Customer Reviews Columbia Benton Springs™ II Long Hoodie

This longer length fleece is the best thing ever! I have every color Columbia makes! It is so comfortable, roomy & warm! The extra length makes it nice when its a bit cooler to keep the chill off .

I bought this on sale and feel it should have been priced even less for the fleece weight. It is much less substantial than previous/older Columbia fleece jackets and that was a disappointment. The "nap" on it also seems... upside down. To get it to lie smooth, you have to slide your hand up the jacket from the bottom to top. It also doesn't feel like it will keep out much in the way of a breeze, unfortunately, but I have been wearing it comfortably inside the house with temps around 65. The cuffs are smooth, which gives it a slightly 'dressier' appearance that the elastic cuffs of previous jackets. The hood doesn't have a drawstring so it can't be tightened against wind. The berry is a much more muted color than appeared on screen while the dark teal is darker than appeared on screen. I still like both as they are, and they are good for wearing in the house or for warmer days outside, but not for colder New England days without a windbreaker over it and a thermal layer beneath. I am a curvy-hipped 5'4", 117 lbs, and the Small fits. An XS would have been snug on my hips. The length is perfect over leggings; it comes to mid-thigh, almost like a mini-skirt, which is a flattering effect. The double-zipper means you can unzip from the bottom when sitting down and keep the top zipped. Love the zipper pockets, too, keeps things secure. Gave it four stars overall because it is still a nice jacket, just not as substantial as quality in the past.

The cut is not the same as the cut on older Benton Springs fleece jackets. I bought this because I have 2 Benton Springs jackets that I bought several years ago and I just love the cut of the them and the fit. I thought the long Benton Springs hoodie would have the same cut and fit, and just be longer. This one has raglan sleeves and the older ones have set-in sleeves. As I look on the website today, it appears the shorter Benton Springs jackets also have raglan sleeves, so the whole line must have been changed. This one doesnt fit me nearly as well, and the stitching around the zippers is too tight and pulls. I am very disappointed.

The color isnt jet blue it looks more like a dusty grey all worn out,it fit perfectly nit as I said the color threw me off.

This is a fitted womens size and style jacket. So it will be more shapely and snugged. Very very warm!

This fleece is very nice and of good quality, but it didnt fit my body type. I still rate it as a 5 because I love items that provide long coverage. It just didnt work out for me.

I ordered this jacket because of the length and siftness of fleece, however the inside is a bit rough feeling and not fleece lined

This is a comfortable fleece with more length. It is a perfect Fall weight in a beautiful color. It is a good fit, but a bit snug to layer . As always, the Columbia quality is very consistent.

Fits tight under arms but overall ok. Not too thin, a good 50'ish degree layer w/ tshirt.

Very nice jacket. I love the length, but the fit is tight.

Good quality but runs small. I would purchase again but at a larger size.

I wear size small for most all my clothes, but this jacket was so small, the zipper didnt even come together

I absolutely love this style, and when I saw this color come out I knew I had to have it! I have five others in different colors. The blue is gorgeous, its like like the most beautiful day sky color combined with the kind of crystal clear blue water you see against a pure white beach. Its almost electric blue. Im thrilled!

I've been waiting forever to find a longer-length fleece jacket. I fits great but my one complaint is that the hood is too big. It comes down so far it covers my eyes. I have to keep pulling it back.

Great jacket, runs a little small. I am 5'5" 105 and there really isn't room for layering under the jacket.

Runs small. Wish i had ordered XL in stead of a large.

Love the color. Wish it was lined, tho, but for the price, it's great.

Its a nice jacket and too snugly fit for me. Wish the waist and hip can be more roomier

I have several of the Benton springs jackets in the shorter length so when I saw this longer length I wanted to order immediately. It fits as aspects. I usually wear a small in clothing but prefer extra room in Columbia fleece so I size up to medium and it's perfect to layer something heavy under but also can layer a winter coat over it. Very pleased with the length and adds some style since it does taper in at the waist although there is no drawstring.

Beautiful color, nice length, cut very tight for a medium

Just got my jacket and I love it!! Only reason for 4 stars vs 5 is they need to make the hips a little roomier. I wear a small top but had to order a medium so the hips weren't snug, so it's baggier on top than I prefer. Women have hips, Columbia!

I love this fleece, it fits great, covers your backside. Its warm for spring temps. I wish the pockets were a little deeper, but overall love this fleece.

Super cute coat! Only downfall is it's narrow in the stomach. More fitting then I expected. I got a medium which is my normal size. I definitely won't be able to wear ANYTHING thick or semi thick under it. So I'm kind of bummed and on the fence If I want to return it.

I really like the longer length of this fleece jacket. I was looking for a warm yet lightweight hooded jacket and it's perfect. Since it's fleece, it is not as warm for windier weather. Also, it is on the more fitted side, so if you have wider hips then you may want to consider a slightly larger size so it won't fit too tightly around the bottom.

I was disappointed in this. It feels like cheap, scratchy felt. Not soft at all, quality is way down on this one. NOT worth 50 dollars.