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Leather gear for motorcyclists has continued to be readily available since the 1940’s, leather gear provides protection. Leather quality varies, shops offering custom made goods typically use the best quality leather.
Leather gear gradually evolved beginning in the mid-1970’s and continuing through subsequent decades, influenced by a growing sense of freedom, emerging national and international leather community events, publications such as Drummer Magazine, and new offerings from leather shops and manufactures.
Our refund policy is our identity. All boots should be kept clean, conditioned and polished as appropriate for the leather, information on leather care is available from most boot manufactures and can also be found at the bottom of this page. Bootblacks are available at some leather bars and events to clean, shine and care for boots for a small fee.
Popular boot manufactures include: Wesco, Dehner, Danner, White’s, Carolina, Red Wing, All American, Dr.
Martens and Wolverine. Our exclusive Gay Leather Outfit is more than just clothing it’s a statement of power, sensuality, and unapologetic self-expression. Today, while white may still be preferred for submissives, solid color, club or event t-shirts are commonly worn, uniform colors. A denim work shirt is as an alternative for casual wear.
Photographs published by English photographer Tom Nicoll and drawings published by Tom of Finland beginning in the mid-1950’s helped to further define the image of gay biker leathermen.
Leather gear generally continues to follow the image of the post-WWII biker culture, with influence from military uniforms, law enforcement uniforms and the old west.
Each piece is meticulously crafted to not only make a statement but also to serve practical purposes in your daily life. Some guys wear the leather basics as daily casual wear. Our designs are inspired by the unique identities and passions within these communities, aiming to empower and uplift every per
We proudly celebrate the vibrant diversity of our community.
and only with “our own kind.”1
As the gay leather community grew, leather specialty shops began to create and sell leather fetish gear for a more specific kinky nature. Please read our Return & Refund Policy before placing the order. The movie The Wild One, featured Marlon Brando perched on his motorcycle wearing his Schott Perfecto® motorcycle jacket, boots and jeans in 1953, helped establish the style standard among men adopting a leather look and lifestyle.
- A wide plain or basket weave black leather belt is also a basic (assuming pants are being worn).
- In the U.
S. classic blue (or black) denim jeans, such as Levi’s® 501® jeans, are commonly worn for casual wear, traditionally jeans were in good repair and not faded.
We believe in the power of self-expression and the importance of embracing who you are, and our handcrafted leather apparel is a testament to this belief. We are deeply committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive space for LGBTQ+, Leather and Gear enthusiasts, Furries, and non-conforming individuals. Boots can be purchased from local retail stores where they can be tried on to ensure a correct fit, or from on-line retailers (keep in mind that sizes vary between manufactures).
Casual leather attire or gear:
Casual leather is typically worn at leather bars, festivals, club events and other informal activities.
Today newer style harnesses, such as a bulldog harness, may be worn by both.
- a leather jock or T-back, worn when one isn’t wearing pants.
- leather chaps, typically worn over blue jeans but can alternatively be worn with a leather jock or T-back (chaps designed primarily for bar and leather community event wear are typically more form fitting than those designed for motorcycle wear).
- a leather or cotton-poly utility kilt may be worn as an alternative to pants or jeans.
- a leather cap (also knows as a cover) may also be worn, styles include Muir caps (in some traditions Muir caps are only worn by Dominants), military style caps, law enforcement style caps and baseball style caps.
In some parts of the country black western style hats may also be worn.
- a leather armband or a leather wrist band worn on the left signify a man who identifies himself as a Dominant or Top, and on the right by a man who identifies himself as a submissive or bottom.
- A color handkerchief may be worn, typically in a back pocket, to express more specific interests following a hanky code, following the same left Dominant, right submissive practice.
- Specific fetish items may be worn to indicate an interest in a specific fetish following the same left Dominant, right submissive practice, for example wearing handcuffs could express an interest in bondage, a puppy hood would expresses an interest in puppy play, or a flogger could express an interest in flogging.
- A collar may be presented to and worn by a submissive in a BDSM relationship to symbolize their status.
Formal leather attire:
Formal leather attire typically follows the style of a traditional military or law enforcement uniform, including:
- a leather uniform shirt (black or in uniform colors);
- leather pants or breeches;
- a Muir Cap (in some traditions these were only worn by Dominants) or other uniform style leather cap (cover);
- leather law enforcement or Sam Browne belt;
- a leather military or law enforcement style jacket;
- a leather kilt may be worn as an alternative to pants or jeans following Scottish, Irish, English or Roman military traditions;
- leather gloves and a leather tie are typically optional.
A special event may may require formal leather or other specific attire.
Guys prefer to shower and be clean and smell natural. We will refund your money if the product is damaged or defective.