Norrøna Lofoten Gore-Tex Pro Shell Jacket - Women's - 2010 BCS

This was my first Norrona piece but def not my last! Such a great technical jacket! I've since added the Roldal jacket and the insulated pants. I'm 5'9/135lbs and the large works well. (heads up that I'm a medium in the Roldal jacket, so it runs slightly smaller).

In an effort to get my wife something other than the default Arcteryx or TNF shells, I ordered this for a Christmas present. It is over a month away from "field testing", but out of the box it is a stunner. Great color, (Blue Atoll)nice details. I suspect that wearing this will garner her the comments that people wearing Arcteryx in 2000 heard. Aesthetics are awesome - will report on actual use after Christmass

I'm in love with my new Norrona Lofoten Jacket. I debated buying the jacket online because I was hesitant about the sizing, but I was sold on the color. The jacket fits great, so when people say the brand fits small that worried me. I'm glad I compared the measuring to a Helly Hansen jacket I had, and I took the risk. I live somewhere with a wet/slushy winter, so this jacket will be perfect for all outdoor activities. I know by the color that the jacket will get dirty, but at least it's washable. This jacket runs for about 549 Euros, so it's definately a deal here. :)

My wife used this jacket for spring skiing in April as well as hiking in cooler weather. It is very well made, incredibly waterproof and well ventilated. This is just a shell so you need to layer accordingly depending on the weather. This works great as a waterproof and windproof ski shell but dirt shows easier with the white color. We would definitely suggest this jacket.

Love the jacket and color (Atoll blue). My only need was front hand pockets (there's only the 2 chest pockets). I'm 57 and my hands are always cold; I tried wearing it twice and just found I needed a place for my hands after skiing. When Norrona adds hand pockets to this, I'll buy it again in a heart beat.

The jacket fits more flattering than arc'teryx plus the colors are more interesting. The sleeves are kind of weird though. They have a little extra fabric that lays over the back of the hand. I haven't quite figured out what's it for - maybe water run-off? The snow skirt fits wells and zips out too. There is an ipod pocket with flaps to secure the headphone cord.
The sulphur springs is blindingly lime/green, but the blue atoll with maroon zippers is beautiful. Nice, superlight, attractive jacket overall.

Ultra-light shell jacket with a fit that works perfect with backpack without feeling bulky ... great freeride jacket!

I love this jacket like no other ski shell. Excellent coverage at the wrists, face, hood, backside.... BUT... The right hand pocket blew through on the inside. Major annoyance considering the price and the quality of the jacket on the whole. (Love the little zipper garages, so cute!)

A little intimidating right out the box, this jacket earned my love at windy Snowmass today!!
The size large was plenty roomy for me at 5'9" 150 lbs. Note: you need "inside" gloves that go inside the sleeve. The arms are long with this gauntlet-like cut. Tighten up the wrist velcro and you have totally unshifting freedom of movement. While my friends were wind-beaten on the chairlift, I was impervious in Gore-tex Pro. The colors are the most eye-catching on the whole mountain. I look like an alien with the hood up in the sulfur color, but in fact I could ski comfortably with that hood up--something I do not usually do when only using the hood on the chairs. The zipper garages are the cutest. I'm a big girl with my own attached goggle wipe. This jacket is so MONEY.

this is not only the most beautiful outer shell i've ever had, but also the most functional one. all those little details that work and yet the jacket's design stays pure. the colours are amazing and will help people recognize me in the backcountry as well as help me look better on photos :) the fit is flattering, too. great jacket, great price.

I loved my jacket. I wore it a few times, and even had lots of pictures taken, as we opened a new lift-access bowl here in Telluride, and I helped with the ribbon cutting ceremony. The jacket looks even better than I imagined in the pictures! Anyway, my jacket got stolen out of my luggage the week after Christmas. I would totally buy this jacket again. It's super. I got lots of compliments, it was comfortable, and the quality superb. I really miss it...

I tend to be a medium, but the large worked perfect for me, as I wanted to be able to wear layers underneath.

I'll come back and increase the stars after my upcoming trip to Colorado since I can't really attest to how it will hold up outdoors until I get there. Right now, I can only attest to the look and fit of the jacket. The jacket itself is very well constructed, with a nice rugged material. When checking out the size guide, note that the dimensions are likely for the jacket or clothes themselves, not the measurements of the individuals buying. So imagine what your bust, waist and hips would be with some layering and buy accordingly. I am usually an XS or and S, and the XS was like a skin-tight bodysuit once I threw on a sweater and slim fleece underneath. S is good but still very slim. Enjoy!