REV'IT! Women's Rebel Leather Jacket
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Fantastic, stylish, and durable leather jacket
I really love and highly recommend this jacket. I hesitate to give it 5s for everything because there are tiny features that I would nitpick, but in general I don't think you could get more for your dollar.
Style: This jacket looks great. Very classic look; tapered to fit a woman's body but long enough to give good protection and straight enough that it doesn't make my hips look weird. I really hate those tiny little women's jackets that end at the waist or flare out weird - this jacket is neither of those. My only qualm is that being all leather with no elastic panels, the jacket looks a big baggy when I don't layer underneath (I probably could have sized down but it would have been tight with a sweater on). I knew what I was getting into, though, and in general it looks and feels great. The sleeves are long on me, but I have to size by my broad shoulders, so your mileage may vary.
Comfort - solid all around. No qualms, this is a very comfy jacket, and it's getting comfier as I break it in.
Protection and durability - This thing is heavy duty, without being too bulky and awkward. Nice armor in the elbows and shoulders without being too stiff - I can wear this jacket around town after riding without feeling weird. I take a point off because the armor doesn't seem as heavy-duty as in my textile jacket, but you do get an improvement in style. I feel safe in this jacket.
Air flow - very comfy for an all-leather jacket. It will probably get hot in the summer, but for spring/winter/fall it's pretty great. I get a bit too much air through the neck, but that's fixed with a bandana (and looks good too)
Features - what you would expect in a standard leather jacket. Two inside pockets, two outside pockets, zippers and buckles in the right places. This isn't a pockets-everywhere touring jacket, but you get a more classic look. Just know that there is no zip open/closed ventilation (I haven't missed it yet). The liner is a really nice touch.
February 25, 2013
Fabulous jacket
Love, love, love this jacket. Fits very well, not too stiff initially, lots of pockets. Love that it has no logos, is very stylish and long in back. Ordered a size too big first time, but Revzilla was amazing with the exchange. Only downside is that it has no venting, but not much of an issue for me as I'm always cold. Fabulous jacket for the money, great value.
August 6, 2012
Looks great AND full protection
It's so hard to find a sleek, good looking leather jacket that still has full protection. I love that this jacket has full armor, even at the back, and still looks great on. I've been using it for cool spring mornings...the perforation doesn't flow an awful lot of air through, but it's fine enough up through the 70s if you're moving. I have no idea how it would fare in the cold (I would call this a spring/autumn jacket until I can try it out with the thermal liner), so I guess you could argue that it lacks some versatility in that way, but it's outstanding for what it's designed to be, and it's too awesome to return!
May 14, 2012
