![]() The two zippered hand warmer pockets are perfect for little essentials, like earplug cases and keys, while the waterproof chest pocket is handy for protecting your phone from the elements. ![]() Storage is about what you’d expect from a slim-fitting jacket. Accordion leather on the waist and shoulders assist in this fit in this while still allowing room for my Tech-Air 5 to deploy in a mishap. There’s no loose leather around my middle to flap on a naked bike, like is sometimes found in the more generous American cut of some jackets. In the sleeves, chest, and underarms, stretch panels assure both protection and the slim, comfortable fit I prefer in a motorcycle jacket. While this makes the initial fit a little stiff, it loosens up after just a couple of rides, and I’m sure that in a few months of regular use the creases that mark a well-worn jacket will develop. As is typical of Alpinestars gear, the main chassis of the jacket is constructed from 1.0 – 1.2 mm premium leather. My requirements for this jacket were pretty simple: sporty styling that could be worn without looking like a racer boy off the bike, good protection in the elbows and shoulders, room for an airbag vest (which has become an essential part of my riding gear), and a tasteful brown that looks like it will age well.
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