The best men's puffer jacket depends on how cold it gets and how you will wear it. For mild days and layering, choose a lightweight puffer. For everyday winter wear, a thick puffer with a stand collar or a hood is the classic pick. For snow and freezing wind, go longer with a parka or a puffer with a faux fur hood. Check the size chart so there is room for a hoodie or sweater underneath. Below is how to choose, plus nine jackets from our men's puffer jackets, in sizes up to 8XL.
How to choose a men's puffer jacket
Weight and warmth
Each product page describes the jacket's weight, such as lightweight, normal, thick or plush lined. A lightweight puffer is easy to layer under a coat or wear on cool fall days. A thick puffer is made for cold winter days on its own.
Collar or hood
- Stand collar: a clean, simple look that keeps wind off your neck.
- Hood: handy in rain and snow, and you can wear a beanie under it.
- Faux fur hood: the warmest-looking option for long, cold days outdoors.
Length
A hip-length puffer is easy to move and drive in. A longer coat or parka covers more of your body when you walk or wait outside.
Size
Every jacket below has a size chart with top length, bust and sleeve length in inches. If you plan to wear a thick hoodie underneath, compare the bust with a jacket you already own and leave some extra room.
9 men's puffer jackets to shop
1. The lightweight puffer
The Men's Plus Size Lightweight Packable Puffer Jacket is listed as lightweight, with a stand collar, a zipper and pockets. It is 100% nylon, in navy, gray, black, burgundy and blue, sizes M to 4XL.
Shop the Men's Plus Size Lightweight Packable Puffer Jacket
2. The stand collar puffer
The Men's Plus Size Zip Up Stand Collar Puffer Jacket is listed as thick, with a stand collar, a zipper and pockets, in black, dusty pink, ivory, caramel, dusty blue and blue, sizes M to 5XL.
Shop the Men's Plus Size Zip Up Stand Collar Puffer Jacket
3. The hooded puffer
The Men's Full Size Warm Padded Hooded Puffer Jacket is listed as thick, with a hood, a zipper and pockets, in black and dark gray, sizes S to 4XL.
Shop the Men's Warm Padded Hooded Puffer Jacket
4. The sherpa-lined puffer
The Men's Plus Size Zip Up Sherpa Lined Puffer Jacket has a soft sherpa lining and is listed as thick, in black, dark gray and ivory, sizes L to 8XL.
Shop the Men's Plus Size Zip Up Sherpa Lined Puffer Jacket
5. The corduroy padded coat
For a different texture, the Men's Plus Size Corduroy Padded Winter Coat is listed as thick, with a zipper and pockets, in khaki, black, grey and army green, sizes M to 5XL.
Shop the Men's Plus Size Corduroy Padded Winter Coat
6. The two-tone hooded puffer
The Men's Full Size Two-Tone Hooded Puffer Jacket is lightweight, with a contrast hood, buttons, a zipper and pockets, in blush pink, lime, ivory, black and violet, sizes S to 3XL.
7. The quilted jacket
For milder days, quilted jackets are flatter than puffers. The Men's Quilted Collared Neck Jacket with Plaid Lining has a collar, a zipper and a plaid lining, in black, gray, khaki, brown and ochre, sizes S to 2XL. The Men's Quilted Snap Down Long Sleeve Jacket comes in black, gray, green, camel and apricot, sizes S to 2XL.
Shop the Men's Quilted Collared Neck Jacket with Plaid Lining
8. The parka and the faux fur hood puffer
For the coldest days, go longer. The Men's Plus Size Winter Warm Hooded Parka Coat is thick, with a hood, buttons, a zipper and pockets, in khaki, green, dark blue and coffee, sizes M to 7XL. The Men's Plus Size Zip Up Long Sleeve Puffer Coat with Faux Fur Hood has a plush lining and a faux fur hood, in khaki, black, army green and dark blue, sizes M to 7XL.
How to wear a men's puffer jacket
- With a hoodie: a puffer over a hoodie is the classic winter combination. See our guide to men's hoodies.
- With jeans and boots or sneakers for everyday wear. Our guide to men's sneakers helps you choose.
- Over a sweater for a smarter look with chinos.
Want to compare puffers with other jacket types? Read our guide to men's fall jackets.
A puffer jacket as a gift
A puffer is a practical Christmas gift that gets worn every cold day. If you are unsure about the size, choose the bigger of two sizes so it fits over a sweater. For more ideas, see our guide to Christmas gifts for men.
Caring for your puffer
All the jackets in this guide can be machine washed cold and tumble dried low, according to their care labels. For step-by-step tips, read our guide on how to wash a puffer jacket.
Order in time
Delivery usually takes 9 to 17 business days, so order your winter jacket before the first cold week. Free standard shipping on eligible orders over US$60. Returns are accepted within 7 days in the US and 14 days in other countries on eligible items, as described in our Refund policy.