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Thursday Boot Company Racer Jacket vs Edition Jacket

These are different garments despite the similar names. The Racer Jacket is a black lambskin leather zip jacket with a banded snap collar, zip cuffs and a lifetime-guaranteed metal zipper. The Edition Jacket is a tailored recycled-polyester and wool blazer with a notch lapel, machine washable and sized in short, regular and long. Buy the Racer for a durable casual layer that ages with wear; buy the Edition for a washable, office-ready tailored jacket. Both rate 4.9, but from small review counts, so treat the scores as directional.

  • Choose the Racer Jacket if you want a genuine leather jacket for everyday wear and accept professional leather cleaning only.
  • Choose the Edition Jacket if you need a tailored, machine-washable blazer and want short, regular or long sizing.

Prices

  • Thursday Boot Company Racer Jacket: $84.00 at Macy's (last seen Oct 31)
  • Edition Jacket: $349.00 at Thursday Boot Company (checked today)
  • Difference: the Thursday Boot Company Racer Jacket is $265.00 cheaper than the Edition Jacket at the latest prices (Oct 31 and Nov 10)
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Racer Jacket

Thursday Boot Company Racer Jacket

Racer Jacket

4.9(73 ratings)
$84.00at Macy'sChecked Oct 31
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Pros
  • Genuine lambskin leather that ages and softens with wear
  • Lifetime-guaranteed metal zipper
  • Zip front pockets, zip cuffs and hidden interior pockets
  • Snap banded collar stays put in wind
Cons
  • Cannot be washed, tumble dried or dry cleaned at home
  • Leather needs conditioning and protection from heavy rain
  • Only one colour and one size run
  • Polyester lining limits breathability
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Edition Jacket

Edition Jacket

4.9(62 ratings)
$349.00at Thursday Boot CompanyChecked 14 h ago
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Pros
  • Machine washable, low upkeep
  • Wool blend with recycled polyester and stretch
  • Short, regular and long lengths plus sizes to 24
  • Three colourways and a tailored cut
Cons
  • Not waterproof and less wind-resistant than leather
  • Polyester-heavy blend pills and creases over time
  • Elastane can relax with repeated washing
  • No zip pockets or zip cuffs

What separates them

Thursday Boot Company Racer JacketEdition Jacket
Material100% lambskin leather shell64% recycled polyester, 34% wool, 2% elastane
CareProfessional leather clean only; no wash, tumble dry, dry clean or bleachMachine washable
StyleCasual zip jacket with banded snap collar and zip cuffsTailored blazer with collar, notch lapel and patch pockets
Sizing rangeSingle size runShort 6-16, regular 6-24, long 6-18
ColoursBlackNavy, charcoal, black
HardwareMetal zipper guaranteed for life; zip front pockets and zip cuffsNo zipper; button front
Warmth and weatherLeather blocks wind; polyester lining adds little insulationWool blend is warmer but not weatherproof
Break-in and longevityLeather softens and creases with wear; needs conditioningHolds shape; elastane helps stretch recovery

Price history

$349.00$84.00
Oct 31Nov 9
  • Thursday Boot Company Racer Jacket: lowest $84.00 on Oct 31 at Zappos.com; $349.00 on Nov 9.
  • Edition Jacket: lowest $349.00 on Nov 8 at Thursday Boot Company.

Prices at every store

Thursday Boot Company Racer Jacket

  • Macy'sNew

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    $84.00Checked Oct 31
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  • Zappos.comNew

    Availability unknown

    $84.00Checked Oct 31
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  • NordstromNew

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    $89.99Checked Oct 31
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  • AmazonNew

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    $96.00Checked Oct 31
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Edition Jacket

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    $349.00Checked 14 h ago
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Specs compared

SpecThursday Boot Company Racer JacketEdition Jacket
Collarpopper collarcollar and notch lapel
Shell materialleather 100%—
Lining materialpolyester 100%—
Fasteningzip fastening—
Front pocketstwo zip front pockets—
Cuffszip cuffs—
Inside pocketinside pocket with popper fastening—
Wash caredo not wash—
Dry caredo not tumble dry—
Dry cleando not dry clean—
Bleach caredo not bleach—
Available colours—Navy, Charcoal, Black
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SpecThursday Boot Company Racer JacketEdition Jacket
Sizes short—6-16
Sizes regular—6-24
Sizes long—6-18
Fit—Tailored fit
Pockets—2 patch pockets, 1 jett pocket
Fabric composition—64% Polyester (Recycled), 34% Wool, 2% LYCRA® E…

What reviewers say

Thursday Boot Company Racer Jacket

  • 4.9 / 573 ratings

Owners rate the jacket very highly, with 4.9 out of 5 across 73 ratings. Praise centers on the soft lambskin, the clean racer look and the value for a leather jacket at this price. The main complaints are about fit and thinness of the hide.

What people mention
  • Leather qualityPraisedOwners describe the lambskin as soft and supple, with a premium feel for the price.
  • FitMixedThe slim cut suits lean builds but runs tight through the chest and shoulders for others.
  • BuildMixedThe stitching and zippers hold up well, but some find the lambskin thinner than expected.
  • StylePraisedBuyers like the clean cafe-racer look with the snap collar and minimal detailing.

Edition Jacket

  • 4.9 / 562 ratings

Owners rate the Edition Jacket very highly, with fit and the stretch fabric the most common praise. Complaints are few and mostly about the close tailored cut and the synthetic-heavy blend.

What people mention
  • FitPraisedOwners say the tailored cut and length options give a clean, close fit without tailoring.
  • FabricMixedReviewers like the stretch and crease resistance but note the blend is mostly polyester.
  • ValuePraisedBuyers feel the construction and size range compare well with pricier tailored jackets.
  • CarePraisedMachine washability is a repeated plus for people who wear it often.

Questions and answers

Which is better for everyday casual wear?
The Racer Jacket. Leather handles wind and light abrasion better and looks better worn in. The Edition is a tailored blazer and reads more formal.
Which is easier to care for?
The Edition Jacket. It is machine washable. The Racer cannot be washed, tumble dried, dry cleaned or bleached, so it needs professional leather cleaning and occasional conditioning.
Which lasts longer?
Leather usually outlasts a wool-polyester blend if kept conditioned and away from soaking rain. The Racer's zipper is guaranteed for life. The Edition's elastane and polyester will show pilling and creasing sooner.
Is the Edition Jacket warm enough for winter?
Not on its own. The wool content helps, but it is a light tailored layer. The Racer blocks wind better but its polyester lining adds little insulation, so layer under either in cold weather.
Does the Edition Jacket fit different body types better?
Yes. It comes in short, regular and long lengths and sizes up to 24, with a tailored fit and stretch. The Racer comes in one size run, so check measurements carefully.
Is one worth stepping up to over the other?
They serve different needs, so it is not a straight upgrade. Pick the Racer for a durable leather layer you will keep for years. Pick the Edition for a washable, well-sized blazer you can wear to work.

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