Customer Reviews Columbia Benton Springs™ Full Zip

I love my fleece jackets with the full zipper and wear them often. However, today as I sorted through my closet, I noticed quite a differene in size between items, even though they were all labeled the same. My large zip-front knit hoodie was too small now, but my medium and even a small Benton full zip fleece jacket fit just fine. One improvement I would like to see is a bit more cushioning at the top of the zipper. When fully zipped, I find the top of the zipper irritates my neck and makes it painful to wear on a colder day when it has to be fully zipped.

i agree with others. material is a little thin. i've had other fleece jackets that were heavier. that being said, it's not a bad deal if bought on sale (i wouldn't pay full price!) i wore it trick or treating after sandy passed through. i did stay warm in the 50 degree weather. does run small. bought a large and normally wear a medium. glad i did.

Runs a little small.

I got this jacket in really faster after ordering. It fits great and true to my expectations. Color and weight are great. No complaints at all.

I sent it to my wife as a gift and she like it although it is a bit small.I think S is better for her.Appreciate.

I love this jacket! It is a little short in the torso, but I'm also really tall, so I'm used to it. It really is the softest Columbia jacket I've ever had, and I've had my fair share of jackets. Also, I love how long the sleeves are, they keep my hands warm when I'm walking to and from class.

This is nice and I am very happy with the BEET color. I will say though that my older model of this fleece is a bit thicker, better quality fleece. Also the size is smaller. I took a medium in the old model and got the L based on reviews here and I am very glad I did as it fits well.

I like the jacket - I ordered winter white. I wanted a stark white jacket - this one has a tinge of beige to it. Wish I could find just a plain stark white one.

This fleece is very thick and I like that a lot. The only thing I'd have to say is I wish the color was a little more dark and richer.

Loved the quality and color (blue). Unfortunately, it was not as fitted as I thought it would be and I did not like the elastic on the wrists. If you don't mind wearing non-fitted fleece and don't mind the elastic on the sleeves, this is the jacket for you.

Although I still like my fleece, I don't think it is as good a quality as the older ones that I have. The material feels thinner.

I lost my Benton springs fleece jacket in white and you don't seem to be selling it anymore. Where can I find one. Help - I love this jacket. It goes with everything and can be worn in winter or summer here in the desert where I live.

I bought this fleece in "Palm" after owning a Benton Springs fleece in black (which I love). It is warm and of great quality. I'm a little disappointed in the bright green color (I though it would be a little darker, and more subdued). I believe the jacket fit true to size, except for around my hips (a little snug--and I have narrow hips). Overall, it was a good buy!

I like this fleet and the color.

Product took longer to arrive than expected, but thoroughly enjoyed it once it came. Light enough to wear everyday, but able to be worn in cooler temps.

Great jacket as my wife and I both have a couple each. The jacket is top notch and is just right for cool to fairly cold days and is by comfortable. Only thing was in the picture it was a light grey but when it came in it was a dark grey. I bought it for my wife and she already had a black one so the dark grey is not that much different.

When I got it, there was a stich coming off...it was ok but it didn't keep me as warm as I thought it would, not any warmer than any other regular fleece I tried. I bought XS and it is bigger, more like a small but I guess its good for wearing layers. I got the beet red color which turns out to be pretty nice

Typical great Columbia product. I will buy it again and again, but in a medium. The large is great for layering. Love it.

Extremely soft and comfortable. Long sleeves which is important for a long armed woman. Only down side is the color on the site did not match the actual color. I ordered "steel" expecting it to be grayish and the actual color is blue.

The material is not as good as the ones I bought 3-4 years ago. They seem to have gotten thinner - or 'cheaper' material-wise. Color not true to website image.

I originally ordered this for myself, I normally wear a XL but this was to small. I ended up giving it as a gift and it looks great on her!

Good looking, nice color.

This jacket is perfect for layering. It was true to size, and I love the zippers on the pockets. Also, the elastic on the cuffs keep the cool air out. It was a bit thinner that I had expected, but it still does the job. Overall, this was a great investment. Thanks Columbia!

I already had two of these fleece jackets purchased several years ago and decided it was time for another one. The item has been "updated" since then -- the fit is trimmer and the feel is softer, but my complaint is that the sleeves are too long, thus making the arms of the jacket look bunched up unless you roll up the cuffs. Finding this same item at a warehouse store for half the price didn't help either.

I've bought fleece jackets from other retailers that I've found wanting -- arms too short, fabric too thin -- but this one is just right. It's got a generous arm length, the fabric is thick, and I can wear a sweater under if it I want to. It's great for a cool day (or a cool office!).