Dainese Women's Air-Frame Textile Jacket
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This product looks stylish and feels comfortable.
I purchased this jacket based on reviews of style, comfort, and safety. It definitely passed the test with flying colors. It is very simple to add the back protector and not too tight. I'm 5' 4" and about 135 lbs, and I ordered a size 44. It fits pretty well everywhere, except it's a little snug across the chest.
October 1, 2012
Perfect for warmer days!!
I received this jacket yesterday in the mail and I'm really happy with it! I took a ride in hot weather and the the ventilation was great! The fit is perfect; I'm 5'9'', 125lbs, and the arms were long enough (my biggest problem with motorcycle jackets). I didn't try it with the liner, it is really thin though, not sure about how much time it's going to last. The only thing I dislike about Dainese women's jackets, and I don't know if it's the same with the men's, is that the shoulder protections are removable with a velcro. Maybe its useful if you have to change them but otherwise they're always moving. Each time I put the jacket on I have to replace the shoulders....But anyways overall it's a really nice jacket, perfect for warm weather, great style, really comfy and awesome look!
July 17, 2012
amazingly stylish
A lot of jackets for women seem to be simply a smaller version of a man's jacket. Not this! The shoulders are not too broad, there is ample chest room, and the arms are not bulky. I am very petite and have a hard time finding a jacket I don't look lost in. This jacket looks great on and fits like a glove. The only downside is that you have to buy back protection separately which adds even more to the pricey tag on this jacket.
July 2, 2012
Nice! Great option for hot weather.
This is a jacket with enough ventilation for a hot day (90+, so far), with armor that manages to be unobtrusive, and a very understated, classy design.
Sizing... I am 5'7" and wear a US size 4 or 6, depending on the designer/cut. The 46 fits perfectly--right length, armor sits in the right places, and if I want it a little tighter, snaps at the waist, wrist, and elbow make that possible.
I ordered the Air G Level 2 back protector, as well--that creates a little bit of a turtle shell look, but if you don't mind letting people know that you value your spine, it's not a big deal. :)
Nice work, Dainese... am definitely going to order the Drake Air pants next.
June 25, 2012
stylish summer ridding jacket with protection
this jacket was purchased for my girlfriend who wanted a stylish summer ridding jacket with protection. she opted to get the back protector as well and feels more confident wearing the jacket. she said it fits well, flows air and most importantly looks good.
June 4, 2012
I luv the jacket
Great air flow, very stylish, and would highly recommend the jacket. Only negative side is the thin inner liner that I'm not sure how durable it is and the loops that hold the liner in the sleeve seems flimsy. I would totally buy another one if I wore this one out.
May 2, 2012
Big on Style
This jacket was one of the few that came with armor but also had a flattering fit. Dainese sizing chart was accurate, the fit is great. I thought that the fabric on this jacket would be a little more substantial. It stretches well, but is pretty lightweight for a motorcycle jacket. The wind cheat insert works well, kept me warm on a chilly evening ride, but it does seem delicate and doesn't fasten in very well at the arms. I was surprised that the shoulder pads were exposed when the wind cheat is out, it might be a little annoying when wearing a lightweight shirt. For the price, the jacket should come with the back insert. But seriously, this jacket looks awesome. I have worn it a few times even when we are not taking the bike.
April 11, 2012
Great armor, stylish jacket
Purchased this jacket at the beginning of the summer for my MSF course, and promptly spent two 8-hour, 90+ degree days sitting on a blacktop parking lot, idling my bike. We rarely got out of 1st gear, and though I was pretty sweaty, I have to say that this jacket is very well ventilated -- I had the liner out, and once we got moving even a little bit, I soon cooled off thanks to those mesh panels.
On the flip side, I just spent today on a ride and though it's late November, the jacket (with liner) did okay. (I layered up, and once the sun went down put on a larger wind-breaker over the jacket, but for the most part it held its own on a ~50 degree day.)
Jacket feels very well-constructed -- snaps are all secure (even a little difficult to open!), zippers are sturdy. Thanks to two snap positions, I can cinch the waist, bicep and forearm down, and the armor stays right in place, so comfortable that I don't even notice it. The armor itself is great stuff -- no soft, flimsy-feeling foam here -- the outer later is pretty solid, and it fits my forearms perfectly, as do the shoulder pieces (which wrap around to the back as well).
I also purchased the Dianese back armor insert, and, while it takes a little getting used to, I feel comfortable and confident in its ability to protect.
The only grip I have about the jacket has to do with the removable windproof liner -- it snaps into the jacket cuff in an awkward position, and the loops holding the snap in feel just a little flimsy. We'll see how it holds up long-term.
For style, I just don't think this jacket can be beat. I purchased the red & black, and it is beautiful! I'm a rather petite woman (5'4", about 120 lbs), and in contrast to many other jackets which felt baggy and "okay", when I tried on this one I just couldn't bring myself to put it back on the rack. Saving up my money for other Dianese purchases...the Italians just know what is up.
November 19, 2011
