By Ted C. from Boulder, CO
Pros: The fabric is cool; it is a close-knit weave with some stretch. The jacket has three zippered pockets, including a breast pocket for a cellphone. It has a simple collar, with no snaps or Velcro to mess with, but of course it offers less warmth in cold weather than a taller collar. I like the included armor; it's comfortable and unobtrusive. The arm and waist adjusters for size are a good feature. The liner creates a good windblock; without the liner, the airflow through the jacket is sufficient for warm weather. Hot weather is probably another matter, though; the jacket does not have any zippered vents to open up. All the materials, including the zippers, seem to be of good quality.
Cons: The Velcro closures at the wrist seem superfluous -- the zippers alone do a fine job. They're kind of fussy to deal with and they bulk up the wrists and make pulling on long gloves a bit of a chore.
Sizing Info: Fits 1 size smaller
Additional Sizing Notes: This jacket fits about a half size to a full size small. I normally wear a medium or size 42. I ordered a large for this jacket and it fits perfectly in the shoulders, sleeves, waist and overall length.
Comments: The jacket liner is styled to be worn separately, but with the elastic at the wrists and the flimsy fit, it's pretty dorky; I wouldn't count on sporting it around town. Removing or replacing the... (Read the rest of this review)
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