The Hoxton V2 leather jacket by Alpinestars is a stylish leather jacket that could appeal to cruiser, retro and vintage riders. It offers the same armor package as many Alpinestars sport jackets along with the option to add back and chest protection, so this jacket is a step ahead of most non-sport leather styles out there.
I like the combination of "slick" leather and suede used in this jacket. It's subtle, so have a look at the closeup pictures. Those sueded areas along with the quilting on the shoulders and elbows definitely put this jacket into the cruiser/retro/vintage category. Also, as I mentioned in the sizing advice, the overall fit is more relaxed which is indicative of a non-sport jacket.
This is an all leather jacket with no venting features, so this one will be best for spring, fall and winter. In the summer months, it will be a cooker I'm afraid. And it won't be good for wet weather, so consider wearing this jacket for fair weather rides. The jacket does come with a removable full sleeve thermal liner which will add a layer of insulation against the cold. The "vest" part of the liner is flannel which looks sharp, and thankfully they stuck with slick nylon for the sleeve lining, which allows you to push your arm through the sleeve easily.
The armor included with the jacket is standard molded rubber CE 1 removable type. And there is a pocket to add a back protector. I’ve listed a few options at the bottom of this page to add a back protector. There is a discussion on each of the back protector pages to help you choose the one for you. I’d recommend the lightest of the three, the KR-Celli unit. This jacket is pretty heavy already and you’ll want to minimize added weight. But if you want more protection you can choose one of the other two. You also have the option to add chest armor as well, which is also listed below. Only one option is available for the chest armor.
A couple of fit features I like are: behind the arms is an extra gusset to help you reach forward for the controls (sometimes called an "action back"); in the armpit area is flex material, and on either side of the waist is a large accordion leather panel which looks good and will also give you a bit of extra "freedom of movement".
Overall a very nice style that will work for a wide variety of riders.
The Hoxton V2 leather jacket by Alpinestars is a stylish leather jacket that could appeal to cruiser, retro and vintage riders. It offers the same armor package as many Alpinestars sport jackets along with the option to add back and chest protection, so this jacket is a step ahead of most non-sport leather styles out there.
I like the combination of “slick” leather and suede used in this jacket. It’s subtle, so have a look at the closeup pictures. Those sueded areas along with the quilting on the shoulders and elbows definitely put this jacket into the cruiser/retro/vintage category. Also, as I mentioned in the sizing advice, the overall fit is more relaxed which is indicative of a non-sport jacket.
This is an all leather jacket with no venting features, so this one will be best for spring, fall and winter. In the summer months, it will be a cooker I’m afraid. And it won’t be good for wet weather, so consider wearing this jacket for fair weather rides. The jacket does come with a removable full sleeve thermal liner which will add a layer of insulation against the cold. The “vest” part of the liner is flannel which looks sharp, and thankfully they stuck with slick nylon for the sleeve lining, which allows you to push your arm through the sleeve easily.
The armor included with the jacket is standard molded rubber CE 1 removable type. And there is a pocket to add a back protector. I’ve listed a few options at the bottom of this page to add a back protector. There is a discussion on each of the back protector pages to help you choose the one for you. I’d recommend the lightest of the three, the KR-Celli unit. This jacket is pretty heavy already and you’ll want to minimize added weight. But if you want more protection you can choose one of the other two. You also have the option to add chest armor as well, which is also listed below. Only one option is available for the chest armor.
A couple of fit features I like are: behind the arms is an extra gusset to help you reach forward for the controls (sometimes called an “action back”); in the armpit area is flex material, and on either side of the waist is a large accordion leather panel which looks good and will also give you a bit of extra “freedom of movement”.
Overall a very nice style that will work for a wide variety of riders. :: Paul, 09-12-19
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