In my humble opinion it all comes down to the wearers specific body dimensions.Isn’t Schott 613 size42 25” long? Don’t know why l am 5’11” too 175lb. Even 25.5” looks short on me. Maybe l am older , people except older man where longer jacket. At least that’s what my wife says lol brown is 26.5” black racer is 26.25” more to my personal tast length