Men’s Blue Leather Stand Quilted Jacket

I wore this for a three hour drive last weekend and it didn't feel restrictive at all. The leather across the back has enough natural give that you can stretch your arms forward without the jacket binding up under the armpits. Having that single inside chest pocket is perfect for keeping a slim wallet safe and out of sight. It's a very straightforward, rugged jacket that breaks up the monotony of wearing black or brown every day.

The inside viscose lining is incredibly smooth, so the jacket just glides right on over long sleeve cotton shirts or flannels without pulling at your sleeves.

The three outside pockets are arranged perfectly for daily use. The chest pocket is wide enough to drop an iPhone straight down without forcing the zipper shut, while the lower pockets are deep enough that your keys won't spill out when you sit down. The central front zipper feels heavy duty and doesn't rattle or catch on the internal leather flap when you pull it up quickly.

The rounded cuffs are simple and clean. They sit comfortably over the top of your hands without any scratchy elastic or heavy zippers digging into your wrists.

Buying a blue leather jacket can be a gamble because you don't want it to look like a bright costume piece, but this shade is very dark and muted, almost a navy tone that looks close to black in dim lighting. The quilted design across the shoulders adds a nice layer of subtle padding without making you look wide or bulky. The stand up collar is cut at just the right height, it doesn't poke into your chin when you turn your head and it does a great job of blocking the wind from hitting your throat. The real leather has a tough, solid texture that gives the jacket a lot of structure even when it’s left completely unzipped.