Columbia Women's Amaze Puff Mid Hooded Jacket vs Aritzia The Super Puff Shorty Jacket

The Columbia Amaze Puff Mid is the more practical cold-weather coat: thigh length, a removable hood, a two-way zipper, thumbholes and a water-repellent finish make it a better everyday winter jacket. The Aritzia Super Puff Shorty in Liquid Shine is shorter, lighter-looking and comes in far more colors and finishes, with slightly higher down fill. Owners of both praise warmth; the Columbia wins on coverage and weather protection, the Aritzia on style range and a dressier look.

• Choose the Columbia Amaze Puff Mid if you want a longer, hooded, weather-resistant jacket for real winter days and everyday wear.
• Choose the Aritzia Super Puff Shorty if you want a shorter, fashion-forward puffer in a specific color or glossy finish and don't need thigh coverage.