Altura Endurance Mistral Softshell Jacket review

An accessible option for shoulder-season riding

Altura Endurance Mistral Softshell Jacket
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Cycling Weekly Verdict

The Altura Endurance Mistral Softshell Jacket forgoes some of the warmth and weatherproofing of more expensive jackets – you’ll want to pair it with a good quality baselayer when the temperature drops and a hardshell jacket if you’re riding in proper rain.

Reasons to buy
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    Low price

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    Lightweight

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    Great breathability

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Reasons to avoid
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    Storm flap makes rear pockets hard to access

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For riding through the transitional seasons, a softshell jacket represents a highly versatile piece of kit. The aim is to be water repellent enough to shrug off the odd shower, while still being sufficiently breathable so that you don't feel clammy when it's dry. 

Altura Endurance Mistral Softshell Jacket construction

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Stefan Abram
Tech features editor

After winning the 2019 National Single-Speed Cross-Country Mountain Biking Championships and claiming the plushie unicorn (true story), Stefan swapped the flat-bars for drop-bars and has never looked back. 


Since then, he’s earnt his 2ⁿᵈ cat racing licence in his first season racing as a third, completed the South Downs Double in under 20 hours and Everested in under 12.


But his favourite rides are multiday bikepacking trips, with all the huge amount of cycling tech and long days spent exploring new roads and trails - as well as histories and cultures. Most recently, he’s spent two weeks riding from Budapest into the mountains of Slovakia


Height: 177cm

Weight: 67–69kg