Speed and Strength Rust And Redemption 2.0 Jacket

We measured each jacket size and tried the size Medium in this jacket on Huey and an XL on Dewey. This is the sizes they normally wear and they fit fine.

This Speed and Strength jacket is an “easy fit” and is generously sized. My primary advice would be to wear the size you normally wear in men’s clothing. If you are between sizes I’d advise you to go down. I notice the sleeve length on these jacket is generous so average to tall riders should find a good fit.

If you want to double check your sizing by measuring your chest, you can use the chart below to choose a size. The Max Chest sizes listed by Speed and Strength are a bit bigger than many manufacturer’s conversion charts, and that confirms our suggestion that people who are between sizes should choose the smaller.

If you have a bit of a belly, you might want to put a tape around it and make sure the size you are choosing will work for the belly as well. The max belly sizes for any jacket size will be about 2” smaller than the max chest listed. For example, the size XL will handle up to a max 48” chest and a max 46” belly.

Need help measuring? Get it here.

The new Rust and Redemption 2.0 jacket by Speed and Strength will appeal to those looking for a simply styled and easy to wear jacket. Armor is included but the shell design is lacking.

Right out of the gate, I have to say that any jacket that is 100% cotton and is not reinforced otherwise with Kevlar, Aramid, etc just isn’t going to hold up more than a nanosecond if you hit the pavement. Unfortunately, this new jacket by Speed and Strength is just that, so I can’t recommend it for motorcycling above “city” speeds.

Otherwise, I like the style. With the black shell and silver zippers, it reminds me of many retro styles from many years past such as from Vanson. Its also got a nice gun pocket inside the left chest area (great for right handed people). I also like the easy-to-wear cut with the action back which will work well for stocky and broad shouldered guys.

I’m not a fan of the larger metal buckles for the side waist adjusters. They are just too big and heavy for the soft un-reinforced cotton material and hang limply waiting to inadvertently scratch some paint.

Overall, this one is a bust in my opinion. Sorry. :: Paul, 12-04-18

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Speed and Strength says: Built for cruising down the highway or a night on the town, the Rust and Redemption 2.0™ textile jacket is constructed from heavy-duty cotton canvas which boasts fashionable style and technical qualities that make the ride enjoyable till the end. Thoughtfully designed with Removable Vault™ CE-approved armor along with an Armed Response™ Concealed Carry Pocket ensures adequate protection when needed. When temperatures on the road change, SpeedZip™ Controlled Ventilation allows intake and exhaust adjustments.