DC Tempo Softshell Hoodie

You won’t hear a technical mountaineering company boasting about “3K waterproofing.” However, DC’s Tempo is snowboarding streetwear with technical properties; waterproof enough to shed spring slush, the 3K rating is fine by us. The fleecy interior is cozy, which allowed Colorado testers to rock only a t-shirt underneath during the frighteningly warm spell in January. Even though the Tempo shines from a style standpoint, every fashionable aspect serves a functional purpose, too. The angular lines of the pockets look stylish, but they also allow ergonomic access to wooly warmth. The unique hood bungees aren’t simply aesthetically pleasing, but they also cinch down should weather turn.  Throw in a hidden pocket on the wrist, an audio cord port and a metallic emblem over the chest and you’re on the right Tempo.