CastelliMen's Squadra Stretch Vest(Return to Product Page)

As pointed out in other reviews, this vest runs small, very small. I am 5'9" tall, 161 pounds, wear 34/32 pants in casual clothing and medium in the Pearl Izumi and Louis Garneau apparel I own. I ordered the large and can just barely zip it while sucking it in and holding my breath - no way could I ride with this on. Besides, I'd blow out a seam or the zipper in no time. I cannot imagine one size up, an XL, would be much improvement so I'd be in an XXL? How long would that vest be? The material is quite thin but the vest seems to very well made and is designed for packing and light weight. I understand the vest is designed to be form fitting to avoid billowing in the wind but I cannot imagine who this is sized to fit. The L marking is prominent on the garment so I spent some time trying to discern if this was a child's L. WesternBikeWorks return policy seems fair EXCEPT for shipping costs - I paid $3.68 to have it sent to me but returning the item will cost me $9.95 -??- Bad form, WBW!

P.S. I was required to submit a star rating. I have no idea how the vest would perform but I don't want to be unfair to Castelli - seems well made and likely works well for someone who can fit in it.

Castelli vest runs small. Order one size up if you do not want this skin tight. Vest has high collar that helps keep cold out. I do hear some flapping as this is to be expected on top during a ride. Overall I am pleased as it works better than a full windbreaker for me. Build quality is good.

It�s lightweight, has a nice trim fit, quality construction, and it doesn�t flap around in the wind. Only thing that would make it better would would be a breathable mesh back.

The stretch vest is sized a bit small (I normally wear large but got the size XL) and it fits perfectly. Had minimal flapping when I get up to speed specially on the downhills and the weather is somewhere in the 50s or low 60s.

I bought this for my partner for Christmas. He usually wears a medium and occasionally a large. I ordered the large and it is definitely a race fit. It is very visible and folds up small to put in the pocket. Looks sharp but order a size up.

Used this for a ride between 32-40 deg f. I would have been miserable with out it. I do have a single issue with this, but more so because I am an odd shaped person, I have a very long torso and it isn't exactly long enough to stay down in the front. Normal people shouldn't have an issue with this

This vest is as thin as toilet paper - quite useless.