Riding Jacket — Men's Recycled Polyester Soft Shell Blazer

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5 / 5

stylish and durable, this is the best travel jacket ever.

PostedDecember 20, 2011

posted byels1

| from Seattle, WA

Age:25-34

Height:5'9"

Body Type:Slender

Sizing

Runs Very Small

Runs Very Large

Sleeve/Inseam Length

Runs Very Short

Runs Very Long

have had this jacket for more than 2 years and taken it literally everywhere. it never wrinkles, looks great with jeans or dress pants, and is the perfect weight for me, as i easily overheat. great for spring and fall travel as you can wear it just about anywhere.

only criticism is the sleeve length, which others have mentioned. for some reason, they run very long, but you can have it tailored or do what i did - move one of the buttons over so that it falls at your wrist. despite this, i would absolutely buy this again.

Pros: Design Features, Colors, Performance, Quality, Styling, Fabric

Cons: sleeves are too long

Yes, I recommend this product.

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5 / 5

Great commuting jacket

PostedOctober 5, 2011

posted bysf27

| from Denver, CO

Age:25-34

Height:6'0"

Body Type:Slender

Sleeve/Inseam Length

Runs Very Short

Runs Very Long

I commute on bike and have always struggled to find the right jacket for cool mornings and evenings. Most blazers or sport jackets are not well fitted for activity and do not pack well. Meanwhile, the traditional athletic jacket doesn't have the style necessary for the urban work environment. Nau's riding jacket combines function with style and is the best option I've found. I'm still a little timid to take it out in wet or nasty weather, but it's perfect for the cool dry evenings of autumn.

What size do you normally wear in other brands? Small

What size did you buy in this NAU item? Small

Pros: Design Features, Quality, Styling

Yes, I recommend this product.

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5 / 5

Excellent for traveling

PostedSeptember 10, 2011

posted byjfg2003

| from Washington, DC

Age:35-44

Height:5'9"

Body Type:Athletic

Sizing

Runs Very Small

Runs Very Large

Sleeve/Inseam Length

Runs Very Short

Runs Very Long

I travel all over the world, and this is an excellent jacket for it. It's rainproof and very durable (e.g. you can wad it up into your bag and then shake it out on arrival... good as new). It's stylish enough to go out in and light weight. I like that the body is a slimmer cut, but for some reason the sleeves were very long. I had to get my tailor to adjust, but now it's a staple. A great piece.

What size do you normally wear in other brands? Medium

What size did you buy in this NAU item? Medium

Pros: Performance, Quality, Styling, Fabric

Yes, I recommend this product.

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3 / 5

A nice blazer, a strange collar, a need for better pictures

PostedSeptember 8, 2011

posted byfocusgrasshopper

| from Houston, TX

Age:35-44

Height:6'0"

Body Type:Athletic

I'm writing this review after, unfortunately, returning the blazer. The product description was generally accurate, and the fit was "fitted" but good - I'm 6'0", of average build.

However, I had two issues with the blazer:
(1) the color "caviar" is nearly black. Although the color swatch looks dark, the product images on the model appear much lighter, suggesting a medium to dark grey. I was hoping for the grey in the images.
(2) The collar in this version of the blazer is a funky, wide type -- maybe a little '70's-looking? When it lies flat, it definitely appears unusual, and while that could mean "stylish," it can also mean "strange." Others might like it, but it wasn't what I'd hoped. More importantly, I wish that Nau would show these blazers with the collars down. Look at the images of this riding blazer, and many of the other blazers -- they're almost all collar-up, which isn't how they might normally be worn, and don't show the true shape of the garment. It's very hard to tell how wide it is.

The collar appears to have been updated in the v.2.0 of the blazer this year, to be a little slimmer (it appears to be one of the few collar-down images for blazers on the site...).

I think that the other reviewers' comments are generally accurate, and I really wanted to like this blazer. Maybe Nau can include other images to clarify for their other clothes?

What size do you normally wear in other brands? M

What size did you buy in this NAU item? M

Pros: Design Features, Colors, Quality, Styling, Fabric

Cons: Styling

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5 / 5

Excellent idea a versatile, comfortable, resilient and stylish blazer

PostedAugust 30, 2011

posted byJohn

| from Alexandria, VA

Age:45-54

Height:6'3"

Body Type:Slender

Sizing

Runs Very Small

Runs Very Large

This jacket is a great breakthough, stylish but resilient, works for most business meetings but works well casually too. Travels well and packs well. Downsides are minimal and I hope the designer is listening. I wish the silver zipper pull on the front wasn't so garish, that may just be my problem. I can't wear white pants or drive a Corvette either. And the inside breast pocket is too narrow. It can hold an iPhone but some of us also carry a Moleskin and it is a struggle, two handed job, to get one in and out. So make it a tad wider and put one on the other side as well. Thank you.

What size do you normally wear in other brands? L to XL

What size did you buy in this NAU item? L

Pros: Design Features, Colors, Performance, Quality, Styling, Fabric

Cons: inside breast pocket a little narrow.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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5 / 5

Indestructable european...

PostedJuly 25, 2011

posted byLithenirish

| from Kentucky

Age:45-54

Height:6'1"

Body Type:Slender

Sizing

Runs Very Small

Runs Very Large

Sleeve/Inseam Length

Runs Very Short

Runs Very Long

Had an Exte jacket made of matte black PVC or something other. It self destructed, for years wanted a replacement - this is it... can wear in rain storm or to formal function with a Versace tie..

What size do you normally wear in other brands? Usually wear a medium...

What size did you buy in this NAU item? Medium

Pros: Styling, Fabric

Yes, I recommend this product.

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5 / 5

Versatile jacket

PostedJuly 13, 2011

posted byNauFan

| from New York, NY

Age:35-44

Height:5'7"

Body Type:Athletic

Sizing

Runs Very Small

Runs Very Large

Sleeve/Inseam Length

Runs Very Short

Runs Very Long

This jacket was my first nau purchase two years ago and I have been a fan of the brand ever since. Great for traveling as the fabric is water (and wrinkle) resistant. The shoulders are a bit narrow so I opted to get this in a size L, which was perfect (I usually wear a size 40 blazer). Highly recommend this.

What size do you normally wear in other brands? M

What size did you buy in this NAU item? L

Pros: Design Features, Performance, Quality, Styling, Fabric

Yes, I recommend this product.

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4 / 5

Great jacket

PostedJuly 12, 2011

posted bynauite

| from Los Angeles

Age:45-54

Height:6'3"

Body Type:Athletic

Sleeve/Inseam Length

Runs Very Short

Runs Very Long

I love this jacket. Very comfortable, and versatile. the only thing I would change is the dangling zipper pull, and make it less noticeable.

What size do you normally wear in other brands? XL

What size did you buy in this NAU item? XL

Pros: Colors, Performance, Quality, Styling, Fabric

Cons: zipper pull

Yes, I recommend this product.

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riding jacket

style 006M01

Looks like a blazer. Acts like a performance jacket. Recycled polyester soft shell with 4-way stretch and DWR finish repels wind and water, while a classic four-button front with a flip collar adds Nehru-style warmth. Even better: throw it in a bag, it stays wrinkle-free.

$195.00

Color: Caviar

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Features: Blazer-style button front. Collar buttons up for added warmth. Two hand pockets, one zip chest pocket. Lined sleeves and 1/2 lined torso. DWR for water repellency and added wind resistance. Four-way stretch fabric and articulated sleeves for natural fit and added movement. One right interior drop-in pocket. Button cuffs.

Performance: All the benefits of a soft shell in the style of a blazer: the 100% recycled polyester offers wind and water resistance and is treated with a DWR finish to repel rain. On cooler evenings, lapels button up to neck for added warmth. Four-way stretch fabric and articulated sleeves maximize freedom of movement.

Fabric: 82% recyceld polyester, 18% stretch polyester.

Fabric Details: Teijin Ecocircle® technology. Body: 82% recycled polyester, 18% stretch polyester. A double weave soft shell featuring 4-way stretch for movement and DWR finish for water repellency. Trim: 100% recycled polyester taffeta.

Fabric Source: Japan

Production: China

Weight: 21 oz.

Fit: Slim

Care: Machine wash cold (up to 86° F), line dry only, no bleach.

The recycled polyester in the Riding Jacket uses Teijin ECOCIRCLE® fiber, which comes from post-consumer and post-industrial polyester waste. Closing the loop, at the end of its long life the Riding Jacket can be recycled into polyester fibers for reuse.