Barbour jackets - I'm tempted despite the £££, anyone have one?

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I always thought they were a bit old/country, but there are some really nice fitted ones that I've been looking at. Really want a new waterproof jacket and these actually look more stylish than anything I've seen elsewhere.

Anyone any opinions on these?

I've got a couple of really old battered ones, had them about 20 years. They wear well and become nice and supple with age, but you have to re-wax them which has a 'distinctive' smell. They are also the most waterproof/ windproof garment imaginable!

I started looking at them this week too! I was inspired by the Boden biker jacket - which is also waxed cotton - but didn't find anything by Barbour which I liked as much (and that also wasn't a total fortune).

tulpe I like the biker jacket as well (saw it on someone the other day!) - but I couldn't justify the £££ when it's not waterproof (showerproof I think).

The Barbour ones I like that are waterproof are unfortunately very expensive, but as MrsSeanBean says, they'd last forever

i like this one

love this one but not waterproof

like the first one

I read the reviews of the biker jacket and a couple of people had commented about how excellent it was at keeping the rain out for what is just a shower proof jacket. I used a discount code and got 15% off so paid £93 instead of £110.

Mine has just been despatched today so will give you an opinion once it arrives.

I have 2 Barbour jackets and I love them. Mind you I did buy them both from the Barbour outlet in Portsmouth so I saved a lot of money.
I have this in brown and this.
The first was £99 from £199 and the second was £45 from £229.

thanks tulpe - eagerly await your review . I've been thinking about the cloud spotter mac as well, am being really indecisive

dexter - they are amazing discounts . I was looking at the amelia one, is really nice and great for £99

they are v. heavy. dh has one from when he was an 80's city type hanging out with the country living set

eleanor - I agree with the classic Barbour coats (pictures country shooting types with tartan cap), but I think the newer styles are a bit more lightweight (need to find a shop though to try some)

Mine aren't heavy. The Amelia one is a flyweight jacket which is really light but waterproof and windproof. I think they have progressed a lot from the old days!

ruby - do you think the biker jacket is one you'd be able to wear on a cold winter day, or more just autumn? (can't afford to buy one that won't last into winter)

There is a Barbour discount shop in Braintree, Essex - am always tempted to get the kids one to go with their Hunter wellies for dig walking but fear thay may get beaten up!

thanks ruby

Biker stylee isn't my thing, but I love Barbour jackets generally!

I have had several Barbours over the years. I like my 30 year old one the best. I think it is a Gamefair.