Salomon XT Softshell Jacket - Men's - 2011 BCS

I tend to run hot easily when I wear jackets during aerobic activities - primarily mountain biking, but also a little trail running. I picked this jacket up for cool weather rides/runs where a vest doesn't quite cut - I've been using it mostly between 30 and 40 degrees F and it has been perfect. It does a good job of cutting the wind (although it isn't windproof), and it does an even better job of releasing heat. Sure, I still sweat in it, but not as much as I would in something that is windproof. I probably wouldn't go below 45F on road rides where windchill becomes more of an issue.

As far as aesthetics, I have it in the blue color, and it is a nice trim fit that looks fantastic. Clearly a piece of athletic clothing, but not something that I mind wearing around casually in public either.

Now that I own this jacket, I am coveting the zip-off version. That would give it the perfect versatility for those days where you need a jacket in the beginning, but a vest by the end of a multi-hour ride. That will be an investment for next year.