Y'2 Single riders jacket fit check.

[goybak]

Just recieved my first legit leather jacket. Y'2 Hvr -42 hv horsehide made in Japan.

I definitely winged it and took a big chance when I bought it online. The Shop Vancouver was closed for the week and I didn't want to risk it selling out. Was a good sale with no return option. Bought it without any professional guidance.
I'm usually size 40 but this in 42 seems good. Luckily they didn't have size 40 because I would have probably bought it and it would be too tight.
Sleeves are maybe a tiny bit long and the arms are really tight when I bend my elbow. It actually gave me a blood blister on each arm. Hopefully when it's worked in a bit it will loosen. I tried to wear a thick hoodie underneath and I could barely get the jacket on, not sure if that will change.

I love the colour, has alot of cool textures and colour tones to it. The colour looks completely different in different photos. Weird...
Luckily I think the fit is pretty good. Let me know what you guys think?
Size 42. I'm 5'9. 32 waist 41 chest and I weigh about 170.

 

[AeroFan_07]

Welcome to FL @goybak ! Hope you find this community a source of positive, helpful information and a friendly place too...

That is a stunning jacket! I really like the color and the fit. I agree the arms are a bit long, but I personally prefer a little too long verses a little too short. The blood-blister topic concerns me, - that should not occur...

How doe sit fit & feel to you? I think personally you did very well here.

 

[Bennarion]

goybak , the jacket fits perfectly, the color is beautiful. The sleeves will become a little shorter over time​

 

[bigmanbigtruck]

Looks like a good fit, congrats

Sleeves are maybe a tiny bit long and the arms are really tight when I bend my elbow. It actually gave me a blood blister on each arm.

Were you delivering the people's elbow when this happened?

 

[Marc mndt]

Overall the fit looks great but those sleeves look extremely narrow. They will get better when broken in but I can't imagine bending your arms while wearing this jacket will ever be comfortable.

I have the same issue with this Schott, sleeves are too narrow. This pic was taken a year ago when new. It did get better over time but I still feel tension when bending my arms.

 

[Bennarion]

Marc mndt, i like this style of jeans you're wearing. You look great in them.​

 

[Marc mndt]

Marc mndt, i like this style of jeans you're wearing. You look great in them.​

Thanks bud. They're basic medium rise RRL straight fit jeans. They go well with a lot of outfits, I even wear them combined with a sport coat when going to the office.

 

[Bennarion]

You can experiment and fasten the sleeve with the second button

 

[goybak]

goybak , the jacket fits perfectly, the color is beautiful. The sleeves will become a little shorter over time​

Yea I read that somewhere, just a tad shorter would be perfect.

 

[goybak]

Welcome to FL @goybak ! Hope you find this community a source of positive, helpful information and a friendly place too...

That is a stunning jacket! I really like the color and the fit. I agree the arms are a bit long, but I personally prefer a little too long verses a little too short. The blood-blister topic concerns me, - that should not occur...

How doe sit fit & feel to you? I think personally you did very well here.

Thanks, with a thin shirt it fits great, only tight around elbows.

Welcome to FL @goybak ! Hope you find this community a source of positive, helpful information and a friendly place too...

That is a stunning jacket! I really like the color and the fit. I agree the arms are a bit long, but I personally prefer a little too long verses a little too short. The blood-blister topic concerns me, - that should not occur...

How doe sit fit & feel to you? I think personally you did very well here.

Fits and feels good with a thin shirt everywhere except the elbows. I do have electrician forearms... As long as that loosens up a bit I think it will be perfect. Guys also say the length of arms will shrink a bit with use.

 

[TartuWolf]

Sleeves are maybe a tiny bit long and the arms are really tight when I bend my elbow. It actually gave me a blood blister on each arm.

Exactly my experience with every single Japanese jacket I tried while visiting London. Absurd. I don't think it will get much better - you might be in for discomfort for the rest of your relationship with this jacket.

 

[Canuck Panda]

Great pick up. Really nice tan color in the sun. Nice fit too, the sleeve will roll up a bit and in time you won't notice the length as much. The blood blister is a small price to pay... I think of them as small hickeys my jacket gave me... haha

 

[goybak]

Great pick up. Really nice tan color in the sun. Nice fit too, the sleeve will roll up a bit and in time you won't notice the length as much. The blood blister is a small price to pay... I think of them as small hickeys my jacket gave me... haha

View attachment 611000

Hahaa, yea mine are very similar. I only wore it for like 30min. Do the hickeys stop?

 

[Canuck Panda]

Hahaa, yea mine are very similar. I only wore it for like 30min. Do the hickeys stop?

Yeah once the rolls sets on the sleeves it'll be much better. I roll my sleeves like fruit loops to speed things up. The HV horsehide is really very similar to CXL, it's thick and there is a lot of waxes. Gotta say The Shop does some really nice collab and specs, I follow his account just to see what he does next. Very pricey though. Give it a little time, the rolls will set on those sleeves.

 

[Aloysius]

Overall the fit looks great but those sleeves look extremely narrow. They will get better when broken in but I can't imagine bending your arms while wearing this jacket will ever be comfortable.

I have the same issue with this Schott, sleeves are too narrow. This pic was taken a year ago when new. It did get better over time but I still feel tension when bending my arms.

View attachment 610889 View attachment 610891

Haha, from the measurements I thought they'd finally switched from the old undersized Schott Japan pattern but I didn't check the sleeve measurements...

 

[Marc mndt]

Haha, from the measurements I thought they'd finally switched from the old undersized Schott Japan pattern but I didn't check the sleeve measurements...

The body is definitely wider and fits like a regular Schott. The shoulders are slightly narrow though, the sleeve are too narrow. I think they'll be ok when fully broken in but breaking this jacket in takes a lot longer than expected. Some people say 'Shinki leather' doesn't need any break in. Which is true for some of their leathers but definitively not for this 613 SJH.

 

[Tom71]

Great jacket! Congrats.

I am myself a fan of both Y2 and The Shop. Great collabs there and great customer service.
I am surprised at the narrow sleeves as my Y2‘s come with rather generous sleeve diameters. Have never tried the Single Rider or the HV hide though.

I have had minor scratches at the arms when breaking in CXL horse too, just as @Canuck Panda said. A bit like blisters braking in new boots. It goes away…

 

[dudewuttheheck]

Looks like a good fit overall, OP. The body and sleeves are slightly long, but otherwise its a good fit. Narrow sleeves are in issue with most Japanese jackets. It should get more pliable in that area over time, but will always be narrow

 

[goybak]

Looks like a good fit overall, OP. The body and sleeves are slightly long, but otherwise its a good fit. Narrow sleeves are in issue with most Japanese jackets. It should get more pliable in that area over time, but will always be narrow

Thanks, I do like the look of the more narrow sleeves. Size 40 length is 25, 42 and 44 are 25.25 so not much I could do with the length. I'm happy with what length is. Gives me more options when the weather's colder.
I think most models have women frames. The guys are like 6'1" 180-190 pounds and they wear the size 40.