The North Face futurelight stuff I find very good, I haven't tested the rest as much.
I think it's definitely worth it for every day wear if you're in a rainy and or snowy place. I use it in the winter, and it allows me to be warm and not wet. Normally the snow would melt or there would be rain and soak my gear after a while in the snow, or I would get soaked from my own sweat, and it would be pretty miserable. I can even bike in the rain without getting wet. Gore Tex mostly works too but these materials are much more breathable and soft, so it makes it way more practical for everyday wear.
I think it's definitely worth it for every day wear if you're in a rainy and or snowy place. I use it in the winter, and it allows me to be warm and not wet. Normally the snow would melt or there would be rain and soak my gear after a while in the snow, or I would get soaked from my own sweat, and it would be pretty miserable. I can even bike in the rain without getting wet. Gore Tex mostly works too but these materials are much more breathable and soft, so it makes it way more practical for everyday wear.