More than a mainstay of ramblers, the best waterproof jackets for men blend performance tech with considered design, with many being stylish enough for the morning commute and beyond. These jackets need to keep you dry without making you overheat, and will ideally protect you from the wind. As I learned during testing, details such as taped seams, breathable membranes and water-repellent coatings make all the difference. Fit matters, too – slimmer cuts keep things sleek for city wear, while roomier silhouettes allow for layering when you’re out on the hills.As a fashion writer, while conducting this review, I was interested in jackets that looked as good as they performed – the kind of jackets I’d genuinely want to wear every day. With all this in mind, the Craghoppers dynamic Pro III waterproof jacket (£99.95, Amazon.co.uk) can’t be beaten. Durable yet breathable, it moves beautifully, and the overall quality is notable. From budget to luxury buys, read on for more of my favourites. Read more: Best changing robes, tested by an open-water expertI put each jacket to the ultimate test come rain, storm and drizzle (Richard Jones)Best overall – Craghoppers dynamic Pro III waterproof jacket: £99.95, Amazon.co.ukBest budget buy – Next drytech packable jacket: £35, Next.co.ukBest for versatility –Jack Wolfskin prelight 3-in-1 jacket: Was £260, now £155, ack-wolfskin.co.ukBest winter jacket – Kestin gullane storm parka: £349, Kestin.coRead more: Best men’s walking boots, tested by a fitness expert