Halvarssons Idre jacket in black

MagicRat: Sublime

I had no need of a leather jacket, but I took a punt given the positive reviews and the fact it was on sale. So glad I did. Slipping it on took me back to buying my first leather jacket as a teenager. Its a flattering fit too, even with my paunch. Its warm, of course, and a little bit more restrictive than my Rukka Air Karvik but my word it made me feel good. I replaced the armour with a set of Diablo Level 2 pads I had lying around using a wide strip of genuine Velcro that I cut into squares the same size as Halvarssons use. All four stuck like you-know-what to an army blanket and while reaching in and getting the new pads into the right position was a bit of a faff, it only took ten minutes in all. The result is an even more comfortable jacket, albeit with a slightly less 1980s-profile to the shoulders.

Steve C: Very Nearly Perfect

I own, and have owned numerous and expensive jackets and this is the best of them. It has a wonderful weathered look, useful to me because I probably dont have enough biking years to wear in the average jacket I have a Highwayman Cascade from 1979 and it just about looks old. The fit is great. I find many jackets have narrow sleeves and with armour, they are too tight for me. Not this one, this jacket and my Halvarssons leather jeans are my go-to outfit. I can wear this arrangement on all my bikes. The only moan I have is that the leather overlap inside the zip line is a little too narrow. It could do with being 13 mm wider to prevent it getting stuck in the zip. Otherwise, very happy with it.

Phil: Idre jacket

This is far and away the most comfortable jacket I own. Supple, sturdy and lightweight but holds the pads discreetly. Great looking, too. Love it.

Carrick: Idre jacket

Fantastic jacket, very comfortable with soft and supple leather in a classic understated design. Great service from Motolegends, the benchmark for all retailers