Just received a my new 'Rust & Redemption' riding shirt made by an American company, Speed & Strength, from a local online shop, Riders Line.

Picture and a bit of information about the shirt with a link if you really want to check it out.

This will be a great combination with my Saint chain mail crew top (see thread) for metro riding on warm days and even touring leaving the leather for cooler weather.

https://www.ridersline.com.au/shop/men/mens-motorcycle-jackets/speed-and-strength-rust-and-redemption-armoured-kevlar-moto-shirt.html

That's a great looking shirt. Looks very functional. Where are they made?

I look forward to seeing a review. I had never heard of them before. Website looks great, the shirt looks awesome.

I've been looking at these for a while. 

Ive had a pair of their riding boots that look like Vans high tops. Lasting well so far and good value for money. Would definitely buy the shirt based on the quality and price of the boots.

Is there any way of removing that logo from the arm and across the shoulders without destroying the shirt?.

Cheers Krackrs.

Thanks for that. I thought it was pretty funny. It was an Amazon review or something. They have a few other good products. I'm pretty keen on them. I wish there was a retail store I could actually try it on and get a better idea of it all. I might pull the trigger anyway.

I'm also a bit unsure on the sizing. I found them cheaper in the states. Was thinking about buying 2 and returning the one that didn't fit.
Thanks for the extra info krackers. I found two reviewers that had removed the logos from the back and sleeve.

I found one of these shirts yesterday and had a closer look.
The flannel material is really thin and loose weave, can't see it holding up to anything really.
They only had a medium which I tried on over my shirt and the fit was perfect so long as I didn't want to wear a jumper underneath. All my shirts are size large.
Think I'm gonna pass on this one which is a bit disappointing.

I can understand why you would pass on it as the material is not thick and I say not too strong as you suggest. I don't think the armour is in too tight either and would move.

The kevlar is nothing special either.

In reality, it is just a shirt with armour and nothing else, but is is better than a T shirt and keeps the wind and bugs off you.

Over priced from Riders Line for what it is and I'll put that in the review on their page.

That's a shame, it's a great concept. It's hard buying this sort of stuff online when you can physically touch the fabric, or get a better feeling for the armour etc.

That's a shame, it's a great concept. It's hard buying this sort of stuff online when you can physically touch the fabric, or get a better feeling for the armour etc.

I left my honest feedback on 'Riders Line.com' from where I purchased the shirt, but funnily enough it never did appear. I will try again.

I suppose that he doesn't want to ruin his sales on the overpriced item.

I have used it a couple times now, and it is okay without too much wind flow through the fabric. Being the correct size would make it better over a t-shirt.

I am looking forward to wearing it over my Saint chain mail crew top.

Just an update on the Speed &Strength riding shirts.

I swapped the checked flannel shirt with Soul for the Last Man Standing shirt that is essentially the same design with a different fabric. We both now have shirts that fit.

The Large size is perfect over a short sleeve T-shirt on a day with temps 20 and over.  As there is not too much air flow, through the material, it is perfect on the Street Glide.

It is a tight fit for me, so that means that the fitted armour sits correctly on shoulders and elbows, but I have had to remove the back piece.

Being a tight fit it is also fine under a larger jacket.

I am getting a lot of wear from this shirt, so in the end it has been a good purchase, with the help of the swap with Soul.