Customer Reviews Columbia Ascender™ Softshell Jacket

I bought this within the last week and am very happy with the product. My only gripe is that the 'Shark' color is not as black/red as the pictures appear. It's actually a dark grey and orange combo. Still looks good, but not the color I was hoping for.

I like the jacket so far, I bought it as an in-between jacket that bridges my heavy winter jacket and a sweatshirt. The only thing that I am not sure about as far as durability, is the zipper. It just seems like, compared to other jacket zippers I have, that it is a bit more delicate and less sturdy.

I liked the product, quality seems good enough. But you need to be careful about the size because it seems a little small when compared with other columbia items

I am a big Columbia product fan. I enjoy a lot of their clothing for hiking and backpacking and even urban life. This jacket is definitely more for the city streets or as an everyday light jacket. The jacket itself is really nice against light rain and wind but the velcro wrist straps are not meant to keep wind out. I actually like to wear this with a sweater underneath and it works really well for keeping the heat in. I love the style and the color pattern. Definitely recommend for light use and great style.

This jacket is very comfortable. I have very broad shoulders, and the 2xl jacket fits perfect.

This is a really nice soft shell. This jacket is very light weight and really warm. Very comfortable jacket! I highly recommend.

I usually do not by soft shell jackets, but this one I wear everyday basically. I've worn it in the rain and noticed that the cold wind of winter doesn't come though like my other jackets. Great buy, and definitely would buy again.

I always like the form and fit of your Ascender jacket! I have received compliments on the color I had purchased. It keeps me warm and like how the water repels off the jacket. Now only if you were to insert Gore-Tex as a waterproof liner, then it would be perfect!

Overall style and material of this product feels very good. It did run a bit longer on the sleeves than I thought, making it look a little long on me. Using the cuff straps helps a bit but arms still scrunches up a bit.

This is a nice sporty-looking jacket that fits well and is well made. I'm between a large and XL, and decided on the XL which was a good choice for me - the large may have fit okay but I also wanted to be sure the arm length was good so hence the XL. I am 6.0' 190lbs, neck is about 17'' sleeve 35''. Again, if you want the jacket to be a little more form-fitting, go large.

I bought it for my husband & he kinda liked it.

Fits great! I'm 6'2" 240lbs and the XL fits great web with a 1/4 zip layered underneath. Great wind protection and water just beads up in a light rain or drizzle.

Nice product very comfortable

Thank goodness this stretches! I wear this at work in all conditions. Rain beads right off. One small complaint, little tight in the arm holes when you have layered items underneath.

I have worn this jacket almost every day since I got it 2 weeks ago. It is the perfect weight and warmth/wind protection for the changing late fall weather. Size is true to size and roomy enough to layer a light vest or down pull over underneath. Even warm as I drive my scooter to the train station!

This coat is good for the rain. We layer it over a hoodie and my son stays warm.

Cool jacket, runs a bit big on the S size

I always like Columbia jackets, because of the quality and workmanship.

Great light jacket. I wish it were a little shorter for my body type.

Perfect amount of stretch, recommended for mildly windy to rainy weather (spring/autumn).

I purchased this jacket to replace a similar type of steel/jacket that I liked quite a bit (it was issued by a previous employer, and I was looking for something similar with no corporate branding). I'm very happy with this shell it works great for most of the cooler weather we have in Texas, and it surprisingly warm for only being a single layer. I have the black with the orange zippers, and the extra bit of color is a nice touch. It's a simple, understated style that doesn't draw attention to itself. The only issue I would note is a lack of interior pockets, but it's a minor complaint. The three pockets that it has all include zippers which can completely close.

This versatile jacket can be used for many occasions and can be layered. The softshell makes it not too dense and is good at weather protection. The size chart is accurate and I even bought one for my friend's upcoming graduation and for my brother-in-law.

I ordered this jacket for my husband. It was very nice and the material was excellent. It was a little heavier than what I had anticipated. But the jacket over all was very nice.

The windbreaker definitely does that job. Sizing was correct for me. It's confortable and looks like it should wear well.

best jacket in my entire life, Columbia is always great and infect its less expansive then the other outdoor product and they have great reward program.