Cosy fleece gilet loved by Mike Tindall is the perfect Valentine's gift for your man

As Valentine’s Day starts to draw nearer, chances are you’re starting to feel a little stressed about what to choose as the perfect gift for the man in your life. If your other half is into fashion or loves being outdoors, take a leaf out of Mike Tindall’s book with the Schöffel Oakham Fleece Gilet. Mike, who is married to equestrian and Royal Zara Tindall, is known for his love of the great outdoors, and has been spotted on countless occasions wearing his Schöffel gilet. In fact, he was seen wearing it so often that he’s now an official Schöffel ambassador, and has regularly shared his love for the outdoor-wear brand.

READ MORE: Zara Tindall’s top waterproof winter jackets are still available to shop. READ MORE: Kate Middleton’s cosy winter basic keeps her warm under trendy blazers and coats. Although originally designed to be a simple technical layer to be worn outdoors, the Oakham Fleece Gilet (£160) has become somewhat symbolic of the great outdoors. You’ll no doubt have spotted everyone from farmers to avid hikers and dog walkers wearing one whilst out and about, with the cosy gilet being a must for any guy who spends time in the countryside. In fact, it’s even been spotted on Charlie Ireland, star of Jeremy Clarkson’s Amazon series Clarkson’s Farm.

The Schöffel Oakham Fleece Gilet comes in 10 different colours, and it’s no surprise that they’re the perfect chic county-ready hues. From khaki greens and browns to navy – Mike Tindall’s colour of choice – the gilets can be worn in the country and the city, making them a great addition to your man’s wardrobe. Apart from being a status symbol, what makes the Schöffel Oakham Fleece Gilet so popular is its technical design. Made from top quality Italian-milled Pontetorto fleece, it’s soft, warm and robust, with a drawcord at the waist for adjustability, two external zip security pockets, and a two-way zip for added comfort.

It also comes with excellent reviews, with one shopper writing: “I purchased this gilet for my husband as a Birthday present. He was thrilled with it. A very good fit. I was so impressed, I ordered one for myself. The delivery service was excellent.”. Another agreed: “Very good quality and very warm, on par with my Holland Cooper gilet,” whilst a third simply said: “Bought as a Christmas present for my son his word ‘perfect’.”.

One did write: “Not true to size”, but another disagreed: “Bought for my husband for Christmas. Fit was perfect - he’s 43 chest and I got 44 inch gilet to allow jumpers underneath etc. Excellent quality. Lots of others similar and cheaper on the market, but not the quality of Schöffel.”. Another happy shopper said: “I’ve bought a few of these for gifts and they never disappoint. Excellent quality and durability.”.