These jackets are fine for playing and skiing outdoors. The reason that they are on the high-end of the price line is that of the body heat retention they have. there are plenty of added qualities to these ski jackets to make them so much more than ordinary. They are not dress-up jackets, but enhanced products to keep your child the warmest possible in the snow and rain. If you put a lesser-quality jacket on your child, they will not have the same wonderful protection from the elements. They will be cold all of the time while outside and soon will get sick. The purpose of these durable strong jackets is to prevent that. Don’t let your child go outdoors in the winter unprotected.