Product Reviews

Northern NSW  MichelleJones, Kingscliff
Loving this jacket. Got it on sale, so super bargain! I'm generally a womens size 10 and the small was perfect. I'm tall with a slim build so I found the fit perfect for me. Body a bit baggy, but arms and body are long, which is awesome for me. The orange colour is nice too - not too bright. Keeps out the brisk breeze. Haven't used it in a down pour, but then I don't generally ride when it's pouring. Have to agree, it gets a bit warm in the middle of the day, but great jacket for cold mornings, especially for the sale price. Big zip pocket at the back is excellent too. Really happy with it :)
10:56:56 AM  8/2/11

Feeble Perth Winter  davidjones, OSBORNE PARK
Received the Jacket today and I am very impressed with the materials and fit. As a few have mentioned it is a snug fit on the shoulders and arms but with a bit more freedom in the body...feels good to me and I am looking forward to the trails this winter :)
1:23:45 AM  7/16/11

Christchurch frosts!  PaulAbraas, Avonhead
This is a great jacket for commuting on the early frosty mornings. They keep out the rain well but don't be fooled into thinking that they will keep you dry in a good rain if riding for hours. Only real downer is only one internal pocket for the cell phone. I'm on my second winter and it is still going strong. Able to be washed with no notice of loosing its waterproofing. Great value for money
9:31:41 AM  7/6/11

Good everyday jacket  LisaJarrett, Avalon
Great jacket for the sale price. Soft shell is comfortable to wear if a bit baggy(I'm generally a womens size 8-10 and bought the small). I've been commuting to work in mine, chucking in the wash every weekend and applying a waterproof spray every couple of weeks. It's holding up well so far after 2 months of constant use, only a few oil stains :-) Not 100% waterproof but very close.
8:15:28 AM  7/6/11

Great  DavidParsons, NEW TOWN
This jacket is a bargain. Well made, and really warm. Doesn't breathe as well as I thought - gets a bit sweaty, particularly if the sleeves are next to your skin. But no complains, it's a great jacket.
12:03:45 PM  6/11/11

Top Jacket  EliseMorgan, WHITEBRIDGE
This is my medium cold jacket. 8 - 12 C mornings. Super comfortable and sizing spot on. Nice pouch at back. Can get a bit sweaty. I am 115 kg 127 cm chest and xxl is spot on.
7:43:33 PM  6/10/11

ROUTE 7 Softshell Jacket  GaryBrass, Bishopdale -ChCh
Really good jacket for the special price, wouldn't pay full price because the the weird fit - extra snug shoulders and arms with baggy body - but great on the cold mornings.
10:04:50 AM  5/6/11

Otago Rail Trail -  MikeGray, Papatoetoe
Its April and we have just completed 5 days of the Otago rail Trail and saw 4 people wearing these in that time. Hubby and I had 2 orange ones and looked like oompa loompas but we didn't mind. We thought they looked cool. We rode in Minus 5 degrees and these jackets held up very well. Obviously we had one polyprop and a merino on as well but the jackets really did break the wind and cold. Have been advised not to wash these as the wind proof doesn't hold up after this so I was told. Not sure if this is true or not. Don't know what the water proof is like but we are happy as they held off the very chilly otago winds which is all we needed. Good for the price and very light weight to travel with and fold up into a small bundle so a good space saver if travelling.
5:40:19 PM  5/1/11

nice suprise!  peteroxborough, TAREE
Like all the others reviews say the size is generous but I like a loose fit jacket. Very warm and well made for the money.
3:09:26 PM  4/28/11

Route7 Softshell Jacket  TimDavis, Metung
Bought this jacket on special and am very impressed with price and quality. Too warm for Autumn but will be great in Winter. Agree on sizing, I bought small, would normally buy medium, but fit is perfect.
11:46:50 AM  4/19/11

Softshell jacket in Orange  MarkDarvill, Christchurch
Quality is good but fit could be better. Bought a small: arms and chest fine but loose around the waist. This makes it draughty - not good.
10:22:46 AM  4/18/11

warm as toast  PhilipMcIsaac, Hillcrest -Auckland
Well made jacket, I originally purchased a large but the fit was more like an XL so returned it for a medium, I'm an 1.8 Mtr 88Kg male so large is usually my default purchase I would recommend a size down with this jacket. Does what it should nice and warm and reasonably windproof great buying on special offer. Great Torpedo 7 service with quick delivery and turn around on their size change.
12:26:42 PM  4/4/11

Nice & Warm  HamishMaule, Hei Hei
A well made jacket. Agree with Mitch re sizing. I originally got a M but thought it too big (especially around the midriff) when I tried it on so returned and swapped for a S which is too small for me. Never mind.
6:59:23 PM  3/31/11

Minta  MitchShaw, christchurch
These are really good jackets...and I thought because there is only 1 review, it was hard to know what they were like - So... for all that are considering buying this product - Not waterproof, but extremely comfortable and blocks out most wind. Would not wear these in the summer as it's incredibly hot. Size fits what you would normally go for in a jacket...Extremely great value on special.
6:03:44 PM  3/27/11

Great  IanBalt, Elsdon
Great fit and light. Have not tried it riding, not cold enough yet but if it's anything like torpedo's service it will be great.
5:11:32 PM  2/27/11