By: ask bill
Submitted: 2010-04-27 21:54:29 | Word Count: 560
A mens track jacket is one of the most versatile pieces of clothing you could hang in your closet. Perfect for sports and trendy for all other casual occasions, a mens track jacket takes you from practice to the store to a party and back. A lot of track jackets have that instant retro appeal. Choose one based on performance, with a hood or without, or one that goes beyond retro to completely modern. Time-tested, track jackets are a must for both serious athletes and those of us who struggle to run two miles, and are coveted by everyone from hipsters to hip-hop lovers.
Mix things up with the Ecko Unlimited Stand Tall Track Jacket. The jacket's strong red color and stand up collar read confidence all over. Even the white embroidered Ecko rhino on the left chest is in a fight stance. The zippered cotton/polyester track jacket has two stripes across the chest, one white and one black, and features two hand pockets with ribbed cuffs and slightly banded waist.
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Green track jackets are perfect for about any mood. Green can be calm and cool one day or outgoing and vivacious the next. Puma's Tricot Track Jacket is a great all-around jacket in a kelly green. The brushed polyester tricot makes for a comfy but sleek fit. Side panels going down the arms are a contrasted in black, as are the piping and the Puma cat logo on the chest and upper arm. Great for on the track or off, the jacket also comes in black, tawny port, or denim blue.
The Konvict Hoodie Jacket combines the styling of a track jacket with the best parts of a hoodie, and even gives you the option to remove the hood, all within a weather-resistant shell. That's a jacket that truly performs. But it gets better. The jacket has a lining that's satin and an extra roomy fit. Four green stripes down the arms contrast with the white shell. And on the back is a large embroidered bald eagle with wings spread and the green Konvict logo, also repeated on the back of the hood.
Go back to the basics with the classic adidas Originals Firebird Track Jacket. There is a reason this jacket style has stood the test of time. This Adidas track jacket comes in a range of solid colors, all with the signature three white stripes down the shoulders and arms, and the embroidered white logo. Adidas built the jacket from a shiny 100% polyester tricot and gives you two side zippered pockets for valuables.
Champion's Heritage Men's Track Jacket is another classic with vintage appeal. The black track jacket has contrasting white arm stripes and a white zipper, with a collar that could stand up or fold over. A large golden Champion C logo adds visual interest. The jacket is warm but light with a polyester/cotton tricot blend, has two hand pockets, ribbed cuffs, and of course, a waistband.
With near-universal adoration, it's hard to go wrong with a mens track jacket. If you happen to not be the sporty type, you get to pretend to be one. If you're running late, make getting dressed simple and throw on a track jacket. Urban or retro or a combination of both, track jackets are the go-to apparel of choice for young and old.
