Nellie LingwallEmployee

Posted on May 7, 2018

I’ll fitting

So good looking, but the fit is funky. It runs extremely small. I’m well aware of European fit and how castelli usually fits and this particular jacket runs smaller than usual.

JEFF H.Height:5'11"Weight:225lbs

Posted on February 22, 2018

Nice - WAY TO SMALL

• Fit: Runs small
• Size Bought: Large

I gave it 3 because it was really nice once I got it. This was 2 sizes to small.
I bought a large I needed a XXL for it to work. My wife is normally a small or med in men's size. The large was ok with minimal layers underneath. No way it would work for cool weather rides.

Richard F.

Posted on January 31, 2018

Sizing is way off

• Fit: Runs small

XXL fits great, but the Large was way too small. I received the new jacket within a few days. (I'm 5' 8," 150#)

Clayton D.Height:5'9"Weight:143lbs

Posted on January 5, 2018

Small with only one hand warmer pocket.

• Familiarity: I returned this product before using it
• Fit: Runs small
• Size Bought: Medium

Not what I was looking for. This jacket is small even in Castelli world! Would only fit over a skinsuit for a stick-sized racer. On the short side too! It has only one hand warmer pocket on the left side, so your right hand only can get cold during it's intended purpose (keeping you warm waiting in race-start heating). On the plus side: it looks cool, has a nice large zipper without a garage (which for me always gets in the way of the zipper not allowing it to go up fully--have to take gloves off to get zippers into the "garages"). Also this jacket features Castelli's on-the-bike-only fit, which again defeats the purpose of a warm-up jacket. This one is really only useful while on the bike and if you size up.
A much better option for a warm-up jacket for me (as well as a casual athletic or commuting jacket) is the GORE WINDSTOPPER THERMO jacket: two hand warmer pockets, and a club fit that will fit over a race thermal jersey.

13Twenty4

Posted on December 15, 2017

poor fit

I went up a size and got an L. I like a tight fit, but the shoulders are super tight; and I don't have broad shoulders. The neck is pretty wide on the L, which is a bummer for cold weather riding.

Christopher B.Height:5'10"Weight:152lbs

Posted on September 17, 2017

Great jacket, lousy fit

• Familiarity: I've used it several times
• Fit: Runs small
• Size Bought: XL

I bought this to wear in between rides, and it is exactly as described as far as comfort, quality and finish. I even wore it on a short hike in low 40s temp here in Colorado and it was wasrm yet breathed, and I only wore a light base layer rollneck top underneath. The longer back like all Castelli jackets means you could even wear on a bike ride low on the bars and it would be comfortable.
My only and continuing gripe is the size fittings are WAY off. The almost pretentious commentary from the sales staff here and Castelli agents that I have spoken with that, this is "European fit" is complete BS. If the Castelli chart says a large fits 35" waist, why is it that when I Bought the L, and I have a 31-32 waist, I can't zip it closed and the arms are short, chest is tight and overall pincer fit. BTW I am EUROPEAN, fit and in shape from all my riding, so why do I have to buy XL here and the previous Castelli jacket, 2XL to fit in the bloody thing?!
I get the impression that Castelli has lost all control on its sizing and for inane reasons refuses to acknowledge this, and will not fix this issue. It's one thing to size up occasionally for race fit clothes, but to have to go from what should be medium to 2 XL is idiotic. I really like the materials, designs, colors etc, but if Nalini can sell bike clothing that is much closer to described sizing, why doesn't Castelli?
I sound a TON of money on gear, and expect better from businesses that charge a hefty premium. So in this case I bought two jackets, L and XZl just in case, and you guessed it, returned the L because it was an impossible fit.
Size up 2-3, pretend you are Donald Trump in the size charts and you won't be embarrassed to order XXL, and you won't be disappointed by fit. Nuff said.

LA WoHeight:5'8"Weight:170lbs

Posted on May 4, 2017

Very multipurpose jacket

• Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
• Fit: True to size
• Size Bought: XL

Bought this jacket because I was looking for a cycling branded jacket to wear casually or for early morning family rides around the neighborhood. This jacket does both. It is cut and fits in the traditional Castelli race style but it leaves room for a cycling jacket or jersey underneath. So if you're like me and wear XL tops keep that sizing for this jacket.

Rick S.Height:6'1"Weight:205lbs

Posted on March 9, 2017

Runs Smaller than all other Castelli pro

• Fit: Runs small
• Size Bought: XL

Nice looking jacket that is ONLY for riding. I purchased an XL which is what I wear for Castelli jerseys. It was too small and I'm ordering an XXL. The fit it not only form fit, it is form fit specifically to RIDING position. Don't buy this for a walk around town jacket. It's not gonna feel good unless you are bent over the bike.