3 times more breathable Way more stretch Not as waterproof but will easily shed hours of light, dry snowfall Not as windproof but blocks about 90% of the wind BY FAR more comfortable in all but the nastiest conditions
Soft Shells compared to fleece:
Does not pill, i.e., will not start looking like a terry cloth rag Resists water whereas a fleece acts like a sponge in rain and snow Blocks wind that cuts right through fleece Don’t attract animal hair (pet owners love this quality!)