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Buffalo Jackson Reviews: What 15,667 Customers Say, and How We Compare to Filson, Wilsons, Schott and Overland
The short answer: Customers choose Buffalo Jackson mainly for its leather quality, which comes up in more than 4,800 of 14,890 positive reviews, followed by craftsmanship and fit. As of October 2026, Buffalo Jackson averages 4.8 out of 5 across 15,667 published customer reviews, and 87% of them are five stars. Compared with Filson, Wilsons Leather, Schott NYC and Overland, Buffalo Jackson is founder-owned, names its leather on the product page, and most of its men's leather jackets sell for around $480.
15,667published reviews, July 2015 to October 2026
4.8 / 5average rating
13,671five-star reviews
255one- and two-star reviews
I started Buffalo Jackson in a Colorado garage in 2009. We are still small. Five people in Matthews, North Carolina. I tell people that, and then they ask the fair question: why buy from a small brand when the big names are right there? I could answer with my opinion. I would rather let the customers answer. So we went through the reviews, all of them, and sorted them by what people said. Here is what they said, in the order they said it most.
How we counted: we read the 14,890 four- and five-star reviews published on buffalojackson.com from July 2015 through October 2026, product reviews and store reviews together, and tagged each one by the topics it raises. One review can count toward more than one reason. Counts are rounded down, never up. Numbers are as of October 2026. You can read the reviews yourself on our customer reviews page and on each product page.
1. The leather is the real thing, and you can feel it
Raised in 4,800+ reviews
Full-grain leather is the top layer of the hide, with the grain left on. It is thick, it is heavy, and it smells like leather because it is leather. Quality is the word our customers use most, by a wide margin: more than twice as often as anything else.
"Nice, high quality, heavy leather jacket. Exactly what I wanted. They recommended getting one size larger and it fits great. Nice heavy-duty zippers and very comfortable lining. Well worth the price."Nathan A., verified buyer, September 2022, on the Legacy Leather Jacket
"Man, this is a great jacket. Real, heavy, thick, cowhide. Pull up effect is awesome!! ... This is a really nice, sturdy jacket that will last forever. Top notch!"Tim P., verified buyer, May 2026
2. The stitching and hardware hold up
Raised in 2,300+ reviews
"The quality is great, theres no bad stitching, the leather is blemish free, the materials are perfect."Seth L., verified buyer, April 2026
"Perfect bag for my Fujifilm Camera. Everyone compliments the bag for its looks, but it is really durable and you can tell the craftsmanship is exceptional"Clinton S., verified buyer, September 2021, on the Roosevelt Buffalo Leather Camera Bag
3. It fits like a man's jacket should
Raised in 2,200+ reviews
We cut for real shoulders and real arms, and we fit every sample on a real man before it goes to production. Some styles run snug, and the product page says so when they do. Customers often share their height, weight and size, which helps the next guy choose.
"Great jacket. Sizing is spot on and the chest is perfect and sleeves are actually long enough for me (6'1, 200). The leather is thick and supple and the lining is heavy enough for use as a winter jacket."Robert S., verified buyer, September 2025, on the Glenwood Leather Driving Jacket
"Fits extremely well and style is awesome. Leather is very high quality texture and got some weight. Service was spectacular."Mathew W., verified buyer, September 2024, on the Legacy Leather Jacket
4. It shows up fast and packed with care
Raised in 1,600+ reviews
Customers notice how the order arrives.
"Ordered a bag that was out of stock but it arrived quicker than anticipated, was well packaged with several lovely notes and information about the company."Erin J., verified buyer, February 2024
"I payed for quick delivery. It was sent immediately and arrived right on time. Professional packaging. This is the third item I purchased from Buffalo Jackson. Consistent quality and professionalism is rare today."Jose C., verified buyer, February 2025
5. Strangers stop you to ask about it
Raised in 1,500+ reviews
"I get a lot of compliments on the Tan and Brown Bridger Down Jacket. Fit is great and it's super warm."Stacey F., verified buyer, December 2025, on the Bridger Leather Down Jacket
"You will get compliments like I did on my first use of it will traveling. I highly recommend this duffle bag."Brian J., verified buyer, August 2025, on the Roosevelt Buffalo Leather Travel Duffle Bag
6. It makes a gift that lands
Raised in 1,400+ reviews
"My husband has been talking for a while on getting himself a great leather jacket (he's never had one)... The size chart was on point and it fit him perfectly. He's so happy with it!!"Sabrina G., verified buyer, December 2025
"I gave it to my husband for his birthday and he loves it! The size is just right, the construction is exceptional, and is the last one he'll need for a lifetime."Julie W., verified buyer, September 2023, on the Walker Leather Pilot Bag
7. It is built to be worn for decades
Raised in 1,000+ reviews
It takes years to know this one. The customers who write about it say a great deal.
"I bought it to replace my Navy issued flight jacket after my retirement. Much better quality that I'll wear the rest of my life. I flew F-18s and wish I would have bought this 20 years ago."Joel J., verified buyer, March 2026
"A beautifully made tri-fold wallet. My top grain leather lasted 40 years before wearing through. I believe this full grain buffalo hide leather will last longer than I will."Wayne B., verified buyer, April 2025
8. People come back for a second piece
Raised in 980 reviews
A first order is a bet. A second order is a verdict.
"I have several items i use daily or regularly and find them all of excellent quality, beauty and durability. I'm especially fond of the Ryder reserve collection."Robert L., verified buyer, November 2025
"This is a beautiful wallet! The leather is of the highest quality. I have given a Buffalo Jackson wallet to every man in my tribe."Jennifer J., verified buyer, September 2022, on the Jefferson Bifold Wallet
9. Real people answer, and they answer quickly
Raised in 780 reviews
When you write to us, a real person reads it and writes back. Not a bot, not a ticket number.
"I had a need to email customer support after work on a Friday, had to go up one size on my jacket. I was expecting a response on Monday, instead I got a response within 30 minutes on a Friday evening."Kim O., verified buyer, April 2026
"Loretta was very patient and professional with me during the exchange process. I really appreciate her willingness to send me photos and treated my like a valued customer."Darrick J., verified buyer, February 2024
10. If the size is wrong, the exchange is easy
Raised in 470 reviews
Buying a jacket online means sometimes guessing wrong. Our customers say fixing it was simple.
"I had to exchange the size and the interactions with the customer service was smooth and effective."Krzysztof K., verified buyer, August 2026
"I ordered the wrong size but exchanging the XL for L was easy and turnaround was fast. The large fits perfectly."David M., verified buyer, July 2025
What to know before you buy
Not every review is a love letter, and you should hear the rest too. Here are the things customers tell each other most often. None of them are flaws. They are what comes with real, heavy leather.
Heavy leather takes time to break in
Full-grain leather starts stiff and softens with wear. Give a jacket or bag a few months and it shapes itself to you.
"Looks fantastic. Quality, stiff leather that will take a few months to fully break in. Bag does not smell like a cheap knock off."Dean M., verified buyer, March 2026
The jackets are heavy
Thick cowhide weighs more than lambskin or plastic. Some of our leather jackets weigh more than five pounds. That weight is why they last.
"The jacket it on a heavy side (expected, since it is cow leather). It weights about 2.5kg (5.5lb)."Armen J., verified buyer, September 2024, on the Legacy Leather Jacket
A few styles run snug
Leather has less give than cloth, and some cuts are trimmer than others. When a style runs small, the product page says so. Read the size guide, and look at reviews from customers your height and build.
"Make sure to order (as recommended on the web site) one size up. I ordered my true size (medium) and it was very tight."Armen J., verified buyer, September 2024, on the Legacy Leather Jacket
How Buffalo Jackson compares to other brands
Reviews tell you how people feel. Facts tell you what you are buying. Here is how we line up on things you can check yourself. Prices are each brand's own listed prices for men's leather jackets, checked in October 2026.
| Brand | Men's leather jacket prices | What the leather is called | Who owns it | Where it's made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Jackson | $299.95 to $1,195 (most around $480) | Full-grain cowhide, buffalo, sheepskin and shearling, named on the product page | Founder-owned since 2009 | Handcrafted by artisans in León, Mexico and India, with shearling tanned in Turkey |
| Filson | One men's leather style turned up searching filson.com: the Leather Hadlock Jacket, listed at $999 | Suede leather | Bedrock Manufacturing, a Dallas investment firm, since 2012 | Filson says its U.S.-made share fell from 90% in 2015 to 35% in 2025 |
| Wilsons Leather | $138 to $695 (most around $315) | "Genuine leather" or "100% leather" on most listings; none of the 61 men's listings name a grade like full-grain | G-III Apparel Group; all stores closed in 2020, online only | "Imported" |
| Schott NYC | $445 to $1,935 (most around $1,150) | Cowhide, steerhide and horsehide | Schott family, since 1913 | Mix of U.S.-made and imported |
| Overland | Most around $900, up to $3,495, across 75 men's leather jacket styles | Sheepskin, shearling, leather and suede | The Leahy family, since 1973 | Not stated on its About page |
| Amazon and fast fashion | Often $60 to $200 | Often "genuine leather," bonded leather or polyurethane | Varies; many sellers are hard to trace | Usually not stated |
Filson
Filson has been making gear since 1897, and a lot of us grew up admiring it. Since 2012 it has been owned by Bedrock Manufacturing, a Dallas investment firm, and Filson says the share of its products made in the U.S. fell from 90% in 2015 to 35% in 2025. Its leather jacket offering is small: a search of filson.com in October 2026 turned up one men's leather style, a suede jacket listed at $999. Filson is known first for waxed cotton and wool. If leather is what you're after, we offer 65+ men's leather jacket listings, most around $480.
Wilsons Leather
Wilsons was in every mall in America. G-III Apparel Group closed all of its stores in 2020, and it now sells online only. Its men's jackets mostly run $138 to $695. Most listings call the material "genuine leather" or "100% leather," and none of the 61 men's listings we checked named a grade like full-grain or the animal the hide came from. Every Buffalo Jackson leather jacket names its hide on the product page.
Schott NYC
Schott makes the Perfecto, the motorcycle jacket that started it all, and the family has run the company since 1913. I respect them. If you want a classic American moto and your budget runs past $1,000, look at Schott. Our jackets cost less and lean western and outdoor rather than city and moto.
Overland
Overland is a family business too. It started with a bale of sheepskins and a sewing machine in Taos, New Mexico in 1973, and the Leahy family still runs it from Fairfield, Iowa. They know sheepskin as well as anyone, and their line reaches into luxury shearling coats priced like the heirlooms they are. If that is the coat you're after, Overland is a good place to look. We build for a different day. Our jackets are usually priced lower, and they're made for the guy who wants one good leather jacket he can wear to work, to dinner and on a Saturday out of town, and keep wearing for years.
Amazon and fast fashion
A $90 "leather jacket" is usually bonded leather or plastic with a leather word on the tag. Some of those listings even use our product photos without permission. If the price looks too good and the photos look like ours, they probably are ours. We have filed takedowns on several of them.
What customers who tried both say
"I purchased and returned the Thursday Boot Company Keanu jacket, and went with Buffalo Jackson and I am extremely satisfied."Robert S., verified buyer, September 2025
"Items aren't cheap but they are also well made and good quality. Considering how much more expensive other companies sell similar items, I am satisfied with my experience and expense."Kristopher C., verified buyer, February 2024
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo Jackson real leather?
Yes. Our leather jackets are made from full-grain cowhide, buffalo, sheepskin or shearling, and we name the leather on the product page.
Is Buffalo Jackson a legitimate company?
Yes. Buffalo Jackson Trading Co. was founded in 2009 and is based in Matthews, North Carolina. It has more than 15,000 published customer reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, and the founder, Xan Hood, has appeared on Fox, CNBC, NPR and CNN.
How many reviews does Buffalo Jackson have?
As of October 2026, Buffalo Jackson has published 15,667 customer reviews since 2015, with a 4.8 out of 5 average. 13,671 are five stars and 255 are one or two stars.
How does Buffalo Jackson compare to Filson?
Buffalo Jackson is founder-owned and offers 65+ men's leather jacket listings from $299.95. Filson has been owned by the investment firm Bedrock Manufacturing since 2012, and a search of its site for leather jackets turns up one men's style, listed at $999.
How does Buffalo Jackson compare to Wilsons Leather?
Wilsons mostly describes its jackets as "genuine leather" and doesn't name a hide grade. Buffalo Jackson uses full-grain leather and names the hide on the product page. Wilsons closed its stores in 2020 and now sells online under G-III Apparel Group.
How does Buffalo Jackson compare to Schott NYC?
Schott is a family company known for classic moto jackets, with most men's leather jackets priced around $1,150. Buffalo Jackson jackets mostly sell around $480 and lean western and outdoor in style.
How does Buffalo Jackson compare to Overland?
Both are family-owned and inspired by the American West. Overland, founded in 1973, specializes in sheepskin and shearling, with a range that reaches into luxury coats over $1,000. Buffalo Jackson is usually priced lower and focuses on rugged, everyday leather jackets built to be worn often, with most men's leather jackets around $480.
Do Buffalo Jackson jackets run true to size?
It depends on the style. Many fit true to size, and a few run snug, like the Legacy Leather Jacket, where the product page recommends going one size up. Check the size guide on each product page and read the reviews, since many list the reviewer's height, weight and size. If the size is wrong, customers say exchanges are quick.
Where are Buffalo Jackson products made?
Our goods are handcrafted by artisans around the world. They are cut and sewn in León, Mexico and India, with shearling tanned in Turkey and leather belts made in the USA. Design, leather selection and sample fitting happen in Matthews, North Carolina.
Keep reading
Want the rest of the story? Read Is Buffalo Jackson legit? for our press, our founder and how our goods are made, and Founder-Led Leather and Outerwear Brands Worth Buying From for other small makers we respect.
That is what our customers say. I didn't write it. Our customers did. If you want to see the jacket that earned most of these reviews, start here.