Eastman Roadstar .

[JackBroChill]

Resurrecting this thread to see if any of our Roadstar fans ever ordered the matching belt for the jacket and if so would it be possible to post a picture?

I just picked up a black one in size 44 on EBay in fantastic condition! If it was from one of you guys, thanks for the great job on the packaging! This is a great jacket. Certainly lighter weight than my Schott 613sh and has a more tapered cut. If I overdo it during the holidays, I might have to look for a size 46.

May be interested in the 44 if you end up looking for a 46!

 

[newtojackets]

You’re right looks spot on. For me I just bought a used one, and I feel like the sleeves are a bit too short. Think I may have to catch and release yet again (sigh). Do you or anyone else here have any thoughts? View attachment 462325 View attachment 462327 View attachment 462326

After revisitng this thread with a lot more leather jacket experience, the taper on this is great. I need to find one 1-2 sizes bigger and pick up one of these again!

 

[JackBroChill]

Just picked one of these up. Anyone know what’s up with the center belt loop on the back that is on the interferometer jacket?? Not sure how a belt would get through there and it’s a little annoying to constantly catch on my actual back belt but oh well.

 

[Madhouse27]

Just picked one of these up. Anyone know what’s up with the center belt loop on the back that is on the interferometer jacket?? Not sure how a belt would get through there and it’s a little annoying to constantly catch on my actual back belt but oh well.

Not that I use it, but I assumed that the inside center belt loop was designed to attach to the belt on your pants (or maybe a belt loop) to keep your jacket from riding up when you are on the bike.

 

[ProteinNerd]

A year later I finally decided to pull the trigger on another Roadstar in Walnut. After hitting the Gym pretty hard and gaining 10kgs, I wasn't too sure on sizing. Rob at Eastman was fantastic as usual, a huge thanks to him.

For anyone that has searched for one, its pretty obviously these things are VERY rarely sold on the aftermarket so I had to go new.

I ended up going from my old trim 40 to a 44. Its definitely a more relaxed fit than I usually go for but I don't think it looks "too big". Its so much more comfortable than all my trim fitting jackets, its got me rethinking my whole approach to leather jackets.

 

[Herrvallmo]

A year later I finally decided to pull the trigger on another Roadstar in Walnut. After hitting the Gym pretty hard and gaining 10kgs, I wasn't too sure on sizing. Rob at Eastman was fantastic as usual, a huge thanks to him.

For anyone that has searched for one, its pretty obviously these things are VERY rarely sold on the aftermarket so I had to go new.

I ended up going from my old trim 40 to a 44. Its definitely a more relaxed fit than I usually go for but I don't think it looks "too big". Its so much more comfortable than all my trim fitting jackets, its got me rethinking my whole approach to leather jackets. View attachment 702506

Lookin' amazing on you mate, def not to big at all!

Cheers

 

[Tom71]

A year later I finally decided to pull the trigger on another Roadstar in Walnut. After hitting the Gym pretty hard and gaining 10kgs, I wasn't too sure on sizing. Rob at Eastman was fantastic as usual, a huge thanks to him.

For anyone that has searched for one, its pretty obviously these things are VERY rarely sold on the aftermarket so I had to go new.

I ended up going from my old trim 40 to a 44. Its definitely a more relaxed fit than I usually go for but I don't think it looks "too big". Its so much more comfortable than all my trim fitting jackets, its got me rethinking my whole approach to leather jackets. View attachment 702506

No, it doesn´t look "Too big", and yes, I made the same adjustment to how a leather jacket should fit (Comfy and versatile instead of super fitted).

 

[Edward]

A year later I finally decided to pull the trigger on another Roadstar in Walnut. After hitting the Gym pretty hard and gaining 10kgs, I wasn't too sure on sizing. Rob at Eastman was fantastic as usual, a huge thanks to him.

For anyone that has searched for one, its pretty obviously these things are VERY rarely sold on the aftermarket so I had to go new.

I ended up going from my old trim 40 to a 44. Its definitely a more relaxed fit than I usually go for but I don't think it looks "too big". Its so much more comfortable than all my trim fitting jackets, its got me rethinking my whole approach to leather jackets. View attachment 702506

This looks "right" to me. It's a thing I've noticed in my own history with leathers, and see others doing too.... when I first got into the vintage style game, I had the notion that everything had to be very tight and fitted - and definitely had one or two expensive jackets that were really just too small for me all told. Over time I've developed a better idea of what works for me - and the fact that in reality back in the day jackets weren't worn skin-tight / Joey Ramone fit by the vast majority of guys who had them. Which only really matters beyond personal preference to those of us who prefer a full vintage look, of course, though I think it also proves itself when the jacket itself wears more comfortably and practically - i.e. it's in the size that the cut and design should be on my body.

When it comes to crosszips, I actually have come to the point where I think they look better a size big than a bit too small. One of the most important 'rules' of fit I've ever learned, which the wife put much better than me, is "just because it can be fully zipped up doesn't mean it fits".

 

[JackBroChill]

A year later I finally decided to pull the trigger on another Roadstar in Walnut. After hitting the Gym pretty hard and gaining 10kgs, I wasn't too sure on sizing. Rob at Eastman was fantastic as usual, a huge thanks to him.

For anyone that has searched for one, its pretty obviously these things are VERY rarely sold on the aftermarket so I had to go new.

I ended up going from my old trim 40 to a 44. Its definitely a more relaxed fit than I usually go for but I don't think it looks "too big". Its so much more comfortable than all my trim fitting jackets, its got me rethinking my whole approach to leather jackets. View attachment 702506

Agreed with the others, the fit looks fantastic. It really is such a well cut jacket that I think it would be very uncomfortable if sized to a 'rocker' tight fit that we all envision oursevles in when it comes to cross zips.

I have been keeping an eye out for one on the secondary market as well and likewise it seems they do not come around often, and even when they do one 44 in black that was like new with tags went for like $1150 or something closer to retail than I would have expected.

So I ended up pulling the trigger on one that was discounted a bit and also went with the walnut which I am really digging. I have a black perfecto already, thought this would be a perfect option in brown.

I am also still dialing in the fit for something like this style but I am happy with it so far. The leather is both thinner than most other jackets it would be 'competing with' on the market which I actually quite like (makes it a bit easier to wear in 3 seasons) but still pretty stiff when new so I am very interested in seeing how the leather relaxes and think the fit will only improve as it does.