As Valentine’s Day starts to draw nearer, chances are you’re starting to feel a little stressed about what to choose as the perfect gift for the man in your life. If your other half is into fashion or loves being outdoors, take a leaf out of book with the .
Mike, who is married to equestrian and Royal , is known for his love of the great outdoors, and has been spotted on countless occasions wearing his . In fact, he was seen wearing it so often that he’s now an official Schöffel ambassador, and has regularly shared his love for the outdoor-wear brand.
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Although originally designed to be a simple technical layer to be worn outdoors, the (£160) has become somewhat symbolic of the great outdoors. You’ll no doubt have spotted everyone from farmers to avid hikers and dog walkers wearing one whilst out and about, with the cosy gilet being a must for any guy who spends time in the countryside. In fact, it’s even been spotted on Charlie Ireland, star of ’s Amazon series Clarkson’s Farm.
The comes in 10 different colours, and it’s no surprise that they’re the perfect chic county-ready hues. From khaki greens and browns to navy – ’s colour of choice – the gilets can be worn in the country and the city, making them a great addition to your man’s wardrobe.
Apart from being a status symbol, what makes the so popular is its technical design. Made from top quality Italian-milled Pontetorto fleece, it’s soft, warm and robust, with a drawcord at the waist for adjustability, two external zip security pockets, and a two-way zip for added comfort.
It also comes with excellent reviews, with one shopper writing: “I purchased for my husband as a Birthday present. He was thrilled with it. A very good fit. I was so impressed, I ordered one for myself. The delivery service was excellent.”
Another agreed: “Very good quality and very warm, on par with my Holland Cooper gilet,” whilst a third simply said: “Bought as a present for my son his word ‘perfect’.”
One did write: “Not true to size”, but another disagreed: “Bought for my husband for Christmas. Fit was perfect - he’s 43 chest and I got 44 inch gilet to allow jumpers underneath etc. Excellent quality. Lots of others similar and cheaper on the market, but not the quality of .”
Another happy shopper said: “I’ve bought a few of these for gifts and they never disappoint. Excellent quality and durability.”
As one shopper pointed out there are other versions on the market, including this which is currently on sale down from £109 to £64.50. You can also pick up this from Superdry for £64.99.
However if you want the original (and Mike Tindall-approved) , you can shop its range of colours and sizes now.