Excellent, windproof, waterproof WARM winter jacket
I can’t remember why I decided to buy the men’s instead of the women’s jacket, though looking at the two, I assume it was because they had different details and colors. Nonetheless, despite being a woman, I bought the men’s 2X blue jacket for myself. And it was finally cold enough (40 degrees) for me to try it out on my morning walk. 40 degrees and 10 mile an hour winds (mild winds for where I live). Didn’t feel a thing. Perfectly windproof. I also poured some water on the coat and it slid right off. Waterproof, as advertised. FYI, I’m 5ft 8in and plus size, if that helps you decide whether my review will be helpful to you. This is an excellent jacket. Lots of little details that I like and one thing I don’t. I love all the pockets. There are 3 outside and 1 inside. The color is very attractive, as is the overall coat. The lining is plush. Soft and feels great. I don’t usually use hoods, but this hood is very nice. Removable, of course, and has the same plush lining as the rest of the coat. The pulls to bring it snug to your face work very well. The coat is lightweight, not heavy at all. The adjustable cuffs are a major selling point for me. You can change the tightness depending on what gloves (or no gloves) you’re wearing and keep your arms and wrists warm. On me, the 31 inch length of the 2X came down low enough to cover my hips. As an older person, I get arthritis pains in many of my joints and this kept me nice and toasty warm all the way down. Loved it. One thing I did not like is the width of the sleeve. Admittedly, I have plump arms (plus size), but with a heavy sweatshirt under the jacket, the sleeves were almost too tight. A man with large biceps (or who is a big and tall) should check that carefully before keeping the jacket. Put on whatever you would normally wear underneath and make sure you can move your arms freely and without danger of ripping anything. All in all, an outstanding winter jacket. Highly recommended. Read more
