Vintage motorcycle jacket: Escape or Craftsman Sherpa?

Rider in the Craftsman Sherpa Leather Jacket in a barn doorway – vintage motorcycle jacket

Buying guide · Vintage motorcycle jacket

Escape vs
Craftsman

Choosing your vintage motorcycle jacket

The guide

At Age of Glory, our starting point is always the same: clothes we want to wear, on the bike and in everyday life. The Escape Jacket and the Craftsman Sherpa Leather Jacket share that spirit. One in heavy waxed cotton, the other in patinated leather: two textures, two approaches to comfort, and the same idea of a vintage motorcycle jacket that belongs beyond the saddle. Here is how to find the one that fits your way of riding.

Rider wearing the Escape waxed cotton jacket next to his motorcycle in the forest – vintage motorcycle jacket

Workwear
roots

There is something about a workwear jacket that feels right around motorcycles: straightforward shapes, useful pockets and materials with character. The Escape and the Craftsman Sherpa share that practical approach, but the choice between them is about more than colour. Think about what you like to wear, the layers you use and how you want your jacket to feel on a cool morning.

Option 1 · Waxed cotton

The Escape, ready to adapt

The Escape takes the texture of heavy waxed cotton canvas and pairs it with suede details and aged brass-finish buttons. Its workwear identity is understated: a jacket to wear with your favourite everyday clothes, whether you are heading out for a ride or meeting friends afterwards.

Heavy waxed cottonSuede detailsBrass-finish buttonsSatin liningMembrane

The key detail

A removable full quilted liner. Keep it in for extra insulation, or take it out to adapt your layers to the season.

If you enjoy the feel of waxed canvas and want to vary your setup between outings, this is where we would start.

Escape waxed cotton vintage motorcycle jacket in black, front view

Rider in the Craftsman Sherpa Leather Jacket in Cognac on his motorcycle – vintage motorcycle jacket

Option 2 · Patinated leather

The Craftsman Sherpa, leather with character

With the Craftsman Sherpa, our workwear influences take on a different texture. Premium cow leather with a vintage patina gives the Cognac colour its depth, complemented by suede details and antique brass-finish buttons.

Cow leatherVintage patinaSherpa liningConcealed zip

The character continues inside. Sherpa lines the body, while the sleeves have a lightly padded quilted cotton lining. A concealed zip on the main opening and two inside pockets keep the practical details discreet.

Choose this direction if you are drawn to patinated leather and the enveloping feel of a Sherpa-lined jacket. Explore the Craftsman Sherpa →

Look beyond the outside

Side by side

The difference becomes clearer when you look at the lining. The Escape offers the flexibility of removable quilted insulation; the Craftsman Sherpa puts its emphasis on the feel of Sherpa around the body.

Rider wearing the Escape waxed cotton vintage motorcycle jacket in black in a workshop

Rider wearing the Craftsman Sherpa leather jacket in Cognac in a workshop

Sherpa lining of the Craftsman leather jacket

EscapeCraftsman Sherpa

MaterialHeavy waxed cotton canvasPremium cow leather with a vintage patina

LiningRemovable full quilted liner, satin lining and membraneSherpa in the body, lightly padded quilted cotton in the sleeves

DetailsSuede details, aged brass-finish buttons, two inside pocketsSuede details, antique brass-finish buttons, concealed zip, two inside pockets

ProtectionCE/UKCA certified, class AA, Level 2 shoulder and elbow protectorsCE/UKCA certified, class AA, Level 2 shoulder and elbow protectors

ColourBlack or army greenCognac

Price€299€449

Find the right fit

How to fit a vintage motorcycle jacket

Both jackets share the same certified protection, so you can focus your choice on material, lining and fit. The size guide on each product page is the best place to start; if you are between sizes, ask us for advice.

Wear your real layers

Try your jacket with the layers you actually wear on the bike, not just a T-shirt.

Reach for the bars

Stretch your arms towards the handlebars: your shoulders should move freely and your wrists should stay covered.

Check the protectors

Make sure the shoulder and elbow protectors sit in the right place when you are in riding position.

Your next ride

Which vintage motorcycle jacket for you?

Choose theEscape

If the texture of waxed cotton and an adaptable lining suit your routine.

Choose theCraftsman Sherpa

If you prefer patinated leather and the warmth of Sherpa.

Your layers, the length of the ride and your sensitivity to cold will also shape how each jacket feels.

Different materials need different care, so follow the instructions supplied with your vintage motorcycle jacket. Look after it, wear it often and make it part of your own story.

Age of Glory Motor Co.