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Best retro spring jacket
Levi’s Vintage Deer Sherpa Lined Aviator Bomber Jacket
Best retro spring jacket
Levi’s Vintage Deer Sherpa Lined Aviator Bomber Jacket
We promise you don’t have another jacket like this in your closet—a vintage classic that looks like a thousand bucks but luckily isn’t. Built just like a ’70s hunk, its water-resistant shell also can take a beating and will look better with age.
Best trucker jacket
Flint and Tinder Flannel-lined Waxed Trucker Jacket
Best trucker jacket
Flint and Tinder Flannel-lined Waxed Trucker Jacket
If it’s good enough for Pedro Pascal to wear in The Last of Us to fight off zombies and survive the post-apocalyptic world, it’s definitely good enough for you. Lined with flannel, it’ll keep you warm even if it’s only a t-shirt underneath. And the weather-resistant waxed shell will age like fine wine.
best athletic spring jacket
Lululemon Expeditionist Jacket
best athletic spring jacket
Lululemon Expeditionist Jacket
Don’t let rain or up-and-down temperatures keep you from your pre-summer fitness goals. Designed for movement, the Expeditionist is made of water-repellent Stretch Ripstop fabric to carry you through outdoor gigs. And it looks formal enough to go with a dress shirt underneath.
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Most durable spring jacket
Everlane The Filled Canvas Jacket
Most durable spring jacket
Everlane The Filled Canvas Jacket
This relaxed-fit jacket is crafted in tough-as-nails canvas for a lived-in but wear-it-forever feel that can really handle it. Insulated with 50 grams of PrimaLoft, it’s also ideal for transitioning between seasons.
Best field jacket
Banana Republic Piedra Field Jacket
Best field jacket
Banana Republic Piedra Field Jacket
The design is inspired by old-school workwear, but slight stretch and some modern swag make it feel completely of the moment. Like its inspiration, though, it’s big on durability and quality, and at a really good price. The waistband coupled with the below-waist hem also gives it an elevated coat feel.
best bomber jacket for spring
Alpha Industries MA-1 Bomber Jacket (Heritage)
best bomber jacket for spring
Alpha Industries MA-1 Bomber Jacket (Heritage)
The perfect springtime jacket option is perhaps a bomber jacket—one that’s the OG of all OGs. Alpha Industries’s MA-1 pilot jacket is the perennial style that shows how we like a bomber jacket utilitarian, with a little bit of a Top Gun vibe, yet still erring on the right side of the chill.
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Best fleece jacket
Patagonia Better Sweater Fleece Jacket
Best fleece jacket
Patagonia Better Sweater Fleece Jacket
For casual weekend activities—think hanging at the bar with the boys or even just running errands—a throwback Dad-style fleece spring jacket is ultra-comfortable and kind of a throwback, or maybe like us you’ve never stopped wearing ‘em
Maybe you throw on this boiled Merino wool sweater-jacket hybrid to drink some coffee and dip into a great novel, or maybe you just throw it on to run to the bodega because you’re out of toilet paper. Either way, this chic lightweight jacket elevates the most basic spring outfit.
Most iconic jacket for spring
Baracuta G9 Harrington Jacket
Most iconic jacket for spring
Baracuta G9 Harrington Jacket
If we were to tell you that this is the original Harrington jacket popularized by stars like Steve McQueen and James Dean and Frank Sinatra in the ‘60s, would you still hold its price against your desire to own one for your own? Really, praises like “classic staple” get thrown around a lot, but Baracuta’s OG G9 Harrington jacket is the one true menswear icon. Period.
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Best luxury spring jacket
Todd Snyder Italian Suede Snap Dylan Jacket
Best luxury spring jacket
Todd Snyder Italian Suede Snap Dylan Jacket
A spring road trip calls for a jacket that’s easy to layer and comfortable enough to wear for hours. Todd Snyder’s Dylan jacket ticks both boxes and looks amazing, thanks to its luxe Italian calf-suede finish. Its slim fit hits just above the thigh, kind of like a blazer.
You’d have a hard time convincing us that there’s anything better than denim. Clearly, we’re not alone, because a denim jacket is still one of the most popular men’s jackets you can find. And DL1961’s Niyo feels tailored yet utilitarian.
best rugged spring jacket
Barbour® X J.Crew Bedale jacket
best rugged spring jacket
Barbour® X J.Crew Bedale jacket
This casual spring jacket could be your on-the-way-to-work go-to, but it also holds up for outdoor activities. It’s deceptively warm and seriously lightweight for fighting the weather. The bonus goes to J.Crew’s nautical colorway that’s both vintage-chic and easy to outfit.
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This raincoat has all the tech specifications you require–like 2.5-layer fabric, a 10k waterproof rating, and a fully-seamed interior, but is sleek enough to wear in the city. No need to sweat springtime showers.
best windbreaker for spring
Nike Windrunner
best windbreaker for spring
Nike Windrunner
This windbreaker was formulated for running but is sleek enough to wear purely on a style basis. It has a little bit of a vintage feel and a cool, ’80s-esque color that’s reminiscent of sunny days ahead. As a bonus, it’s made of completely recycled materials.
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best sporty jacket for spring
Brooks Brothers Three-Season Windbreaker Zip-Out Hood Jacket
best sporty jacket for spring
Brooks Brothers Three-Season Windbreaker Zip-Out Hood Jacket
Did we mention that colors are trending? Pairing bright shades with a water-resistant shell and a zip-out hood to fight the inclement weather makes us one happy camper. After all, nothing says spring like happy, saturated hues.
best value spring jacket
Good Man Brand Flex Pro Denim Jacket
best value spring jacket
Good Man Brand Flex Pro Denim Jacket
Not your average denim jacket. The classic staple is rendered in a bit of spandex which makes the fit stretchy and comfortable, only getting better the more you wear it. Hitting around the hip, you’ll cop all-day comfort and style with it, especially when you’re on the move.
Best suede jacket
Abercrombie & Fitch Vegan Suede Bomber Jacket
Best suede jacket
Abercrombie & Fitch Vegan Suede Bomber Jacket
Old-school suede jackets are thick and tough but don’t provide much in the way of breathing room. Abercrombie’s take fixes that with a sleek bomber profile that looks effortlessly luxe but super easy to move in.
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Best corduroy Jacket
Alex Mill Work Jacket in Fine Wale Corduroy
Best corduroy Jacket
Alex Mill Work Jacket in Fine Wale Corduroy
Made for layering, wear this comfortable, lightweight cord jacket under your bulky winter coats to battle winter, then shed your outer layer and stick to this soft workwear style as your de facto casual spring jacket.
Best leather jacket for spring
AllSaints Cora Leather Jacket
Best leather jacket for spring
AllSaints Cora Leather Jacket
Would a casual spring jacket round-up be complete without a nod to leather? Nah. This AllSaints version is crafted in classic leather without any excess bulk. With minimalist biker-inspired detailings, it also comes at the right price like most of AllSaints’ leather jackets.
Style and Commerce Editor
Maverick Li is the Style & Commerce Editor of Men’s Health, where he covers clothing, footwear, watches, and grooming. He was previously the Assistant Commerce Editor at Esquire.
Deputy Editor, Commerce
As Men’s Health’s Deputy Editor, Commerce, Christian Gollayan oversees all shopping content on menshealth.com. He relocated back to New York by way of Portland, where he was the Associate Managing Editor at TheManual.com. Christian’s work has also been featured in InStyle, Food & Wine, the New York Post, and Tatler Asia.