Black leather motorcycle clothing can often be understated, which is something many shoppers may like about their gear. The Highway 21 leather clothing I tested has a bit more appeal, combining a cool look with a comfortable and protective material.
The Highway 21 Pearl Women’s Motorcycle Jacket is one of the most eye-catching black leather motorcycle jackets I’ve ever seen. From the brass snaps on the flared collar to the buckled belt, it exudes more classic style than anything else in my closet.
This jacket is made from premium full grain leather and is very comfortable to wear. The leather is soft and flexible, unlike some of the stiffer, tighter leather jackets I’ve worn. It comes with armor pockets on the back, shoulders, and elbows, although you will need to purchase the armor separately.
For adjustability, the jacket has zips at the cuffs and waist, along with a leather belt around the hips. The cuffs also have zippered vents that can be opened for ventilation, although that’s about the sum of the ventilation options on this jacket, so I’d avoid wearing this in hot weather. It also includes a comfortable inner lining, two hand warmer pockets, and an inside pocket with an elasticated strap inside to secure any items you want to stash in there.
The most distinctive part of this jacket is the asymmetrical zipper and collar. Once the zipper is about halfway up, the collar can be folded back into place for an open collar without the wearer having to worry about loose pieces blowing around in the wind. If you want to zip it all the way up, simply unbutton and zip it up. I think unzipped buttons take away from the fun factor, so I usually leave the collar folded back.
Whenever I wear a Pearl jacket, I also wear Highway 21 Women’s Black Ivy GlovesMade from soft goatskin and featuring dual-density memory foam for comfort and less vibration, pre-curved fingers, accordion extension panels on the fingers, hard knuckle guards, and an adjustable hook-and-loop wrist. They also feature a laser-etched Highway 21 design on the back of the hand.
Gloves go well with jackets, but they also have a more versatile look that isn’t too different. They’re easy to put on and take off, and if you get the right fit, they don’t slip off while riding. Like jackets, they don’t breathe very well, so I usually wear them in the spring and fall.
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This Highway 21 leather outfit may not suit every style, but it certainly has personality. Both the Pearl Jacket and Black Ivy Gloves are great pieces for spring and fall that are both comfortable and protective. The jacket is available in sizes S-3XL for $249.95, and the gloves are available in sizes S-2XL for $54.95.
