Castelli

Squadra Stretch Vest - Men's

Castelli Squadra Stretch Vest

I give 4 Stars because I like to look, the style and the material. Outside of that the fit is much too tight and it doesn't have a 2 way zipper so it would have been nice to have one small back pocket for easier access gel packs or energy bars. I am 5'9", 164 lbs, 41" chest, 32" waist and I normally wear a medium and sometimes a large. I have an older Castelli Wind Vest in a large and it is a relaxed fit. I have an older Castelli jersey in a large and it fits very nice, not tight, not loose, just right. I ordered the Squadra Vest in a large and the fit is more of a Race Fit, very tight. When compared to my old Castelli vest it is 2.5" smaller in the chest and mid-section. I worried that an XL will be too long so I am returning.

Size too small

Size Bought:

M

Height:

5' 7"

Weight:

180

My regular size is M. So I’ve ordered the same size. But you M like Super X Small…

Inaccuate Sizing and Description

Familiarity:

I returned this product before using it

Based on the Castelli numeric sizing in the chart, I ordered an XL. I am usually a men's medium. The XL I received is more like a men's small, so I had to return it. Also, contrary to the description, there is no mesh back-- the back is the same not-breathable semi-transparent fabric as the front. There arenarrow more-breathable panels on the sizes.

Wanted to like it

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Size Bought:

M

Weight:

160

Great color and fabric. The issue is the back is not mesh and does not have any way for air to pass through so it catches air and wind, which causes flapping and the accompanying noise. Also no way for heat to dissipate. I wear a medium in Castelli and the medium in this piece fit well.

Soooo Small

Familiarity:

I returned this product before using it

Size Bought:

XXL

Weight:

200

I would have to agree with the other reviewer, I ordered an XXL which is two sizes up for me and had to return it as it was so tight. Not sure what they were thinking when they made these...

Really a bad vest

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

XL

Height:

5' 10"

Weight:

170

Im not going to complain about Castelli sizing. I've been wearing them for years and know what to expect. What I dont expect is extra fabric and a product that rides up my back as I ride. It doesn't have an grip in the rear and it's short, so Im constantly pulling it down in the back. It's a poor design. I also have Progetto and ROS vests, and each of them are properly designed. But one of those for product satisfaction.

Runs Very Very Very Small

Familiarity:

I returned this product before using it

Looks to be of excellent quality but runs very, very, very small. Ordered a 3x because I wanted it loose enough to layer over at least one shirt and had to return it because I couldn't even zip it with nothing else on underneath. Have never taken a 3x in anything!