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type: "product"
id: "tracksmith-franklin-fleece"
name: "Tracksmith Franklin Fleece"
brand: "Tracksmith"
model: "Franklin Fleece"
department: "Running"
category: "Running base layers & tops"
category_id: "running-base-layers"
subtype: "running fleece midlayer"
msrp_usd: 200
price_tier: "Premium"
price_checked: "2026-10-26"
fits: ["men", "women"]
warmth: "mid"
wind: "none"
water: "none"
visibility: "none"
temp_range_f: [25, 40]
temp_range_c: [-4, 4]
temp_basis: "reviewer"
url: "https://agenticrecs.com/products/tracksmith-franklin-fleece/"
json_url: "https://agenticrecs.com/products/tracksmith-franklin-fleece/index.json"
official_url: "https://www.tracksmith.com/products/m-franklin-fleece"
last_verified: "2026-10-26"
evidence: "Brand specs; 1 published review summarized; not tested by AgenticRecs"
---

# Tracksmith Franklin Fleece

**Verdict:** A premium, very breathable running fleece that Treeline chose as its best fleece: cozier and airier than a wind shell in dry cold, but a narrow-use piece that needs a shell over it when it's windy or wet.

- **Best for:** Calm, dry runs from about the mid-20s to 40°F, or as a breathable midlayer under a shell on colder days.
- **Not for:** Windy or wet conditions on its own, or shoppers watching their budget.
- **Downsides:** Expensive at $200; Blocks far less wind than a shell; Some owner reviews call the cut boxy or large

## Key facts

| Field | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| List price (MSRP) | $200 (Men's list price on tracksmith.com. Women's price not verified.) | tracksmith.com, checked 2026-10-26 |
| Fits | Men's, Women's | Brand |
| Warmth | Midweight | Construction (see scale) |
| Wind | None | Brand |
| Water | None | Brand |
| Visibility | None | Brand |
| Temperature range | 25 to 40°F (-4 to 4°C) | From published reviews |

## Where to buy

- Tracksmith (men's): https://www.tracksmith.com/products/m-franklin-fleece
- Tracksmith (women's): https://www.tracksmith.com/products/w-franklin-fleece

## Specs

| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Materials | Body 100% polyester Polartec fleece (brand lists Polartec Shed Less); other panels 80% polyamide, 20% elastane |
| Fabric weight | Not published by brand; Treeline listed 186 g/m² for the version it tested |
| Fit | Relaxed |
| Neck | Full-zip collar |
| Thumbholes | None listed |
| Odor control | None stated |

## Features

- Polartec fleece body with stretch side panels
- Full-zip with zipper guard (a zip-neck option is also referenced)
- Two hand pockets plus zippered chest and side-panel pockets
- Relaxed fit with adjustable hem

## What reviewers say

- Picked it as the best fleece in its running jacket roundup: cozy, more breathable than a wind shell, and a versatile midlayer with inclusive sizing and a quality zipper; the trade-off is a narrow standalone range, roughly 25°F calm to 40°F breezy. Source: [Treeline Review: 4 Best Men's Running Jackets of 2026 (Tested)](https://www.treelinereview.com/gearreviews/best-running-jackets-for-men), 2025-11-27.

## How this page was made

- Specs, materials and list price: https://www.tracksmith.com/products/m-franklin-fleece, checked 2026-10-26.
- Verdict, best for, not for and downsides: our summary of the 1 published review above.
- Temperature range: from published reviews.
- Hands-on testing: AgenticRecs has not tested this product yet.