The John Doe Maverick jacket combines a classic denim jacket look and lines with modern armor and monolayer slide protection, all in an everyday wearable design that truly works on or off the bike.
Look quick, and the Maverick reads like a classic denim jacket.
Look closer, and youll find a sturdy YKK zipper hidden behind the buttons, as well as under the hand pocket placketsa nice touch for keeping the jacket securely fastened, and pocket contents accounted for while at speed.
The Maverick Jacket is made of the same AAA-Rated XTM fabric as John Does Popular for men and women. Unlike those "shackets" there's not built-in venting with this model, but in the exchange this becomes a true classic denim jacket style for shoulder season riding. Size up and rock a thin hoody underneath it.
This denim jacket iteration is madefrom a slightly thicker, yet still surprisingly soft denim shell with integrated XTM fiberan abrasion resistant medley of Kevlar and Cordura that earns it the AAA rating.
The Maverick requires very little break-in, except for the shank-style buttons, which start off stiff but will become easier to fasten over time.
Other nice touches: small snaps underneath the collar, to keep it from flapping in the wind; and a stepped main zipper, that, with the lowest button undone, allows for a comfortable splay while riding a bike with an upright riding position.
The jacket comes loaded with CE Level 1 XTM Armor at the shoulders and elbowswhich is uber thin and barely noticeable when installed.
The back protector is not included, but highly recommended, and easily adjustable thanks to John Does positioning system. The rectangular, John-Doe-specific back protector is available in Level 1 or Level 2, and.
Material & Details:
- CE certification: AAA (EN 17092-2:2020)
- Mono-Layer-Construction
- Outer material: XTM denim
- Integrated shoulder, elbow and back protector pockets
- Level 1 shoulder and elbow protectors included
- Waist adjustable with studs
- Long sleeves, studded cuffs with adjustable width
- Side pockets
- Inside pockets on the left and right
- YKK zippers
