XelementXelement CF2157 Men's 'Caliber' Black Mesh Motorcycle Jacket with X-Armor Protection - 2X-Large

I did order one size larger and I'm glad I did. It gives me a little wiggle room. The fit is very nice and appears to be of good quality. Time will tell about that though. As of right now, I'd recommend this jacket. These mesh jackets are a must in the hot desert sun of the Southwest.

I was truly surprised how well it fit on me great quality and stylish for a big man rider

Tried to switch the buttons out of nowhere ripped from its location,- NOOOOO GOODCheap material. Although good for the price-1 HEAT

The sizing charts were accurate and helped tremendously.

I saw all these reviews that said to buy up a size. If you're a medium/regular sized human, don't do that. This is the second Xelement jacket I purchased (different models), and the second time that I discovered that you do NOT need to buy up a size. I usually wear a large. The X large was a little too big, the large fit correctly. I noticed a lot of the people saying to buy up a size were very large people. Maybe if you're a very large human you should buy up a size.That being said, I sent both jackets back because the arms were too large in proportion to the rest of the jacket. Big puffy arms, my girlfriend said I looked silly... like I was wearing a strong man costume. The adjustment straps on the sleeves have only one button, and it is only a fraction of in inch smaller, they do not reduce the size of the arms in any significant way. Appearances aside, the huge arms make the armor pads inside move all over the place.

Great price for tough yet breathable riding armor. I'm very thankful for the extra large sizes that Xelement offers. That allows me to wear this armor even on cold days, just by putting on a thick jacket underneath it. I've already picked out a couple more Xelement offerings that I need in my wardrobe.

I over impressed with the quality. Very well made. The armor is tough and in the right place. Got it the jacket is adjustable for the right fit and the liner can be secured. I mean not going anywhere, but the inside of the jacket. I got a real good feeling when I first opened the box. On the negative side, the jacket gets very warm when the temp is over. Keep your bike moving so yo can benefit from the vents. I haven’t had anything, but leather in the past. This jacket offers the same if not better protection. If you’re on the fence about buying one, get off the dense.

I'm a big guy (I wear a 3XLTall t-shirt/54 suit) and I don't have a whole lot of selection for motorcycle jackets in this price point. Well, I only need one. I already have a big leather jacket so I bought this specifically to fill the warm-weather gap. Having read the reviews on here I knew to go 1-2 sizes larger, so I ordered the 4X Big.Let's get one thing clear -- I'm buying this specifically to use as a mesh jacket in 60 degree weather and up. It comes with a cool-weather liner, which I zipped out immediately; if I need to ride in cool weather I'm going directly to leather. With the liner, the jacket is too bulk, so I'll probably never zip it back in.It's decent. It's a little too small, I really could have gotten the 5X Big & been okay, but LeatherUp makes the return process difficult and I wanted to just ride, dammit. So I'm keeping it. In reality, it's snug but it fits well enough, and the material is tight to the skin so if I do have a high-speed getoff I know it's not moving around on me. My biggest complaint is I don't feel it's quite long enough. It's cut such that it has a trim fit when you're sitting on the bike -- longer in the back, shorter in the front. Walking around town, it comes halfway up my gut -- not a good look, so I just unzip it. But sitting on the bike, it fits like a dream.The mesh seems fine, it seems like it will be just durable enough to hold up to a slide once. At this price point, that's all it has to do. The padding is a little bulky at first, but once you're on the bike they fit fine and are comfortable enough. It keeps you comfortable up to about 90-95° so long as you are moving. Black is probably not the best choice with the sun overhead if you're going to stay still in traffic.For the price point, it's decent. It's most everything I hoped for in a mesh jacket. It's a jacket I can wear in moderate heat without sweltering underneath leather. That helps me wear ATGATT -- for that, it's good enough. I'm not in love with it. If I cared to spend another $300 I'm sure I could find something I'd like a whole lot better. But I don't and I won't, so this will do the job.