Horween CXL Steerhide jacket after ~3months

[Asaha]

Hello Everyone,

I thought I will write a small leather review post on my first purchase of a vintage jacket.

Horween CXL Steerhide (3oz.) in Havana Brown, jacket weigh around 7lb.

Now, to give you a frame of reference, I never owned any leather jacket other than usual lambskin jacket, so first experience after lifting this heavy jacket wasn't easy, but thanks to you and your kinds words gave me some hope that I try it out. And man oh man, it's worth every penny.

Horween's Havana brown is a stunning color, but I didn't think steer hide would break in so easily. Initially it was very uncomfortable, it hurt my shoulder, lining on the cuff was irritating, but after weeks of wearing it started to soften up. I haven't done anything else but to wear it as much as I can(couple of times in light rain). I personally like worn out look and I started noticing that outer coat of this hide fades of fairly easily. I got few scuffs in the arm while moving stuff and I think it gives it a bit more character.

Now, 3 months have passed and I have been wearing this at least 70% of the time and look at this beauty. Now, it's still is a heavy jacket and still do feel self aware wearing it, but it's a start to an amazing looking jacket in near future.

 

[jacketjunkie]

There's no leather as beautiful as brown CLX. I really have to get one again. Best thing about it, it will only look better as time passes by. It's good to hear you did give it a chance despite initial issues and that it paid off so well for you.. congratulations!

 

[Bfd70]

Looks great. Make and model?

 

[Asaha]

Looks great. Make and model?

@Bfd70 , this is from Simmons Bilt, model called Drifter.

 

[CBI]

awesome - looks HEAVY!!!!!!

 

[BobJ]

Starting to look like a jacket that has done a fair amount of comforting and protecting you.

Just looking at the thickness of that collar makes me think: 1. That jacket is invincible, and, 2. That jacket is heavy!

Just remember... That which does not kill you, will make you stronger!

Beautiful jacket with character, and those sleeve wrinkles are out of this world!

 

[TREEMAN]

Nice leather rite there !!

 

[Thuggee]

Hello Everyone,

I thought I will write a small leather review post on my first purchase of a vintage jacket.

Horween CXL Steerhide (3oz.) in Havana Brown, jacket weigh around 7lb.

Now, to give you a frame of reference, I never owned any leather jacket other than usual lambskin jacket, so first experience after lifting this heavy jacket wasn't easy, but thanks to you and your kinds words gave me some hope that I try it out. And man oh man, it's worth every penny.

Horween's Havana brown is a stunning color, but I didn't think steer hide would break in so easily. Initially it was very uncomfortable, it hurt my shoulder, lining on the cuff was irritating, but after weeks of wearing it started to soften up. I haven't done anything else but to wear it as much as I can(couple of times in light rain). I personally like worn out look and I started noticing that outer coat of this hide fades of fairly easily. I got few scuffs in the arm while moving stuff and I think it gives it a bit more character.

Now, 3 months have passed and I have been wearing this at least 70% of the time and look at this beauty. Now, it's still is a heavy jacket and still do feel self aware wearing it, but it's a start to an amazing looking jacket in near future.

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That’s look great and only after 3months imagine a couple of years it’s going to rock


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[ton312]

I'll fully admit my bias but from the day I joined this forum to this very day, I've not seen a more beautiful leather than Horween CXL. Love it or hate it there's nothing else quite like it.

 

[red devil]

It's looking very good and can only get better

 

[handymike]

I agree, Horween's Steerhide is great stuff!

 

[Mark]

What a beauty. Looks so much better than the pics on their web site.

 

[Asaha]

What a beauty. Looks so much better than the pics on their web site.

Thank you Mark.

 

[Tatagiba]

Hello Everyone,

I thought I will write a small leather review post on my first purchase of a vintage jacket.

Horween CXL Steerhide (3oz.) in Havana Brown, jacket weigh around 7lb.

Now, to give you a frame of reference, I never owned any leather jacket other than usual lambskin jacket, so first experience after lifting this heavy jacket wasn't easy, but thanks to you and your kinds words gave me some hope that I try it out. And man oh man, it's worth every penny.

Horween's Havana brown is a stunning color, but I didn't think steer hide would break in so easily. Initially it was very uncomfortable, it hurt my shoulder, lining on the cuff was irritating, but after weeks of wearing it started to soften up. I haven't done anything else but to wear it as much as I can(couple of times in light rain). I personally like worn out look and I started noticing that outer coat of this hide fades of fairly easily. I got few scuffs in the arm while moving stuff and I think it gives it a bit more character.

Now, 3 months have passed and I have been wearing this at least 70% of the time and look at this beauty. Now, it's still is a heavy jacket and still do feel self aware wearing it, but it's a start to an amazing looking jacket in near future.

Hello Asaha,

I hope you still follow this thread and see my post.
I just joined the forum to look for more info abou this exact jacket. I am planning to order the same model/leather/colour.

But I am a bit concerned about the cargo pockets. I love almost everything on this jacket, the back, the cuffs ... But these cargos are messing with my head.

What do you think about them ? Are they functional or only covers over the side pockets ?
I am thinking in asking them to make the jacket without the cargo pockets ...

 

[Asaha]

Hey,

Cargo pockets are actually functional but I hardly use'em. If u r not big fan of them or don't mind altering the look I can suggest going without them. Another positive thing is it would bulk up less without those.

Are you considering horween cxl for this? It's beautiful leather and it breaks down easily considering its weight. Good luck with your purchase , you won't regret it.

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[Peacoat]

At 7 lbs. I imagine your jacket is heavier than 3 oz. My Aero Highwayman also weighs in at 7 lbs. and it is around 4 oz.

 

[Tatagiba]

Hey,

Cargo pockets are actually functional but I hardly use'em. If u r not big fan of them or don't mind altering the look I can suggest going without them. Another positive thing is it would bulk up less without those.

Are you considering horween cxl for this? It's beautiful leather and it breaks down easily considering its weight. Good luck with your purchase , you won't regret it.

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Thanks for the reply,
That's what I needed to hear. I will go without them. And I will definitely go with the horween cxl, I'm a big fan of this letter.

Would you mind telling your considerations when choozing the size ?
I saw your picture wearing it on another thread, and you managed to get a perfect fit. So what were your body measures and what are the jackets measures ? I think it will help me to choose mine because I never had a jacket with this kind of thick leather and I don't know how it will behave on body ...


Thanks !

 

[Asaha]

At 7 lbs. I imagine your jacket is heavier than 3 oz. My Aero Highwayman also weighs in at 7 lbs. and it is around 4 oz.

It very well could be, they didn't have any thinner cxl and I was impatient after 2months of waiting. I dont feel the weight now but it's still substantial.

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[Asaha]

Thanks for the reply,
That's what I needed to hear. I will go without them. And I will definitely go with the horween cxl, I'm a big fan of this letter.

Would you mind telling your considerations when choozing the size ?
I saw your picture wearing it on another thread, and you managed to get a perfect fit. So what were your body measures and what are the jackets measures ? I think it will help me to choose mine because I never had a jacket with this kind of thick leather and I don't know how it will behave on body ...


Thanks !

I usually wear size small(sometimes medium) for shirt sizes. I'm 5'10" and weigh about 70kg and jeans waist 32-33. This jacket if I remember correctly is ;


Pit to Pit: 21”

Shoulders: 17.5”

Arm Length: 24”

Back: 23.5”

Waist at bottom hem: 20”

With this size it fits very good with still room for layer.
This was also my first jacket of vintage style. Hope this helps.

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[Peacoat]

Starting to look like a jacket that has done a fair amount of comforting and protecting you.

Just looking at the thickness of that collar makes me think: 1. That jacket is invincible, and, 2. That jacket is heavy!

Just remember... That which does not kill you, will make you stronger!

Beautiful jacket with character, and those sleeve wrinkles are out of this world!

Yes, that which does not kill you will make you stronger.
Except for helicopter pilots.
Helicopter pilots will kill you.