Winter time is one of those times of the year that comes as trash to some and treasure to others. Consider me in the latter classification, as the Chicago summer heat is unbearable and winter is a great relief from that. Now because I am human and did not come from mars, my body does require post zero temperatures. Chicago winters lack post zero temperatures. I'm going to need a leather jacket.

Penny pinching is also important these days due to the fact that the economy is getting pretty nasty for a lot of folks. Especially, the "little people" which is the current financial group I belong to. So $200, $300, and $400 become out of the question, naturally. I need a jacket for $100 bucks or less, and I'm not budging.

The usual in-store line-up of jackets below $100 is garbage. Cheap, thin materials, not to mention obscure brands. I am one who is not for either of those options. If I am going to buy a leather jacket, it is going to be inexpensive, from a name I know of, and also a great buy. A "great buy" to me constitutes fashionable.

Obscure shops with $30 jackets on the internet I will steer clear of. What I will do is visit a site that boasts a decent collection, from brands I know, and trust. Knowing that X Element gear is #1 in the world, of course I will go with a retailer that stocks their gear. I have included one below for you.