Customer Reviews Columbia Kruser Ridge™ II Softshell

Perfect shell for spring weather

Very nice

Good quality but was lighter than expected and ran much larger than my last one in same size.

This would have been a very nice light jacket except it had freakishly long sleeves. The length would have been more appropriate for a men's style. The cuffs do not have significant elastic or other means to secure them, so it was impossible to even push them up to stay higher. Positives included a nice color, seemed true to size for a classic(not fitted/athletic) cut, and not bulky. Cannot speak to warmth as I had to send it back due to the poor design with the sleeves. If you have longer arms than the average woman, this may work for you.

Columbia clothing seems to run very small. I ordered a Medium, which is my shirt size and it was 6 inches too narrow. Also, the fabric is a new type - a meshing of fleece and heavy nylon, which made the jacket much heavier. It was nicely styled.

The sleeves are too long, pocket zip came damaged.

Bought a size large in Nori. Fits great everywhere but the sleeves. They're way too long. When I put my arms down to my sides, my hands completely disappear into the sleeves. Reference: 5"5 185

This jacket has the usual great quality I've come to expect from Columbia ... nice details, quality fabric, etc. But the fit of this jacket is strange. The sleeves are ridiculously long, the shoulders are broad, and the hip is narrow. I have Columbia winter coats, fleece jackets and a raincoat that all fit wonderfully so I was very surprised at the fit of this jacket. I tried both my usual size and, based on reviews I also tried one size smaller. Ended up returning both. There are better Columbia jackets to be found.

I'm 5'7", 135 lbs, 32DD. An XS fit my core body well, but the sleeves felt super baggy. I liked the jacket, but the baggy sleeves ruined the street sleek look I wanted. I liked the elasticised sleeves/cuffs, but with the huge sleeves it looked too weird. This is a well-made jacket, but it just didn't work for me.

Loved the fabric, weight and construction of this jacket. The blue color is beautiful. Returned it though as it was large in the chest and the arms were very long. I would have reordered but didn't think a smaller size would fit my waist/hips. I typically wear a medium in Columbia tops and jackets.

I love the color (bought Dark Plum) and the material but the fit is large and the sleeves are really long. I've never had to buy a petite Columbia long sleeve shirt or coat but these sleeves are about 2" too long; they are not tight enough around the wrists to stay off your hand either. I have several Columbia coats. They do vary in size depending on the function, but I bought this in an XS and it fit more like a large raincoat that you'd layer over another layer. With the lining, I expected to wear this directly over a shirt / sweater and have it a bit more snug - it was baggy in the back. I do recommend this project since it works well for what it is intended to do - and feels great - but be mindful of how you like your sleeve length.

This jacket looks really nice and seems to be of good quality. But the shoulders are cut small and the fabric is quite stiff. Not enough room in the shoulders (though enough room is available in the rest of the jacket) to comfortably wear an average sweater and have the shoulders feel all right. If a tight shoulder fit works for you, then perhaps this jacket will be fine for you. If not, buy a larger size than you usually would ~ or try something else.

I CARRY MY WEIGHT ON TOP AND HAVE BROAD SHOULDERS, I WAS REALLY SURPRISED THAT THIS JACKET WAS BIG EVERYWHERE ESPECIALLY ACROSS THE SHOULDERS MAKING THE ARMS EXTRA LONG. PITY BECAUSE IT IS A LOVELY COLOR {LAGO} AND A NICE LIGHT TO MEDIUM WEIGHT. THE ELASTIC AROUND THE CUFFS IS NOT OF THE SAME QUALITY AS THE REST OF THIS JACKET. AT THE SALE PRICE I WOULD STILL RECOMMEND IF YOU CAN FIND THE SIZE THAT WORKS FOR YOU.

I love everything about it it's just very big on me for an XS but I still love it and I will grow into it

I really wanted to love this jacket, but was disappointed. I ordered this in a large because a medium in other coats runs small in the chest area. It seems that sizing is inconsistent because while this jacket was comfortable in most areas, the arms are ridiculously huge! The sleeves come past my hands, entirely, and are twice as wide as my arms (which are, btw, of average size). The look is odd and obviously disproportionate, as if I'd borrowed someone else's jacket. For the record, the color is very nice and the construction is decent. It does look a bit more cheap than I was expecting, for the price. And so, my search continues for the right lightweight jacket. Unfortunately, I cannot return it. I'm considering having it tailored, instead. If you are curvy on top, like me, this may not be the jacket for you.

Loved the light grey color and hoped this would work. But unlike some Columbia xs jackets and coats which can run a smidgeon too tight this one hung on me like a sack. Too much material including in armpit area. Returned it, unfortunately, as this was the smallest size they offer in this jacket. For reference I'm 5'2", 114lbs, and 34b.

Diminished quality in this item, better quality on this item from 5 years ago. DIsappointed.

The weight and design of this jacket is nice however I ordered an XS and it was too large over all, especially the sleeve length and bulk.

Strange sizing. Lively style color and fabric. Fit 'wonky.' Returned item.

ive heard alot of good things about this clothing line so i tried it out. ordered this jacket as well as another one. it runs alil small i love the wat it looks and feels, but its small across the chest and i went a size up i bought a LRG, im a medium. but like i said it feels and looks nice. but it does not keep you warm which sucks. i give it a fair rating but def not worth the price esp. if it says it keeps you warm and keeps the wind out. def feel the wind.

This sweater is good quality but it runs a little large, the sleeves and back of the sweater are a little big compared to the waist size of the sweater

I bought this in garnet red, the color is more brick, a brownish red, but a nice color. I usually wear a M in Columbia jackets, although they can be a little tight in the chest. I am large through the bust. This jacket fits great, but the sleeves are very long. They measure 25.5" from shoulder to wrist, half way down my hand. I would have returned, but I bought on a great sale and used points. I have to fold the sleeves up inside and plan to have them shortened. There goes my savings. If it fits you, it's a great jacket.

The jacket is very bulky, and the sleeves are long.

The fit is terrible! The body is a little on the large size, but the sleeves are very long and wide. For reference, I'm 5'0" and 105 lbs, so if you're petite, this isn't the jacket for you. Also, I have a different Columbia jacket (Phurtec) in XS and it fits wonderfully. Not sure what happened with this particular product. Another issue with the sleeves is that weird gathered hem. I didn't notice it until I got the jacket, but it doesn't look good.

This jacket seemed like it would be a nice soft shell, but it ran too big for me. I also didn't like the lack of pocket - no chest pocket or inside pockets, and there were not adjustable cuffs.