This is my third robe from Red, first two were hijacked by family members!
Originally bought this to wear before and after surfing when the temps turn cold, but found myself reaching for it more and more when the weather turns bad. So much so that during the winter I wear it more than any other of my winter coats.
For surfing, it keeps me warm and dry both before and after surfing. There is plenty of coverage when I change into or out of a wetsuit. The fleece is warm and soft and works both wet and dry.
Whether heading to the ocean or just going about town, when I put it on, it keeps me completely sheltered from the elements like wind, rain and snow. The outer shell is definitely waterproof, you just stay dry.
Before buying I did alot of research and in comparison the price point is on the high end of other brands changing robes, but truly happy I went with this one. It's high quality.
Bonus: it's also great looking and very stylish.
Bottom line: Buy it!
Design and quality:
It's clear just taking the robe out of the shipping box that there has been alot of thought put into the design, with each element serving a purpose. It's also easy to tell that the materials are high quality too.
The difference between the older version and this one are subtle but effective (roll down sleeves instead of velcro closures at the wrist, refined hood, perforations on the interior at the bottom edges of the robe, less prominent internal zipper for drying etc) all add up to…