Just received this soft shell designed for skiing on sale for only $96.00. Once I open the package and inspected the jacket, man what a great jacket! Very well made, like all Columbia are and is very supple along with being insulated. Looking forward to hitting the ski slopes this season! Love the detail w/respect to pkts, powder skirt, etc.

Received and wore the shoe inside for a while, love the feel and look of shoe. Unfortunately, unable to use this particular shoe for my upcoming trip to Europe. Shoe would address light hiking and, some easy trail running and causal wear. But, the problem is I needed a shoe that leans more toward causal wear situations, not only walking, but going out to dinner, etc. This shoes are not meant for that. So, other than those situations, shoes are fantastic with respect to all of the above.

For the past 3 years my wife has taken up running marathons, short adventure races, etc, and never owned a pair of true trail shoes. Well, for her 41st B-Day, I bought her these pair, which received great reviews from Outside Magazine, etc. Guess what? She loves the shoes! Excellent traction and support vs using reg. road shoe on trails!

I have worn the jacket on a trail run, which required a lot of running in rainy weather through thick underbrush, thorns, etc. This jacket came out unscratched, not bad for very thin yet very, very durable material. Most of my runs have been done in very windy and moderately cold weather and this jacket kept me warm and broke the wind! I am so impressed w/this jacket, I just purchased a 2nd one (just in case they are discontinued). And once again, how may excellent running tops are out their for larger runners/athletes?

Great jacket, have run 2 morning runs in the 30 degree range & windy, and this soft shell rocks! Wish I had stumbled onto it sooner! Fantastic wicking & breathability, yet windproof at same time! If you don't have one, get one!!

Just received this jacket, and I very impressed w/quality, style and sizing for us larger athletes! Just returned Cloudveil Cache Creek due to size being too small and over all design of jacket. But, this jacket so far rocks. Can't wait to run in it tomorrow morning!Will follow up on how jacket performs!

Based on Trail Runner magazine review for best trail running gear, I purchased the last XXL size jacket for a large runner such as myself. Great fit and quality materials throughout the jacket. Looking forward to wearing jacket on runs in bad weather and using jacket for spring/summer/fall hikes!

Finally, I have been able to find an excellent made product sized for the larger runner. Fabric feels and looks durable, nicely designed venting chest pockets and pit-zips. Welded arm pocket is just as good as a chest pocket. Looking forward to using jacket on long LSD runs for future marathons/trail races!

After countless years of trying to find a waterproof, breathable jacket sized to fit us larger athletes/runners, I have finally found a recommended jacket from January's 2006 running apparel suggestions. This is the one! Finally found a jacket sized (even though is says Performance fit), at 2XL, which fits me very well (I usually wear 50-53), this one fits very well. I am only 5'8" and the long sleeves are no big deal!! The material is first rate, very light and soft to the touch, but you can tell the material is durable. Lots and lots of vents needed for running! A great touch with the sleeve pocket for holding keys, ID, etc. If you are a larger runner and are willing to spend a little extra cash for very well made jacket (by the way TNF Co. seems to always make first rate products), don't hesitate and buy one! Special note, I received my jacket in 3 days!! OK, stop reading and buy one!