You're doing Godswork here Del! I'm glad that you're sharing your knowledge across different platforms. :)

@DudsByDel

8 ай бұрын

Hah thanks Herme! Doing my best

I just thrifted a mint leather jacket. It fit perfectly… buuuut then I washed it because some dry cleaner on TikTok said it was ok, and I’ve done it before with good results. I’d say its about a 1/2 size too small now, especially in the arms when I try n lift them. At least I have peace of mind that it’s clean but I definitely need to give her a stretch.

@DudsByDel

19 күн бұрын

@@kimmygibbler3984 I’d condition it really well and possibly have it damp when you’re stretching it or it may tear the leather

I’m glad I came across this video. This method works wonderfully! Thanks Del!!

@DudsByDel

6 ай бұрын

Sure thing Robert. Glad it worked out for you!

Jus bought a jacket yesterday, slept in it last night and sprayed water this morning and kept wearing, feels perfect now.

@DudsByDel

8 ай бұрын

Crushing it! How was your sleep?

I’ve used this trick before on my first CXL aero, and Horsehide Schott it really speeds up the breaking time 👍

@DudsByDel

8 ай бұрын

Nice! I’ve used it on several jackets that needed a little push

My Thedi is a veg tanned leather that goes through a “relicing” process which breaks it in completely. It’s the thicker water Buffalo he uses. There was no break in for me, and it was made to measure so fits perfectly. My Schott steerhide CXL is completely opposite. I’ve had it for a while and it’s comfortable, but still may do this to break it in even more. The thick, heavy, waxy leather is just stubborn and folds in weird places sometimes depending on the grain. Great information and looking forward to watching more of your videos.

@DudsByDel

8 ай бұрын

Chromexcel is a good example of a leather that this process is good for!

I’ve taken naps in my jackets to break them in.

@DudsByDel

8 ай бұрын

Maybe in my 20s would have been easier 😅

@Richard_Lush

5 ай бұрын

Me too but I’m old and nap🤫

@DG-EditsYT

3 ай бұрын

That's excellent, sometimes I wear new walking boots in doors all evening and so they heat up and start to mold to the foot slightly and the sole start to loosen

Very useful information, thank you

@DudsByDel

8 ай бұрын

Sure thing RG!

Completely agree. Wear it in the rain, wear it till it dries naturally, and apply oil to it.

@DudsByDel

8 ай бұрын

It’s a good way to do it. But what if you live somewhere that doesn’t get a lot of rain? This method is essentially the same but allows better control and more convenience

Love your channel! MORE CONTENT!

@DudsByDel

8 ай бұрын

Hah thanks JT. Got more in the pipeline!

Ive done it! Its not comfortable but it does help to form it more to the body

@DudsByDel

9 ай бұрын

Hey man! I found it to be not so bad compared to some of the alternatives. Maybe if I was in my twenties, sleeping in the jacket wouldn’t be so bad 😂

I will try on my horween leather I've forever been trying, yours makes more sense. Thanks

@DudsByDel

6 ай бұрын

Cool man let me know how it goes. Make sure it gets plenty of time outside the closet to dry

@rca4385

5 ай бұрын

@@DudsByDel thanks, Del. Will keep watching you as you've the expertise so l can really enjoy mine too. It helps when you give all info where (sites, vintage stores, shows...etc), when to buy at what reasonable price...l want to least own 3-4 go tos wearable through the season out here in CA

thank you

@DudsByDel

20 күн бұрын

Sure thing man!

I think you're talking about what is called distilled water in the states. Gallon jug for about $1 and it's supposed to be a type of purified water that's made by boiling water into vapor and then condensing the steam back into a liquid. The process of distillation removes impurities from the water. Shouldn't leave any residue!

@DudsByDel

6 ай бұрын

Yeah that’s the one! Thanks for the comment

Not wearing the jacket to bed, but wearing it while you take a nap sitting on the couch is totally doable and it will break in exactly the key points. Because what do most people do when taking a couch nap? they cross their arms, i know i do lol

@DudsByDel

7 ай бұрын

Hah good point. Been a looong time since I was able to take a couch nap though. Maybe once the kids are older 😂

i love the pool noodle on the hanger!

@DudsByDel

5 ай бұрын

One of the best little tricks

I always just put a good conditioner on my leathers. Let it dry and soak it in. Then wear it for a bit. The conditioner softens the leather and helps restore the natural beauty to the leather. Your right just damp the leather because if doesn't dry right like you said it can ruin the leather. That is a nice jacket btw it shines incredible. 😊

@DudsByDel

4 ай бұрын

Thanks man! Yeah conditioner will help. It’s actually Langlitz first recommendation is to condition their new jackets. But if you want to speed things along without over conditioning, getting it wet can be a good choice

Ótimo video. Parabéns! Eu fiz a técnica de dormir com a jaqueta. Além de não funcionar, acordei com os braços terrivelmente dormentes. Foi uma catástrofe!

@DudsByDel

7 ай бұрын

Thanks Diego. Sorry to hear about your arms!

Greetings sir. I have personally found with my generic chrome tanned jackets that a good conditioning, wearing the jacket in heat and wearing it while sleeping are rather useful, along wearing it to rain. Hope you are well

@DudsByDel

8 ай бұрын

More people telling me they sleep in their jackets than I expected. The one time I did it was a short nap and I felt awful when i woke. Maybe I should give it another go?

@javierdiazsantana

8 ай бұрын

@@DudsByDel That's the bad thing, the stiff sleeves damage your own tendons and joints

I have a Schott 618 (46) arms at elbows and biceps are tight from working out. Will this break-in method help the leather stretch or what do you think would work? Also, I have a Schott 618 (46) and a Schotte 626VN (XL). The 626VN is my favorite. try it and review it if you like Scott Perfecto's. I think it will become your favorite also. My chest is exactly 46" and 618 (46) fits fine but is a snug fit. 626 (XL) is a perfect fit. I bought the 626 for everyday use and the 618 for my motorcycle. I have same style in a Harley Davidson branded jacket that I bought used and a size Large fits good and I have extra room.

@DudsByDel

5 ай бұрын

Hey Robert! Yes it should help the bicep to stretch. There are limits, but I would still take it slow. Would like to review a 626VN (and all the other models) at some point!

@robertproulx9338

5 ай бұрын

@@DudsByDel I bought my 626VN at a Lucky Brand store in the mall in Providence. It was the only one in the store that was a return. I ended up paying $410.00 for it. My 618 I bought used on Ebay from Japan vendor and paid 500+.

I bought a leather jacket (sheepskin perfecto) a few weeks ago and I have a question, should I wear a backpack with it? I usually carry stuff like my license, a book, some water and very rarely my laptop and a backpack is the easiest way to carry it on a motorcycle/while walking, so much so that going out without a backpack feels unnatural now The backpack I carry is a canvas one, will that create unnatural wear patterns (especially in the straps area) cause it's surface is quite rough?

@DudsByDel

8 ай бұрын

The backpack will definitely “make its mark” over time on the jacket. Up to you to decide if that’s something you want or not. For some folks it’s a desirable sign of wear and legitimate use…

@sushantmanandhar1387

8 ай бұрын

Yeah, wear in the shape of two huge vertical lines on my jacket isn't what I want, I'll just lay down the bag

I wonder if you use leather dressing on a jacket before using the water spray?

@DudsByDel

9 ай бұрын

With this Langlitz jacket I gave it the leather dressing when I got it. Getting it wet will also accelerate your timeline to conditioning it, since the water will pull out oils etc from the leather

We live on a farm, on cool, wet evenings I sleep on our porch in the jacket. The dampness, the change in temps, the dog who sleeps with me---voilá, broken in.

@DudsByDel

2 ай бұрын

Nice, a wonderful image too

the way i like to break in a new leather jacket is to sit with it in my lap and just knead and roll the leather for a couple of hours-while watching tv is good-you can feel the stiffness and ' 'knots' coming out as you go..usually takes a few sessions before it's nice and soft,but it works like a dream(it's quite enjoyable too!)

@DudsByDel

4 ай бұрын

Yeah that is a good way. High effort for some but better than sleeping in it if you ask me 😂

Have you had success using this method with horse hide? I have a Y2 single rider with stiff horse hide. Considering trying this.

@DudsByDel

2 ай бұрын

Yes for sure

Do you spray the leather jacket with leather protectant after doing this?

@DudsByDel

7 ай бұрын

Not this robust stuff. It depends on the leather but motorcycle jackets typically have a strong top coat and don’t need protectant or frequent conditioning

Will this work with a Dainese perforated jacket?

@DudsByDel

7 ай бұрын

no personal experience but seems like perforated jackets wouldn’t require much break in? If it does, getting it wet will help. Maybe use a damp towel instead of the spray bottle so it doesn’t soak through the interior considering the perforation?

Do you think spraying down 10 or less tomes is too much? And will this shrink the leather?

@DudsByDel

2 ай бұрын

Only use this method jackets that are stubborn / difficult to break in. Tougher leathers can take it with no problems. I didn’t count the sprays, just completely covered the jacket

I think your wristwatch is a Doxa Sharkhunter... am I right? By the way - very interesting channel. Congratulations!

@DudsByDel

8 ай бұрын

Thanks man! Yep it’s the Doxa Sharkhunter sub 200

@slaythrax

8 ай бұрын

@@DudsByDel Thanks for the answer... I knew it😎 I love watches and leather jackets. I have 519 at the moment, but 626vn is "on the radar". Greetings from Poland!

@DudsByDel

8 ай бұрын

@@slaythrax of course and hello from southern USA! If the length works for you 519 and 626 are great

Never ever would I put my jacket into a washer/dryer. I just wear the crap out of it and minimal conditioning. I do sleep in mine especially if it’s totally new. Your sweat etc will actually mould it to your body but really it’s just about wearing it to me. If you’re not wearing it maybe it doesn’t fit right. Then just sell it, it’ll just sit in your closet otherwise and that money could go towards another jacket 😂 Another great video Del. Thanks for the content👍 I ride so a lot of my jackets get wet anyway.

@DudsByDel

5 ай бұрын

Yeah man riding and wearing is great and probably the best way to naturally break it in. Since I don’t ride I use this method just to get some water exposure in the mix. And totally agree about selling jackets that just hang in the closet!

wearing leather jacket while sleeping & going for a walk with a backpack on & riding your bike in a dusty area is the best way to breakin in a week.

@DudsByDel

7 ай бұрын

Sounds like break in overdrive man!

I just got a leather jacket and it is as stiff as cardboard, also sounds like it. It's supposed to be 100% buffalo leather. Do you think it will soften with wear?

@DudsByDel

5 ай бұрын

Yes it should. Buffalo can be heavy but will flex with wear. Where is the jacket from?

@sophiabustos6310

5 ай бұрын

@@DudsByDel thank you! It's from a store called Mango :)

@B501R

4 ай бұрын

Hey I know Mango! I just bought leather jacket from Mango as well! Great collection! ​@@sophiabustos6310

I did the sleep in the jacket technique and had a very bad hot sleep, and the jacket looked no different! 🤨

@DudsByDel

8 ай бұрын

Another tally for the “don’t do that one” column!

@slihrih1340

8 ай бұрын

😂 yes!

What about conditioner or leather wax after the water spray has dried to your dimensions? 🤷🏻‍♂️

@DudsByDel

6 ай бұрын

Yes you can condition after…make sure to let it dry naturally without tension or additional sources of heat. This method is only for new robust leathers that require breaking in.

@libertard6101

6 ай бұрын

Thank you….can I purchase a good leather conditioner on Amazon ??? Ps my girl is a lil pissed…. I followed your sleeping advise !! lol. Definitely took a sleeping pill …. It works …. Lol. But once again …. Any names of conditionor you recommend?? 🙏🏼

@DudsByDel

6 ай бұрын

@@libertard6101 pecards is highly recommended: amzn.to/3OipRC6

SIR, by the way! I would like to say that another way i have heard you can break in a jacket is shower with it (No soap) just with hot water and the leather will mold to the shape of the body... I heard this is a particularly good way to break in horsehide

@DudsByDel

8 ай бұрын

A somewhat more intense version of this method. I think the main disadvantage of shower is that you may soak the lining too much…if desperate could be what you decide to do but I’d be hesitant to do it personally

tell me how to break my socks, please, I really need it... I’ve been wearing them for half a year now, but they are only getting harder...

@DudsByDel

8 ай бұрын

Cannot tell if there’s a language barrier or if you’re joking 🙃

@SlavaT

8 ай бұрын

@@DudsByDel joke

I’ve spent plenty of nights crashing at peoples pads rocking my leather haha

@DudsByDel

8 ай бұрын

Haha go for it man 😂 I’m too old for it

@francisc1854

8 ай бұрын

@@DudsByDel I tried and it wasn’t pleasant 😂😂😂

Don't just wear the jacket, move around in it. Frequently, Zipp up all the zippers, make fists, bend your arms as much as you can, take a deep breath and flex hard. I like my leather jackets tight so I can mold them to my body, this really helps, especially with a Schott Perfecto steerhide.

@DudsByDel

3 ай бұрын

Yes but I would say exaggerated movements and flexing, especially when it’s wet, can over do the stretching if you’re not careful

I just wear mine everywhere and let it naturally break in. 🇨🇦

@DudsByDel

5 ай бұрын

Yeah nothing wrong with that man!

Only bought one new jacket in 50+ years, always bought vintage/ second hand never had that problem. By the way I have an epic motorcycle, military collection, just saying.

@DudsByDel

8 ай бұрын

Hey Kevin thanks for the comment. I’ve only bought new a couple of times, namely custom pieces from Johnson Leathers and Langlitz. Even so, I’ve found plenty of used jackets that still need breaking in!

I’m taking a 70,000 kilometre ride to break in mine

@DudsByDel

Ай бұрын

Heck yeah!

Only way I do it is to just wear it.

@DudsByDel

8 ай бұрын

Yeah man. The number 1 way to go. This just helps a speed it up a little

@DP-bx5ob

8 ай бұрын

Agreed. I have four Aeros and a Thedi and now that several years have gone by, they look awesome. I'd be leary of anything that would dry out the leather, including water.

Wear it in the shower. Works every time.

@DudsByDel

8 ай бұрын

Yeah man I have heard that’ll do it!

@davidhilliard4777

8 ай бұрын

Have you seen the new Schott 557. Looks fantastic

@DudsByDel

8 ай бұрын

@@davidhilliard4777 saw the pics on Butterscotch lb Instagram. It does look great. Worry that it’d be to long for me, but a lot of folks like the longer models

@Praisewarrior21

4 ай бұрын

You don't want to wear it in the Shower or immerse it fully in water. You can strip down the oil in the leather and cause the leather to dry out. You have to remember that the back part of the leather is suede.

Very long, very drawn out unnecessarily information.You should change the title of the video instead of 3 things.How to how about twenty minutes of things you shouldn't do and then five minutes of what you should do fell asleep three times.

@DudsByDel

4 ай бұрын

Let me know if you try the method. Perhaps a spray of water to the face to wake you up after the boring video!

Get to the point! Jesus, bla bla bla....

@DudsByDel

Ай бұрын

Thanks for stopping by

what are you doing 🥺

@DudsByDel

6 ай бұрын

It’s a tough leather it can take it!