Shorter men often have a hard time shopping for leather jackets. This guide will teach you everything you need to make the best possible purchase.

Everyone wants to look great and feel cool rocking a leather jacket, but many shorter gents stay away from them because of their height.

For men under 5’8?, fit is everything. If your clothes don’t fit, it doesn’t matter how cool or timeless they are – they won’t look good.

This is especially true for leather jackets. A bulky, oversized leather jacket will make a short man look like a kid playing dress up.

Plus, even if you understand how a leather jacket should fit, what about all of those other factors?

How do you identify a quality leather jacket? How much should you spend? What are the different types of leather jackets?

These are all great questions, but here’s the thing: I’m no expert on this topic. Sure, I rock a leather jacket from time to time, but I’m not qualified to write the kind of in-depth guide that you need.

That’s why I’ve enlisted the help of Peter Nguyen, founder of The Essential Man and former leather jacket designer.

Peter is a fellow modest man, and he’s THE expert when it comes to leather jackets.

Take it away, Peter!

Most guys wonder if they have the right attitude to pull off a leather jacket (answer: of course you do).

It’s been a symbol of cool manhood from its birth in the military to becoming a punk rock staple. It gives you heft, not just mentally, but physically. And this is where it can get tricky for us shorter guys.

As a 5’7” former leather jacket designer, I understand your hesitance, but I’m here to help!

The Best Leather Jacket Styles for Shorter Guys

To kick this guide off, let’s sort through the best styles of leather jackets for shorter men. After all, not all leather jackets are created equal.