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Guide to Buying Walking Softshell Jackets
Walking softshell jackets are designed to support comfort, movement, and protection during outdoor walks in changeable conditions. They sit between a fleece and a fully waterproof shell, offering wind resistance and light rain protection while remaining breathable and flexible. For walking routes that involve steady movement, varied terrain, and mild to cool weather, softshell jackets provide a reliable outer layer without the stiffness or weight of a hardshell.
Choosing the right walking softshell jacket helps you stay comfortable on countryside paths, woodland trails, and everyday outdoor routes where freedom of movement and temperature control matter.
Our high-performance hooded walking softshell jackets are built to last. And with varying weight-to-warmth ratios they’re the ideal all-season jacket. We offer a variety of different styles to suit all everyone’s individual style, such as hooded, fleece, waterproof and quilted - including kids, too!. Get yours today.
Walking softshell jackets are designed around different levels of protection, warmth, and flexibility. Understanding these types helps you match the jacket to your walking conditions.
- Stretch softshell jackets: Flexible designs made with high-stretch fabrics that support natural movement, making them ideal for longer walks and uneven terrain.
- Membrane softshell jackets: Built with an added membrane to improve wind resistance and light rain protection, suitable for exposed routes and breezier conditions.
- Hybrid softshell jackets: Combine wind-resistant panels with more breathable sections, offering balanced comfort during variable pace walking.
- Insulated softshell jackets: Lined with fleece or light insulation to add warmth, best suited to cooler days or lower-intensity walks.
Each type supports different walking needs while maintaining comfort and mobility.
Materials and How They Work
The materials used in walking softshell jackets determine how they feel, stretch, and perform outdoors.
- Polyester: Lightweight, durable, and quick drying, forming the main structure of most softshell jackets.
- Polyamide: Adds strength and abrasion resistance, especially useful for regular walking and outdoor use.
- Elastane: Provides stretch to support freedom of movement during longer walks.
- PU coatings: Applied to improve water resistance while maintaining flexibility.
- Fleece linings: Used in insulated softshells to add warmth without significantly increasing weight.
These materials work together to create jackets that balance comfort, durability, and weather protection.
Practical design details improve how walking softshell jackets perform on the trail.
- Zipped pockets for secure storage of small essentials
- Adjustable hems and cuffs to reduce heat loss
- High collars for added wind protection around the neck
- Stretch panels to support natural movement
- Lightweight construction for comfort during longer walks
- Soft inner finishes to improve next-to-skin comfort
These features help walking softshell jackets remain practical, comfortable, and easy to layer.
How and where you walk plays a key role in choosing the right jacket style.
- Everyday walks: Lightweight softshell jackets offer comfort, flexibility, and easy layering.
- Countryside and hill walks: Membrane or hybrid softshells provide added wind protection on exposed routes.
- Long-distance walking: Stretch softshell jackets support movement and reduce fatigue over time.
- Cool-weather walking: Insulated softshell jackets help retain warmth while remaining breathable.
Choosing the right style ensures your jacket supports both your pace and conditions.
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Are softshell jackets fully waterproof?
- No. Walking softshell jackets are water resistant rather than fully waterproof. They are designed to handle light rain and drizzle while remaining breathable, but heavy or prolonged rain requires a waterproof shell.
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What weather are walking softshell jackets best for?
- They work best in mild to cool weather where wind protection and breathability are more important than full waterproofing. They are ideal for spring, autumn, and dry winter walks.
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Do walking softshell jackets provide warmth?
- Some designs include fleece linings or light insulation for added warmth. Unlined softshells rely more on layering, allowing you to adjust warmth based on conditions.
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Can softshell jackets be layered with other clothing?
- Yes. Walking softshell jackets work well as part of a layering system, worn over base layers or under waterproof shells depending on temperature and weather.
