Customer Reviews The North Face Arctic Parka

I was excited to order this coat because of all the fabulous reviews. I thought this coat was too puffy and bulky for my body (I am fairly petite - 5'3" and 120lbs). I'm returning it.

I loved this coat. Yes, past tense. I live in very cold Germany and this coat kept me warm in all weather conditions. However it got dirty as coats do and I had to wash it. I read the instructions and washed it according to those instructions (to the letter). But when I took to coat out it was completely ruined. The filling was all matted and clumped together and my nice puffy warm coat was flat a pancake! Now I'm still in freezing Germany with no winter coat!

I did not understand why everyone in Chicago had this coat but after freezing for two winters I decided to give it a try. This is hands down the best winter coat that I have ever had; it is seriously worth every penny. I will never buy another brand.

I absolutely love this coat. I got an x-small. I went back and forth on the size. I like fitted clothing. I'm glad I went with my gut. It kept me very warm. On windy days,I would put the hood on and it kept my ears warm as well. This coat has inside zipper pockets. You can put your phone, money, etc. It was a great investment.

This is the warmest, most comfortable coat I've ever owned. I was hesitant at first, due to the price, and put off purchasing it for several years...ended up buying a new coat every winter, ultimately spending much more! This coat, for being so warm, is a nice fit, and almost flattering! Perfect for an icky Chicago Winter! A little snug around the bust, but still comfortable.

I ordered this coat because of temperatures in the negatives with wind chills. It's amazing! Super warm, and I've gotten many compliments about it. I'm 5'5 140 lbs and the Medium allowed plenty of room to layer up.

This parka is amazing! It is incredibly warm; I only wish I had purchased it sooner! I live in Colorado and its not normally necessary to have such a warm jacket, but I wish I had it when we were visiting family in Wisconsin! I got this in graphite grey and love the color - it goes with anything! Definitely size down - I got the XS and have plenty of room for layering. The double zip is great and convenient when you don't want to walk like a duck!

I'm 5'6", 123#, and the medium fit me perfectly. Nice and warm. I'm in Chicago and walk a lot of places. This coat has kept me warm and dry in all kinds of cold, wet weather. Highly recommend!

Very warm and very comfy jacket!

I love this jacket. It's perfect for really cold weather. I live in the mountains where it gets below zero Celsius, and this jacket keeps you warm. I like the color, because it won't show dirt. Looks good on. I'm very happy I bought it, and will be cozy warm all winter.

This jacket is so warm, incredibly comfortable.

I could not believe how fast this order came! Great Job Zappos. It was the next day! Amazing. My daughter was heading to Canada for 18 months and needed a warm coat. This was all we could find and we are so happy with it. A darling coat. Fit beautifully.

Was looking for a coat that would keep me warm, since I always seem to be so cold all the time, and this coat does the trick. It is lightweight and works great in this cold midwest climate. I debated for over a year as to which coat to buy, and am very pleased with my choice. And as a side note, I have been extremely pleased with Zappos as well and will continue to order from them.

This is the first time I ordered from Zappos and was a bit skeptical, but I asked my daughter and she said she orders from them and has never had a problem. I ended up selecting the Brown Arctic Parka, as I wanted a very warm jacket when I am visiting Minnesota and I couldn't be more pleased. It is super warm. I was outside one night with a windchill of minus 20. Didn't need a hat - the hood did its job. The fit was true to size. I'm 5'5 and 148 and I ordered a medium. Finally, I have to say the customer service was excellent - The rep was very helpful and gave me her honest opinions. Love that!

I knew what I wanted and found the best price at Zappos. Since I had already tried it on in a store, size was fine. Shipping was free and it arrived the next day as promised - just in time for single digit temperatures that we were experiencing!

The jacket is just as advertised. It's super warm. (I live in Canada, and it can get to minus 40 Celsius!) It's a great coat. Well worth the money!

I looked for a long time for a coat that was both warm and stylish. I ordered this one and have been very happy with it. It is not bulky but has kept me warm in under freezing temperatures. I like that it is a little bit gathered at the waist which keeps it from being boxy looking. A very good purchase.

This coat is very warm. I bought it just in time for a winter temperature drop that had the northeast in the -10 to -20 degree range. It has kept me toasty every time I have worn it. I am 5'4" and 125 lbs and I got this coat in a size small. Fits like a glove. I also had an amazing customer service experience with Zappos. I could not find this coat anywhere, so I set up an alert on the site and crossed my fingers. I tweeted Zappos customer service about the coat at 8pm on a Sunday and the person told me that one in my size had just come back in stock! I was able to order it right away and got free next business day shipping so it was on my doorstep on Tuesday. I could not have been happier with my experience!

I love this coat! The fit and style are perfect. I usually wear a M but I had to get a L to fit my hips. I'm a size 12 bottom and 36 top. One of my best buys yet.

I absolutely LOVE my jacket. I have been warm and I love how the length is. I just went sledding over the weekend and I was warm. I am so glad I invested my money in a jacket I know I will wear for a long time. :)

This coat is fitted, stylish, and incredibly warm - definitely a godsend when temperatures dropped into the teens (and would have kept me nice and toasty in even colder weather). I'm usually a M with North Face, but this time a S fit great.

I am in love with this coat! Not only does it keep me completely warm during this frigid NW winter, but it does so without me having to look like a total marshmallow. There is a sliming affect due to the cut and cinching in the back. I decided on the navy because I thought the black would wash me out when I'm ghostly pale in the winter. Also the navy is a little more unique and the northface logo blends in to the jacket instead of advertising in white thread. I was worried about ordering the size small but it fits perfectly! I'm 5'7" 130lbs 34C with long arms- the fact that the sleeves are long enough is a HUGE selling point for me because I always struggle with sleeves that are too short, especially on coats. Hope this helps!

This is an awesome coat. I bought it to replace a different style north face down jacket, deciding that I needed something longer and that the sleeves were so huge and puffy that I looked like a 1-yr old in the one piece snow suit with my arms sticking staight out in a T shape. Although this coat is puffy, the sleeves are not overly puffy. The back elastic also creates a waistline. I bought the coat in a small and extra small. I'm returning the extra small. The arm holes are too narrow and tight. The small is great. I can wear it with a long sleeved shirt and a chunkier cashmere sweater and still move around. I'm 5'7" and about 113 lbs with an overall slim build. This coat comes down almost to my knees and the sleeves are plenty long enough.

I love the coat but needed the large as the medium is snug up top where I needed more room. The large is awesome and I love the coat and my experience with Zappos.

I wanted a coat that would keep me warm in the Boston weather. This is the one. I got a large because I like wearing heavy sweaters underneath. I am 5'5" and weigh about 145 pounds. I love the hood, too. The brown color is perfect and looks nice. I got the matching hat with it. Zappos delivered it in two days time. Great service and price! I saw it at the store for less but it was for a small coat; all the large ones were gone. Zappos had the large one at a good price.