RACER JACKET - CHERRY

Name: Aviator Nation RACER JACKET - CHERRY
Brand: Aviator Nation
SKU: aviator-nation-mens-racer-jacket-cherry
Price: 495 USD

Jackets & Outerwear

$495

The verdict

A $495 men's racer jacket in cherry red—sleek and colorful, priced fairly for the Aviator Nation racer line.

Fit

Racer cuts run slim and tailored. Cherry red makes a statement; size to comfort, as the fit leaves little room for heavy layering.

Quality

Solid mid-tier build. The cherry dye is distinctive and should retain color with standard care; seams are typical of the line.

Price check

Fair-to-good value for Aviator Nation. The racer silhouette and cherry color justify the price within the brand's mid-range.

Best for

Men seeking a statement layering piece or lightweight outer for casual wear; works well for those with warm undertones.

Care

Red dyes can bleed; wash separately in cool water and air dry to protect color.

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What owners report about Aviator Nation jackets & outerwear

Coverage of Aviator Nation's outerwear centers on its tri-blend fleece pieces — hoodies, half-zips and zip jackets. Owners consistently describe the fleece as very soft and comfortable, hand-sewn in the brand's Los Angeles factory, and some report pieces holding up through months of frequent wear. Recurring complaints are about care and quality control: reviewers report dye bleeding in the wash, shrinkage, fabric that stains easily, defects on arrival, and a frustrating exchange policy — problems buyers find hard to accept at the price. Verdicts split between repeat purchasers who call the pieces worth the cost and owners who feel they paid for the name.

Strengths: Softness, comfort and the distinctive made-in-LA stitching are what owners praise most and what drives repeat purchases.
Watch out for: Dye bleed, shrinkage and easy staining in the wash are the most repeated failures, compounded by high prices and a strict exchange policy.
Sizing: Sizing is unisex; blogger fit reviews call the fleece true to size, with petite buyers staying at the smallest end of the XS-XXL range rather than sizing down further.

About Aviator Nation's jackets & outerwear line as a whole. Sources: Aviator Nation Reviews 2026 - Read Before You Buy | Thingtesting · Aviator Nation Ninja Hoodie Sizing and Review - KatWalkSF · Fit Review! Aviator Nation Navy Hoodie 5 Stripe - Petite Impact · Aviator Nation Reviews | Trustpilot