Eastman Roadstar Crosszip

[Powerband]

I’m interested in getting a Roadstar but the sizing on Standard & Strange is… strange.

Their listed measurements seem smaller than they should commonly be, even in Japanese perspectives, particularly in sizes 38 and 40.

If you have (or have had) a Roadstar, can you share your experiences with the actual specs, as compared to those listed in the S&S website?

https://standardandstrange.com/products/roadstar-jacket-black-horsehide

Here are their listed specs:

Thank you for any help or even comment!

 

[Guppy]

I haven't handled a Road Star in person, but I have a Windward, and I thought that they were under-sized. A 44 is barely big enough for me to fit into. Would not be surprised if it wasn't the same with their other models.

 

[Bfd70]

@ProteinNerd has one for sale and has owned a few.

 

[Powerband]

@ProteinNerd has one for sale and has owned a few.

Thanks. I checked out the website in @ProteinNerd ‘s sale post but it didn’t give measurements (that I could find). Maybe he’ll stop by here and offer some measurements for his size 40 Roadstar that he’s selling .

 

[ProteinNerd]

Thanks for tagging me.

My size 40 measurements are

Pit to Pit is 22 inches
Shoulder is 19 inches
Back Length (from bottom of collar) is 23 inches
Sleeve length (from shoulder seem around the outside of sleeve to cuff) 25 inches
Waist 18.5 inches.

If you think the size works and you are looking at one in Walnut, shoot me a message.

 

[newtojackets]

Thanks. I checked out the website in @ProteinNerd ‘s sale post but it didn’t give measurements (that I could find). Maybe he’ll stop by here and offer some measurements for his size 40 Roadstar that he’s selling .

I have one for sale as well.

Measurements for a 38 are as follows (inches):
Chest- 21
Length- 23
Shoulders- 18.5
Sleeve length- 24.5

 

[Powerband]

Well, the S&S listing is even more confusing now. I’ll contact them. Thanks a bunch, fellows!

 

[Marc mndt]

Here's my size 42

Shoulder, ptp, back

 

[Powerband]

Very helpful. So, somewhat loose at top and tapered pretty aggressively and relatively short?

The S&S listing has the chest pretty narrow for size 40, measured at 39 inches total circumference, which would be too narrow for me. But from your feedbacks and experiences, there’s a good chance that the S&S listing is off? Thoughts?

 

[newtojackets]

Very helpful. So, somewhat loose at top and tapered pretty aggressively and relatively short?

Precisely

 

[Aloysius]

Well, the S&S listing is even more confusing now. I’ll contact them. Thanks a bunch, fellows!

Why not just buy the one here, avoid the S&S tax, and get one that you know fits?

 

[Powerband]

Why not just buy the one here, avoid the S&S tax, and get one that you know fits?

Thinking about it but want to contact S&S for their measurements first (the ones here seem slightly too loose around the chest while the S&S spec has it too tight). I would like to optimize the fit and I don’t mind paying more for that.

 

[Aloysius]

Thinking about it but want to contact S&S for their measurements first (the ones here seem slightly too loose around the chest while the S&S spec has it too tight). I would like to optimize the fit and I don’t mind paying more for that.

The 38 here is right in between S&S 40 and the 40 here.

Alternatively you could get a custom Aero Ridley with the same J-24 details for about 60% the price, and request the specific chest fit you want.

 

[Marc mndt]

Alternatively you could get a custom Aero Ridley with the same J-24 details for about 60% the price, and request the specific chest fit you want.

Yes there's a significant price difference but it's also a better jacket, imo the Roadstar looks more refined than the Ridley.

 

[Powerband]

I’m actually looking specifically for a lighter Horsehide. I had a customized Aero D-Pocket in Vicenza (via Thurston Bros) and it’s a beauty, but just looking for a lighter HH to throw around and hoping for a brand new one to make “mine”… but the ones for sale here are definitely tempting. Thx

 

[Powerband]

Yes there's a significant price difference but it's also a better jacket, imo the Roadstar looks more refined than the Ridley.

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Very nice, Marc. From what I’ve read and the pictures I’ve seen, the veg-tanned Italian horsehide that Eastman uses exhibits aging characters that I prefer over the Vicenza hide. Ultimately , im still exploring but leaning heavily toward the Eastman Roadstar.

 

[Aloysius]

Yes there's a significant price difference but it's also a better jacket, imo the Roadstar looks more refined than the Ridley.

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I'm a big fan of the Roadstar. I suggested the Aero route since OP seems to want some very specific measurements that don't match up with it.

By the way, I have that same pair of RRLs!

 

[Bfd70]

S&S has great customer service. They’ll measure it right up for you.

 

[Powerband]

S&S has great customer service. They’ll measure it right up for you.

Agreed 100%. I’ve bought so many items from them over the years and they’re always personable and helpful, which is largely a reason I don’t mind supporting them with purchases I don’t need…

 

[El Marro]

Check out the History Preservation website, they also carry this jacket:

https://www.historypreservation.com...s-motorcycle-jacket-black-warhorse-horsehide/

In addition to posting detailed measurements, Charles has prepared sizing tips for every jacket he sells and I have found them to be spot on with the jackets I have purchased through him.
I also see that he is asking $545 dollars more than S&S for this jacket (plus $49 for shipping) So I do not suggest that you make the purchase with him, but rather use him for sizing info.