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The 15 Best Sherpa Jackets to Buy Now and Wear All Winter

Because what isn't made better by a super-soft fleece?

By and Christine Flammia

Stylish people tend to have a soft spot for the sherpa jacket. It's just one of those things. And it's easy to see why: Sherpa is a fabric typically made out of a heavily piled polyester, the type that gives the material its distinctive fluffy look. The overall effect is similar to real wool, though significantly less bulky. (It's also cheaper to produce.) Shearling is the real deal, and sometimes sherpa stuff is just branded a thick fleece.

But a sherpa by any other name would indeed taste so sweet, and that rings true for jackets of every shape. A sherpa-lined trucker jacket is a classic, but these days you can scoop a sherpa-lined anything. A flannel or glorified hoodie? Yes and yes. There are button-ups, pullovers, and everything in between.

  • Sherpa Fleece Jacket

    best sturdy sherpa jacket

    Filson Sherpa Fleece Jacket

    $146 at Filson
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  • Sherpa Fleece Jacket

    best zip-up sherpa jacket

    L.L.Bean Sherpa Fleece Jacket

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  • Sherpa Trucker Jacket

    best sherpa trucker jacket

    Levi Sherpa Trucker Jacket

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  • Windproof Outer Fleece Jacket

    best cold-weather sherpa jacket

    Uniqlo Windproof Outer Fleece Jacket

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  • MegaFleece Snap Up

    best pullover sherpa jacket

    Outdoor Voices MegaFleece Snap Up

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These 15 span the range of what's available right now. If you're testing out the waters of the sherpa game, let us lend you a hand. An easy choice for this season is a sherpa shirt jacket, which has a safe, familiar shape, but is done up in the soft fabric. L.L. Bean makes a perennially popular sherpa zip-up, while Alo Yoga has a puffier take on the material. Start your sherpa journey here.

best sturdy sherpa jacket

Filson Sherpa Fleece Jacket

Sherpa Fleece Jacket
Now 25% Off
$146 at Filson

It should come as no surprise that Filson's responsible for making sherpa fleeces as sturdy as any of its world-class bags.

ColorsFlame, Marsh Olive, Fir
SizesXS-3XL
MaterialsPolyester
best zip-up sherpa jacket

L.L.Bean Sherpa Fleece Jacket

Sherpa Fleece Jacket

Forget a sherpa lining, guy. L.L.Bean is out here coming through with a whole shirt.

ColorsGold, Black, Soapstone, Storm Blue, Dark Pine
SizesS-3XL
MaterialsPolyester, Nylon
best sherpa trucker jacket

Levi Sherpa Trucker Jacket

Sherpa Trucker Jacket

This is about as iconic a jacket as it gets, in the form of Levi's beloved sherpa-lined trucker style. It really just doesn't get much better than this.

ColorsGray, Brown
SizesS-3XL
MaterialsPolyester
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best cold-weather sherpa jacket

Uniqlo Windproof Outer Fleece Jacket

Windproof Outer Fleece Jacket

When on the hunt for well-priced outerwear, it's Uniqlo or bust. This sherpa is warm, of course, but it's also windproof for extra protection.

ColorsBeige, Brown, Black, Dark Gray
Sizes2XS-3XL
MaterialsPolyester
best pullover sherpa jacket

Outdoor Voices MegaFleece Snap Up

MegaFleece Snap Up

Outdoor Voices's oversized fleece is exactly the only thing that makes braving cold and windy outdoors tolerable.

ColorsBone, Grape Jelly, Olive Branch
Sizes2XS-3XL
MaterialsRecycled Wool, Nylon, Polyester
best printed sherpa jacket

Todd Snyder Floral Sherpa Full-Zip Jacket

Floral Sherpa Full-Zip Jacket

Don't be shy about getting funky and cool with your sherpa jacket. Clearly, Todd Snyder isn't, with this dope floral print.

Colors7
SizesXS-2XL
MaterialsPolyester, Acrylic
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best affordable sherpa jacket

Mad Dog Concepts Sherpa Jacket

Sherpa Jacket

For something simple, basic, and oh-so cozy, Mad Dog Concepts has a high-necked, zip-up style that you'll never want to take off.

ColorsOlive, Black, Gray, Off-White, Print
SizesS-2XL
best plaid sherpa jacket

Wrangler Authentics Long Sleeve Sherpa Lined Shirt Jacket

Long Sleeve Sherpa Lined Shirt Jacket

A shacket, but made even better (and warmer) thanks to its sherpa lining and brown plaid design.

Colors12
SizesS-3XL
MaterialsCotton, Polyester
best canvas sherpa jacket

Dickies R2R High Pile Fleece Lined Canvas Jacket

R2R High Pile Fleece Lined Canvas Jacket
Now 50% Off

Durable, sturdy, and damn warm. This versatile jacket has sherpa lining, and works as a streetwear staple or a functional, cold-weather option.

ColorsStonewashed Black
SizesS-2XL
MaterialsCotton
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best sherpa puffer jacket

Alo Yoga Sherpa Stage Puffer

Sherpa Stage Puffer
Now 30% Off

A sherpa jacket that'll keep you super warm is, of course, a sherpa puffer jacket. Alo's is sleek, cool, and goes with everything.

ColorsBlack, Ivory, Camel
SizesS-2XL
MaterialsCotton, Polyester
best elevated sherpa jacket

Polo Ralph Lauren Plaid Jacquard High Pile Fleece Jacket

Plaid Jacquard High Pile Fleece Jacket

For a classy, elevated option, PRL's jacquard style effortlessly merges elegance and functionality.

ColorsGlen Plaid Multi
SizesS-2XL
MaterialsPolyester, Acrylic, Recycled Polyester
softest sherpa jacket

Naadam Sherpa Zip Up Jacket

Sherpa Zip Up Jacket

Naadam is the master of all things soft, so it makes sense that their zip-up sherpa jacket (with three zip pockets!) is one of the best picks on the market.

ColorsOlive, Black
Sizes2XS-2XL
MaterialsRecycled Polyester
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best sherpa jacket for layering

Cuts Polartec Sherpa ½ Zip

Polartec Sherpa ½ Zip

Another great piece to double as a base layer: this Polartec sherpa. It's warm on its own, but it's also a great option for layering days.

ColorsPolar, Black, Cabernet
SizesS-2XL
MaterialsPolyester
best casual sherpa jacket

Vuori Morrow Sherpa Jacket

Morrow Sherpa Jacket

Vuori makes a more low-key sherpa jacket that's great for wearing to and from the gym. It also makes for a great base layer come ski season.

ColorsDark Salt, Ink
SizesS-2XL
MaterialsRecycled Polyester
best luxe sherpa jacket

Mr P. Shearling Fleece Jacket

Shearling Fleece Jacket

OK, now this is real shearling for those looking for a fancy (and pricey) upgrade. It's gorgeous, but it feels like a socially acceptable way of wearing a blanket in public.

ColorsCamel, Charcoal
SizesXS-2XL
MaterialsLamb Shearling, Viscose
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