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Consumer preferences in the winter outerwear market continue to evolve, with a growing emphasis on functionality, style, and value for money – all emerging in the past few years.
Revuze’s latest Winter Outerwear Report analyzes 29,776 reviews collected from leading U.S. retailers such as Amazon, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Kohl’s, and Footlocker between December 2022 and November 2024. By focusing on organic reviews (19,415 in total), this report provides an in-depth look at the factors driving consumer sentiment in both men’s and women’s outerwear segments.
Methodology: Jacket/Coat Hierarchy
Incentivized: 34.8% of the outerwear category is incentivized
Total Average Sentiment: 77%
Star Rating Driver: 4.4
The report explores key purchase motivations, brand performance, and shifting trends in consumer discussions. By identifying the key drivers behind consumer satisfaction—including materials, comfort, price-value perception, and product durability—this report provides actionable insights for brands seeking to optimize their product offerings and align with evolving market demands.
The following analysis is based on unique reviews written for the US Men and Women’s Winter/Outwear, Jacket segments between Jan’ 2022 and Nov’ 2024. We also take a closer look at the differentiation between the incentivized and organic review landscape. The report addresses the following questions:
In Women’s Jackets/Winter Outerwear, Lululemon dominates in share of reviews (47% share), with TekGear and The North Face accounting for only a 3% share of reviews in this segment. (31% of them incentivized).
Explore how consumer preferences are shaping the outerwear market.
In Men’s Winter Outerwear, Carhartt dominates in share of reviews (15% share), followed by Adidas (12%) and Lululemon (9%) in this segment.

Well-known brands such as The North Face, Columbia, and Adidas are heavily incentivizing consumer discussions. In contrast, Lululemon, which captured the lion’s share of discussion volume in the Women’s Outerwear segment, incentivized only 1% of their reviews. Incentivized reviews serve as a strategic tool for emerging brands to establish a footprint in the competitive landscape. This is evident with Cotopaxi, which incentivizes reviews 100% of the time.
Fit is the most discussed topic for both men’s and women’s outerwear. Men focus more on Thermal Insulation, highlighting concerns about warmth and functionality. Women emphasize Look & Design and Color, indicating a stronger preference for style and aesthetic appeal.

Men’s outerwear receives higher satisfaction for Price/Value for Money (VFM), Materials, Quality, and True to Size, indicating that male consumers appreciate durability, affordability, and accurate sizing. Women’s outerwear is rated more positively for Fit, Comfort, and Softness, suggesting that female consumers prioritize how the clothing feels and conforms to their body.

| Female Outerwear | Male Outerwear |
| “Love the sleek look and stretch. Fits nicely on a top heavy girl. Sized down from my typical 1x in coats to xl, and it was prefect. Snug, but comfy.” | “I use for bass fishing on cold wet days. Great quality and fit for not much cash!” |
| “Beautiful rain jacket.Just as described. Perfect fit. Lightweight,but heavy enough for colder days. Love this jacket. Highly recommend it!” | “Thought this was the typical Adidas sweat jacket. I have a couple already. But this was very different.. very lightweight … more fitted and actually a much cooler design. The app doesn’t do it justice. I’m extremky happy with the purchase” |
| “I liked the way it fit me, very lightweight and comfortable. True to size.” | “Great fit – awesome quality- planning to buy different colors” |
| Female Outerwear | Male Outerwear |
| “This coat is so warm and comfortable!! Definitely beat my expectations. Can’t feel the temperature or the wind through it!” | “I got this to play soccer in during the coldest weather. Super warm without the bulk. Wish the sleeves were a bit warmer with thumb holes…” |
| “Lightweight and warm. Perfect for winter in Canada.” | “Purchased for my teenage son. It is a prefect fit. He stays he is warm and comfortable in the jacket. The coat is definitely standing up to the cold weather! We will purchase this style again! I strongly recommend this jacket.” |
| “I love this jacket. I got it for running in colder weather. As someone who gets warm very quickly I wanted something warm but not too heavy. So this is perfect.” | “It’s light but warm and very stylish. Sleeves are a tad long but I am short so no big deal.” |
| Female Outerwear | Male Outerwear |
| “Love the sleek look and stretch. Fits nicely on a top heavy girl. Sized down from my typical 1x in coats to xl, and it was prefect. Snug, but comfy.” | “Fits true to size with plenty of stretch for comfortable movement. Super happy with this jacket and the color was true to description. Pockets are great and the zippers are solid. Definately ordering more ” |
| “Love it , fits me love the zippers in the pockets can put my keys and stuff in and won’t loss anything. Very comfortable” | “This is one of the most comfortable jackets. It looks great and you can wear it with business casual wear or wear it with jeans. Lots of zipper pockets— best jacket for all your travel.” |
| “Beautiful color, nice fit, and very comfortable.” | “Live this jacket. It’s the second one I have purchased. Its comfortable, versatile and easy to layer with when necessary.” |
This report reveals distinct consumer preferences in the men’s and women’s outerwear categories. While men focus more on functionality—particularly thermal insulation and durability—women prioritize design, fit, and aesthetic appeal. Brands like Lululemon and Carhartt have successfully captured significant market share, yet shifts in review volume indicate emerging opportunities for other players to strengthen their position.
The report also addresses the impact of incentivized reviews, with well-known brands such as The North Face and Columbia relying heavily on them to influence consumer perception. However, organic reviews provide the most accurate reflection of genuine consumer sentiment, making them crucial for brands looking to build long-term trust and loyalty.
As this winter season comes to a close, it is clear that brands that address consumer priorities—such as improved fit, insulation, and material quality while maintaining strong price-value perception—will be best positioned for success in the future. Leveraging these insights will help brands refine their product strategies, ensuring they meet the expectations of winter jacket consumers.
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