Northeaster Flying Togs · Est. 1928
BECK® 588
Horsehide Motorcycle Vest — Denim Silhouette
$365.00
Built from 1.4–1.6mm front quarter horsehide — the heaviest hide in the BECK® vest line — the 588 takes the classic denim-vest silhouette and cuts it in leather that lasts decades. Side lacing dials the fit to you.
Construction & Materials
The BECK® 588 is the denim-silhouette version of the BECK® horsehide vest — side lacing and multi-panel stitching in 1.4–1.6mm front quarter horsehide, the heaviest leather weight in the BECK® vest lineup. The denim-style proportions in horsehide provide rain resistance and abrasion resistance that denim at any weight cannot match.
1.4–1.6mm front quarter horsehide is heavier than the 566 or 882 — stiffer on first wear, longer break-in, greater protection and longevity over the life of the vest. Two zippered leather-lined front pockets. Two internal leather-lined pistol pockets, approximately 9 inches deep. Double-stitched seams throughout. Double-sided interfacing for structure. Poly twill liner. Perma Core thread by American & Efird (A&E). Lifetime Guarantee from Legendary USA. Made in the USA.
- 1.4–1.6mm genuine front quarter horsehide — heaviest in BECK® vest lineup
- Denim-style silhouette with side lacing and multi-panel stitching
- BECK® Northeaster Flying Togs construction since 1928
- Perma Core thread by American & Efird (A&E)
- 2 zippered leather-lined front pockets
- 2 internal leather-lined pistol pockets, 9” deep
- Double-stitched seams + double-sided interfacing
- Poly twill liner
- Lifetime Guarantee from Legendary USA
- Made in the USA
Fit — True to Size
Order by chest measurement — cut with room for a flannel or hoodie without going baggy.
Sizing & Fit
Order by your actual chest measurement — the cut already allows for a flannel or hoodie without going baggy. Riding heavy layers all winter? Take one up. The full chart is in the Size Guide.
Shipping & Returns
Free shipping and free returns within the USA on unworn gear. Full details at checkout.
Northeaster Flying Togs · Est. 1928
BECK® 588
$365.00
The heavyweight.
1.4–1.6mm front quarter horsehide — the heaviest hide in the BECK vest line.
Laced to fit.
Side lacing dials the torso to you — layers in fall, t-shirt in July.
Made in America.
Cut, stitched, and inspected in the BECK® workshop — since 1928.
1.4–1.6mm front quarter horsehide
The heaviest hide in the line.
Denser and stiffer than the 566 — it takes longer to give, and lasts longer once it does.
The BECK Vest Line
Choose your BECK vest.
BECK® 588
The heavyweight — side lace
$365.00
You’re looking at it
Before you ride.
How long does the 588 take to break in?
Longer than the 566 — this is 1.4–1.6mm hide, the heaviest in the line. It starts stiff and gives gradually with riding.
How does the side lacing work?
The laces adjust the torso roughly an inch either way — out over layers, in over a t-shirt.
Should I size up to wear it over a hoodie?
No — order by your actual chest measurement. The cut already allows for a flannel or hoodie. Riding heavy layers all winter? Take one up.
Shipping and returns?
Free US shipping and free returns on unworn gear. Full policy at checkout.
The Details
Details that carry their weight.
Side lacing — the fit adjustment
Snap front — heavy-duty hardware
The Workshop
Sewn by hands
that ride.
Every BECK vest is cut and sewn in an American workshop that has never chased volume. Panels are matched by grain direction and every vest is inspected by the person who built it.
That's why the label carries a signature line, not a batch number.
Double-needle seams, matched by grain direction
Every panel chalk-marked to size on the BECK® bench
The BECK® Vest Line
Four vests. Built for different riders.
BECK® 566 Brown
First serious vest · patch-ready · CCW
True to size
Chestnut front quarter horsehide
Hoodie-friendly
$440.00
BECK® 588
Heaviest hide · side-lace tuning
True · laces adjust
1.4–1.6mm horsehide
Adjusts around layers
$365.00
BECK® 501 Vest Brown
The trucker silhouette, as a vest
True to size
1.3mm horsehide
Mid-layer room
$495.00
Questions
Before you ride.
How long does the 588 take to break in?
Longer than the 566 — this is 1.4–1.6mm hide, the heaviest in the line. It starts stiff and gives gradually with riding. That density is the point.
How does the side lacing work?
The laces adjust the torso roughly an inch either way — let them out over layers in fall, take them in over a t-shirt in summer.
Can I put patches on it?
The 588's back is multi-panel in the denim-vest tradition — patches work, but seams cross the canvas. Check the back-panel photos or ask us before your stitcher starts.
Should I size up to wear it over a hoodie?
No — order by your actual chest measurement. The cut already allows for a flannel or hoodie. Riding heavy layers on a bagger all winter? Take one up.
What's the shipping and return policy?
Free shipping and free returns within the USA on unworn gear. Full details at checkout.
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