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Fox Creek Leather.

 

I know what you mean. I have an HD jacket and it's pretty comfortable but the leather is too thin to be a proper bike jacket. It was made in Mexico.

 

My vote is VANSON LEATHERS!! They out do harley any day of the week!!

 

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+1 on the Fox Creek. None better, IMHO.

 

Best is whatever suits your style and wallet...I've been wearing the same H-D Basic Skins jacket for almost 10 years...about $300 when new, good heavy leather, has worn like iron and shows no signs of wearing out...

 

I have the HD Competition II jacket. I have worn it for three years now and it still looks great. I ride about 18,000 miles a year in all weather. I put conditioner on it once a year.

 

ZIG ZAG, the jacket I'm wearing of Vanson's is kick ***. The white part actually GLOWS IN THE DARK.. Front and Back Glows this bright *** GREEN!! Looks so cool!

They were made in Fall River Massachusetts they had thier own factory which since I lived on Cape Cod could go there all the time. Unfortunately, due to economic times they've moved their factory outside the US..
I am 100% AMERICAN supporter but because of the quality and value (TO ME) I will continue to buy VANSON.. However, I don't think I will need another one for awhile. I have about 10 VANSON jackets now!
Good Luck on your decision!

 

I have 2 HD leather jackets that are both over 10 years old and I really like them. Maybe they're just broken in, but seems like they are different than new ones. The black one has a cool bandana-print lining.