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I'm in exactly the same boat.
Just about to retire the City jacket in orange, which I've had since 2012, I think.
I'm thinking of the hooded rain jacket as well, but £230 is steep. However maybe I don't mind spending decent money on a jacket if I'm going to get 7 years out of it.
I see Vulpine still do their Harrington, but I'm wary of it as god knows who's making them now and I can't see one IRL to gauge quality.
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Ok I think it is time to retire my old softshell. Can't complain, I got 10 years out of it. The inside seam on the arms has worn through in multiple places. Still I am going to get it repaired.
Now I would buy another in a heartbeat but they don't do it. I also had the Rapha rain jacket which lasted maybe two years before falling to bits. IIRC I paid £140 for that.
So looking at the website I take it the winter coat @ £260 is the inheritor of the classic softshell? The hooded rain jacket @ £230 also looks very decent.
And then there is a commuter jacket for £100. I am guessing that is a glorified rain coat. £200 + is much more than I would like to pay but then if I get another ten years out of it then its worth it.
And lastly another other suggestions? I have the Swrve softshell but I hate its cavernous rear pocket and really bulky sleeves and cuff. Its also gets too toasty unless it is proper cold.