto jacket to beat the flames out and after sponging and a few coats of leather dressing it was completely unmarked. I think that the leather that Schott use must be fireproof. Very reassuring when you could have a bike catch on fire.

[@keithwaite5026]

Got a police motorcycle jacket called Branded, same sort of style with pull out liner and detachable fur collar, heaviest motorcycle jacket I've ever had, kinda wish I would have got the schott perfecto instead . Cool jacket.👊👍

[@gabor222]

The only thing I don't like about it is the belt buckle at the front. I have scratched my motorbikes' tanks several times with jackets like this. It is better to have the buckles on the sides.

[@Tiger24kicks]

How do this jacket compare to FirstMFG The Enforcer

[@silverstone3228]

I am 5'10" and 155 lbs can you help me with the sizing

[@RevZilla]

Would you be able to provide your chest size? That will affect the sizing. -DrewZilla

[@silverstone3228]

@@RevZilla i have another moto jacket that measures 50cm from armpit to armpit and 45 cm from shoulder to shoulder and arm measures about 65 cm this jacket fits me perfect so i would like the same in schott

[@RevZilla]

@@silverstone3228 Size 38 should be the appropriate size. -DrewZilla

[@thedevilskind]

I wear size xl in tee shirts, what size jacket do u recommend?

[@RevZilla]

Virgil N What are your measurements? -Hi-Viz Brian * Height * Weight * Waist * Chest

[@fhehullana1881]

is there a perfecto leather jacket in philippine

[@RevZilla]

+fhe hullana We do not have any stores in the Philippines, but we do ship from the United States. -DrewZilla

[@aliffila698]

im wearing shirt, armpit size 22inch...length 27 inch...so i wanna buy a schott perfecto 618 or 118 jacket..what size should i order???

[@RevZilla]

+alif fila69 What is your chest circumference? That is how we measure for fit. If you're able to take that measurement, we can provide a better size recommendation. -DrewZilla

[@aliffila698]

thanks for rplying..i have ordered the 42..just received it 2 days ago...now its really nice with my body...hahaha,,im satisfied with 618 42size...now looking for 125...hopefully the sizing are the same like 618

[@travelinman482]

Would’ve been nice to have a price for this jacket.

[@timothykeough1106]

given that this is 8 years old, it really wouldn't help. My 118L cost $965

[@jhamilton9243]

Mine was $985 direct from Schott

[@fhehullana1881]

can you make spike on shoulder

[@RevZilla]

+fhe hullana We don't recommend putting spikes on it, but you probably could. -DrewZilla

[@DDIAZ-we4dz]

If they could just put some armor in the jacket. It would end up being perfect 3 season coat. But without it. Honestly it's overshadowed by almost any jacket in its price point or even well below it's price point. What you're really paying for here is the craftsmanship and the name. Not so much the protection . Although I don't doubt it's got good slide resistance.

[@jensrb50]

Well you can get the same quality from my friend Alexander.Nobel house Lederschneiderei

[@TheDoctorgear]

Do you have any jacket like this but body armour driendly?

[@RevZilla]

Take a look at the following options, which all have pockets for optional armor. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/first-manufacturing-night-rider-jacket *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/first-manufacturing-enforcer-jacket *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/first-manufacturing-fillmore-jacket

[@Schroeder_-yh4sq]

no stars?

[@TommyType1]

Schroeder_2000 Schott will add upon request.

[@TheRowlandstone73]

Schroeder_2000 Yeah, they say Brando wore the 118 in The Wild One, but his had stars on the epaulettes, and Schott seem to only do the stars on the 613.

[@AGuyWhoPunkUMama]

could you tailor these for a better fit?

[@RevZilla]

If you can find a good leather tailor, you could have it altered. It may be more affordable to just get the slimmer 519. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/schott-519-perfecto-jacket

[@deanthompson88]

Having no armour is already a big issue but also my motorbike instructors specifically taught me to stay away from anything without double stitching when it comes to protective gear as if you slide down the road the first thing to go will be the stitching which holds the leather together, these aren't relevant protective jackets anymore, you should know better RevZilla.

[@zentkd4525]

@RevZilla The 118 isn't the original. Nor did Marlon Brando and James Dean wear it. It was created in 1997 as a longer, looser and softer version of the original 618 because people were becoming taller, and it was modified in 1998 to accomodate for the rise of obesity in the US. Brando or Dean would have fit twice in this tent of a jacket that guy is wearing here. No blame on him for being a bit overweight, but shame on Schott for such inane design choices as keeping the collar and lapel the same size while the rest of the jacket was ballooned up. That's just bad proportion and it stresses any surplus weight the wearer may have instead of cleverly offsetting it. This guys looks almost obese in this jacket although he's just large. Schott don't want you to realize this. They call the 618 "slim fit" or "trim fit" and pretend that the 118 was the normal cut when it really should be called fat cut. And don't get me started about that new(ish) button to keep the belt buckle in place. If there was any final proof needed that even the "classic" Perfectos went from actual riding gear, or punk/ rock attire with a sense of danger, to fashion item for metrosexual hipsters, this is it. At the same time Schott terminated the 125, the removable belt version of the 118, which was THE logical alternative for people who don't like the hassle with half-belts. So why don't they just drop the riding pretense altogether and make some REALLY useful modifications, such as a normal chest? Bikers need a tight chest because a normal chest becomes flabby when the arms are raised forwards, but pedestrians don't. And a normal chest would make the Perfecto suitable for athletic guys, who currently have to put up with either a flabby waist or a restrictive chest. For more than 20 years, the 118 has been neither fish nor fowl.

[@eduardoolivares9653]

Exact !!!

[@YvesFOLLET]

Truth spoken (y)

[@gijoe5508]

Is it a real motorcycle jacket? A motorcycle jacket is heavier with some protection for clavicles.

[@RevZilla]

It does not have armor, but the leather is actually thicker than other motorcycle leather jackets. Some people wear the Perfecto over an armored shirt, so they get the benefit of the impact armor while getting the thicker leather and of course the Schott style. -DrewZilla *bit.ly/Schott_118Perfecto *bit.ly/ArmoredTops_Schott

[@Inklerzy]

I got one of those from my grandma, I like it

[@davidknox2274]

Could you help me with sizing. I don't ride but just love the rock n roll look of these jackets. I am about 5,10. my chest measurement is 38/39" and I am about 170lb. Ideally I would like it to be quite snug fitting (rock n roll look). From the video- Buzzsaw is a 45/46" chest and is wearing a size 44 and that didnt look particularly tight but the presenter said he could go "either direction depending on layering" so does that mean he could of went down to a 42? What size could I get away with? cheers

[@RevZilla]

+David Knox To clarify, Ed sized down to the 44 for a snug fit. Size 46 would allow him to layer more underneath. For you, you could probably fit a 36. If you don't want the thick quilted non-removable liner, I'd recommend going for the 525 Perfecto in size small. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/schott-118-perfecto-jacket *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/schott-525-perfecto-jacket

[@turtlepowersf]

RevZilla it looks to fit him large, especially in the chest and arms. No offense to Ed but it looks as if he could size down to a 42 if it werent for the belly. Im an inch shorter and 10 pounds or so heavier but i carry my weight differently and i wear a 40 in a schott peacoat for a perfect slim but comfortable fit. Id love this coat but theres no where near me to try one on. Im not sure if their sizing is consistent among all styles of coats.

[@Siper2]

YES to armor! This is a great jacket, as is the Café Racer but I think they should at least give you the option. I'd also like to see an option for some white, reflective striping.

[@fireblade95]

i've two and a 671 and a durojac ! :-)

[@martinduffy6422]

Hey dude jacket just has,nt got that X factor very ordinary looking jacket

[@stepht-ggauthier3116]

Great video!!😎👍

[@elienefranca3472]

A jaqueta deveria TER UM COLARINHO TIPO CHINES PARA PROTEGER O PESCOÇO DO MOTOQUEIRO para escapar de possível linha de cerol ou fio, a maldade esta em todo lugar, apesar de hoje em dia ter antena nas motos que fazem essa função, quanto mais se proteger melhor, não acham? Eu acho que nos bolsos deveria usar papel antes de virar para não deformar ,ficou embeiçado.

[@kane93100]

This is the 618, not the 118

[@nomansland4811]

+kane93100 So, what's the difference?

[@kane93100]

Nomans land This is a matte, not bright. And the lengh. The 618 is the shortest.

[@TommyType1]

kane93100 sorry, this is a 118.

[@bngr_bngr]

Damones47 it doesnt have the star.

[@YvesFOLLET]

@@bngr_bngr The 613 has the stars. 618 and 118 don't.

[@andyp90210]

Good presentation but the presenter talks way too fast! I had to stop the video multiple times to rewind and focus on what he was saying. Sounded like a rap!

[@bngr_bngr]

Andy P youtube is free. No need to be in a hurry.

[@xanderisloading8310]

or maybe ur just slow

[@bystanderbehindthescreen]

Wow! 825$! That's way too expensive for my blood. Killer jacket though.

[@soozombie5299]

buy used

[@jeffreyengle2762]

The price gets lower after you try it on. Just an excellent jacket

[@PhantomofTheOctagon]

Anyone come across jacket in same style with armor?

[@RevZilla]

Unfortunately, we don't have anything with the same look that includes armor. You might consider wearing an armored shirt underneath. Here are some options. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/knox-action-mki-shirt *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/forcefield-sport-jacket-1

[@HenkibenkiSan]

why is there no star on the jacket?

[@RevZilla]

The 118 does not have a star. -DrewZilla

[@YvesFOLLET]

613 has stars. 118 and 618 don't.

[@junkyard-p1s]

Could someone tell Ed he can talk or scratch his nose, we know he's not a manican!🤣

[@humanfilth7331]

the negan jacket

[@adamcupples8082]

piss off not exactly, negans is a tad different lol

[@deanthompson88]

actually no, negan has a cheap knock off, look at his zips.

[@mr.jameson218]

Dean Thompson lol cheap knock off my ass it's custom made

[@ОльгаИльичева-ь5п]

Cool man he is!

[@jessiebirax9152]

I thought the guy wearing the jacket was a mannequin until he started to blink his eyes

[@nicoherrerai]

The fit is hideous on that bruh

[@ChrisJBlack972]

Who's the 20 numbnuts that gave this great clip a thumbs down?

[@НатальяДоценко-ч4э]

Марлон Брандо прославил эту куртку. Куртка - класс!!!

[@martinduffy6422]

It's ok nothing shout about just ok!!!!

[@Gerberbaby922]

These jackets are just like the HDs they will be ridden on; good looking, but out dated and over priced.

[@wastoid138]

Buzzsaw looks like a badass.

[@RevZilla]

Buzzsaw _is_ a badass. -DrewZilla

[@tomthompson7400]

nearly as nice as a lewis leathers jacket ,,,,, nearly.

[@bngr_bngr]

tom thompson LL jackets have a much higher price point.

[@apugalypse_now]

Fox Creek's "copy" blows it out of the water, and at a much better price tag.

[@ramsunder848]

Super

[@ryanweintraub9448]

Too bad this jacket is a few hundred dollars -_-

[@cochbob]

Ryan Zooloo this is the type of jacket you hand down to your kids not a jacket you replace in 2 years

[@ryanweintraub9448]

Sam Koch and that's why they are the best jackets. But still you have to realize. $700 for a jacket isn't in the budget for everyone

[@grandmapussydestoryer6669]

Ryan Zooloo look for a punk or a heavy metal store. they have jackets and vests for 150$ for the same jacket. sadly its 150$ , it used to cost 100$ 10 years ago ): but if you cant afford a 700$ jacket, diffently go look in a heavy metal store. because thats where i got my jacket and vest at (:

[@cochbob]

I really hope you never wear that on a motorcycle. jackets like that aren't meant for surviving a crash and the leather is super thin. there is no comparison between jackets like this and one you'd find for fashion

[@theoreomann794]

New York Greaser well like my dad says: " You want quality, you gotta pay up for it"

[@kznjonno602]

Great Jacket! Pity you chose a rapper to explain,so unnecessary?

[@fescuir5029]

toppp tammm

[@bvdatech1]

never wear your leather jacket or vest closed wtf you doing

[@ExhaIe]

Blake J why lolol

[@cnawrocki10]

Ever ride a motorcycle? Try it with an open jacket.

[@turtlepowersf]

zipped all the way up with collar up looks badass

[@ThePikmin18]

This jacket is so ugly Imo and definitely would fit a HD rider

[@eduki]

Boda skins 1000 times better

[@TheGentileGabe]

eduki nothing beats Murcia.

[@williamdriver1959]

The quality is not better

[@ZishanAliMalik]

Lol. Lousy fitting. Outdated. Much better jackets out there.

[@dieselboy808]

I agree that's how it starts, but it eventually does look awesome, except it's gonna take too fuckin' long to break in. Google Brandon Flowers (The Killlers singer) leather jacket. It's the same jacket, some stylist probably found a used one for him. I've been dreaming of owning one forever but it literally is impossible to find the exact right one with the right fit and texture. Ended up getting one from All Saints, still not perfect but as close as i will get I think.

[@fabian1518]

Jersey Representing 🏍️🐄

[@fhehullana1881]

how much the perfecto leather jacket if you sell them in the philippines

[@RevZilla]

+fhe hullana Our prices are only in US Dollars, and current pricing is listed at the link below. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/schott-118-perfecto-jacket *rvz.la/intl-order for international shipping details