Rocky Mountain HidesBKMCBM2X Solid Genuine Cowhide Leather Classic Motorcycle Jacket-2X

The jacket fit me as if it was tailored to me. The zippers worked without a hitch. It is sometimes very cold and it delivers instant warmth. It is very stylish and the leather is very soft to the touch.

Ordered this knowing exactly what I was getting at this price point. I knew that although this is a genuine leather jacket, it is split leather, and not top grain leather, nor full grain leather. Therefore its the lower level of the hide, which is much less expensive than top grain or full grain leather jackets. Since I don't ride anymore, I did not want to spend money on a riding quality jacket, but still wanted the nice look, so this jacket fit the bill. Because the jacket is split leather, the hide is stamped to simulate full grain leather and treated with a polymer, which results in a rubbery plastic smell. I bought this jacket from another vendor on eBay, brand new with tags. Since it is still leather, it was stiff, and needs to be broken in. The zippers and buttons are decent quality. I have this same style jacket in brown buffalo hide, with the same zip out liner. Because I liked that jacket, I ordered this one. These jackets are made in Pakistan, which is a world exporter in leather goods. The tags are still attached, but when the jacket arrived, there are some barely perceptible spots where the polymer layer has rubbed off, exposing the suede-like leather underneath. For those who don't know much about leather, suede is produced from split leather. The jacket still has a decent weight to it, even if it is split leather. Now, since I don't ride anymore, I will not be subjecting the leather to rain, and will treat it with mink or neatsfoot oil to make it water resistant. Like I said, this jacket is made for fashion and not riding. If you want a true riding jacket, you will have to spend hundreds of dollars more.So if you don't mind the initial rubbery/plastic smell, and want the look of wearing a nice looking motorcycle (double rider) type of jacket, then this is for you. If you want a real, durable riding jacket, then look elsewhere and expect to pay a lot more. Even though this is split leather, it is still more durable than the best fake leather jackets. I know, because I have 4 fake leather jackets, 2 of which are cracking and peeling.Likes:Inexpensive - this is made from split leather, which is much less expensive than top grain or full grain leather.Fits well. Order 1 size larger than you normally wear.Looks good. You have the look, without having to spend a lot of money.DislikesRubber/plastic smell from the polymer coating used to cover the embossed fake grain of the leather. Split leather has no grain, so a grain has to be stamped into it.Less durable than top grain or full grain leather jackets, so this is more suitable for fashion wear rather than ridingGrain/polymer coat worn off in some places, but barely noticeableSince it is summer, I have not had the chance to wear it yet or break it in. Since I have so many leather jackets, it might take a while to properly break in this jacket. I will update my review if there are significant changes to the jacket from normal wear.Edit: 09-27-16: Fortunately I have some black leather dye to touch up the small damages. The question is now, how often will I have to do this? I do not want to have to keep touching up any scuff marks with leather dye every time I wear this.