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3 Feb 2022
Oxford Original Approved AA Shirt - Indigo
Armourlite riding shirt with CE level 2 elbow and shoulder protection and box type chest pockets
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Verified Customer Reviews for Oxford Original Approved AA Shirt
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Customers find the Oxford Original Approved AA Shirt to be a versatile choice, suitable for both casual wear and riding. Its solid denim fabric provides a reassuring weight, while still offering comfort thanks to a stretchy feel. The level 2 armour works well, though shoulder pockets can be restrictive for those wanting to swap armour. Sizing varies with one recommending ordering different sizes to find the best fit, and others finding it looser or with longer arms than expected. Overall, a stylish, effective shirt for warmer rides.
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Oxford Original AA shirt
05 Mar 2026 by Nick
Bought this shirt (and some AA jeans). Wanted something AA rated and I could go out in and not have to change. Its comfortable (more like a jacket than a shirt) and reasonably stylish. Fits well, I'm 6'2" bought the 2XL and is perfect. Recommended.
Style: Khaki
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Great Denim Look
04 Sep 2025 by Jon
Great quality denim & padding good. Rear pad needed.
Style: Indigo
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Stylish and comfortable.
10 Aug 2025 by Nicholas
Love the colour and fit a minor gripe is the coller tends to flap around in the wind.
Style: Indigo
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Top single layer shirt
20 Jul 2025 by Tony P
Ive got the same shirt in another colour so i knew what i was buying. Its a shirt that looks like a shirt. most riding shirts are closer to jackets. Its reassuringly thick but not to heavy or inflexible and fits as expected compared to other motorcycle clothing brands. (not compared to real clothes.)
This i believe is the older iteration as i expected. the newer version has better armour i believe. Which is my only downside. the shoulder armour pockets are an odd size. the armour provided is quite bulky and because the shoulder pockets are quite small I was limited in what armour i could fit. Not an issue if you kept the armour provided, but I am an incessant fiddler. Ghost and diablo armour dont fit. I put SAS-Tec level 1 armour in the shoulders and now im looking for level 2 that fits.
Style: Indigo
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Summer wear
06 Jul 2025 by Graham
Oh what a nice bit of kit for a summer bimble - and on sale too!
Style: Indigo
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Excellent summer shirt
05 Jul 2025 by Anonymous
Excellent fit, armour not too intrusive. Surprisingly doesnt much airflow through the fabric. had to open buttons to let air in on 30c day in june 2025.
Nice to walk around in doesnt look odd even with armour.
great value for me a must buy for summer
Style: Indigo
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Great Riding Shirt
30 Jun 2025 by Lee T
This is a great Riding Shirt; Single Layer, so fully protective but without the Kevlar Lining which can be too hot in good weather.
I wear mine without the protective insert, over my Knox Action Pro Armoured Shirt and a wicking Base Layer. This is really comfortable on a warm to hot day
Currently £99.99 from Sportsbikeshop, which is a really good deal
Style: Indigo
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Stylish and functional with minor fit issues
26 Jun 2025 by Carlos S
I've bought other motorcycle shirts before, but they usually feel more like jackets than actual shirts. This one isn’t quite a shirt either. It's more of an overshirt, but it's impressively thin for a AA garment. The sleeves are a bit loose, probably to accommodate the Level 2 armour which, at the elbows, is barely noticeable. I just wish the shoulder armour was the same. They tend to stick out a bit, at least for me. Overall, it's a very nice, stylish, and casual option for riding on hotter days.
Style: Khaki
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Cool to wear
18 Jun 2025 by John C
Great product for safety wirthout feeling overdressed
Style: Indigo
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Great option for a casual look
16 Jun 2025 by Anonymous
The shirt looks like normal clothing which is a big plus if you are not planning to look like Rossi. It is quite fitted so if you are a porker, not for you
Style: Indigo
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Well made product
15 Jun 2025 by Brian
Great product well fitting as always great service from this outlet
Style: Indigo
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Fits well
09 Jun 2025 by Tony P
Size chart accurate I’m 6ft with a 44 to 46 chest and is perfect. Arm length is spot on. Service and delivery couldn’t be better
Style: Khaki
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Summer Value
27 May 2025 by William C
This was on special at Spotsbikeshop so I picked it up as I already have the blue denim version. These are ideal for the warm weather just cruising and as the back armour fits both I have no need to buy another protector. Packed away now for a tour in Scotland with my waterproof Montreal 4 which also has the same armour so I only need the one set for all three.
Style: Khaki
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Size is accurate - buy your usual
26 May 2025 by A B
This is a really nice garment and something you could easily wear casually off of the bike.
The shoulder armour makes for awfully big shoulders but is easily removed.
I bought this for dotting around town on hotter days and it will do that job just fine.
Style: Khaki
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Great style and fit.
26 May 2025 by Atno
Good to wear as a casual jacket as well as for protection while riding.
Style: Khaki
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Fabulous Summer Shirt
13 May 2025 by Mike S
CE AA and level 2 impact protection gives you the confidence to wear this summer shirt and remain cool while riding in the hottest of temperatures.
Looks stylish too.
Style: Khaki
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Light weight and comfortable
02 Jul 2024 by David H
In my experience the arms are too long relative to the body length but if you can live with that then its a comfortable summer alternative.
Style: Indigo
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Description
Constructed from Oxford's tried and tested 12.5oz Armourlite™ denim, the Original Approved AA Single Layer Shirt feels reassuringly durable, giving you the confidence to hit the streets in understated style. AA CE certified construction is further bolstered with CE level 2 shoulder and elbow protectors. Formed from a soft, flexible polymer that conforms to the wearer's individual body shape, these protectors harden upon impact with high shock absorbing properties. The shirt is prepared for upgrading with either Oxford CE level 1 or 2 back protection, depending on the rider's needs.
For an extra layer of protection, webbing loops with press-studs can be fastened around a jean's belt to prevent the shirt from riding up in the event of a spill. At the front opening, high quality press-studs are reinforced with a metal YKK zips for an ultra secure fastening. The same attention has been paid to the cuffs, which can also be adjusted to fit larger or smaller gloves thanks to two press-stud settings.
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Oxford Original Approved AA Shirt - Indigo
- Armourlite outer shell construction
- Hidden structure stitching
- Bar-tack stitching reinforces stress points
- CE level 2 shoulder and elbow protection
- Pocket for optional back protection
- Ultra secure press-stud and YKK zip centre front opening
- Cuff with YKK zip expansion and Oxford branded double press-stud fastening
- Two chest pockets and one internal pocket
- Belt attachment loops for a secure protective fastening with jeans
- CE AA Certified (EN 17092-3:2020)
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK SIZE | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
| EURO SIZE | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 60 | 62 |
Constructed from Oxford's tried and tested 12.5oz Armourlite™ denim, the Original Approved AA Single Layer Shirt feels reassuringly durable, giving you the confidence to hit the streets in understated style. AA CE certified construction is further bolstered with CE level 2 shoulder and elbow protectors. Formed from a soft, flexible polymer that conforms to the wearer's individual body shape, these protectors harden upon impact with high shock absorbing properties. The shirt is prepared for upgrading with either Oxford CE level 1 or 2 back protection, depending on the rider's needs.
For an extra layer of protection, webbing loops with press-studs can be fastened around a jean's belt to prevent the shirt from riding up in the event of a spill. At the front opening, high quality press-studs are reinforced with a metal YKK zips for an ultra secure fastening. The same attention has been paid to the cuffs, which can also be adjusted to fit larger or smaller gloves thanks to two press-stud settings.
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