Customer Reviews The North Face Metropolis Down Parka

Wanted to love this coat, but it leaked feathers and the stitching/seams looked a bit shabby. For a coat at this price I expected more so back it goes (thanks Zappos for your awesome free return policy). I did love the gray color too.

I really wanted to like this. I had wanted the Metropolis parka for over a year but they sold out last year before I could get one. Scored this new 2014 parka and sorry to say but I am disappointed. It is newly redesigned and is now really thin like a "Fall weight" jacket. The style is less boxy and more body hugging which should be a plus, but If I'm going to spend this kind of money on a "parka", it needs to be thick and warm as well. This may be down, but the arms are so thin I doubt it could keep a person warm in temps below 45 degrees. Wish I got last years version, sadly this is going back trying for the Miss metro instead!

I purchased this year's Metropolis to replace one that is several years old. Very disappointed in the changes. The sizing is very strange. I appreciate the less bulky arms but the bust area and shoulder holes are now way too small. Whereas I've always worn a Small in this coat (and my older two still fit) I now need a Medium and even that is a little tight through the chest. Quality is much poorer too. Material is too shiny and much thinner, less tear resistant. Coat is down to 550 fill and it shows. I can't imagine this keeping me warm through a Minnesota winter. Especially because it's too tight to get a fleece underneath. Returned it and ordered the Patagonia Down With It Parka, which is perfect.

This parka is cute enough, but it sheds feathers constantly. My car seat is covered with feathers, as are my sweaters. The coat isn't as thick or warm as other North Face jackets. Perhaps mine is a result of a low moment in outsourcing. I don't recommend this jacket though—for the price, it won't last more than a season.