subject: Durable Leather Jackets For Men [print this page] Leather jackets will forever be connected with motorcycles. Some says that Marlon Brando popularized it when he wore it in a movie called "The Wild One" many years ago. While it is true that aesthetically, motorcycle jackets do bring out a certain tough and sexy image that most people would crave for, there is another important reason behind a rider's preference in wearing them and that they are simply for protection.