My first and only Schott was bought in 1984 in Connecticut for $99. It's still rocking.

Having so many jackets, I have realized that my 618 is the most comfortable jacket I have and is also warm enough for me with a sweat shirt underneath… I thought about selling it but I know I will regret it because it is just a practical jacket for me other than the belt. Man that thing can get in the way and scratch a dudes trans am lol. And you are right, that jacket can be worn with anything and still look good in my opinion and you are spot on man with your thoughts about this jacket!

Looks amazing and looking forward to eventually getting my own. Love the way it sounds, the leather and hardware sounds. Badass.

I have a 613, bought in October, I love it!

I believe I paid about $200 /$300 and change in 1990/1992. Haven’t worn it in over 20 years. It’s now conditioned and ready to wear again. Don’t know why your video popped up the day I decided to care for mine. ❤❤

In 2021 I purchased a 118, I tried the 618, but I have wide shoulders and it was not comfortable, but the 118 fit pretty good. In 2022, during Black Friday I purchased the PER70, the vintage faded look is awesome. The only complaint is that the leather makes a lot of noise when I wear it. So a week ago I rubbed some leather conditioner and the leather feels softer and it barely makes and leather squeaky noises. It always cool to see your videos. Keep on Rockin!

I have the 613s the 613sh and the p613s and I love the p613s the most. That Horween Chromexcel is stellar, and actually breaks in fairly easily.

Great review! I have a 613SH and love it, indeed slightly longer but works well! Once the leather loses its shine and starts to break in, it looks amazing! A lot more character than the 613/613S I think (in less amount of time).

Im one of those who think that their style is not quite ready for a perfecto yet. But I did recently take a risk and pick up a beautiful cal CHP, a true bike jacket in its own right, and I was immediately blown away with how much I liked the style. Maybe I'll get there with the perfecto one day.

Hey hey Duds, watching your video, I thought, omg a reincarnation of the "wild one" , Marlon Brando, is present,😂 hahaha...! - No, seriously I loved watching and listening to you. I agree completely to you, because many years ago I thought this perfecto type of leather jacket is not me. And now I practically don't wear any other leather jackets. I love the cool look, the feel, and because you can combine it with so many different types of clothing. When I was a young student I bought my first perfecto type leather jacket from the brand "Petroff", Paris, which looked exactly like the jackets, the Ramones used to wear on stage. At first I had to overcome my shyness and just wear it, not caring what somebody might say. The reaction of friends of mine was amusing, when they saw the jacket in my appartement. They asked me, if they may try it on, although I still remained the only one with this kind of jacket. So I always got positive reactions until now, where I reached the age an senior citizen. As I told you my Schott's perfectos are the 125 and the very rare 115, both beltless with cool side lacings. - And, so true, the USA brands like Schott's, Langlitz, Vanson, etc. these leather jackets are after my opinion the best ones qualitywise and considering their durability. And they are genuine, authentic garments, not like these fashion imitations from famous brands, which cost a lot more but lack authenticity and the real feel. - So I will also probably remain on to my death a fan of those, haha..! Great video, very helpful and inspiring. Go on rocking your jackets! Peace and kindest regards from Switzerland.

Damn Del, I’m still breaking in my 613, I think I’ll be retired when it’s finally softened up 😂 But MAN do I love it! You’ve described this jacket perfectly (no pun intended lol)

You got the perfect fit for your build too. That's really hard to find with leather

Damn, I've been eyeing up a gently used Perfecto that somebody an hour away is asking $250 Canadian for... it happens to be this exact same jacket haha even more tempted now!

Great review! How would you compare the Schott to a Langlitz Columbia? Or the Lewis Leathers Bronx?

I have a 613sh I picked up new from Schott, and a standard 613 from 2022 I picked up used in unworn condition. I thought I’d try the 2 models out and choose one to keep… gonna keep them both since I can’t decide which one I’d be willing to part with. Both are easy to layer with once they start to break in. I don’t find the slimmer arm holes on the 613sh to be restrictive at all. The sh wears a tad longer in the body of course, but that appears more subdued after break in, as the hide creases and draws up a bit. The hide on the sh is VERY stiff and shiny new, but after a 2 hour very wet motorcycle ride, once the jacket dried out, the jacket is leaps and bounds more comfy. The shine is also slowly relenting after just a couple of months owning it.

Picked up mine in SF during their Black Friday sale and love it, however this jacket really has 2 big rules to pulling it off. You can't be fat or have a mid section and you need to have confidence while wearing it.

Got my hands on a 613s for a super good price. Was hesitating between the steerhide and the horsehide but ultimately choose the matte steerhide as I don't want the jacket to outshine me haha. I think it would fit you also really well, just be aware of the slim arms of the 613s, layering may be harder.

Got a vintage 618 based on your recommendation, I'm glad I went with the 618 instead of the 613. Only thing I'm not a fan of is the hanging belt. I might cut off both the belt and the strap on both sides, What do you reckon? My jacket came with the brass zipper and buttons and it's really beautiful.

Thoughts on which would be the better choice long term for Schotts steer vs horse ?

Love my 618 but man I gotta disagree with you on that map pocket. It's pretty much useless for anything but papers. I put my phone in there and it fell out when I bent over to pick something up. They should just put the same pocket they put in on the 118. Also if you have something thick in there it totally bulges and makes the jacket too tight around the waist if you have it zipped up. For as much as we paid for these jackets schott should put a proper inside pocket or even two. Maybe a gun pocket as well. Vanson does that.

What's the white T-shirt you are wearing throughout the video? Looks good on you

Hi, I just realized that the inside pocket in your 618 is deeper than the one I've got in my 618hh...strange difference.

That's a good looking belt!!! What brand is it?

The steerhide breaks in so well. I wish they made a womans jacket out of steerhide?

Sorry a'im asking . Schott perfecto biker jacket wearing to sleep damage no . Sir .

ONE YEAR LATER: still bald

don't tell people to like and subscibe..

I am a biker myself so I do wear a jacket like that when I ride. When I do not ride I wear something else. What I find amazing is the number of men that want to play the biker tough guy look! I mean I could not play the role of a hipster so why are so many men trying to look like bikers when they do not ride! That makes you a fake in my world..

overpriced Big time

You just don't look that cool in $1,000 jacket.. just go with the $139 Jacket.

I need help from a shott perfecto expert :D and I will sub. My chest is 21.5 inches and my shoulders are 17 inches. I have a problem because sizes 38 and 40 are usually 19/20 inch! but in 17 inch and shoulder sizes they fit :( The question is, can I buy 20 inch and the "cushions" on the back of the shoulders will help me grab the steering wheel of the motorcycle? Because I checked in a 19 inch jacket, unfortunately it's hard to pull my arms forward (I checked in a regular jacket leather without "pillows" not perfecto jacket) I am asking for help from users of perfecto jackets because I am going crazy. I buy online where there are no returns.