Columbia Steens Fleece Jacket Collegiate Reviews Summary

Fit and Size

Pros:

• "Bought for my 2.5 year old son and it fits him perfectly (3T)."
• "The 12-18 month size fits him perfectly."
• "Fits my 8mo old baby ~22lbs very well and has room to grow into for several more months while not looking too big on him currently!"
• "We ordered a 4T for our 4 year old and it fits perfectly."
• "The jacket fit my 14 month old perfectly in the body and arms."
• "They both fit perfectly and have enough room for clothes underneath."
• "I ordered a 3T thinking my 1.5 yr old grandson would get some wear out of it but when it arrived it looked like it would fit a newborn."

Cons:

• "It's a bit tighter than I expected... Sadly she only got to wear it for a couple weeks and I'm not sure if it'll fit come spring."
• "Only complaint is that the body is a bit snug and my child is definitely on the small-to-average size."
• "Bought her a 2T should of got her 3T."
• "I just received this jacket for my son & as soon as I opened the bag it came in - smelled like wet dog... This is absolutely disgusting."
• "The material was thin and cheap looking. There was no Columbia tag and since this was a gift I was super disappointed."
• "Without the 'Columbia' stitching it could look like a Walmart generic brand. With that in mind, this item is overpriced, really."
• "This item was cut too small through the shoulders."

Warmth and Comfort

Pros:

• "This jacket is great for fall and winter. With a sweater underneath it is warm enough for warmer snowy days."
• "It’s nice and thick and should keep him warm until we need to bust out his winter coat."
• "It keeps him warm, while still being thin enough to not impede the safety of the car seat straps."
• "The material is very warm but not too much."
• "It's perfect for riding in the car seat as it's not too bulky. Plus it's super soft so my baby loves it."
• "Love this fleece jacket. Very light weight, soft and extremely warm."
• "It is as lightweight as the other fleece but it is considerably warmer."

Cons:

• "I wouldn't send him out to play in the snow in this coat, especially wet snow, without a waterproof layer over it."
• "The ONLY thing I would change are the cuffs, it would make it easier to get the sleeves over their little hands if they were elastic."
• "The only downside to this jacket is if it gets dried too many times, it starts to get little fuzz balls on it."
• "The only thing I really dislike about this jacket is that I have to jam my son's hands through the cuffs."
• "“Fleece” was scratchy and plasticy like the fur on a very cheap stuffed animal, rather than soft and lofty like polar fleece."
• "If it is very cold you will need to put a blanket over the baby but the jacket is slim enough to fit in the car seat."
• "Smells like someone's house and old perfume... someone is not INSPECTING this stuff... waste my time."

Quality and Durability

Pros:

• "You really can’t beat the price and they last forever."
• "Overall great value for your $$."
• "The price was better here than the actual Columbia website. Quality and looks are as expected."
• "It is a heavier/denser fleece and washes and wears beautifully."
• "It keeps him warm, looks great and has stood up to countless trips to the washing machine."
• "Has been washed many times and doesn’t pill. Great quality you’d expect from Columbia brand."
• "Front YKK zipper and zipper pockets hold up well."

Cons:

• "I ordered an XS for little boys, which should’ve fit a 5 yo, but it was big enough for my 9 yo nephew."
• "It does run slightly big but we like that because we can use it for another year and get our money’s worth."
• "The fabric was not the usual quality I expect from Columbia."
• "Good thing this wasn't more expensive because the quality is not the usual Columbia quality."
• "This jacket I received had clearly been worn. Stitching on the seam was pulled out leaving a hole."
• "I usually love this product! I have bought for years for my 4 kids... I bought this 3 months ago for my oldest and I just washed for the first time and the zipper broke!"
• "Originally I was very happy with this jacket. After only having worn it a handful of times in the month that we've had it, and only adults zipping and unzipping it, the zipper is already broken."

Style and Design

Pros:

• "Love the color (navy) and the fit."
• "It's so cute. Highly recommend it to any parent looking for both style and functionality!"
• "This jacket is perfect for the weather that we have here. My child can wear it and still play without feeling restricted."
• "The color is beautiful."
• "Seems well made, fit seems right, and it seems 'cool' enough for him to wear to school."
• "This jacket is so perfect I’m so glad I saw this!! It fits perfect and seems like really good material."
• "Really nice jacket for a great price! Picture makes the color look a little off but it's a nice navy blue."

Cons:

• "I ordered the Black size 2T/3T for my boy for a photo shoot he’ll be in... In certain lighting it looks grey or just a very light black."
• "It’s a cute little jacket that appeared true to size. Was bummed and had to return it because it had about 5 nickel size white marks on the back of it."
• "A little small but very cute. Color is gorgeous."
• "Without the 'Columbia' stitching it could look like a Walmart generic brand. With that in mind, this item is overpriced, really."
• "We got the golden blue color and I immediately regret it... The jackets only a few weeks old and the sleeves are already Perma-dirty."
• "The sleeves roll and stay into place and still look great!"
• "I absolutely love this Columbia coat for my baby/toddler... It's true to fit and provides warmth for fall or spring. It looks so cute too!"