The antique silver hardware looks great against the black leather. Fits well and the side laces help with adjusting.

Planned a week-long trip to Sturgis and needed a vest that could handle being worn basically every day in heat and dust. The Candy delivered. The cowhide sheds dust without soaking it in and the antique silver hardware hasn't dulled or spotted from sweat and sunscreen. The cut is flattering without being impractical — I spent long days on the bike and long nights out and it worked for both. A few of the women in our group asked me about it during the week. I've washed my hands of cheap leather vests. This one is a keeper.

I ride a lot of all-day events and I've found that softer lambskin vests can start to feel sloppy after hours in the saddle. The Candy's cowhide construction keeps its shape throughout the day — it stays sitting right on my shoulders without shifting or bunching. The antique silver hardware is a nice aesthetic choice and it matches my other silver accessories. The leather needed about a week of wear to fully soften, which is normal for cowhide. I'm about two months in now and it moves with me comfortably. Pocket placement is practical and accessible. A step up in durability from my old lambskin vest.