Exploring the Uncharted Territory of Crocodile Leather Jackets

[Stormlord]

Hey fellow leather enthusiasts!

I've been a huge fan of classic leather jackets from brands like Aero, Schott, and Vanson for as long as I can remember. I've practically become a connoisseur of hides, but lately, I've been itching to dive into the world of crocodile leather.

I've noticed that while there's a lot of chatter about horse leather jackets, the conversation around crocodile leather seems to be a bit hushed. Has anyone else considered investing in a crocodile leather jacket? I've got my eyes on one that's in a similar style to the iconic jackets I already love.

Before taking the plunge, I'd love to hear from anyone who has experience with crocodile leather. How does it compare in terms of durability, properties, and overall wear? Are there specific things to consider when caring for crocodile leather?

Attached is an image of the jacket I'm eyeing. What are your thoughts?

 

[ton312]

Reptile hides don't do a thing for me. I can see having boots made from them but for a jacket it seems like too much.

 

[Guppy]

Best left to handbags or shoes and belts.

 

[Marc mndt]

That jacket looks like it's part of a Ninja Turtles costume.

Those swirls look weird. Is that even real crocodile leather?

 

[Stormlord]

That's a 9000 dollar jacket, so I think it's real. I like that Orc-Style

 

[TartuWolf]

Looks like highly ornamented ancient Japan armor. Very cool as a collectible if you get one in real croc leather, but I cannot imagine actually wearing one anywhere else apart from some special/religious ceremonies or something like that.

 

[ObiJuanValdez]

I don't find that appealing, at all. Kind of got a low-budget sci villain aesthetic, IMO.

 

[Stormlord]

Something to go to a biker bar

 

[navetsea]

to me it looks like impossible to wear with anything other than a stage costume for a black metal band or some cosplay event

 

[TREEMAN]

I wouldn’t wear that if you gave me $9,000 .. Totally Awful !!

 

[Johnny Deadlifts]

I think the example you pictured was an extremely ornate, overly done example. This version pictured is a more tastefully done; but still a bit too " stand outish" for me. Maybe if it was shaved down a bit more and not so scaley. I wonder what the feel and wear ability would be like? Could they get it supple or would it be like wearing a tire tread?

 

[Harris HTM]

 

[Craig from Craigslist]

For jackets I just feel like the scales are a bit much. TBH the only person I’ve seen pull off a reptile hide jacket is Nic Cage in Wild at Heart.

 

[AeroFan_07]

Hey fellow leather enthusiasts!

I've been a huge fan of classic leather jackets from brands like Aero, Schott, and Vanson for as long as I can remember. I've practically become a connoisseur of hides, but lately, I've been itching to dive into the world of crocodile leather.

I've noticed that while there's a lot of chatter about horse leather jackets, the conversation around crocodile leather seems to be a bit hushed. Has anyone else considered investing in a crocodile leather jacket? I've got my eyes on one that's in a similar style to the iconic jackets I already love.

Before taking the plunge, I'd love to hear from anyone who has experience with crocodile leather. How does it compare in terms of durability, properties, and overall wear? Are there specific things to consider when caring for crocodile leather?

Attached is an image of the jacket I'm eyeing. What are your thoughts?

Stormlord - you are obviously free to venture into any of these areas for sure, and just walking through a Western shop here in the US you could see plenty of croc/lizard & snake skins on boots. For me, I'll leave this uncharted territory as just that -- uncharted.

Reminds me of getting a hug from a crocodile to be honest.

 

[Monitor]

Absolutely would wear.

 

[JMax]

A bit more subtle and I would wear it. I do prefer reptile hides on smaller items though. A sharkskin, even stingray, jacket would be more interesting to me. @red devil

 

[Tom71]

For jackets I just feel like the scales are a bit much. TBH the only person I’ve seen pull off a reptile hide jacket is Nic Cage in Wild at Heart.

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Yes, but for him it was a symbol of his individuality and his belief in personal freedom…

 

[Stormlord]

Thank you all for your honest replies. I know my example is exaggerated but the question remains: why do I read so little about reptile leather. It seems horse still is number one for most. Is it a price question? Or just taste?

 

[Tom71]

A bit more subtle and I would wear it. I do prefer reptile hides on smaller items though. A sharkskin, even stingray, jacket would be more interesting to me. @red devil

Agreed. Wouldn’t be my first choice, but a bit more subdiued, I wouldn’t find it unwearable.
Would love to see a Stingray skin jacket.

 

[Brandrea33]

I’d say it’s definitely an invitation for trouble

someone had to lol ….

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/thr...tation-for-trouble.112825/page-7#post-3053656