Opinions on Johnson Leathers sizing and quality

[westportrich]

Hi gang, just bought myself a Johnson Leathers jacket that the seller claims was made in the 80's. It's due to arrive later this week. Anyone familiar with their quality? I took a chance on this one because the pics looked great and I'm hopeful regarding sizing. Any one aware their sizing? do they run true to size...are they big...small? I have an Aero that is a 42 but it feels more like a 43/44. So I know jacket can vary in sizing as well as quality. Thanks in advance for your input!! I'll share pics when I get it!

 

[itsallgood]

I have three, purchased over an 18, maybe 20, year time span. An insulated cowhide, a casual goatskin, and a wool-lined horsehide. Each is a different style, but all three are size 44 and all three fit to size.

 

[belfastboy]

Hi gang, just bought myself a Johnson Leathers jacket that the seller claims was made in the 80's. It's due to arrive later this week. Anyone familiar with their quality? I took a chance on this one because the pics looked great and I'm hopeful regarding sizing. Any one aware their sizing? do they run true to size...are they big...small? I have an Aero that is a 42 but it feels more like a 43/44. So I know jacket can vary in sizing as well as quality. Thanks in advance for your input!! I'll share pics when I get it!

I have just the one Johnson about 10 years old and it fits true to size and the horsehide and workmanship are both stellar.

 

[hondurasdave47]

I have just the one Johnson about 10 years old and it fits true to size and the horsehide and workmanship are both stellar.

My old jacket, I believe! Glad it's doing well. Any fit pics?

Dave

 

[ton312]

I've only had one Johnson Leathers jacket and I felt it ran large. I'm 5'11 around 210lbs and this was a nice fit in a size 40"

As far as craftsmanship and material goes...absolutely top tier.

 

[Peacoat]

I have two of them. Both excellent quality and both fit true to size.

 

[westportrich]

I've only had one Johnson Leathers jacket and I felt it ran large. I'm 5'11 around 210lbs and this was a nice fit in a size 40"
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As far as craftsmanship and material goes...absolutely top tier.

Good lookin jacket Homey...6 foot and 210 in a 40! I'm 6 foot and 190 and got a 42...Hope I'm not swimming in it!

 

[ton312]

Good lookin jacket Homey...6 foot and 210 in a 40! I'm 6 foot and 190 and got a 42...Hope I'm not swimming in it!

I think it depends on the model. To be fair, if memory serves, I did add 1/2" to each side panel. This was a half belt design.

 

[Psant25]

i have 2 now. sold one. another one on order. all model m200 with variations. i have a 40 chest. wear a 42 jacket. pit to pit is 22.5 ish. it is their trim fit jacket. i was considering a m500 alan said he would put me in a 40 as that ran big. id just call him. quality to me is on par. ive had vansons and aeros sold about 8 of those. i just have JL now, JL and Langlitz on order.

 

[belfastboy]

My old jacket, I believe! Glad it's doing well. Any fit pics?

Dave

This is a jacket I picked up from T Mitchell as it did not fit him so you may have been the originator. It is a Hercules in black FQHH with brown stitching. I love this jacket. Will dig out my phone and snap some fit picks

 

[handymike]

This one? Nice.

 

[jeo]

Only have one jacket from Johnson leathers and it was made to order so I can’t speak to their sizing, but the quality is great. Definitely a top notch maker.


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[hondurasdave47]

View attachment 147063 This one? Nice.

Yep, that jacket originally belonged to me. It was a lovely jacket!

If memory serves, it was a roomy size 44, but I believe Alan said that the pattern he used to build the jacket (M-200L) was a more generous cut.

Dave


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[tmitchell59]

I owned two Johnson leathers. I thought both were large 44s, but very nice jackets. Just talking fit. I've been very tempted on ebay. I've seen some nice Johnson jackets really well priced. Typically a great jacket at a better price. If I was going to buy one I would buy a 42 not a 44. I notice many folks say they fit true.

 

[Seb Lucas]

I have had 3 made for me in the past 6 years. Beautiful work. I would have many of them if I lived in the States. The quality is excellent and Alan is great to work with.

Just maybe check the shoulder width. My size medium work jacket and a 44 cafe racer have 21 inch wide shoulders. Another size 44 had 22 inches but I asked for a slightly wider size so that's on me. I think 18.5-19 inches might be better for slim guys in a 44 or 42. I think they run a touch large in some patterns but it is important never to buy by size. You should buy by your actual measurements, which may mean you are a 40 to a 44 depending on the pattern and maker.

 

[jonesy86]

I think highly of JL's jackets. The 44 of the rack was a big on me, so Allan did his thing.

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/thr...ny-potential-ones.89562/page-155#post-2478539