I had a nice brown leather bomber jacket for many years, until a recent trip to Europe when the airline lost it along with one piece of luggage. It was difficult to find another one like it that didn't cost *** . Then I found this jacket. Cost aside, I really like it. This one is a nice chocolate brown, and the finish is soft(ish), with a matte finish, and has a bit of texture to it. My wife and I agree, it almost has a suede look to it, but it is most definitely leather. The size is perfect for me (a personal challenge, especially when it comes to sleeve length). Despite being lower cost than my local in-store options, this is a very high-quality leather jacket. I am extremely happy with this purchase.