Alpinestars NYC Leather Jacket

By Everett from Gill, MA on 08/05/2008

Pros: Very nicely made jacket. Basic style goes with any kind of bike. Equally at home on a sport bike, cafe racer, or old-school classic cruiser. The fit and finish is quite good. Very subtle logos. Leather quality seems very good. Looks cool without being overly fashion-model-esque. Has pockets for chest padding.

Cons: Well, as mentioned, it runs too small. Chest and back padding are skimpy foam rubber. Plan on upgrading if you want real protection in those areas.

Sizing Info: Fits 1 size smaller

Additional Sizing Notes: If you have an athletic build, this will fit very tight across the chest, shoulders, and biceps. Definitely order one size bigger than the sizing chart indicates.

Comments: As long as you get the right size, it's an awesome jacket.

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By Erik from Crofton, MD on 03/21/2008

Pros: The jacket is bad ass. Great combination of modern style with just a touch or retro cool. Perforation flows unbelievably well, the windproof liner works admirably when zipped in. Feels better and better as I break the jacket in. If you want a aggressive riding jacket that gives ample protection without making you look like a Transformer, the the NYC is it!

Cons: Can't stand all the ladies honking at me at red lights telling me I look so sexy in black!

Sizing Info: Fits true to size

Additional Sizing Notes: After numerous jacket fittings at Kneedraggers I slipped on the Alpinestars NYC and it fit perfect! I am 6'4" 225. I found the sleeves to be cut long enough for my simian arms and waist of the jacket to fit snug. The "stuntah" look is not for me.

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By Anonymous from Anytown, USA on 11/21/2007

Pros: good quality product (made in china).

Cons: none really

Sizing Info: Fits true to size

Additional Sizing Notes: the only complaint i have with this jacket is that it was too long in the waist area and pushed up against my throat when hunched over. it is meant for cruser not sport bike riding. the rest of the fit was perfect. (i'm 6'1"/215 lb).

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By Nick from NY on 10/10/2007

Pros: Padded shoulders and elbows, Good ventilation, Stylish

Cons: I sweat at stoplights, but that's with any leather.

Sizing Info: Fits 1 size smaller

Additional Sizing Notes: I followed the sizing chart and ordered a sz 54 the first time, I could barely move in it. Now I have a size 58 which fits good, you can still put a long sleve under it and be comfortable. I'm 5'11, 200 lbs

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