The top 5 best women's soft shell cycling jackets

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In this article I’m going to give you the best women’s soft shell cycling jackets.

Soft shell cycling jackets have been popular for many reasons. First off, they provide the necessary protection you’re looking for to extend your riding season, with many options being both windproof and water-resistant.

Furthermore they feel great, with soft-fleece linings and an overall more relaxed fit than performance-oriented cycling jackets for cold weather. It also increases the usage beyond cycling, making it a great addition to any wardrobe.

But with drop tail designs, zippered pockets, and reflective elements besides the weather protection, they make for great cycling jackets when the temperature starts dropping.

So without further ado, here are my top picks for the best women’s soft shell cycling jackets.

Endura Women's Windchill Jacket II cycling jacket

The Endura Women’s Windchill Jacket II jacket is a high-quality, well-made, well-designed cycling soft shell jacket.

It’s warm enough for cold winter riding, but still provides a certain degree of protection from the rain with a DWR treatment.

3 stow pockets in the rear and a zippered one up front provide the carrying capacity you need for essentials like keys and your phone.

If the heat builds up, increased ventilation under the arms can be zipped open. And with reflective trimming on both sides and the rear logo, safety is increased in low light conditions.

It’s not the cheapest soft shell out there, but you sure get a quality garment for the money.

Fox Racing Ranger Fire cycling jacket

The Fox Racing Ranger Fire jacket is a premium soft shell jacket.

A brushed fleece interior lines a durable polyester shell providing protection from the elements in the form of being both windproof and water-repellant.

2 zippered hand pockets are located on the sides. Like many garments from MTB-oriented brands, reflective elements are lacking.

In combination with a minimal droptail, the jacket feels and looks more casual than your traditional cycling soft shell jacket.

Fox Racing Pit Softshell cycling jacket

The Fox Racing Pit Softshell jacket is another great soft shell jacket option, especially for those riders seeking extra protection from the elements.

A waterproof zipper closes the 3-layer tightly woven polyester shell. Protection from spray is added in the form of a hood and waterproof back.

2 zippered hand pockets let you carry around your necessities in a well-designed soft shell jacket.

You don’t come across that many soft shell jackets with this level of weather protection.

Inbike Outdoor cycling jacket

The Inbike Outdoor jacket is an affordable yet well-made allround soft shell cycling jacket.

Featuring reflective elements, and 2 zippered hand pockets, this jacket will protect you from the cold and light rain.

A large droptail design makes it perfect for cycling in general and road cycling in particular.

You either hate or love the bright color scheme, but you can be sure that you increase your visibility when the sun goes down.

Pearl Izumi Quest AmFIB cycling jacket

The Pearl Izumi Quest AmFIB jacket is a premium soft shell cycling jacket with a loose fit.

Ample coverage in the rear drop tail and long sleeves make sure heat stays put, while the DWR treatment makes this jacket windproof and water-resistant.

You can close up the jacket even more with integrated waist adjusters, and a zippered pocket in the rear adds some storage capacity.

Small reflective logos add some degree of increased visibility.

I’m more a fan of hand pockets, but otherwise this 3-layer fleece brushed soft shell jacket in an assortment of colors is exceptionally well made.

Specifications women's soft shell cycling jackets

Name	Price	Material	Weather protection	Pockets	Reflectiveness	Packable	Buy at Amazon
Endura Women’s Windchill Jacket II cycling jacket	160 USD	softshell w. DWR treatment	windproof, water resistant	1 front zippered pocket w. 3 rear pockets	reflective logos	no	link
Fox Racing Ranger Fire cycling jacket	150 USD	softshell	windproof, water resistant	2 zippered hand pockets	none	no	link
Fox Racing Pit Softshell cycling jacket	140 USD	softshell	windproof, waterproof	2 zippered hand pockets	none	no	link
Inbike Outdoor cycling jacket	65 USD	softshell	windproof, water resistant	2 zippered hand pockets	reflective logo and strips on back	no	link
Pearl Izumi Quest AmFIB cycling jacket	130 USD	AmFIB softshell w. DWR treatment	windproof, water resistant	1 zippered back pocket	BioViz® striping	no	link