Columbia men's jackets

With winter approaching, people always have a question about buying warm clothes. Practical, comfortable and modern models of jackets can be found at the famous American brand Columbia. The assortment includes a wide variety of clothing for men for any season and for any sport. In this article, we will take a closer look at the features of men's jackets from an American brand, find out for which season it is better to purchase certain models and what they should be worn with.

The Columbia brand produces high quality jackets for different seasons, which are in great demand in our country due to the harsh climatic conditions. Columbia men's jackets are professionally designed using the latest technology and proven materials. For example, in winter jackets and down jackets a special technology of keeping warm is used, and in autumn - technology of keeping dryness even during periods of heavy rainfall.

The material for the manufacture of down jackets and windbreakers does not fade even after several years.

The brand always tests clothes for durability. And only after such tests does it enter the international market.

Columbia clothes and footwear are time-tested, they are preferred not only by amateurs, but also by many famous athletes who always give a positive assessment to the clothes from the American brand. Making a choice in favor of Columbia is almost impossible to miscalculate. The price will surely meet all expectations and its quality.

The average price tag for a quality men's jacket for winter ranges from 10-15 thousand rubles. The size range of models is from 44 to 62 sizes.

Columbia releases new collections of jackets every year and every season, complementing them with new models and improving the options of previous years.

Let's take a closer look at some of the jackets.

• Men's down jacket from the 2020 collection - Alpha Trail. Suitable for everyday wear and tourism. This model is equipped with a special heat preservation technology, thanks to which even the most terrible gusts of wind will not be afraid. It uses down and feathers as insulation. Available in black, gray and green.

• Reversible men's windbreaker from the 2019 Summer / Spring Outdry ExReversible II collection. The windbreaker of this model perfectly maintains the internal microclimate, while guaranteeing complete freedom of movement and maximum protection from rain and wind. The model is equipped with convenient pockets, which can easily fit everything you need.

• For those men who are especially fond of the Olympic Games and sports, we recommend that you take a closer look at the replica jacket, which was specially designed for the 2018 Olympics. For Russia, such a jacket model is decorated with domestic symbols. It costs a lot, about 40 thousand rubles, but it will certainly warm you during active skiing.

• Men can buy the Eager Air 3-in-1 jacket for skiing. However, it can be used in everyday life, it is moderately warm for the winter in the middle zone of our country. A feature of the Eager Air model is that it simultaneously performs the functions of both a classic jacket and a windbreaker, it can be worn in a wide variety of weather conditions.

In our country, it is recommended to carefully approach the choice of outerwear for the stronger sex, since every season the weather is different, and you should be ready for it in advance.

When trying on, you can not only check the fit of the jacket, but also make sure of its quality, since most of the models from the brand are not cheap, and many can even cost between 35-40 thousand rubles.

When choosing a warm autumn or winter jacket, it is very important to pay attention to the following criteria.

• The size. The jacket should not "sit" back to back. It should be measured, for example, on a sweater.
• Upper material and insulation.
• Lining. Most often it is made of polyester, natural and artificial fur.
• Locks, buttons and other accessories. It must be serviceable and reliable.

Depending on the season, a specific collection of items should be considered. For cold and harsh winters, preference should be given to warm winter jackets, insulated models and down options.

For spring and autumn, demi-season models of jackets and windbreakers, which can also be found in the Columbia collections, are perfect.

Columbia brand windbreakers are made of quality polyester, nylon and elastane. The outer material of the jackets and their lining are made of polyester and elastane, some models have a fleece lining, especially jackets for mountain tourism. Such fabrics are time-tested, and therefore you can buy jackets from them without hesitation.

The fabrics of Columbia jackets are necessarily treated with a special water-repellent impregnation, and the seams are glued several times for even greater protection from the cold.

As for down models, the manufacturer uses polyester, nylon and elastane as the material of their top, and down and feathers as insulation. In some models, faux fur and acrylic can be used as insulation.

When choosing a jacket, you should carefully review its specifications and description.

The Columbia range includes short and long jackets for men in a variety of colors and shades, as well as mid-thigh options.

The brand's designers create special comfortable jackets that do not impede movement when walking or playing sports. The jackets have zippers, drawstrings and special fasteners that allow you to "fit" the product exactly to the figure.

As for the colors, not only classic black and gray shades are available for men, the Columbia assortment will also delight the stronger sex with red, blue, purple, yellow, bronze and green models of jackets.

Columbia Jacket Collections suitable for:

• hiking;
• travel and mountain tourism;
• mountain skiing;
• trekking and running.

In addition, many jackets are purchased not only for sports, but also for ordinary everyday wear.

Of the male models for the cold winter, representatives of the stronger sex most often purchase down jackets with a hood. Such clothes are great for a harsh winter with a blizzard and frost; such models are undesirable for autumn.

Long-cut parkas are very reminiscent of a winter coat. Such models are best suited for the end of autumn and the beginning of winter for going to work and ordinary evening walks. Parks from the brand are very stylish, many of them are minimalist.

Warmed models of jackets are usually no higher than the thigh in length. You should carefully choose jackets of this type, since they may be too hot for the middle lane, but for the north they will be just right.

Fur jackets can also be found in the brand's assortment. Most often they are chosen by young people, since such models look very modern, there is nothing superfluous in them. They will be relevant for going to school, work or meeting with friends.

Columbia men's jackets are versatile, you can wear them with anything, preferring accessories from the same brand, including hats, scarves and mittens.

Columbia windbreakers can be used as independent items or as an additional insulating layer. Windbreakers are in perfect harmony with men's tracksuits and sports shoes.

If the collar on the jacket is not very high, then it can be worn over a sweater with a high neckline.

Hooded jackets for every day look good with high boots and winter boots.

It should be noted that what the jacket should be worn with directly depends on its style, as well as on the weather conditions in the region and the man's personal preferences.

Before buying a jacket from a well-known brand, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with real reviews from men who have already bought a similar model for themselves.

Some people think that jackets from the Columbia brand are not worth their prices, these products are pure advertising and nothing more. Other men note that the jackets are really warm, especially the down jackets, it even gets hot when they are in them for a while. Also some users have noted that the jackets do get wet, although the manufacturer claims otherwise.

There are quite a few conflicting reviews from customers, which do not allow us to conclude for sure that the products of the American brand will 100% meet expectations.

In general, if you look at the various reviews, we can conclude that models from the brand Columbia have a rating of 3-3.5 out of 5 points.