BODA SKINS Arvostelua 

I'm not quite sure what is going on here, but the lack of response to my messages to Boda Skins, and my wife's emails to them is a big cause for concern. They are portraying themselves as a company that is ethical and a company that is producing leatherwear to last a lifetime. The jacket I bought for my wife (1 of 5 we purchased) lasted around 2 hours the first time she wore it, before buttons started falling off, and on closer inspection, found that the main zip was only stuck in and not stitched. My wife, who has emailed them several times now, is wanting to find an amicable solution. They keep ignoring you once they have your money. They initially offered replacement buttons and suggested we take the jacket to a professional tailor to put new ones on, and have the others checked and refitted (if you can believe that!!). This is a jacket that has multiple buttons and would cost almost £100 for a tailor to resolve. On top of that, the cost of having the zip stitched in, which Boda Skins had forgotten to do. We are still hoping for a resolution, but fear it won't come as they just ignore you. If there is no response to this, we will go public and give a full and accurate account of how they treat their customers if things aren't up to scratch. This will include social media. Come on guys, do the right thing and restore our faith in your brand.

Absolutely love my new Hendricks Sandstone Suede Jacket.

Amazing customer service and absolutely beautiful jacket. I’m so happy with my purchase and will definitely be buying more from Boda Skins. Can’t recommend them enough.

Have been waiting for a coat for over two years - despite this they refuse to refund us the petty £300 we spent and constantly write long emails we don’t have time for. We just want a jacket or a refund. Now we have been forced to begin legal action.

I have wanted a Boda leatherjacket for a very long time. I was lucky enough to receive one for my birthday. And it is better than I thought it would be.

My absolute favourite. Love love love this jacket. I'd say go one size up if you're not sure, as they are a snug fit.

A few years back I bought the Warrior 2.0 Luxury Shearling jacket, convinced by BODA’s “crafted to last a lifetime” positioning. Turns out the duration of a lifetime is very subjective, and certain design choices leave a lot to be desired.

In the spirit of good sportsmanship, let’s start with the positives...this will be brief.

To be fair, the leather and shearling themselves are good. The jacket feels substantial and warm.

Unfortunately, that’s where my praise ends.

The Design

In all of BODA’s marketing material, the jacket is worn open, and the reason becomes clear the moment you zip it up. The thick inner placket creates a bulge that makes it look like you’re shoplifting a giant roll of salami.

It appears the same leather weight and shearling density were used across every panel, instead of tapering or skiving the inner placket where the zipper closes. Experienced leatherworkers use graded shearling thickness or a split-shearling panel near the closure. That’s why your grandfather’s coat still lies flat.

A premium leather artisan would pay great attention to this.
A brand looking to shave costs off manufacturing might let this fall by the wayside.
…And a brand with no seamstress might not even notice that their factory… khmm… “artisan mill” is cutting corners.

It speaks volumes that the main update on the Warrior 3.0 was the price — which is now near double — yet the “Great Salami Ridge” of 2020 still lives on.

Design-wise, you get a narrow-cut shearling aviator (I personally prefer vintage, boxier fits) which looks great worn open, but isn’t very flattering once fully closed, which is a bit ironic for a winter jacket.

It also comes with several “rugged” add-ons that serve little real function: ribbed sleeves, decorative buckles that adjust nothing, and a detachable second collar that holds the closure mechanism. Remove it, and you can’t keep the neckline closed.

I didn’t go to design school, but that seems rather counterintuitive.

The Quality

My jacket “crafted for a lifetime” started developing issues about a year in. So if you expect to live past 2030, your mileage may vary.

- Bald spot forming on the shearling
- Loose stitching
- Inner pocket backing deteriorating
- Sleeve lining tearing

I contacted BODA for repair.

Initially they sent a return label, but it listed the wrong country of origin. I asked for a corrected label and was told it wasn’t possible. Shipping a valuable item through customs post-Brexit with incorrect export details felt too risky, so the process stalled.

The following year their seamstress was fully booked, and they offered to reimburse the cost of a local repair, but I couldn’t find anyone equipped to properly repair shearling.

The case eventually stalled (partly due to my own delay in picking it up again the following year). When I circled back, I was told my issue had “timed out.” Since the earlier delay had not been one-sided, I left a review to voice my disappointment.

After I posted a public review, BODA contacted me and again agreed to proceed with repairs (excluding the shearling bald spot). They asked me to remove the review, as it would cause them harm before Black Friday and Christmas. It left a strange taste, but their intention to restart the process seemed genuine, so I removed it in good faith.

What followed were six weeks of silence, followed by vague messages, delayed commitments, and repeated nudging just to establish a target completion date, with no clear contingency if missed.

When a return label was eventually issued, we were nine weeks (and several missed deadlines) into the process, and I had lost confidence in the outcome.

At that point, I no longer felt comfortable entrusting an item of this value to a process that had repeatedly proven unpredictable.

Given both the design shortcomings and the "quirks" of customer service, I would not recommend this experience. There are many reputable leather companies out there, hopefully others can learn from mine.

I want to thank the person who was taking care BODA SKINS social media (specifically Instagram) from December 2 until December 12, 2025. This person went above and beyond to help me secure my husband‘s Christmas gift. They were the best!!

The jacket was genuinely stunning, amazing leather, gorgeous red lining, and the packaging was impressive with my name printed on the box. Unfortunately the XS was still too big, so I had to return it. Customer service was quick to respond when I asked for a return label, and overall the experience was smooth. Shame the fit wasn’t right because the quality is excellent. I would recommend this company.

Exceptional service and really high quality jacket

Absolutely adore my new Bronx Noir. The craftmanship is just beautiful, i'm so impressed. I receive multiple comments whenever I wear it. I was close to spending 5x on a Saint Laurent jacket but i'm so glad I didnt now!!

Purchased a jacket that came with the incorrect dimensions, bought a size down, sent the other jacket back immediately. Mind you, I'm in the United States.

They received it, and wouldn't accept the return and unfortunately I had already removed the tags from the other jacket so neither would be "returnable" according to their words. Even tho their guidelines and the local laws say that regardless of the price tag being attached, businesses are required to process a full return if the item is in the same condition it was purchased as.

Long story short, it's November, I reluctantly said I'd take the jacket back and then radio silence.

I haven't heard from them, I spent $500 + on a jacket, no refund, no jacket in my possession.

It's fortunate they're in England because I can't take them to small claims court, I can't summon them, and since I don't live in England I can't file a complaint correctly with their local principalities.

The quality of the jacket is superb, but, here I am having spent over $1000 on jackets and only have half the products.

I wish someone could do something about this to either get my money back or the item back so I could sell it.

Terrible customer service, takes weeks to hear back from them.

Monika offered an exceptional customer service experience when there was a problem with my order. The problem was quickly and efficiently resolved and a full refund was given.

Wszystko super, świetna jakość kurtki i rewelacyjna obsługa.

I absolutely love my Varsity Boda. So versatile and great quality, perfect for everyday use!!

Absolutely love my new Boda jacket. Everything, even down to the zips, feels high quality. The engraving is a nice touch. Can’t wait for more nights that I can wear it!

Absolute disappointed with the quality of my Boda Skin jacket purchased just one year ago. Sleeve panels, made from PVC (faux leather) are peeling. Genuine leather does not peel. Despite my attempts to seek resolution and details given, still unable to find my profile. I am now faced with the burden of having to hire a leather expert to remove the peeling PVC panels and re-sew the sleeves with genuine leather. This completely defeats the purpose of purchasing a Boda Skin jacket, as I expected a high-quality genuine leather product.
I strongly urge Boda Skin to reconsider your material choices and improve your service standards to avoid disappointing other customers.
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I have noticed that most of jacket is starting to peel from the seam lines, similar to the wear typically seen in PVC jackets.

Despite having sent multiple emails with photos and now returning from holiday, I’m still waiting. I’m unclear why leather panels have not been sent yet.

How many more emails will be required before this issue is resolved?
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Update:
Boda Skin sent leather pieces for the jacket. I now need to find a tailor to unstitch the jacket and re-sew the sleeves with lining. Honestly, it’s not worth the money. I recommend buying from another brand to avoid the hassle of having to re-stitch your jacket and bullying from Boda Skin to remove my honest review.

Tolle Jacken und sehr gute Qualität. Die Lederwaren sind ihren Preis definitiv Wert und ich habe schon mehrere Jacken dort gekauft. Lieferung etc. auch reibungslos.

Highly recommend. Wonderful service and the product (necklace) is gorgeous. Great company.