A good quality leather, suede or sheepskin jacket is an investment piece. Over the years, with minimal care it will more than repay you in terms of comfort, durability and appearance. You just need to follow a couple of basic guidelines.
Choosing and buying a leather jacket can be a daunting prospect. It's not a cheap item (at least not if you want it to last) and it is very difficult to judge the quality or fit when searching online. There is also a lot of technical jargon used, particularly in the descriptions of leather that often isn't explained.