Best Men's Softshell Jackets

A durable jacket that works well to ward off both wind and rain. Includes fun extras like a phone pocket.

Warm, comfortable, stylish, and durable. Adjustable wrist straps and elastic drawstring. Exterior pockets have waterproof zippers. Inner pockets include one for your phone with headphone loop. Repels water and wind.

Prime Peak Softshell Jacket

Runs small, especially if you want to wear more than a T-shirt beneath. Zipper can be hard to thread.

Best Bang for the Buck

Columbia

This affordable jacket features an attractive athletic design and superior protection from the wind.

Features an abrasion-resistant chin guard. Inexpensive yet durable. Waterproof and very windproof. Adjustable cuffs and hem drawstring. Comes in a variety of colors. Sporty look.

Men's Classic Softshell Jacket

Side pockets are a little small. Some owners say this option isn't as breathable as expected. Reports that the "tall" sizes run a little short.

Tommy Hilfiger

A great design that comes in a variety of colors. However, it may fall a little short in its ability to cinch tightly against wind and rain.

Material is water resistant and breathable. Available in a wide variety of colors. Good craftsmanship and design. Fleece lining is very warm. Machine washable.

Men's Maverick Softshell Jacket

Runs large, particularly in the sleeves. There is not a way to cinch up the cuffs or the hem.

Arctix

This jacket stands out for its soft, stretchable fabric and the design of its various pockets.

Lightweight and comfortable. Tightly woven face resists wind and water. Stretchable fabric offers a good range of motion. Features mesh pockets inside and zippered hand-warmer pockets outside. Machine washable.

Snug fit. Some buyers feel this jacket is not warm enough or does not resist wind very well.

Red Kap

Men's Softshell Jacket

The variety of pockets and stretchy fabric make this jacket particularly suitable for those who work outside.

Looks good and has a nice lining. Features two large inner pockets and three outer pockets with concealed zippers. Resists water and wind. Four-way stretch fabric.