majormajor
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Been looking at the Route 66, myself. A VERY nice jacket
Hi AT,
If you think about it, the Roadstar is probably similiar in weight to the Aero midweight HH, so consider that in your decision.
They are very different jackets, and I really do like both of them. I could see someone's favorite being either, but for me, it's the Aero. I like the thicker leather, and can deal with being a little bit warmer-just unzip it when walking around, and perhaps unzip the top when riding? I also have a LW Easy Ryder (which I also reviewed here) which is heavier than the Eastman, and feels thicker than the Aero, but wears a bit cooler than either, so there's more going on than just leather weight.
I think you'd be happy with either. Keep in mind too that just because the Eastman A-1 fits well, does not mean you'll get the same exact fit with the Roadstar, as they're different patterns. I had a Hartmann that fit differently than the Roadstar, despite it being a smaller tagged size. I wear a 42, and took a 44 in the Roadstar.
The Route 66 is nice, reminds me of the Highwayman, which I do have too. I have a sz 46 Highwayman, but even if I had it in 42, it would be nowhere near the slim fit of the J106 or Roadstar. Different, more boxy cut.
Hope this helps
Chris
great review siddhartha....pity you're not sneaking off on the bike but i understand a spousal deal is a deal. My question to you is do you think the price is a bit high for a biker jacket?