I have a 30-year old leather jacket that I bought in the glory days of Century 21 in NYC. I’ve never done a thing to it. It has quite a patina - but has gone beyond patina to feeling dryish and a little papery. Even has a fraying look around the collar that must be rot. I will go ahead and condition. Thanks for the video!!
I have 3 perfecto, my first one I got in 1980. I'm still using it for the last 2 one. I got 2002 and 2022. They last forever they're American made they feel great and look even better as they get old, I used to ride a motorcycle but not anymore but I still wear them .they look the best with jeans
Lexol makes a gentle cleaner and a conditioner that would work great for a leather jacket. I often see them at my local automotive and hardware stores. I mostly wipe my jacket down with a damp rag gently dabbed in saddle soap and hang it up to dry overnight. Then I lightly apply Kiwi Leather Lotion by hand, about once per year, depending on wear frequency. I would not oil a nice leather jacket unless it's in dire straits, but that's just me.
I’ve had more jackets than I care to admit, ok I will say it. At least 100 jackets from old 1960’s Sears to schott, aero vanson and many more. I have washed almost all of my jackets in the washing machine or hand washing and I have never lost a jacket. I wear them regularly too. Hang to dry and they need to dry kinda quickly so I do a wash in the summer months. Afterwards, I condition them and sometimes I have to condition them a couple of times. Always like new. I admit it was scary at first with a high end jacket but being careful, take your time and you will love it.
A nice quality well fitted leather jacket is definitely a staple for every man. Best investment you can make. Bought one for 1000 bucks. Best purchase i have made and love it.
only issue is that schott jackets are really made for "full size" people. they're not great-looking on leaner types. too much excess material. too much "pooch."
Yeah I hope we were clear that you can just wipe down wit ha wet rag and then apply with conditioner, the saddle soap and pre wax is just if you want to be extra :)
Great video, good to put a face to the product. I have a Schott Rancher and a Peacoat but I can’t take the plunge on leather. Maybe I’ll get a perfecto for my dad one day.
you can find very lightly worn “second hand” ones online for considerably cheaper. you’d be surprised how many people out there don’t have the patience to break them in and will get rid of them after only wearing them a handful of times. poshmark and depop usually have a good selections. i’ve seen barely worn schott jackets that haven’t formed a shape yet for as low as $200
For conditionning: Renovetine by Saphir in a spray can. Greasy stains (collar): One or more applications of Hussard. Dirty lining? Have it replaced by a better quality lining than offered by most manufacturers by your local seamstress.
HAHAHA! I love it how you did young Brad Pitt dirty like that. And I FULLY agree with you. As good an actor as he is, he'll never hold a candle to Marlon Brando or James Dean in my book.
I have a brand new 641hh and want to enjoy it without letting my-ocd take over-if something happens, like bird droppings or something terrible like someone's drunk alcohol soaked hands. I have used a light cleaner/conditioner called Bickmore 4 on many of my leather stuff which seems great-in fact I add a small amount to a spay bottle and mix a little distilled water in to more easily apply and wipe surfaces and cracks. I feel the Italian horsehide is pretty tough, but what would you all consider beyond lightweight Bickmore 4? Also, I have a new 626vn coming in 'vintaged' cowhide, and plan to use Bickmore 4 and a smaller concentration of distilled water solution, but welcome other ideas-as I believe this is a waxy cowhide? Hopefully my comment helps anyone.
Any oil with the least smell to it will work on leather more or less the same way, mink oil for boots will work way better than food - grade oil so, yes. Here in Mexico there aren't many conditioners in the market so we have to use a single oil (Castor) for either boots, jackets, purses, bags, belts, saddles, wallets, straps... I'd say go for it
I have a pair of chaps with mildew on them. used to be able to get mink oil which conditioned , waterprofed , and cleaned leather cant find that for sale anywhere anymore.
Guys serious question! How you remove the arm pit smell from these high end jackets due to daily use as wearing a leather jacket all the time can get some dank smell in it especially if the jacker has a polyester internal lining?
Nice video! I've recently become aware of Schott because I'm researching one of their peacoats. Any chance your viewers would be interested in a video on those?
Search vintage and used. I got a Schott peacoat in a vintage store in good condition for $40. For that price it felt like theft and is a go-to winter coat for me.
Schott is one of the last American mass-production jacket makers. You could definitely get a better quality jacket from buco, Aero, himel brothers and the range of Japanese horsehide leather jackets but not for this price. The og is still the og.
I just subbed to your TH-cam channel 😀!! Very informative video 📹 on how to take care of your leather jackets. You can even take care 🙂 of your leather car 🚗 interior the same way!! I'm not so sure if Vaseline or hand 🤔 lotion 🤔 are so good for leather. Your friend, Jeff!!
How much customization of the jacket do you allow? Can i change the lining, the number of pockets, the type of pockets, whether to gave or not have cuffs? please tell me.
I went to their flagship store a few weeks ago and Schott does alterations but they no longer do customs. So they can take things off or hem things but they cannot add things that were not already there.
Now, this is what I call a bad ass video! 2 bros dressing like my bro Andy Tate aka Top G. Men's black leather fashion is the best! Nuttin' tops it! Now, Andy Tate, me and the 2 bros in this video - we all got something in common! Yea!
Oil will be better than waxes in that case. Also the warmth of your body/environment and time will naturally help. But if you're specifically asking about leather *jackets*, and not just leather in general, then if it's something like a stiff horsehide, not much will "soften" it other than temporarily with acute warmth. The jacket molding to the body will making it feel more comfortable too, which does take time if it's a new, stiff jacket.
Oils and body heat are the greatest combination for that. People always suffering from breaking in jackets or boots but if they gave a couple hands of oil (Or even saddle soap cleaning because it does have oils) it will soften it heavily. Same for boots, gloves and such. Other leather goods are better off being firmer like belts or saddles or certain parts of jackets, when riding a bike you want the inner section of the sleeves and upper back to be supple but the front, sides, sleeve outer and back overall to be way more rigid to withstand a fall or such. Waxes are useful for softening since they also nourish the leather, but need heat to soften. That is why you put on a waxed jacket and it is kinda rigid when it is fresh / cold out of the closet and starts softening up as you wear it.
@ the brown example jacket. the way it kind of stacks on itself when you’re picking it up and down makes it look super buttery. i’m assuming it’s a lightweight version?
Unless it's vintage leather.....I wouldn't be oiling or waxing it because modern tanning (chrome tanning) doesn't allow anything to absorb into the leather unless you scratch off the top coat😂
@@Stridewise I am 65 and have been a Schott Jacket Fan since 1974 when I bought my first Bomber Jacket in New York City on Delancy St. I still have that Jacket the Leather is So thick hand heavy. The jacket can stand up by itself. Schott can't get that leather anymore. Those Suppliers are gone. I had at one time 20 Schott Jackets and Coats. About two years ago a bought my first Horsehide Schott the 689HH. The Horsehide is so Smooth and Heavy Weight. I also have a Special Run Horween Leather Schott 1928 Jacket in Natural Horsehide only made 60 Jackets in a Biker Style. You have to get a Horsehide Leather Jacket.
I don't own any Schotts but any decently stitched, good quality leather (Particularly well tanned and resistant hides like horse, steer / cow) being taken care of is going to easily outlast any cheapo faux leather jackets. I own lambskin and cowhide racers, have been rolling around for several years and look better as they age, i also have a calfskin racer and a cowhide double rider but those are in repair (I am repairing them myself and really need to finish them...) I use saddle soap with a brush and water to clean them out and for conditioning you could use the saddle soap as a light conditioner that will not change the color as much, without any water and rubbing it with a dry cloth into the leather. If you want better conditioning use simply hand cream or specialized oils. Still if you didn't have specialized oils you could just rub coconut oil for beauty purposes or stuff and would still work the same, even beef fat or such should work.
@@heiner71 I have heard that from US saddle soaps. Here in Mexico they are Pretty oily i Guess for the lack of actual conditioners, they don't last as much keeping a hide moist than actual conditioners or oils but they are good for a couple of months... Greetings
With saddle soap the amount you use and how long you leave it on has a huge effect, you gotta be careful. did a good breakdown with rose anvil: th-cam.com/video/J-VcdM8d5BQ/w-d-xo.html
Ya know my bro Andy Tate aka Top G has those same black leather jacket styles! He wears a black leather biker jacket with snap-on collars, too! This is just so cool to watch! We guys all share similar taste in men's black leather fashion! Yea!
Can we stop saying Brando wore a Schott in _The Wild One_ please? With the advent of High Definition, we've known for several years now that Brando wore a Durable One Star, not a Schott Perfecto One Star.
The only problem is... I really like when leather jackets are beaten to death and look like hell. I've got my grandpa's leather jacket from the 40's and it looks so much more cool.
I was very disappointed in this video. You kept cutting him off and putting in your own thoughts. You didn't let him explain cleaning by continually bringing up a wet rag. You didn't let him cover Carnuba wax or other leather car products the recommend by bringing up Bic 4.
@@Stridewise i have watched nearly every video you have done, including interviews. If you think this was normal Stridewise standard, smh. Step back, get your ego and feelings off your shoulders and watch it yourself. Maybe he said all he needed but it didn't appear that way.
@@Stridewise no worries. Just didn't seem up to your usual level. Maybe my expectations were out of line also. I was really excited about a Schott interview. I ain't goin nose were! 😆
Biggest tip to make your jackets last….don’t gain weight! 😂
or loose too much weight. Basically get the jacket when you're at your ideal weight/size
That's why I wear two sizes bigger. I get too buff in the summer time lol
@@DiffuseOne Then you wake up
@Stannis Baratheon Yes, I wake up everyday and hit the gym and go to my MMA class after work. It's exhausting staying in shape.
@@DiffuseOne I did that for years, you don't get 2 sizes bigger in the summer for that.
Best leather jackets in the world. My 626 fits like a glove and I can't think off a cooler looking jacket, not even the Saint Laurent one.
I bought massimo dutti they only costs $280 euro is that good leather or not
I have a 30-year old leather jacket that I bought in the glory days of Century 21 in NYC. I’ve never done a thing to it. It has quite a patina - but has gone beyond patina to feeling dryish and a little papery. Even has a fraying look around the collar that must be rot. I will go ahead and condition. Thanks for the video!!
I have 3 perfecto, my first one I got in 1980. I'm still using it for the last 2 one. I got 2002 and 2022. They last forever they're American made they feel great and look even better as they get old, I used to ride a motorcycle but not anymore but I still wear them .they look the best with jeans
Lexol makes a gentle cleaner and a conditioner that would work great for a leather jacket. I often see them at my local automotive and hardware stores. I mostly wipe my jacket down with a damp rag gently dabbed in saddle soap and hang it up to dry overnight. Then I lightly apply Kiwi Leather Lotion by hand, about once per year, depending on wear frequency. I would not oil a nice leather jacket unless it's in dire straits, but that's just me.
Great video, I've been saving up for a Shcott 574 and love your content.
Right on! So glad to point people at this dope ass company
I’ve had more jackets than I care to admit, ok I will say it. At least 100 jackets from old 1960’s Sears to schott, aero vanson and many more. I have washed almost all of my jackets in the washing machine or hand washing and I have never lost a jacket. I wear them regularly too. Hang to dry and they need to dry kinda quickly so I do a wash in the summer months. Afterwards, I condition them and sometimes I have to condition them a couple of times. Always like new. I admit it was scary at first with a high end jacket but being careful, take your time and you will love it.
A nice quality well fitted leather jacket is definitely a staple for every man. Best investment you can make. Bought one for 1000 bucks. Best purchase i have made and love it.
Right on!
Can we please have a Schott store in the UK.
Thank you.
If you can comfortably afford a Schott then 100% go for it! Will last a lifetime and objectively makes you look 10% better.
only issue is that schott jackets are really made for "full size" people. they're not great-looking on leaner types. too much excess material. too much "pooch."
Saphir Nappa Cream is also made to not darken leather
I might NEED a Schott jacket...
Do u use a horse hair brush to apply the saddle soap to the jacket or is this too aggressive ?
Woah. Definitely surprised by the saddle soap and "pre-wax" before the conditioner. Not sure that's how I'd go about it, but hey, each to their own
Yeah I hope we were clear that you can just wipe down wit ha wet rag and then apply with conditioner, the saddle soap and pre wax is just if you want to be extra :)
Great video, good to put a face to the product.
I have a Schott Rancher and a Peacoat but I can’t take the plunge on leather. Maybe I’ll get a perfecto for my dad one day.
Hope your dad likes it! I prefer the cafe racer or the similar with the normal non-mandarin collar I always forget its name
you can find very lightly worn “second hand” ones online for considerably cheaper. you’d be surprised how many people out there don’t have the patience to break them in and will get rid of them after only wearing them a handful of times. poshmark and depop usually have a good selections. i’ve seen barely worn schott jackets that haven’t formed a shape yet for as low as $200
For conditionning: Renovetine by Saphir in a spray can. Greasy stains (collar): One or more applications of Hussard. Dirty lining? Have it replaced by a better quality lining than offered by most manufacturers by your local seamstress.
“schott nyc headquarter… in new jersey“ literally 5 seconds in lol
For many years their factory was in NYC, but it's just not cost effective to do any manufacturing in NYC now.
HAHAHA! I love it how you did young Brad Pitt dirty like that. And I FULLY agree with you. As good an actor as he is, he'll never hold a candle to Marlon Brando or James Dean in my book.
I got a beautiful lambskin leather jacket….but it’s light and not very warm. Heavier is warmer? skip to a Canada goose? 😊
I have a brand new 641hh and want to enjoy it without letting my-ocd take over-if something happens, like bird droppings or something terrible like someone's drunk alcohol soaked hands. I have used a light cleaner/conditioner called Bickmore 4 on many of my leather stuff which seems great-in fact I add a small amount to a spay bottle and mix a little distilled water in to more easily apply and wipe surfaces and cracks.
I feel the Italian horsehide is pretty tough, but what would you all consider beyond lightweight Bickmore 4?
Also, I have a new 626vn coming in 'vintaged' cowhide, and plan to use Bickmore 4 and a smaller concentration of distilled water solution, but welcome other ideas-as I believe this is a waxy cowhide?
Hopefully my comment helps anyone.
What jacket is Jason Schott wearing ?
Are they aniline leathers? Some saddle soaps cannot be used on these leather types.
Just got a Schott Cafe Racer in lambskin, any tips on best products and care for lambskin? Thanks
Great video.
Can I apply mink oil to the leather jacket?
Any oil with the least smell to it will work on leather more or less the same way, mink oil for boots will work way better than food - grade oil so, yes. Here in Mexico there aren't many conditioners in the market so we have to use a single oil (Castor) for either boots, jackets, purses, bags, belts, saddles, wallets, straps...
I'd say go for it
@@javierdiazsantana
Thank you.
I have a pair of chaps with mildew on them. used to be able to get mink oil which conditioned , waterprofed , and cleaned leather
cant find that for sale anywhere anymore.
Guys serious question! How you remove the arm pit smell from these high end jackets due to daily use as wearing a leather jacket all the time can get some dank smell in it especially if the jacker has a polyester internal lining?
Nice video! I've recently become aware of Schott because I'm researching one of their peacoats. Any chance your viewers would be interested in a video on those?
Yeah I have had a Buzz Ricksons pea coat for a while and am interested in a little pea coat guide one day!
Search vintage and used. I got a Schott peacoat in a vintage store in good condition for $40. For that price it felt like theft and is a go-to winter coat for me.
So.. wearing my leather jacket while riding my bicycle through the car wash is bad. 🤔. Noted.
Any plans on picking up some hoodies from Wonder Looper? I’d love to know your thoughts on it!
I'm seeing Bahzad this week but couldn't come up with a good angle that hasn't been covered! Might do an interview though
Schott is one of the last American mass-production jacket makers. You could definitely get a better quality jacket from buco, Aero, himel brothers and the range of Japanese horsehide leather jackets but not for this price. The og is still the og.
Excellent video. Can you please advise if these steps can also be followed if I were to condition m goat suede leather jacket ?
No, not on suede! Don't condition that.
It sounds like you can apply some Hawaiian Tropic carnauba suntan lotion.
In any case, It will be a LOT of work.
I just subbed to your TH-cam channel 😀!! Very informative video 📹 on how to take care of your leather jackets. You can even take care 🙂 of your leather car 🚗 interior the same way!! I'm not so sure if Vaseline or hand 🤔 lotion 🤔 are so good for leather. Your friend, Jeff!!
thanks jeff! so glad you liked it and even gladder that you subscribed, hope you like it here
I’ve heard that petroleum-based products like vaseline are NOT good for leather. Better to use conditioners recommended by Stridewise.
How much customization of the jacket do you allow? Can i change the lining, the number of pockets, the type of pockets, whether to gave or not have cuffs? please tell me.
I went to their flagship store a few weeks ago and Schott does alterations but they no longer do customs. So they can take things off or hem things but they cannot add things that were not already there.
Now, this is what I call a bad ass video! 2 bros dressing like my bro Andy Tate aka Top G. Men's black leather fashion is the best! Nuttin' tops it! Now, Andy Tate, me and the 2 bros in this video - we all got something in common! Yea!
Can i get paint off leather jacet
What about artificially distressed jackets?
Do they EVER have a sale on these jackets?
i'm not sure, but nordstrom sells them and a few other places that would do sales
How about softening leather?
Oil will be better than waxes in that case. Also the warmth of your body/environment and time will naturally help. But if you're specifically asking about leather *jackets*, and not just leather in general, then if it's something like a stiff horsehide, not much will "soften" it other than temporarily with acute warmth. The jacket molding to the body will making it feel more comfortable too, which does take time if it's a new, stiff jacket.
Wear it to death. It will mould to you and soften.
Oils and body heat are the greatest combination for that. People always suffering from breaking in jackets or boots but if they gave a couple hands of oil (Or even saddle soap cleaning because it does have oils) it will soften it heavily. Same for boots, gloves and such. Other leather goods are better off being firmer like belts or saddles or certain parts of jackets, when riding a bike you want the inner section of the sleeves and upper back to be supple but the front, sides, sleeve outer and back overall to be way more rigid to withstand a fall or such. Waxes are useful for softening since they also nourish the leather, but need heat to soften. That is why you put on a waxed jacket and it is kinda rigid when it is fresh / cold out of the closet and starts softening up as you wear it.
Can you tell me where your jacket is from please Nick?
jacket on the left is schott 530 jacket on the right is schott lightweight mission
@daltonsteiner3278 thank you
damn how did you get a perfecto that soft???
That jacket comes in a zillion leathers, this would be.. wait which one in the video are you talking about can you give me the timestamp
@ the brown example jacket. the way it kind of stacks on itself when you’re picking it up and down makes it look super buttery. i’m assuming it’s a lightweight version?
But nothing about cleaning a dirty lining
Unless it's vintage leather.....I wouldn't be oiling or waxing it because modern tanning (chrome tanning) doesn't allow anything to absorb into the leather unless you scratch off the top coat😂
I dunno man I think they know their jackets
Where can I find to buy the brown jacket from Schott?
Ya really wanna buy something that has the same color as the stuff that comes out of your anus when you go for a shit. Really?
Hi. Could you tell us what Style Jacket this is?
Mine's the cafe racer! did a whole video on it mth-cam.com/video/V0uOo-9PbkY/w-d-xo.html
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@@Stridewise
Thanks for Your Reply. But what style was Mr.Shotts?
@@Stridewise
I watch all your Videos. I like your Schott Cafe Racer Video. I own Style 689HH Horsehide. What a Great Jacket.
@@petersilecchio4417 arrrgh that jacket is so damn cool. horsehide leather jacket is one thing i'm still missing!
@@Stridewise
I am 65 and have been a Schott Jacket Fan since 1974 when I bought my first Bomber Jacket in New York City on Delancy St. I still have that Jacket the Leather is So thick hand heavy. The jacket can stand up by itself. Schott can't get that leather anymore. Those Suppliers are gone. I had at one time 20 Schott Jackets and Coats. About two years ago a bought my first Horsehide Schott the 689HH. The Horsehide is so Smooth and Heavy Weight. I also have a Special Run Horween Leather Schott 1928 Jacket in Natural Horsehide only made 60 Jackets in a Biker Style.
You have to get a Horsehide Leather Jacket.
Why didn't you all did a close up while doing the cleaning?
It's not really that difficult. 🙂
I don't own any Schotts but any decently stitched, good quality leather (Particularly well tanned and resistant hides like horse, steer / cow) being taken care of is going to easily outlast any cheapo faux leather jackets. I own lambskin and cowhide racers, have been rolling around for several years and look better as they age, i also have a calfskin racer and a cowhide double rider but those are in repair (I am repairing them myself and really need to finish them...) I use saddle soap with a brush and water to clean them out and for conditioning you could use the saddle soap as a light conditioner that will not change the color as much, without any water and rubbing it with a dry cloth into the leather. If you want better conditioning use simply hand cream or specialized oils. Still if you didn't have specialized oils you could just rub coconut oil for beauty purposes or stuff and would still work the same, even beef fat or such should work.
In my experience saddle soap does the opposite of conditioner, i.e. remove a lot of the oil/moisture from the leather and really dry it up.
@@heiner71 I have heard that from US saddle soaps. Here in Mexico they are Pretty oily i Guess for the lack of actual conditioners, they don't last as much keeping a hide moist than actual conditioners or oils but they are good for a couple of months... Greetings
With saddle soap the amount you use and how long you leave it on has a huge effect, you gotta be careful. did a good breakdown with rose anvil: th-cam.com/video/J-VcdM8d5BQ/w-d-xo.html
Interesting video! I think I would look rather tragic if I wore a leather jacket...
Don't be so hard on yourself, you may just be pleasantly surprised?!
Bick 4 is where its at. Also not very odorous
Ya know my bro Andy Tate aka Top G has those same black leather jacket styles! He wears a black leather biker jacket with snap-on collars, too! This is just so cool to watch! We guys all share similar taste in men's black leather fashion! Yea!
chris and andrew sittin in a tree,
f-u-c-k-i-n-g
Can we stop saying Brando wore a Schott in _The Wild One_ please? With the advent of High Definition, we've known for several years now that Brando wore a Durable One Star, not a Schott Perfecto One Star.
The only problem is... I really like when leather jackets are beaten to death and look like hell. I've got my grandpa's leather jacket from the 40's and it looks so much more cool.
Hello from Russia👋😂I buy this jacket. Like urs 530. 👍👍935$+ air4russia 125$. Nice jacket
Sponge works better.
damn yall fked that jacket up lmao
It will live forever now
First!
If you're riding your motorcycle thru salt and slush. You probably have more problems than your jacket 😮
Fair weather rider huh?! 🤣😂
Hate to say this but it actually sounds like he’s not confident about cleaning methods
nah he's just not super experienced on camera
Nice try, but nonsense. Guys don't do that. Sorry, but I like your videos.
They don't do what, condition leather?
You got a lot to learn.
Contrary to your apparent "real men" complex guys really do take care of & maintain an investment.
The Schott guy is a pencil pusher. It appears that he never cleaned anything in his life.
I was very disappointed in this video. You kept cutting him off and putting in your own thoughts. You didn't let him explain cleaning by continually bringing up a wet rag. You didn't let him cover Carnuba wax or other leather car products the recommend by bringing up Bic 4.
I think Jason said everything he wanted to say, he had lots of long uninterrupted sections!
@@Stridewise i have watched nearly every video you have done, including interviews. If you think this was normal Stridewise standard, smh. Step back, get your ego and feelings off your shoulders and watch it yourself. Maybe he said all he needed but it didn't appear that way.
@@dark_gravity_edc 🤷 I mean i thought there was a ton of dead air and space here but okay
@@Stridewise no worries. Just didn't seem up to your usual level. Maybe my expectations were out of line also. I was really excited about a Schott interview. I ain't goin nose were! 😆
@@dark_gravity_edc I thought Nick was fine in this but Schott look thoroughly unprepared