Milwaukee Leather MPM1788 Men's Black CE Approved Armored Riding Hoodie Sweater w/Aramid by DuPont Fibers

Jacket appears to be well made. I ordered a size larger than what I normally wear to be able to have layers if needed underneath. Fits exactly how I wanted it to. I’m 5’10” roughly 260 lbs and ordered 4xl. Used the jacket for the first time this morning to ride to work. 55 degrees at 85 mph on the highway I could feel the air coming through in the arms and upper chest but that was to be expected from this type of jacket but by no means did I ever feel cold. All I wore underneath was a really thin moisture wicking athletic t-shirt and was totally comfortable on the 45 minute ride.Definitely recommend this jacket. Most comfortable fit I have found to date.

Solid purchase with this one. I like how it’s a riding jacket, but doesn’t look like a riding jacket. Tons of pockets for all you junk, breathes well, super comfy, blah blah blah. Seems like it runs a little big and I could have gotten away with a medium, but I think that’s more of a personal preference. Fits more like a bomber jacket than a hoodie. Not the warmest at higher speeds through open roads, so it could be a great choice on warmer days. Came with the backplate which was a huge bonus.

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.

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.

Good jacket for the summer. Havent had any other riding holding but this feels meh. Its decent but not bad. Its a good budget friendly hoodie.

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.

Cons: -it does NOT include any back padding. At the moment of writing this idk if the details changed. But when i intially bought it, the details had implied that there were shoulder, elbow, and back pads. I called amazon and they checked it over and agreed.- the inside mesh sometimes has a plastic/nylon feel to it, kindve like a nylon windbreaker jacket, but cheaper material. So it makes a lot of swishy sounds, but you only hear/feel it the most when ur hands are inside the outer pockets, inside the inner pockets, or rubbing up against the hoodie.Pros: its actually pretty comfortable. Its not super light, but not very heavy either. So i dont feel bad wearing it in 80 degree sun while riding, and it keeps me warm in the nights when i am still out.It beats a jacket in the sense that its much easier to fold small, and stuff into a bag, on the days u dont wana feel extra bulky with carrying a lot of stuff. Or you can leave it on, and not stand out.Extra: i wish the zipper and hoodie was like a mock style where i zips up all the way past the neck and goes right under the chin. That would be ideal for chilly nighrs so i wouldnt need a scarf or otherwise.Overall decent hoodie. Wouldve been too notch if it came with all the pads it described from the start.I am 5'9 exactly, and 200 lbs. Large fits perfectly. Not baggy not tight, some room to spare for clothes underneath but fits nicely under another coat.