4 stars for an urban sporty jacket (27.06.2022)
Anonymous1191255153
First of all at this price point the Shima Bandit is a very good urban sports jacket. I wouldn't wear it to the track, but you could pair it with the Shima Chase leather pants to make a pseudo 2-piece suit. As far as sizing, the fitment is large, and it is a regular fit, so I would size down. For example, I'm 5'8" tall, 150 Lbs, 41.5" chest, and I have a slim athletic build. I normally wear size 52 in race jackets, but I had to size down to a size 50 in the Shima Bandit. There is definitely wiggle room around the abdomen for slimmer guys, but you can tighten the waist with velcro straps on the sides. If you want a tighter race fit, then try the Shima Chase or Shima STR 2.0 jackets. Ventilation isn't bad, but perforations would've been a nice touch. Also, even though the zipper on the wrists are fully closed it still feels a bit loose, it could be a bit tighter on the wrists when fully zipped, but keep in mind I have a slimmer build. Overall the Shima Bandit is a very good jacket at this price point and it's more suitable for guys who want a more relaxed fit.