MADISON’S ADDICT SOFTSHELL ticks lots of boxes at a not-too-crazy price. It’s got a good fit, with well-shaped sleeves and a slight tail drop. It does shift up a tad with more extreme moves but not enough to give you the chills up the back.
With a brushed inside the fabric is warm but wicks well, and the jacket has the benefit of long zipped vents on the front that can be opened up – a better alternative to opening the main zip to cool you down. The hood does fit over a helmet but taller testers found it a little restricting and settled for wearing it underneath, where it works pretty well.
We like the ‘limeaid’ colour, which is bright without being fluorescent and means the jacket could double up for commuting duties.
Price 150$