I'm all about wearing gear that doesn't make me look like a wanna-be racer. So when I saw the Alpinestars Team Win jacket I couldn't help but have flashbacks of my high school years and had to find out what this jacket was all about.
For starters, there's no missing the huge logo on the back or patches on the front that looks like you graduated from A-Stars High. It feels like a letterman's jacket with a relaxed casual fit thanks to an elastic waist and wrists. But beneath all the retro styling lies the protection necessary for riding, including elbow and back pads. I plan on wearing this jacket more during the winter because the lack of ventilation means it can get a bit toasty in warm weather, even with the liner removed. Until then, I'll just cruise the local hangouts looking like I'm from the class of '63.