Raw tan cowhide is something I wanted because I like leather that ages with me. It is already showing creases and a little darkening where my arms move. Club style cropped cut fits well and the concealed pockets keep things neat. It feels sturdy without being heavy.

I love the raw, unfinished look of this vest. The tan cowhide has that natural variation you just can't get from something that's been heavily processed or dyed. It's a women's fit so it's actually cut for a female body — big deal for those of us tired of drowning in men's smalls. I've worn it on three rides so far and it's already starting to develop some character in the grain.

Been riding for six years and most women's motorcycle vests are either tiny pink things or men's cuts in a smaller number. The Dakota is neither. It's a real club-style vest sized and shaped for a woman's torso — the chest and waist taper are right, the length is proportional, and it doesn't gap open at the sides when you're sitting on the bike. The raw tan cowhide is the other thing that makes this vest special. It comes in looking light and natural and it's going to darken and soften with every ride. I've been into raw leather goods for a while and this is the real deal — no fake aging, no heavy finish, just clean hides that will tell your story over time. The price for a made-in-USA leather vest is fair, especially when you consider what you'd pay for comparable quality from a custom shop. Solid vest for serious women riders.

The Dakota is exactly what I was looking for — raw tan leather in a women's cut that doesn't try to be cute. It's a working vest for a working rider. I sized down one from my usual and it fits well. The leather has nice natural variation across the hide.

I took a chance with this, huge fan of raw cowhide and this completely was exactly what I was looking for. The pictures are a slightly bit darker than it is, but I actually love the real vest better.