Merlin Clothing

The Hixson II is one of those jackets that just feels ‘right’ the moment you put it on.
In the past, some of Merlin’s leather jackets have suffered from tight collars and cuffs, but this is fine in that respect.
The quality is excellent; remarkably flexible leather and soft to the touch.
The design includes just the right amount of quilting and features in my opinion, like the unobtrusive zipped upper back vent - lovely touches.
Fit is very true to size.

It doesn’t come with a back protector but I’ve found that my level 2 insert, measuring approximately 40x26cms fits the liner pocket without too much wrestling to get it in !

My review cannot end without a mention for the staff at SBS Bristol.
A great team who always make the time to advise or chat as the case may be.
Thanks folks.

Like the large cuffs that easily go ver the sleeves of my jacket. Very stiff to start with but soon soften up

These gloves are very well made and are really comfortable. The leather is nice and soft so doesn’t need breaking in like some gloves do. They are a little bulky due to the battery in cuff but not noticeable when riding.
The gloves are warm anyway but with the heater turned on they keep your hands from chilling. It’s not an intense heat at all and sometimes you barely feel the heat but that’s not the point of these gloves the heating element are on the back of the hands to remove the wind chill effect. Riding my z900rs in sub 5degC I had the gloves on full heat and the heated grips on. My hands were perfectly warm. The battery lasts about 4 hours on high to medium settings.
The touch sensitive finger isn’t right on the tip so you need to use the flat of your finger on touch screens but is fine once used to it. Overall, great gloves.

Great boots for all year riding. Very comfortable on and off the bike. They are waterproof in general, but if not tightly laced water can get through the gaps.

Amazing jacket. Warm, waterproof and really comfy. Can't fault it at all. True to size.

Love the design, the fact that it’s very breezy in hot days and that it offers AA protection. You can’t got wrong with a Merlin jacket.