Schott NYC review

Schott NYC is the reference point for a men's leather motorcycle jacket. The Perfecto 618 costs $1,020 and its product page lists US-sourced, drum dyed, hand cut steerhide at 3 to 3.5 oz, with U.S.A. as the origin. The build details are aimed at riding: an asymmetrical zip, attached belt, zippered sleeve cuffs, bi-swing back panels and a fixed 5.5 ounce quilted lining. For a softer hand, the Perfecto 118 uses full aniline naked cowhide for $1,065 and comes in regular and long body lengths, which helps taller men. Schott is open about the trade-off: the steerhide is stiff out of the box and shapes to the wearer only with use. Sizes run 32 to 54, wider than most fashion labels. We compared documented features and published prices, and Schott scores highest on quality and value because its documented hide weight and US production cost less than the Italian heritage brands on this list.

Who it is for

men who want one classic biker jacket for decades

Price

Perfecto 618 steerhide jacket $1,020; Perfecto 118 cowhide jacket $1,065.

$1,020 USD The classic Schott 618 Perfecto® Steerhide Leather Motorcycle Jacket is the original that defined the standard.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Perfecto 618 is built from US-sourced, drum dyed, hand cut, heavyweight 3 to 3.5 oz steerhide
• Fixed 5.5 ounce nylon poly quilt insulated lining
• Three outside zippered pockets, a coin flap pocket and a lower inside map pocket
• Bi-swing back panels and grommet vented underarm gussets
• Men's sizes 32 to 54; the 118 comes in 26 inch regular and 28 inch long body lengths

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: The 618 lists U.S.A. as its origin
• Strength: Heavy steerhide with a water resistant finish needs no conditioning out of the box, per Schott
• Strength: Free shipping on orders over $100 in the continental USA and APO
• Weakness: Schott says the steerhide feels stiff at first and needs regular wear to break in
• Weakness: No men's leather jacket on its pages under $1,000 when we checked
• Weakness: Fixed quilted lining makes the 618 warm for mild climates

Key facts

• Cheapest jacket quoted: Perfecto 618, $1,020
• Hide: 3 to 3.5 oz US-sourced steerhide
• Made in: USA
• Sizes: 32 to 54
• Free shipping: Over $100, continental USA and APO

Where it ranks

Schott NYC is No. 1 in our Best Leather Jacket Brands for Men verdict and No. 1 in Best Leather Jacket Brands and No. 5 in Best Places to Buy Leather Jackets.