Reviews Knox’s armoured shirt is protective, versatile, and cool enough for summer while allowing layering for chillier rides

Customers express satisfaction with their motorcycle jacket, noting its high-quality materials, snug fit, and protective features. It's praised for being versatile enough to layer under regular clothing, thereby offering safety without compromising style. The jacket is particularly appreciated for its comfort and breathability in warm conditions, though some find it less ventilated for extremely hot days. Customers also mention the armour's snug fit and its suitability for different body sizes, although a few critique the fit of sleeves. Some updates from previous versions, like additional pockets, are also well-received.
This armoured top is brilliant, it’s as light as it can be for something so stirdy, while maintaining breathability too. Very happy with it and well justified for the price, love it.
Snug fit, felt pretty dear, but good production quality.
Bit restrictive of your arms moving up and down due to the armour pads, which if unlucky can bite your upper arm if not positioned properly.
You can pretty readily fit a normal jacket or hoodie over it when the temperatures begin to cool as a little bit of a windbreak, which is good.
Seems a good option if you're going to be going on tour and can expect a good swing in temperature.
Very comfortable armour go for the next size up to your normal size I found . Would recommend this to anyone
The Knox top feels well made.good armour fitted .I ordered the small and medium for size test and kept the size smaa as fit is good .my chest size is a 38 inch.also ordered the chest armour which is expensive for what it is. Jacket is nice and lightweight.
This is very comfortable and flexible. Looks cool on its own but for me the best part is wearing it on top of my base layer or work clothes and I can wear normal top, down jacket, wax jacket on top. Cannot fault it. Also amazing to get the airflow in summer!
Yet another excellent experience at SBS Bristol thank you all
Fits well and I’m far from ideal shape, it feels nice on, stretchy so feels secure on, armour stays in place, generous back protector, used it so far between 19° and 28° and felt good (just alter thin base layer to be ideal)
I’ve got their 3 in 1 jacket to go over the top so hopefully should be the only jacket I now need
Fantastic upper garment that is tea bag design to allow air flow through. AA rated so plenty of protection. Fits like a glove (I got one size larger than normal). They say it’s a jacket and it kind of is but I prefer to wear a T-shirt over which personally I feel looks a lot better.
This is a summer garment which I bought for my hot continental tours meaning I arrive as fresh as can be in the 30° plus heat.
If you ride in cool weather you can layer up but prob another jacket would be preferable.
I love this jacket. Best piece of summer kit I’ve ever had.
Wearing over tee-shirt is a revelation in hot weather. Now a pleasure to ride in hot weather.
This is the best out of 5 jackets I have its cool in the heat yet still windproof and warm enough on chilly days it even handles odd rain showers without you getting soaked to the bone.
This Jacket is really well put together.I'm a size large in tee shirts and the size large jacket fits perfectly. Great for hot days on it;s own, and good to know it can also be worn with layers (unlike my old vented jacket).
Comfortable, non intrusive armour - 5 stars
I've been wearing this shirt non stop during the recent warm weather, and it does a superb job in keeping you cooler than wearing a solid jacket. Only downside for me where the thumb elastic straps, but once these were cut off was so much more comfortable
I've been in the market for a jacket which I can wear in the blistering heat which we've had recently, and after popping into the MK branch I was shown the Knox range of under-armour including this. I picked one up the following weekend, and I can confidently say that this is hands down the best jacket I've ever owned. I have a textile and a leather both of which are great but this armoured shirt has it all. I've used it for hot rides in the British humid 30° heat and found that I barely sweat once I'm moving thanks to the mesh, and have even worn it beneath a waterproof for a couple wet rides. It's just a perfect piece of armour for the summer season, and I daresay it will fare well in the winter.
Pleasantly surprised with the quality and design of the product. I have a lot of leather and wax jackets and can now (more) safely wear these with the bike without having to splash out £250 each time I fancied a similar style in a motorcycle jacket.
The material seems very sturdy and gives confidence that it won’t disintegrate as soon as it comes into contact with the black stuff.
Have worn it by itself in this unusually hot weather and arrived at my destination fresh rather than looking like I had just ran the distance instead.
Would highly recommend.
Decided I needed something vented following the recent heatwave. The Urbane Pro 3 feels well put together. Sizing wise, the XL fits my 43 inch chest and feels snug, I have quite slim arms/forearms, so not quite as snug on those, however the thumb loops will stop any unwanted movement in the event of an accident. I am 6ft2 and the back protector is long enough to be confidence inspiring and covers just above my coccyx. Large vent panels on the chest allow good airflow whilst moving.
I ordered 2 sizes as I wasn’t sure which size was best. I’m usually an XL but I kept the L as it fitted more snuggly and the armour didn’t move on my shoulders and elbows. The venting works well and I wore it in central London in 32 degrees for the 1.5 hour commute to the south coast and it was great. I would have really struggled in my usual riding kit. Equally for the colder mornings layer up over the top and because it’s AA rated you can just chuck any old top on. Overall I love this thing it’s very versatile and comfy too.
Very comfortable and great for summer riding
The fit is great , I am normally large shirt size but went for the XL as the L was just a little too snug. I live in southern Spain and this shirt is ‘ Amazingly cool ‘ in the mid 30’s temps here. The armour is placed perfectly. One of the very best bits of kit I have bought over many years of biking.
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest (inches) | 35-37 | 38-40 | 41-43 | 44-46 | 46-48 | 48-50 | 50-52 | 52-54 |
| Waist (inches) | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 |
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