Alpinestars Vika Women's Leather Jacket

Background: 5'2 & 107lbs

Fit: Way too tight around shoulders especially if you're adding back armor. I ordered a 38 and will be exchanging for a 40. Arm length is good, silhouette is great & fitted, not overly busty since I'm smaller chested anyways. I don't mind it being snug as the leather should stretch over time.

Construction: Stitches aren't alwaaaays even but then again this was made in China. My main issue is the usage of cheap velcro instead of snaps (on collar). Also collar is huuuge, my neck is average but this isn't patterned to be fitted well around the neck. Odd gap and bunching of fabric. Collar construction and sewing order of operation could be improved to fit better. Love that there's no giant company logo smeared across the chest. Makes the jacket more subtle.

Style: So far the Vika line is the closest thing I found that doesn't scream "racer" or "omgIridemotorcycles." As a lady, I think moto apparel geared towards women are atrocious. It's almost as if the design department has no idea what women want. Please stop tossing PINK on clothing/accessories just to label it for women's.

Color: What happened to the champagne color? The metallic blue is hideous.

Protection: Shoulders & elbows are padded nicely. No back insert so buy your own!

I love this jacket. I love the way the leather feels -- so soft and supple, yet it's thick and feels protective. I also love that this jacket has an inner WATERPROOF pocket! It's hard to see, but there are also two side pockets on the outside and two more inner mesh pockets closed with velcro.

There's an inner, removable liner that is like a vest -- so no sleeve liner.

The jacket runs really small and is snug. I usually wear a size 2-4 (sometimes size 0, usually xs) and ordered size 40, but had to exchange for a 42. Even the 42 is pretty snug, but that's the way the jacket is made. I'm 5'2", 120 lbs, 34C. It's tight across the chest mostly for me. Oh, and if you have muscular arms, it's going to be a tight fit around the arms, too.

Very stylish and functional. I love wearing this jacket off the bike, too.

I'm 5'2", 115lb, 32 around the chest and 25 around the waist. The 40 is tight around my shoulders but near perfect everywhere else with no other layers (including the lining) on. It would be uncomfortable to zip up with another long sleeve underneath. My shoulders/arms are pretty lean but have enough mass (make a judgment from the picture) to pose a problem with a 40 . The sleeves at the wrist were tighter than expected but didn't pose a problem, might be pretty tight with a watch and gloves on but I don't see it being a problem then either. It might just be the jacket getting pulled from the shoulders but the collar sat a little strangely on me (kind of wide). It looks great from every angle, I really do like it. I don't think this model will fit me quite right though

I wanted a jacket that would protect me and look good. This way definitely a good choice. It only has 2 very small logos, so it isn't overly obvious that it is a motorcycle jacket when I wear it around town.
I've even gotten several compliments from non riders on it.
Beware it runs small so order up at least 1 size. I'm 5'3 and 100 lbs and had to get a 40.
If you do get the wrong size their customer service is great anyway though.

I am obsessed with this jacket.

I originally fixated on it because it was the most stylish winter jacket I could find on Revzilla that still had decent protection. I am the kind of rider who always wears full face helmet and protection, even when I'm riding to the beach on a hot day. But I'm also the kind of rider that wants to look stylish walking the streets of New York once I've parked. This was the perfect jacket for me. And it just so happened to match my Vika boots which I already owned and loved. Not on purpose.

I've had it at least since the beginning of the 2014 riding season. I have zero complaints. It's snug, it's warm, it looks hot, and I get a ton of compliments. Husbands want to know what brand it is so they can buy it for their wives.

SIZE: The slider wasn't working, but I would have said it fits a little small. I am a US size 6 (4 on my good days). I ordered US 8/EU 44, figuring I'd go one size up to allow for a sweater. It allows for a sweater, but not much else. It's very snug! But super comfortable. I have good range of movement and it lets no winter wind inside!

Do not attempt wearing this is the summer; you will bake.

Okay, one complaint: LAME that it doesn't automatically come with back protection. But that seems to be standard policy on jackets, so c'est la vie.

Love this. It is so sexy on, I got the matching pants as well. I'm 5'7, 135 lbs and got the size 46 and can just fit a light hoodie underneath for the winter months. long torso and i'm a b cup, usually where a small in most tshirts to help y'all with sizing. I have to put the jacket on last cause its tight but i love the finished look. Leather is beautiful, outer pockets are tiny but i can fit my phone in the inner pockets.
I'd highly recommend

I was in search for a women's leather jacket that was protective but feminine. I had an old women's icon textile jacket that i have been using for quite a while. I found it difficult to find a leather jacket that was fitting for a female's curves especially with protection. After reading the reviews i decided to pull the trigger and purchase this.

-Fitment
I normally wear a small in jackets, (5'5" 120lbs) i chose to purchase the medium (The other reviews were right, go one size up!). It has been about a month or so now and it's broken in. It is tight especially with a forcefield back armor insert but i can zip up with ease and feel fairly comfortable. Without the armor its perfect, but i keep that need for protection in mind on highways.

-Pockets
The front pockets are small, good lucking trying to fit your hands inside with armored gloves on. The inside waterproof pocket is large enough to fit my iPhone 6 but you can see the outline due to the tight fit. No biggie for me, my goal was to find a fairly protective leather jacket that complimented a women's figure (in other words, i didn't want to feel like a bulky man). There are also 2 other pockets inside closed with velcro.

-Fire Hot, More Air Please
Air flow is great for a leather jacket but i do wish there were zippers to allow more air in. Definitely not a jacket to wear in the summer. I wore it yesterday in 80 degree weather with just a tank top and was sweaty and uncomfortable, so much so that i had to turn back and wait for the sun to set. Then again, what would you expect with keywords "Leather" + "Jacket".

-Overall
Don't use this for those 80+ degree days unless your sweat threshold can withstand it. Absolutely buy this if your needs are similar to mine. Again, I wanted a sexy yet discrete leather motorcycle jacket that flatters and compliments a woman's physique yet provides adequate protection for my daily commute.

Good quality, runs very small. I got a 42 as 5'3" 107 lbs and I would've gone a size up had I not returned it for the nasty metalic light blue color. Such a weird 2nd option, I don't know why they didn't make it white or brown. But it is very flattering and quality is great and armor felt like it was in the right spots.

Was looking for something that doesn't make me look like a man. This jacket hugs my curves in the right places but still feels comfortable. I could literally wear this jacket around town and people wouldn't even realize it's a motorcycle jacket. It is warmer than it looks so I will probably get another jacket during the summer. Have it 4 stars bc I had to go up in size bc the arms were too tight and bc the back protection is sold separately.

Let me start by saying this jacket is very stylish, comfortable and fun to wear. I just got back from a two week trip in Europe and wore this jacket the entire time while riding on the back of a bike with my husband. I'm 5'5" and 130lbs. & in good shape. I usually wear a 4-6. It took me 3 tries to get the correct fit. And I ended up with a size 48. The negative is there are no vents and it gets hot. I unzipped my jacket part way and got stung by a bee, so I endured the heat after that. You also need to purchase back protection. The folks a Revzilla were very helpful getting the correct one. In all, if you are not put off by the negatives, go for it. it's a really beautiful jacket.