Salomon Escape Jacket - Insulated (For Women)

Salomon is my go-to manufacture for Nordic ski outfits because, unlike most other manufacturers, they produce clothing expressly made for the activity. I was looking for a warmer, insulated flexible softshell jacket for brutally colder days (e.g., teens and single digits) that I could wear with one or two layers. This jacket appears on Salomon’s website as part of the Nordic line emphasizing warmth and comfort. I recently wore this jacket skiing on a mostly cloudy, very cold day (18 with wind chill of about 5). Once I got started this jacket kept me quite warm (over two layers: Poly shirt + wool mid-layer), but I found that it was not as breathable as I probably need since my back started to sweat (though I am a relative novice, I ski moderately vigorously). Still, I really love this jacket as it striking, provides a flattering fit and moves freely while skiing. (Reasonably water resistant, too, as I stood out in a recent drizzle for about 30 minutes and the jacket repelled the water). So, I am supplementing it with the Salomon Momentum (which purportedly is more breathable) and will wear this jacket after the ski or when I am planning to do less vigorous, cold weather activities. The M fits me perfectly and allows layering (34B, 29” waist).