Customer Reviews The North Face Arctic Parka

The fit is perfect and it is very warm. The fur looks great and is a beautiful grey with a bit of a tint. The only drawback is the fabric is noisy when I walk and my arms "swish" against the body. Other than that, it is a great coat and I would definitely buy it again.

It was a bit big but it was super light weight and looked the color

Runs very big. As a 5"1 girl the sleeves were just too long. Otherwise the quality appears to be great.

Totally love the look of this jacket, but it runs smaller than average.

This coat is pretty warm, the feathers do poke me sometimes. I really wanted a coat that wasn't too heavy, but would keep me warm at the same time and this parka did just that. I wish the inside pocket near the chest was bigger so I could fit my wallet.

Coat is very warm, sleeves are actually long enough, and it's a great price! Only minor frustration is that the bottom part of the two-way zipper will start to come up as you walk/sit.

I really love this parka. It's looks nice and keeps me warm in the hours I spend outdoors. My only gripes are that because I'm petite (5'2"), the cuffs in the arms are too long so I roll them in, and my little neck isn't long enough to comfortably zip the coat up all the way. Those fit problems are worth putting up with for the warmth.

I moved to Connecticut from southern California and needed something for someone who gets cold at 60. this coat is it! It's so warm and toasty. It fits to my knees since I'm a little shorter which is an unexpected plus. It holds up to the weather incredibly. It'll be super windy and cold and I won't feel it at all, in fact if I'm on a walk I'll get hot because this coat is that good. It looks as luxurious as it does in the pictures. I got the cream which is stunning. I will say that I do wish the lining was solid like it is in the other colors. This particular lining takes a bit from the sleek look of it but honestly no one looks at the lining so it doesn't matter too much. The two other drawbacks are that the hood will not stay on well without the fur trim and there are velcro closures which I wasn't expecting. The hood isn't too much of an issue, I don't use it much and when I do I usually keep the fur on. The velcro closures, on the other hand, are more of an issue. If you're not careful, what you're wearing under will get caught. If you have longer hair, it will get caught, as well. A few things that could be improved but overall, I love this coat. It's beautiful and warm. 4.5/5

Very comfortable and super warm. I would say though the fabric is a bit weird, it gets white in the seams and it accumulates lots of debris. But I might be a bit OCD, overall is great and waterproof

Lightweight and warm. Perfect for Minnesota's subzero temperatures. It's what I expected and I only trust North Face's parkas and coats to keep me warm through each winter. I was hesitant about the size because I usually wear between small and medium, thinking medium might be too big. I got the medium and fits me perfectly. I can still wear a light sweater underneath but the jacket is already too warm to wear without one. My only concern is that I wish it's made with snap button closure instead of the velcro for this price.

Warm and stylish, wore to skiing and perfectly water-proof

This parka is beautiful the fit is perfect the only thing is that I was expecting a different material in the outside

The coat is very warm. I also purchased the North Face ankle boots in the same color. I get a lot of compliments on the combination (olive green)

I bought this coat for my daughter who lives in Boston. It arrived just in time for a blizzard. It is a very warm coat. Her only complaint was it was a bit long but she is 5' 2" and is not used to wearing longer coats. It is not a coat that she will wear everyday but appreciates when the weather is really harsh.

Warm, great color. The shoulder area is loose and I wish it fit better, but I still kept it.

Heavy weight, impermeable, semi stylish and warm. Overall great parka. Slightly bulky but not uncomfortable. I have long arms (5'11) and sleeves are just long enough (would ideally have them about .5 inch longer). The faux fur is lush and adds something to the coat. The price is appropriate.

This is truly the warmest coat I have ever worn. However, the outer fabric is definitely a lint magnet as other reviews have stated. It is frustrating to brush it before every use. I choose to focus on the warmth.

This coat is really, really warm, and of course beautifully made. On the down side, it runs SMALL. I am 5'4", 125 lbs., and the medium I ordered is too tight around the hips. I have to unzip it about 1/3 of the way up from the bottom in order to sit or walk comfortably. I wish I'd known that before I removed one of the sewn-in tags! I will add that I have now heard from others/friends who agree that North Face tends to run small. Other than that, this coat is amazing.

Collar is stiff and a bit uncomfortable

I love this coat very warm. No coldness enters at all. The only down fall for me is that the bottom zipper keeps rising from time to time other than that a must have!

So warm and I have received so many compliments! The only thing I would improve is the shape of the fur around the hood. When you put the hood up it forms a very Boxy shape

I have been using this parka to try and live a normal life in -25 degree weather in North Dakota the past few weeks. I have to say, this coat will keep you toasty warm! I love the ability to open the zipper at the legs to allow for easy walking and getting in and out of vehicles. The areas that your skin may touch (chin, pockets, etc.) are lined with a soft fleece and feel so nice. The reason I am giving the parka a 4/5 is because I am 5'3" and a pear shape and the coat tends to "ride up" some because it's a little big from the waist up. The waist down fits perfectly, but top portion is just too big. With that said, I still get many compliments on it especially with the khaki color I purchased!

I wanted to love this jacket but the fit was just not right for me. I love the longer length, but it was a bit too long. The collar wouldn't lay right/was too big/in my face. Super warm. Tested it out at the bus stop with my kids on a couple sub-zero days and was impressed.

This NorthFace Artic parka is perfect for a New England Snow Storm. Whether it's shoveling snow or skiing in Nh it's a great jacket. I initially purchased a size large which I am true to size but had to return as it was tight across the bust. I purchased an extra large and it is a bit roomy but extra space for layering! I would recommend this coat to fellow Boston ladies who are freezing!

I like it! It dries quick if rained on and i'm obsessed with the color. Keeps me warm. I wish there was a shorter length though.