Its a black hoodie with 1/2" thick flexible pads stitched into the elbows and shoulders but its loose enough to be comfortable and warm. Its like a nylon jacket inside, so it is heavy and warm and water resistant. It also comes with an optional/removable spine protector that slides into the back vertically. Its like a 6 inch wide, half inch thick flexible pad that slides up in a velcro pocket that goes from shoulder blades to mid-lower back. I paid like 88 bucks on clearance. Very worth it. Fits well. I got a 5x because they said it runs small and I usually wear a 3x but there is plenty of room. Its not tight or anything and I have a 54" chest so it is very true to it's sizing. I think it says 56. I have another one coming tomorrow in the flannel variety. As far as washing, it says hand wash with like colors on cold, but I think I will just wash it separately on a gentle cycle. Nobody is hand washing their clothes like it's 1940. Drying, I might have to hang dry by fan until mostly dry and then tumble dry with no heat for the wrinkles for the last 10 minutes since those foam pads are in there. They will probably melt in the dryer or at the very least, twist around or make a polyurethane oil stain or something if put in a hot dryer for a good duration. Anyway, its warm, heavy, fits well, if not slightly loose like a hoodie should and the pads are not bulky enough to bother you. They are thin and flexible. I do notice that the back of the shirt length shortens a bit once that back pad is inserted. Read more
After a month of use 7 days a week even in the California heat I’m happy with it. It breathes really well and I stay pretty cool in it. I probably wouldn’t like it in cold weather I’d definitely wear another sweater or jacket. I’m 5”10 165lbs and I wear a large and this large fit me exactly like a normal hoodie. It’s not bulky at all, it honestly looks like a normal hoodie even though the pads are pretty thick. Oh mine came with the back pad even though the ad said it didn’t. My buddies complain that the pads will move in a crash BUT they seem to be there more for the impact so you don’t shatter your elbows or smash your shoulders and I think they’ll work pretty good for that. It’s the Kevlar lining that’s going to help with road rash. I’d recommend this sweater. It’s an affordable and pretty good quality piece of safety equipment. Read more
This jacket is very comfortable, and had good, not great , but good ventilation. Im about 197lbs 6 feet and I got the XL , I got plenty of room for layers. The armor padding is standard but it looks like you're not wearing any, you don't look bulky or anything. which is definitely a plus. It also came with the back padding, don't know if it be good for anything but I'll take all the protection I can get. I'm not very confident about the lining material in the inside of the sleeves. And I don't like the plastic zipper, they don't feel as secure as the metal YKK ones. But so far its been great. Good price, could use more pockets like their other products. but at this price its understandable. I don't know if id buy it again, but for the price I'd recommended. Read more
Sizing guide is true. I'm 5'10* and about 180 lbs. Ordered the Large and it fits great, just like a regular hoodie would. Came with the spine armor even though they say it doesn't, so that was cool. Kind of thin so wear base layers for the cold, better for warmer temps. Armor is thick and covers large areas. Hard to tell it's armored just looking at it when worn. Soft and comfortable. Left pocket inside pocket is large and can fit lots of stuff. Right inside pocket in kind of small, I use it for my registration. There's a little vertical pocket inside the right outside pocket that I can put my keys or phone in if I squish it in there. Hood covers my head great. Good looking jacket, definitely worth the cost if you're just starting out and don't want to break the bank before figuring out if it's something you want to do. Read more
Good hoodie. Nice armor. Very comfortable fabric. Way too short. I’m a big dude 6’ 280. The hoodie is way bigger around than it gives for length in the torso and sleeves. Not super happy with that but over all it could be better. Read more
Love this jacket. I wish it had a conceal carry pouch in the inside like my other jacket does but this is good for warm weather riding. I usually wear a XL but this one runs a little big. It may just be me but I like my pads up against were they are supposed to protect. Overall it's a very durable jacket. And you can't tell it's an armored hoodie, Read more
Nice light hoodie for the price. Even though it doesn't say it, it does come with the back pad which was nice the shoulder and elbow pads sit just right to be comfortable and not hinder movement just hope I never have to put them to the test. Size fit perfectly I'm 5'10 just over 200lbs and the large fits comfortably so all and all a good buy. Read more
