Thursday Boot Company Leather Jacket Review | Is the Racer Jacket Worth the Hype?

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Thursday Boots has come a long way from just making boots. They also have a line of leather jackets. In this video, I review the Racer Jacket in Arizona Adobe Rugged and Resilient leather. If you're in the market for a great leather jacket that won't break the bank, then check it out.
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00:00 - [ About the jacket ]
02:24 - [The good ]
04:29 - [ The bad ]
05:57 - [ The bottom line ]
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[@mooncake8254]

This a good review. My goal it's to pick what i can afford at the time and try to keep it as pristine condition for 2-5 years. To my shock, the Thursday boot lasted nearly 10 years. Nothing in life its perfect. That's why we're all humans.

[@StrayReviews]

Thank you! I’ve had my first pair of Thursdays for a long time now. Definitely a great pair.

[@jerrypomroy2375]

I like the Cafe style racer jackets but feel they’re a bit young for my age bracket (very late 40s) and prefer something that will age with me, not against me. A modern cut flight style jacket for instance. I dig the Thursday Flight Jacket & Keanu, but not crazy about the lack of heft & the finishes seem cheap & almost painted on. Love their boots though. I have 2 pair of their western boots (Desperado in Arizona Adobe & Maverick in Anejo) & getting the President in Mocha Suede for Xmas.

[@rockymtnstyle]

Hey, Lee! Appreciate the review. Given it's a different type of leather (sheep vs cow) and not waxed at all, I wish they didn't call it Arizona Adobe. Seems like an easy way to disappoint people who want the match to be spot-on. They could have easily called it something else. But yeah - looks GREAT on you. I wouldn't have changed the size. I'm sure you have other bigger jackets to layer... this one is in the sweet spot! Also, signed up for the newsletter. Thanks, brother!

[@StrayReviews]

Thanks Patrick! I think I just need to get it out of my head that a leather jacket is exclusively a winter jacket. I'm so used to layering up beneath my leather jackets.

[@jonathanb5464]

@rockymtnstyle I just purchased the same jacket with the belief that it is the same cowhide leather as the boots. @@StrayReviews where did you find that it's lamb?

[@StrayReviews]

@@jonathanb5464 It says sheepskin on the tag. It's still a pretty nice leather. Just lighter and softer.

[@nirajpatel9456]

If you click the different colors on the webpage, the product features description will update showing you the type of leather used. I just purchased the same jacket in anejo, I haven’t worn it yet. After conditioning my captains I think they darkened a tad (Arizona adobe) and match the jacket color perfectly.

[@jonathanb5464]

@@nirajpatel9456 "Arizona Adobe Rugged & Resilient Leather". Described the same as the boots, except it's not.

[@DailyDoseOfNeegro]

An eight panel tweed bakerboy cap would round out that outfit very nicely.

[@StrayReviews]

I actually have an 8 npanel cap I picked up in Ireland. Nice!

[@floridaredneck]

Thanks for sharing your size and choice; it looks great! I'm 5', 11" 155# and I would think I'd be "Thin" and have a hard time with sizes, since I'm kinda between them. I've ordered so many online, only to re-sell them later because "M" is too big for me and "S" is great on the chest, but the sleeves are too short. I guess I have to try them on in person, but we don't have stores that sell this type of quality in my area. I am athletic, but like a swimmer, not a body builder.

[@StrayReviews]

Thanks so much! I’m in a similar boat. The nicest clothing store we have here is JC Penny!

[@floridaredneck]

Penny's used to sell good stuff when things were made in the USA. I think we have one of those here..lol. I'm in between Orlando and Tampa and there are nicer stores there like Neiman Marcus, Gucci, Burberry and such, but nothing that specializes in leathers that I know of (haven't been to a mall in years). Problem is, there are theme parks (Disney, Universal, Bush Gardens) that make going there a nightmare as far as traffic goes. You have to go in the middle of the day during the week, but there should be some good sales about now. We can only wear leather jackets about 1 month out of the year here (starting about now), so it would take 100 years to break one in. @@StrayReviews

[@tigoat2]

I recently bought the Thursday Keanu jacket in Old English leather and couldn’t be happier! I haven’t worn it in a heavy rain, but have during a brief shower with no issue. I’m 6’ even, 190#, with a 46” chest and ordered an XL. It only comes in athletic fit, and it fits like a glove. I have no problems wearing a long sleeve shirt and light sweater or heavy flannel underneath. Very pleased and impressed with all my Thursday Boot Co. purchases and feel that for the money their products can’t be beat! Great review, by the way!

[@StrayReviews]

Thanks Mark! It’s great to know that this isn’t going to get ruined in snow or rain.

[@kibiego]

How has it fared so far? I've seen some poor reviews only a week in

[@tigoat2]

@@kibiego My experience with this jacket has been only positive. Its construction is without flaw and the leather is supple, yet durable. I haven’t babied it and it has broken in nicely. In fact I’m impressed enough to give their new black bomber jacket a shot. Merry Christmas to me😂

[@JP-8924]

Hi Lee! Question for ya. Is this color in Arizona Adobe or Tobacco? Reason I ask is that the Arizona Adobe jacket does not come in the extra trim options like slim, athletic, and relaxed, while the Tobacco racer does.

[@StrayReviews]

Yes, this is Arizona Adobe. The only fit this one comes in is athletic. I was hoping to get one in relaxed but it wasn’t available. Maybe since it’s still a new color?

[@mooncake8254]

My favorite channel it's, real men real style. He talks about owning an leather boot. 8 years later it's still holding up great. Now I am interested in pony up $500 cad for a Thursday brand leather jacket.

[@StrayReviews]

That’s a great channel. I watch that one too! A nice leather boot should hold up for years.

[@albertmanuel5028]

Good video. I’m curious if you own a Schott or Vanson. A few other reviewers who were not paid by Thursday have trashed this jacket in the past few weeks.

[@StrayReviews]

I own a Schott. It’s an incredible jacket. But comparing a $349 Thursday to a $1,000 Schott isn’t an apples to apples comparison. For $349, the Thursday Racer really is a great jacket. And no one paid me to say that 😀.

[@albertmanuel5028]

@@StrayReviews Good point, you can’t compare the two. I would personally advise someone to look for a used Schott or save up for another season.

[@StrayReviews]

A used Schott is a great option too. Even used they’re still better than most jackets out there.

[@gnomersy1087]

@@albertmanuel5028 I wouldn't necessarily disagree if that was something easily in your price range but if this would be the most expensive jacket you own I think it's a fair deal. I own both a used Schott Perfecto and a new Thursday Roadster and the Schott feels much more substantial but I wear the Thursday more often due to the better fit(I could order one and return if it wasn't quite my size) and because it's just less worrying to be walking around with because even used and with a good discount the Schott was almost double the price of the Thursday.

[@davidkean6985]

Pendleton...I have a 25 plus year old black Pendleton Bomber jacket. It has been treated as needed with mink oil and other conditioners. I would not take it out in a downpour... have Patagonia for that!! But, the Pendleton can handle just about anything and stay almost perfect. It is broken in like a fine pair of leather boots.

[@StrayReviews]

Nice! My grandfather wore Pendleton. You definitely have a keeper there.

[@thegrindmcoc7966]

Can you share your chest measurements? I’m 5’9 155 lbs with. 39 inch chest and got athletic M which is way too big. I want S but have to pick athletic or regular.

[@StrayReviews]

My chest is just over 40 inches, and I’m 165 pounds. The athletic fit is just right on me with a single layer underneath, but gets snug with anything more than that.

[@kibiego]

How has it fared so far? It appears recent reviews have not been so good due to quality concerns

[@StrayReviews]

I haven’t noticed any quality issues. Had it on all day Thursday (What a coincidence!) and it continues to impress me.

[@anthonyvelasquez1535]

Hey brotha, I want bough this, but want to a reference. How tall are you? Thank You

[@StrayReviews]

I’m 5’8”

[@bluegill5802]

I don’t wear a leather jacket in the rain, but I’m lucky that I don’t live in a place where it rains frequently for that reason

[@StrayReviews]

Very nice!👍

[@alwynwatkins1955]

Yepp I wear my horse hide jackets in the rain.

[@StrayReviews]

Great info! Thanks for that! And, now I want a horse hide jacket 😀

[@south91201]

What is the jacket size ?

[@StrayReviews]

Mine is a medium, athletic fit.

[@joem.7621]

Unfortunately, I can't wear any Thursday boots because they don't make a wide size for my wider feet. I ordered a pair of statesmen and they were so narrow and tight my feet would go numb. And, my feet aren't super wide. AE's size E fits fine. Also, the shoes had zero arch support built in and did not have a removable insert. So, maybe old guys with old wide feet should avoid Thursday boots. Too bad, I thought they looked cool and really wanted them to fit right.

[@StrayReviews]

Wow, that's definitely too tight. The latest iteration of their Captain Rugged and Resilient has a wider shape to them, but the arch support feels about the same.

[@jonathansandberg5219]

What was your opinion on Thursday wide width boots? They are between EE and EEE width

[@gnomersy1087]

Some of the boots have wide options but many don't it seems dependent on the boot and the color in question which is slightly annoying. That said I think even their "wide" size is quite a bit narrower than like Redwing's wide size.

[@jonathansandberg5219]

​@@gnomersy1087Yeah the selection is much more limited in wide, but the cost of producing wide lasts and devoting production to wide sized boots is quite large. So basically they start offering their most popular colors and boots in wide and expand it over time. I have had success with their wide widths, and funnily enough, the limited selection actually keeps me from buying too many boots. Can't speak to the Red Wings though, I've never tried.

[@kevinbarrett9615]

I think you have pretty low standards ! This is at best a middle of the road jacket in a very non durable leather. It is not a true motorcycle jacket , but it is a fashion jacket if that’s your scene. Please do a deeper dive and know there is a community of leather jacket enthusiasts who are shaking their collective heads right now.

[@StrayReviews]

What jacket would you recommend for around $350?

[@kevinbarrett9615]

@@StrayReviews I’ve been thrifting for 50+ years and probably own 25 leather jackets, so l might be the wrong person to ask. I think secondhand is the way to maximize your investment as well as get something a little more interesting.

[@StrayReviews]

@@kevinbarrett9615 I remember the 80s when you could find a stellar leather jacket option at Value Village. I haven't had that kind of luck in a long time. I've seen some great options on eBay lately.

[@ahoneyman]

It's a $350 jacket thats worth $350. Any used Schott for $350.is going to be trashed. The days of theift store high end leather are long long gone.

[@theannouncer5538]

@@ahoneymanthat’s what I was thinking. Thursday seems to be asking a fair price for the quality.

[@jasoncheshire6153]

Their jackets are paper thin and extremely cheaply made! I bought and returned two of them. They are crap quality. 350 bucks is way too much.

[@theannouncer5538]

Appreciate the feedback, might have to leave Thursday alone🙏

[@ginger9049]

Thursday doesn’t make good stuff. They’re also elusive about their business holdings.

[@michaeld2662]

Thursday makes good value ‘entry level’ boots and jackets. They are not ‘high end’. The pricing reflects that. I own some of their boots and am considering the Thursday Keanu jacket. I’m also considering a Schott. If you want superior quality materials and workmanship for a leather jacket like this, expect to pay $1,200 and up for it, not $349. Adjust your expectations accordingly. I don’t care about their business holdings, that’s none of my business. But, you do you.

[@LimitedWard]

Care to elaborate on that or just remain elusive? I don't think anyone should think their products are the best, but they offer decent value for the money.

[@ginger9049]

@@michaeld2662 I mean if you don’t care about quality v price point and ethics then yes Thursday is a great company to shill for and buy from.

[@ginger9049]

@@LimitedWard not sure what happened to my reply to you but I’m not being elusive after posting one comment. Connor Wilson is a co-founder of Thursday and was a part of the Teneo group, an organization instrumental in funding and lobbying the repeal of Roe v Wade. I have made numerous attempts to contact Thursday, but they’ve remained mum while still responding to others and shelling out products for social media reviews. For the price point their boots are the best thing they make, but you could still do better by holding out for Red Wings on sale, like they are right now. Their belts chip away and fall apart and their jackets are scrap savers that don’t breathe. You could go to Wilson’s leather if that’s what you’re after. If you want fashionable boots even Meermin has them beat. Thursday isn’t even MiUSA so there’s no point in balking at price points.

[@warriorspikes51]

@@ginger9049awesome! I’ll buy even more from them now😎thanks