The new Belstaff Weybridge incorporates classic leather moto jacket styling with a twist – it’s made of 100% cotton, coated with a rubberized polyurethane that gives it a unique sheen and texture, and is water-resistant, durable, and scratch-resistant.
The sleek design and trim fit of this jacket make it a stylish fashion statement, and though it’s thoroughly contemporary in both material and cut, accents like quilted shoulders and elbows hearken back to the past, incorporating the heritage branding of Belstaff, and the classic cool of leather motorcycle jackets.
This review was submitted by a long-time customer of Belstaff that goes by the name of Matt.
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Overview and Description
The lightweight cotton and polyurethane material is much lighter weight than a leather jacket of comparable thickness, and it’s breathable and quite a bit stretchier than leather would be.
It’s created with a trim, modern cut that incorporates classic moto jacket styling, and the modern materials help create a unique look, which is accented by the quilted shoulders and elbows.
And while it is cut quite slim, the jersey cotton fabric manages to give you stretch where you need it, so you won’t have any trouble moving your shoulders or arms in this jacket, which is a plus.
For my jacket, I went with the black, though I had a tough time choosing between the black and the denim blue option.The rubberized cotton is certainly the most unique aspect of this jacket. At first glance, it almost does look like leather, with a finish that’s glossy at one glance, and matte at the next. The material feels great too, with high quality polyurethane that avoids any kind of rubbery or plasticky feeling – this jacket feels natural, not at all synthetic or uncomfortable.
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Key Features
This jacket feature 4 external pockets – two on the sides of the jacket and two chest pockets, and they’re all zippered for extra security. You’ll never have to worry about losing anything you put in one of these pockets, as the zippers are very high quality and lock in place very well. One internal pocket rounds things out, and it’s nice to have if you want to stash something farther away from the elements.
The cuffs feature zips up to about the mid-forearm as well, so you’ll have no trouble getting this jacket on over a thicker base layer or sweater, and you’ve got plenty of room to zip your gloves under it.
The jacket is a front-zip all the way up to the neck with tab closure incorporated as well, so you can just close a couple tabs if the weather’s warmer, without bothering to zip the entire jacket, which is convenient.
However, if it’s chilly outside, you can zip up, pop the tabs on the front of the jacket closed, snap the hem popper closed, and then fasten the neck buckle for total protection from the elements, making this a very versatile jacket, especially when layered in colder months.
The interior check lining is comfortable and warm, and hardware is all stainless steel, burnished to a unique, weathered matte finish that goes well with the edgy style of this jacket, and a subtle shoulder patch featuring the Belstaff logo finishes off the detailing of this jacket.
My Conclusion
If you want a great middle ground between the lightweight breathability and water resistance of waxed canvas, and the heavy-duty, strong protection of leather, you’ll definitely want to give the New Weybridge jacket a glance. Its rubberized material offers plenty of protection, yet is pliable and comfortable.
The midweight materials make it a great all-weather jacket, and the breathability and flexibility make it incredibly comfortable and easy to move in. Combined with a gorgeous modern design that still reflects its long Belstaff heritage, it’s a stylish and fun modern twist on a long time classic.
This thoroughly modern garments is sure to protect you from the elements for years to come, and it’s also sure to turn heads while doing so.
A Belstaff Weybridge Customer Review was originally posted by Brian Litherland on Belstaff-Roadmaster.com on December 7, 2016
I am Brian Litherland 