Customer Reviews The North Face Arctic Parka

This is an extremely warm, comfortable and durable coat. I use it in winter in the upper Midwest and it is the only coat that keeps me warm when it is below 20 degrees Fahrenheit and windy. I wear this coat all winter and early Spring in Chicago. I think the hood is great - the hood comes forward enough in front of your face to keep blowing snow off your face. I fold the fur back if it is not snowing. It is like wearing a warm, dry sleeping bag which is exactly what you want when it is below freezing out. I have one that is 10 years old and it looks new (I buy the black color because it shows no stains). I bought a second one 2 years ago because I could not find my original one in storage. Then I found the original one but kept both. The newer one was a bit less bulky and the outer fabric was softer so probably not quite as warm or durable but still very good. I think the stiff, thick fabric on the one from 10 years ago is probably more durable but the less bulky is more comfortable if it is not below zero outside. Both have held up like new. I am now ordering my third one because I gained weight and need a bigger size. The only negative is the when you zip it all the way up, the neck part of the coat hits me awkwardly under the chin since I am on the short side. So fully zipped my chin is inside the coat and the opening for the hood is around my mouth.

Best parka I even owned!

The parka itself is warm and long, exactly what I was looking for. The Medium, however, is a bit big, but the small was too tight through the hips for me. I'm 5'6 130 lbs.

It is a super warm coat, but was a little disappointed when I received it in the mail because the middle snap holding the fur to the hood keeps unsnapping. For the price I was hoping it to last a long time.

Expensive. Felt like I was buying the Logo!

Cant wait to wear next winter always wanted a Northface heavier coat for New York winter so glad happy finally plus size

This is a nice parka for daily wear, it's durable and keep you warm.

Need more bigger in M size

So I'm quite picky about my winger parkas. I tend to hold onto them for years, so it's gotta check off a lot of boxes. This one did just that. I loved that it had cuffs inside the sleeves for extra warmth. Nice, deep, fleece-lined pockets, an inner pocket (a must) and a nice generous hood that stays on even in the wind. I also liked that it's gathered in the back at the waist so it's not quite as boxy as other parkas. The one and only thing that I find I do not like is that when it's zipped all the way up to the chin, it does choke me a bit and I find myself pulling at it. Luckily, I don't have it zipped all the way up a ton. I would purchase this again. It's a super warm jacket and I do recess duty in the north east!

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.