P613S

What can I say other than this jacket is amazing!! I went into the store at the beginning of May and saw this one first. After walking around the store for a while I finally decided on the one I saw first. I wore it out of the store and have not had any regrets.
The jacket is STIFF and was something I was looking for in a jacket. As a result I love that it will be with me for a long time and will be able to mold to me and gain character as it’s lived in.
I have gotten so many compliments while wearing it and I can guarantee you will too!

High quality! Burgundy is very beautiful! I purchased by Shott L.A. staff was very kindly!

I now have both the Burgundy and Black versions of this incredibly robust model. The sizing guide suggested a 44 based on the info I provided and both jackets fit well, although they are incredibly stiff...they really do stand up on their own without support. This is not a lightweight fashion jacket by any stretch. If anything, the Burgundy jacket seems just that little bit more rigid than the Black one. I do have one little beef, though...The Black jacket came with a solid black lining, however the photos of this jacket on the website show a Blue and Black plaid lining which I thought quite stunning, and that's why I ordered it. A bit disappointing. Other than that, these jackets will indeed outlive me.

Saying the Perfecto 613S is a great jacket is an understatement to say the least. I own several Schott jackets and can honestly say each one is unique and excellent in its own way. The burgundy color of this jacket is the most beautiful I have seen on any leather garment. It is heavy, as many of the Schott jackets are when they arrive, but that feeling of heaviness goes away with wear. One person who reviewed this jacket said the heaviness disappears after you put the jacket on. This certainly is true for me. With a Schott jacket, the more you wear it, the more it becomes part of you. This is an exceptional jacket.

I opted for the burgundy version. I must have looked at the jacket online 25 times. I’ve never dropped this kind of cash on a jacket. And the color was out of my normal comfort zone but I pulled the trigger and bought it.

The jacket is spectacular! The color. The leather quality. It’s amazing how much it weighs. It’s pretty stiff but is more pliable as I wear it.

Every time I’ve worn this jacket I’ve gotten compliments.

This is an amazing jacket, and I'm very happy that I ordered it. Yes, it is somewhat stiff and heavy at the beginning, but after only a few hours of wear, it started to mold itself to the shape of my body and to feel not like a "second skin", but rather like my "hide" or a perfectly fitting suit of armor.
One of the things I like most about this particular model is that it is extremely "rock 'n' roll", but at the same time elegant and understated due to the black metal hardware. In my opinion, this makes it more versatile than some of the other Perfecto models. If you are looking for a leather jacket that can be rebellious, menacing, and subtle at the same time, this is the one for you.
A word to the sizing: My experience has been that the "Fit Guide" on the website is completely reliable. According to it, an L would give me the standard fit, and an XL would be relaxed. I ordered both sizes, and found this prediction to be 100% accurate. After comparing both, I decided that I liked the standard fit more.
I have purchased several very nice leather jackets over the years, but this is "The One". I cannot imagine anything being better.

I’ve always have imagined and dreamed with a leather jacket like this, that would satisfy my need for weight, feel, thickness, smell, and color.
The burgundy P613S exceeded all my requirements, been buying several other brands before, all of them with top quality but none of them are comparable to this one.
This jacket has an amazing smell, amazing color and feel, it definitely feels like waring an armor yet flexible and braking period has been fast.
I ordered a size M and was a perfect fit, mine weights 3 kilos, the leather is quite thick, heavy duty and I wore it at a temperature of 32 degrees with only a t-shirt beneath, it was a drop from 75 degrees to 32 in about a day, so my hands and face were quite cold, but the body was warm wearing this monster.

Heavy like the lead vest you wear when getting x-rayed.
Feels like engineer boot leather.
Nice dyed (vs painted on) color.

The P613S is straight up everything I have ever wanted in a leather jacket. Black version. It's heavy in the hand but melts away on the body. Feels like it could stop a bullet. The black on black hardware gives you all the Perfecto vibes without the flash of the polished chrome. The Horween CXL steerhide is thick and lustrous, and I haven't found a flaw in the stitching. The XL fits me like a glove in a standard fit, just as the size guide predicted (but thank you Jerri for answering all my questions to ensure I got the right size).

I was worried the wool lining would grab at my clothes, but it doesn't at all. Very smooth, and it's easy to throw the jacket on. My one criticism would be the material used to line the arms. It's just kind of acceptable. It's perfectly comfortable, but a jacket at this price deserves better.

Straight from the box I loved this jacket. It's every bit as stiff and uncompromising as you'd expect; however, I feel like the break in concerns are massively overblown. I unboxed it last night, wore it at home for a few hours, then wore it all day at work. Now and again I balled it up and sat on it, focusing on crushing the stiff areas. Less than 24 hours later, it's already draping. No conditioning products, no week of sleeping in it, no walks in the rain, no years of discomfort. If you're not afraid to make the jacket yours - crush it up, tenderize the leather with your body - the jacket will be comfortable in a matter of hours, not days; and certainly not weeks. It's not draping like a naked hide yet, but I expect it to get there, and pretty quickly. Arms went from uncomfortably stiff to totally normal in half a day of just wearing it and using my arms. It no longer has the unpleasant flat crispiness of brand new leather; instead it's developing gorgeous creases, beautiful grain, and looks like it's been well loved for far longer than it has. It moves just like clothing is supposed to move.

Contributing my experience with break in was the reason I felt like I should write a review, because I was expecting an arduous process that would take weeks, or that I'd wind up having to the jacket with leather conditioner. Nope. Not necessary. Just literally break in the stiff leather by crushing it up and actively wearing it. Don't fear the jacket!

I have finally found my grail riding jacket!

While I own a number of great Schott's (118, 613SH, 603, 641) none of them really compare to the P613S for actual motorcycle riding in my opinion. The thick stiff leather does an excellent job at protecting you from the wind and debris at highway speed - definitely feel protected. The slightly thinner lining makes it bearable to use in the 90F SoCal weather. Of course, it looks completely badass as well, which is a nice bonus.

If you're looking for a motorcycle jacket to actually ride in then this should be an instant purchase!

6ft 235lbs big shoulders ordered 2xl. Thought it was too small. Schott said if it fits the shoulders then the size is correct. After a few months the leather has broken in much, much more. Truley thought it was too small and I had made a mistake, but Schott was right. As it breaks in, its becoming a perfect fit! Real heavy weight and a hard break, but more I wear it the more I love it and want to wear it more. This is my first leather biker jacket and love it!

The burgundy P613S is a stunner! The color has a depth that can only be matched by shell cordovan. Yet the Horween Chromexcel is a pull up leather and I believe it looks better than any Shell Cord. The Horween CXL shows different shades of reds and blacks and light colors for wrinkles.

For sizing this jacket is cut almost exactly the same as the 519, which in size medium fits me like a custom sized jacket. I am 5' 8" and 150 lbs. 39 inch chest. So I got the P613S in medium too as it is based on S,M,L type sizing vs the numeric that the standard 613S is based.

The medium P613s fits me exactly like the medium 519, perfect! For reference I am also a 40 in the 603 Cafecto.

The P613s seems to be a hair shorter than the 519, but both are still slim fit. I suspect they used the same size cut for both and probably decided to mimic the letter sizes of the 519 expecting less units sold with the limited Horeween Color 8 CXL.

The P613s leather is no doubt heavy, heavier than either steerhide or horse hide. This is also probably why they chose a wool liner vs an insulation fill with quilted liner, reducing some weight.

I prefer the wool liner as it breathes better. The CXL leather is also water resistant due to the sheer amount of oils and bees wax impregnated during the tanning process.

One surprise was that the P613S has the buckle snap button to keep in place, just like the 519. I realize the standard 613s does not have this.

The P613s does not have the snaps for any collar add on, which the 519 does.

This photo from Schott Italy is much better at depicting the rich depth in color as well as how beefy the leather isz it can stand up on its own. I bet a child could even use it as a chair.
https://m.facebook.com/SchottItaly/photos/a.494648290590562/2650911861630850/?type=3&is_lookaside=1

5 stars is not enough, Schott. Let’s get that out of the way first.

This is my 4th leather jacket and every time I think I’ve found my favorite, I end up changing my mind/not having any clue how to decide. Thankfully, I don’t have to. I can love them all equally, and I do.

The P613S is built like a tank. It’s basically 8 pounds. It’s warm and sophisticated. It has the little features you come to expect from Schott quality, like the snap that holds the belt in place and zippers on the sleeves. I was really happy there was a burgundy option because I never had a burgundy jacket and because black would have meant 3 black jackets. And that’s ok. In fact, I would get another one of these in black; that’s how much I like it. But the burgundy here is so elegant. It’s deep red, as a good burgundy should be.

I waited to get this with my yearly coupon, but it was so worth the wait. I paired it with the black wool beanie and just bought an off-white one and an off-white scarf. I’m looking forward to trying those.

If you are on the fence for any reason, whether it’s comfort or sizing or price, don’t be. Run and get this jacket.

I ordered it from Sydney, and it arrived in less a week. I opened box and hold in my hands, it looks like a shining armor. I put it on and I feel like a KING. This is my first Jacket and it is the best cloth I ever bought! Great work SCHOTT.

(I'm currently 173cm height with 69kg weight, a regular slim guy, not skeleton skinny; I ordered the jacket in Small size)

Impression:
It is absolutely a heavy jacket (4kg in S size) which is stiff as a card board right out of the box. However, the cutting and design of the jacket is top notch as I didn't find it too difficult to move around in the jacket (even if it is a CXL leather). Smells good, Feels good, certainly made me smile when I put it on.

Quality:
For a Handmade jacket, imperfection could be acceptable to me. The losing stitching is not quite a serious issue but you find some spot here and there. Can't be too confident to say it is a tank, but definitely a solid structure so far.
The hardware especially on the metals of the belt buckle and holes, are easily to be "distressed/discolored"(depends on how you view it, but not so cool for a jacket with just a few days of regular wear without actual riding on bikes).
Other review did mention about some wrongly punched holes, but I got none of those.(Lucky me, just saying for the record)

Weather & Temperature:
It is now 17~18C ish in Hong Kong, it is not too hot to wear this jacket, only a little bit sweaty in the armpit, but the jacket is definitely heavy.
The wool lining is breathable, no big issue of being too hot so far.

Styling:
Due to the thickness of the leather, the jacket look a bit bulky for a 5ft7 person unless you are already bulky.
The leather look extremely shiny when it is new as it will draw a lot of attention. Be aware for that if you wanna stay low.

This jacket feels like Taylor made for me and it has that exotic look about too. This company here is True to its works. I want to say thanks again to Schott for your standard of Quality.

This is my Third Jacket from Schott and it is a great jacket. This jacket is on the heavy side. The leather is thick and stiff, but after a few days it started to break in. I ordered a Large. I’m 6”, 190lbs, 42” chest. It’s a slim fit but I can fit a lightweight hoodie underneath the jacket. This is my first Perfecto and it does not disappoint!

I own 8 Schott Perfectos. A few 618’s, 118, 519, 625,626VN...and now this P613S. This is by far the best perfecto I own. The fit is perfect, I am 6’0”, 158 lbs., 38 chest and a 31 waist. The small is a slim fit, and fits me perfect, and will fit better after it stretches out a bit. I like my riding jackets to fit snug, so I am glad I didn’t go with the medium. This thing is so thick, but not uncomfortably so...it’s ideal for cool weather riding here in Northern California. I can’t wait to see how it looks after a break in, as my other Horween CXL products look so great broken in.

Thanks Schott, it’s an expensive jacket, but worth the price...it will last so long that it’s going into my will:)

This jacket was very tough to move in the first few times I wore it and still is a bit tough to wear but I knew ahead of time the break in process would be a brutal one. All of the America’s top boot manufacturers make boots out of the same leather and it says right in the description that “it’s literally tough enough to stand on it’s own”. That being said Horween chromexcel is some of the finest and toughest leather in the world & I know this jacket will be handed down for at least 2 generations if taken care of. It’s absolutely beautiful and extremely well made. The blue Buffalo Plaid liner is even cooler looking in person! I’m just going to keep wearing it at least 3-4 days a week because I know the break in process will be well worth it.

I bought this jacket about 2 years ago from the L.A. flagship store. I deliberately waited before writing this review so I could provide some longer term insights. I own the black version.

As stated by other reviewers, the photos do not do the leather justice. It has a much richer and deeper in appearance than most other leather jackets. This gives it a look of quality that stands out - even compared to other jackets in Schott's line. For example, I tried on the normal steerhide 618 one star, and this jacket has a much better look. It is vastly superior in appearance to similarly priced jackets from major labels.

The blacked out hardware is a feature which looks really cool but also makes the jacket more versatile. The black hardware doesn't scream 50's greaser every time you wear it, yet still retains an understated Marlon Brando "Wild One" aesthetic. I get a huge amount of compliments on this jacket. I literally get multiple compliments from total strangers every time I wear it. I don't need other people's affirmation, but it does give you an idea of how striking this jacket looks.

Because the leather is so heavy, the addition of the wool liner makes it really warm. I also initially disliked the way the liner grabbed at my clothing when I put it on. So I sent it back to Schott after a year and asked them to swap the lining for their standard sateen. They did this at a reasonable price, and now the temperature is perfect and grabbing issue resolved.

The weight and quality of the leather is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, I am thrilled to own what I feel to be the coolest leather jacket ever. I am excited to wear it for the rest of my life, knowing that it will only get better with age. Perhaps my son will cherish it one day too. On the other hand, it was extremely stiff when new. The product description line about it standing up on its own is actually true! Until very recently, even with regular use, it was too stiff for me to wear while driving a car. For a long time, I moved like a medieval knight wearing clanky breastplate armour. The jacket's stiffness actually became a running joke with my wife and friends.

The weight is another significant issue. The jacket weighs a good 7lbs and was initially fatiguing when worn for long periods. However, the weight concern has resolved as the jacket has broken in - the more broken in, the less noticeable the weight while worn.

After two years of wear, the jacket had somewhat softened and broken in. I was not having the significant mobility issues described above. However, it was still uncomfortable and I felt like I was fighting the jacket in some ranges of motion, particularly in the arms. I was starting to doubt my choice purely because of the comfort issues. As a result, I decided to condition and oil it in an attempt to soften the leather. I used Lexol conditioner and oiled the jacket using a natural boot oil (Redwing all natural). Success! The leather finally relaxed and softened considerably. It is now fitting like a glove. It has become so comfortable that I no longer think twice about throwing it on every time I go out, and the weight disappears as soon as it's worn.

In conclusion, this jacket is a no-brainer if you can commit to a process of breaking in, and look at it as a long term investment. I have no desire to buy new jackets every couple of years.
I take pride in owning high quality pieces and caring for them. As such, this jacket is a perfect match for me and I am incredibly happy to have discovered it!

SIZING: It runs a little tight. I am a size 38 blazer and got the S. Per my comments above, it was quite restrictive for a long time but has ultimately shaped and relaxed to the point where it is very comfortable. I would say that it fits more like a 39/40 now. Don't bank on it stretching significantly.

CAVEAT: I think the Schott staff frowns on conditioning/oiling their jackets and says to just wear them. But after 2 years of struggle I am really glad I did this. The leather seems to be totally unaffected and retains its original look and feel.

As a German, I admire and value very good quality and perfect craftsmanship. This Perfecto Jacket is the combination of both. Furthermore, it's the most iconic american Motorcycle Jacket you can get.
Worth every penny. I love to wear it!

Thank you SCHOTT, keep up your excellent Work!!

After research the vast selection of beautiful Perfectos Schott has to offer I settled on the burgundy P613S. From the generously sized interior pocket with snap closure to the rare snap for your belt buckle to stay securely in place when the jacket is open I was sold. I’ve had the jacket now for about a month and love it! The quality is outstanding as expected. I was a bit hesitant about the wool lining because wool can sometimes irritate my skin but love the insulation it provides. Luckily the wool lining is very high quality and finely woven causing no irritation. This jacket is quite heavy I weighed mine at 7lb. When worn it feels more like a second skin when you wear it and the weight isn’t an issue. My build is quite slim and found the medium as recommended from the fit guide to be a perfect match. Because this jacket lasts a lifetime it still has room to grow if I do during covid. To break in this heavyweight jacket I conditioned the crap out of it with the otterwax oil and it gladly absorbed allowing for a faster breaking period while strengthening the jacket. The only complaint I have is with the coat hanger it comes with. It’s a bit wide for this slim fit medium jacket. The ends of the hanger are much wider than the jacket.

Very good quality