I'm 5'8 140 and got the extra small which was still big and loose. The hoodie is super comfortable though, the thumb loops feel fine no pulling or circulation cut off when i'm riding. The wind blows through it though, but that's just testament to the breathability of merino wool. It's warm if your hiking or out and about. The hood fits loose. The pockets are ample and i don't worry too much about stuff falling out. The best part is that it never holds stink. I wanted something a little more fitted, but as for the construction of this hoodie it's solid. Hope this helped.
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I ordered this hoody during a black friday sale (the regular price is just unreasonable.). I was hoping, being that it's 100% Merino wool that it would be nice and thick and warm. After all, it is touted as "expedition weight." When it arrived I was immediately impressed with it's softness. No itchy wool here! Seems well made, sturdy enough.
Let me just say, the thumb holes stink. I am a female with very small hands. The thumb holes feel like they are choking off my circulation. So, if you're a dude, (or a girl with big hands) don't count on using the thumb holes. Seriously, stretching the thumb holes just a bit, I could get a quarter in the hole. Tiny. And round. They should be somewhat oval to be comfortable. Anyway, I can live with that, I didn't buy it for the thumb holes.
Thin. This is very thin fabric. If you hold it up to a light, you can see light right through it. Not what I would even come close to calling "expedition weight" anything, unless you're taking an expedition to say, Key West or some other not so cold place. For WI, this thing is fit for a late spring or early fall day perhaps, and no more.
The sizing is accurate. It may run slightly (very slightly) large, but remember, it's wool. Once it's washed it will get just a bit smaller. Order accordingly.
Color, well it only comes in black. It's a nice rich dark black, doesn't appear likely to fade or "grey out" over time. It's got a nice YKK zipper, but it's plastic, where I'd have preferred metal myself. But that is a personal preference...I've just found that the plastic ones sometimes break teeth in the cold.
Overall, I'm happy enough to keep the hoody, but it's NOT what I was hoping for. It needs to be twice as thick, the thumb holes modified and it'd be nice if it were to be offered in different colors, but that isn't really important. Three stars for what amounts to a hooded sweatshirt for "chilly" but not cold days.
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The Great: This hoodie has shown no real signs of wear since I purchased it several months ago. The material is still comfortable after weekly washings, the loopholes around my thumbs neither appear stretched or wearing at all, and I would use this during the cold months religiously. This hoodie doesn't retain scents like my other ones do, and I've had to almost fight to keep it from being stolen. This is by far my most comfortable hoodie, I will update if any part of it ever wears out, but I'm hoping this is going to last quite a long time.
The Eh: When riding a motorcycle, there's a slight draft, but it is waaaaaay less than I have in any other hoodie and it retains most heat. The zipper also appears to unzip easiest when unzipping with my left hand. I have no idea what causes that, but I'll write it up to quirks. Pricy too, but so far I feel like it does what it should .
The Bad: Honestly, nothing bad save that you should wash cold and probably air-dry it to help it last a long time. The price isn't even atrocious for the quality.
Best of luck, hope this helps!
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This is the best hoodie I've ever owned. It's so warm and the weight is great. Thumb holes make it a perfect layering piece. I'm 5'2" 135 and the X-Small is the perfect size, loose enough to allow layers and long body design prevents it from riding up and exposing your lower back. I use it instead of the base layer that came with my ski jacket, I'm twice as warm. This hoodie is perfect!
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This sweatshift kept me warm during the middle of Afghanistan's winter (among other cloting), and that's saying a lot. Excellent product!
