I didn't quite know what to expect when I ordered this leather jacket--the seller's description was sparse and there were no reviews. Thankfully I was pleasantly surprised when the item arrived. It's a VERY high quality jacket. The leather is very heavy, the hardware is all high quality, and there is a thinsulate-type zip-out lining as well. Definitely the kind of jacket that will last you a lifetime with proper care. I was expecting a fashion jacket but this could really be used as a functioning riding jacket as well. There's no armor but the leather is very thick and it's reinforced in the elbows. The back also zips open to the lining to allow to cool off. I was also happy to find that there are in fact outside pockets I can stick my hands in. The outside pockets near the breasts that show in the photo aren't actually pockets but just zippers, although there are two outside pockets at the waist. Also snap-close inside pockets. Overall I couldn't be happier for the price.