GORE ACTIVE SHAKEDRY

Of all the women’s jackets in this test, the Active Shakedry from Gore was the one that has paid most attention to the asthetics. When on, the black colour and the styling details, including cross-over neck fastening, wrist zips and side pocket, made it look a lot like we were wearing a leather biker jacket. Great if you’re going from riding to a stylish café brunch and want to look good... but not ideal for visibility while riding, despite a couple of reflective details. With that said, though, this jacket was easily the most waterproof on test as well, with the cutting edge ‘Shakedry’ technology meaning water was beading and bouncing off it without a problem and the high neck also did a great job of preventing any water ingress. Zippy pockets on the breast and hip are big enough for a phone or wallet. Of all the jackets on test, this was the closest-fitting on our hips as well, with very little stretch in the hem. It also sat higher at the back so covered less of the bum, although a ruched elasticated section in the lower back helped give a little more flexibility between riding and walking. So fantastic, but also eye-wateringly pricey.