Racer Jacket vs Caitlin Leather Scuba Jacket
The Caitlin Leather Scuba Jacket is the value pick at $85 at Poshmark as of November 3, against $349 at Thursday Boot Company for the Racer Jacket. The Racer is the better jacket on materials and build: lambskin, a lifetime-guaranteed zipper, and a 4.9 rating from 73 buyers. Buy the Racer if you want one leather jacket to keep for years; buy the Caitlin if you want the scuba silhouette and a fitted look at a quarter of the price.
Today the Caitlin Leather Scuba Jacket costs $264.00 less at its best price.
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Racer Jacket
4.9$349.00at Thursday Boot CompanyObserved at 9:01 PM
Choose the Racer Jacket if you want full-grain lambskin, a lifetime-guaranteed metal zipper and a boxier cut that layers over a sweater.
Pros
- Lambskin shell with a lifetime-guaranteed metal zipper
- Hidden interior pockets plus two zip front pockets
- 4.9 of 5 from 73 ratings
- Free US ground shipping and free US returns
Cons
- $349, about four times the Caitlin
- No washing, no tumble drying, no dry cleaning: professional leather clean only
- Boxier cut with no fitted or plus sizing
What separates them
| Racer Jacket | Caitlin Leather Scuba Jacket | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349 at Thursday Boot Company as of November 3 | $85 at Poshmark as of November 3 |
| Leather | Premium black lambskin, handcrafted | 100% genuine leather, imported |
| Fit | Straight cut, room to layer | Fitted scuba cut, runs small |
| Collar | Banded collar with metal snap button | Short collar, full-zip placket |
| Pockets | Two zip front pockets plus hidden interior breast pockets | Two zip hand pockets, no interior pocket listed |
| Zipper | Metal zipper guaranteed for life | Standard zipper |
| Sizing | Men's-style sizing | Women's XS–XXL, missy and plus lengths |
| Ratings | 4.9 of 5 from 73 ratings |
Price history
- Racer Jacket: lowest $84.00 on Oct 31 at Macy's.
- Caitlin Leather Scuba Jacket: lowest $85.00 on Nov 3 at Poshmark.
Prices at every store
Racer Jacket
- Thursday Boot CompanyNew
In stockReturn policy
$349.00Observed at 9:01 PM
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Caitlin Leather Scuba Jacket
- PoshmarkNew
In stock
$85.00+ $6.49 shippingObserved at 8:25 PM - Wilsons LeatherNew
In stock
$195.00Free shippingObserved at 8:25 PM
Also available at
- Wilsons LeatherCheck price at Wilsons Leather
Specs compared
| Spec | Racer Jacket | Caitlin Leather Scuba Jacket |
|---|---|---|
| Lining material | polyester 100% | 100% Polyester |
| Collar | popper collar | short collar |
| Shell material | leather 100% | — |
| Fastening | zip fastening | — |
| Front pockets | two zip front pockets | — |
| Cuffs | zip cuffs | — |
| Inside pocket | inside pocket with popper fastening | — |
| Wash care | do not wash | — |
| Dry care | do not tumble dry | — |
| Dry clean | do not dry clean | — |
| Bleach care |
Questions and answers
- Is the Racer Jacket worth $349 over the $85 Caitlin?
- If you keep one leather jacket for years, yes. The Racer uses lambskin and a zipper guaranteed for life, and it rates 4.9 from 73 buyers. The Caitlin is a good fitted jacket at a quarter of the price, but expect to size up.
- Which fits better over a sweater?
- The Racer. Its straight cut leaves room to layer. The Caitlin is cut to follow the body and buyers say it stays snug even after sizing up.
- Does the Caitlin run small?
- Yes. Wilsons buyers repeatedly say it runs small and some had to exchange for a larger size. Order one size up, especially if you plan to layer.
- Which has more pockets?
- The Racer. It has two zip front pockets plus hidden interior breast pockets. The Caitlin has two zip hand pockets and no interior pocket listed.
- How do I clean each one?
- Both need professional leather cleaning. The Racer's care label also rules out washing, tumble drying, dry cleaning and bleach. The Caitlin says to use a leather or suede expert.
- Which lasts longer?
- The Racer is built for it: lambskin, a lifetime-guaranteed zipper and a 4.9 rating. The Caitlin is well rated at 4.6, but its lower price and reported fit issues make it the less durable bet.
