The Esmont Overshirt from REV’IT! is a casual, off the bike looking overshirt that is designed to have a vintage look and feel. In many ways, it looks and feels like a non denim version of REV’IT!’s Worker 2 overshirt, which is not a bad thing as the Worker 2 looks good, offers solid protection and is comfortable. Like the Worker 2, primary construction is 14.2oz CORDURA® stretch twill that is accompanied by a polyester ripstop lining. The 14.2oz CORDURA® is capable of earning the Esmont Overshirt a CE Level AA abrasion resistance rating.
Diving deeper in to protection, the Esmont features a pocket for the optional SEESOFT CE-level 2 Insert Back Protector and comes with the included SEESMART CE-level 1 Shoulder and Elbow protectors. The Esmont also features a fluorescent and reflective label at the back to aid in night time visibility.
Looking at comfort and convenience, the Esmont features a hidden snap button at the collar, v-flap at the cuff, as well as a short connection zipper and jeans loop hooks connection option. I also really like that REV’IT! wanted to complete the look and style by having the front closure be button based, but knowing that it wouldn’t be super functional at speed, REV’IT! included a main zipper behind the buttons, thus giving you the full functionality and safety of a strong zipper while still giving you that jean jacket look. Also the buttons, though they go all the way down the front of the jacket, only show externally about half way down with the lower half of buttons covered by the fabric, this is a great feature as it keeps the buttons from scratching your fuel tank if you decide to lean forward. From a pocket perspective, the Esmont features a large stash pocket on the chest as wells as an inner pocket that features a button closure. I do wish the Esmont featured atleast one zipper pocket, but that is just my personal preference.
Overall I think the Esmont Overshirt from REV’IT! is a really cool overshirt as it offers a really good level of protection while looking super casual. Overall it features a regular fit that doesnt taper too much, meaning that if you get the correct size that it should be very comfortable. It would look right at home on a cruiser, in an urban setting or on many vintage bikes. I am a fan, I think REV’IT! executed this overshirt well. :: Damir 5/18/24