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Café du Cycliste Colette Jacket Review

Café du Cycliste Colette Jacket Review

Momentum Mag reviews the Cafe Du Cyclists Colette women’s rain jacket.

Cafe du Cycliste Colette Women’s Rain Jacket

PRICE €199

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The Colette women’s rain jacket is a superlight waterproof jacket that can fold down into a purse or bag. The fabric features a four-way stretch for unrestricted movement and a two-layer construction with taped seams and a waterproof zipper. Lycra cuffs prevent wind and wet from getting in at the wrists and there is a large water-resistant rear pocket and back vents for circulation.

TELL YOUR FRIENDS

This jacket feels like butter. Everything that touches your skin is super soft – from the fabric itself to the lining on the collar and at the top of the zipper. I didn’t know that waterproof fabric could feel this good. At first I thought that the large cuffs were strange, but then I came to appreciate how they keep the sleeves in place. The back pocket is at the right height and large enough for more than just your phone.

WISH LIST

While I liked the body-hugging fit and rear pocket, the jacket is definitely on the sportier side. I would love to see this same wonderfully soft fabric used for a more casual style jacket.

SUMMARY

I can’t stop gushing over the fabric of this jacket. It kept the rain and wind out – keeping me impressively dry during several downpours – and just feels so great against my skin. While the jacket is made with sportier cycling in mind, I found it also great for running on wet and windy days. The Deep Purple color is especially nice and I like that there are no large logos as well. The jacket also folds down really well and can be slipped into a purse pocket so you’re ready for when it rains. If you are a commuter who also likes to get a bit of a workout on your daily rides, then this could be the perfect spring/ autumn jacket for you.

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