GORE WEARPhantom Jacket Mens

If you are looking for a breathable, wind proof winter jacket then this will likely do the job. I’ve worn mine with a couple of light layers beneath in zero temperature rides and been very comfortable. Like most winter rides you start off cold and there’s always the temptation to over layer which results in over heating once you get going. With this jacket you’ll stay lovely and dry as it’s fully breathable.I haven’t worn it in heavy rain and doubt it’s waterproof. I pulled on a waterproof jacket to stay dry and found I soon got hot and sweaty which demonstrates how breathable the jacket is without an over layer.The sleeves do zip off to create a gillet but haven’t worn it as yet. Quite fiddly to zip back in again but like the jacket itself the material and zips are excellent quality.I bought the black and grey jacket but wished id gone for hi viz as I’m only likely to wear it in winter and I’ve found myself wearing a viz gillet over the top which defeats the benefits of gore ware.In terms of size & fit I’m 5’10 and 13 stone with a reasonably long body and the XXL is a good fit. It’s not a tight racing fit bit neither is it baggy. If I was going for a racing fit I’d go for XL but if you want to be able to layer up beneath for winter rides then XXL is spot on.It’s not cheap but it’s great quality and it’ll likely last me a good few winters.

Good quality item for the spring minths

Good quality and appearance. Had to go up 2 sizes though to get a comfortable fit. Well worth the money however

I normally wear a medium, but the XL size fitted me perfectly! It's a lovely jacket, very smooth and comfortable and I love the zip off sleeves, although zipping them on or off will take a few minutes

great windproof without overheating- great buy

Good jacket

The jacket is light but very tight on stomach area (despite the elastic strech band at the back. A two way zip could be useful as well as a band/ribbon to hang the jacket on a hook.

I have two of these jackets that are now both over a decade old but still work and fit perfectly, albeit showing signs of age so I jumped at the chance to get a new version for a great price at the time of buying.Both of my previous Phantom's were sized Medium, and not only fitted like a glove, but were clearly high quality and felt premium. They wouldn't have lasted over a decade of cycling in all weathers if not. I was more than a little disappointed when this one turned up. Not only was the sizing ridiculously small, but the material was horribly thin compared to my current Phantom's. Returned for a full refund as even if I could have estimated the size up I needed, the quality was so poor that I decided to find another option.I realise that this quality slide is far from exclusive to Gore as a brand over recent years, but I was disappointed even at £65 so anyone paying full price for it and being happy with it must either have low expectations or money to burn.Not the Gore I know. Really disappointed.