Xelement Leather - what's the quality?
#11
01-12-2013, 07:32 AM
Road Warrior
As the others have said, very pleased with all products. Chaps, jacket, gloves, rain gear, boots. I just bought a pair of boots. I know it is a gamble ordering boots to fit. They fit good and I am pleased with the quality. My jacket is two sizes larger than normal.
#12
01-12-2013, 08:05 AM
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I recommend them. I have purchased jackets, boots, rain gear, helmets, chaps, bags, and probably a few other things over the years from them and never been disappointed.
Of course you will get the onslaught of "It ain't good unless you spend $700 on from (insert brand name here)".
Anyway, my dealings with leatherup have all been great. I have xelement boots and chaps. Boots are about 5-6 years old and still great, chaps are older and still great.
Of course you will get the onslaught of "It ain't good unless you spend $700 on from (insert brand name here)".
Anyway, my dealings with leatherup have all been great. I have xelement boots and chaps. Boots are about 5-6 years old and still great, chaps are older and still great.
I also have a pair of boots from them (these http://www.leatherup.com/p/Mens-Moto...oot/41645.html) that I have put similar time and miles on and they are also great and holding up well.
I've bought chaps for me and my wife and vests from them too. Satisfied with all of them.
#13
01-12-2013, 08:42 AM
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I have a 14 year old riding jacket that still passes as maybe a season of wear, never a problem with fit or mechanically such as snaps and zippers or any of the stitching.
I have the same style color and padding, (better in the Xelement in coverage and sewn in, in nearly all places, then in my Harley riding jacket from 3 years ago. Both zip up to some leather pants that I own from Cycle gear purchased 3 years ago, too!!
The Xelement Jacket is still one of my favorite to wear when I ride, period. And I have many to choose from that I have aquired over the years, this one is comfy, and I don't want to give up to a crash without protection, so liner out in hot weather, and back in when it is too cold, add a layer with the liner that has full sleeves and it is much warmer, a very, very good product! And I would wager that it holds up well. to a crash and slide, saving your body while absorbing most, if not all of the abrassive, forces, and helping with the impact forces as well
I have the same style color and padding, (better in the Xelement in coverage and sewn in, in nearly all places, then in my Harley riding jacket from 3 years ago. Both zip up to some leather pants that I own from Cycle gear purchased 3 years ago, too!!
The Xelement Jacket is still one of my favorite to wear when I ride, period. And I have many to choose from that I have aquired over the years, this one is comfy, and I don't want to give up to a crash without protection, so liner out in hot weather, and back in when it is too cold, add a layer with the liner that has full sleeves and it is much warmer, a very, very good product! And I would wager that it holds up well. to a crash and slide, saving your body while absorbing most, if not all of the abrassive, forces, and helping with the impact forces as well
#14
01-12-2013, 08:59 AM
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Ditto!! I bought one of their higher end jackets and have 2 years and about 25,000 miles on it so far. (this one http://www.leatherup.com/p/Naked-Mot...ket/93296.html) It is very good quality leather with good quality hardware. I am very pleased with it for the price. It is every bit as good as a a $600 jacket from other manufacturers.
#15
01-12-2013, 09:23 AM
The one I have: http://www.leatherup.com/p/Mens-Moto...mor/53282.html (my actual pics posted above) It's a very similar style except mine is buffalo hide. It's also cheaper.
#16
01-12-2013, 09:24 AM
I'm on my second pair of boots from them. I wear them year round every single day Winter spring summer and fall. When I need a casual dress shoe I just throw a little black polish on them. They are a bargain and last a long time and take a ton of abuse from me. They wear better than the last Harley boots I had.
#17
01-12-2013, 02:07 PM
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Great looking jackets but do not I fancy god forbid sliding down the road with a jacket ( and jeans ) with a jacket for 150 ? , it's not for me as I would imagine skin grafts being something I would prefer to avoid.
For that price it's impossible for the leather to be up to taking the punishment of an accident , the stitching being done so it won't come apart etc. honestly it's too chep to be able to do what all the top brands do well. I have gloves more expensive than that jacket.
Buy it to wear casually but honestly think about it as protection for motorcycling
For that price it's impossible for the leather to be up to taking the punishment of an accident , the stitching being done so it won't come apart etc. honestly it's too chep to be able to do what all the top brands do well. I have gloves more expensive than that jacket.
Buy it to wear casually but honestly think about it as protection for motorcycling
#18
01-12-2013, 02:15 PM
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I have a brown one from Leather up. Love it. Well made, seems like good leather. Buy it a size larger than normal. I have never questioned its durability in case of a slide, and hope I don't have to. Would buy another.
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01-12-2013, 02:55 PM
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Great looking jackets but do not I fancy god forbid sliding down the road with a jacket ( and jeans ) with a jacket for 150 ? , it's not for me as I would imagine skin grafts being something I would prefer to avoid.
For that price it's impossible for the leather to be up to taking the punishment of an accident , the stitching being done so it won't come apart etc. honestly it's too chep to be able to do what all the top brands do well. I have gloves more expensive than that jacket.
Buy it to wear casually but honestly think about it as protection for motorcycling
For that price it's impossible for the leather to be up to taking the punishment of an accident , the stitching being done so it won't come apart etc. honestly it's too chep to be able to do what all the top brands do well. I have gloves more expensive than that jacket.
Buy it to wear casually but honestly think about it as protection for motorcycling