Customer Reviews The North Face Arctic Parka

This is a great, warm winter coat and the length is ideal (hits mid thigh). As a 5'6" 125 lb woman, the small was surprisingly a bit big on me. I'd prefer it to be more snug around the torso and would be great if the bottom of the coat had a drawstring or some sort of option to tighten it. I haven't yet worn the coat in very cold weather, but am concerned the gaping at the bottom of the coat may let some cold / wind in.

Very bulky but very warm. The bottom is a bit too wide and makes me look a little bell-shaped, but the cost is supposed to be more functional than fashionable. It keeps me warm through the winter in upstate NY.

Everything is great, except for the fact that the pockets were a little low on me (I'm 5'3'') and I thought they could be a little bigger. Sometimes I feel like the zipper is a little finicky. It got stuck 3 times in the first 2 weeks of wearing it.

This coat is stylish, beautiful and warm. Had to return it was way too big.

I bought this coat in November 2017 and I still use it till this day! I live in a place where it gets incredibly cold (Negative 56 degrees F) and I needed a jacket that would help me keep warm and this jacket definitely does it. When it is super windy, I don't feel the wind anywhere on my body or thighs, just my face! I seriously cannot stress enough how awesome this jacket is and how warm it keeps me! I even sat on ice for an hour once in it and my butt never even got wet! I usually wear a Large in women's clothing, Medium in Men's clothing and I got an XL large in this coat (5'7, 200 lbs) and it fits perfect - not too tight and not too big. So, I suggest going a size up. The one complaint I do have is that sometimes the pocket zippers get stuck and that the inside pocket does not fit my iPhone X in the case. I would have wanted the inside pocket a bit bigger. But, other than that - no complaints!

This jacket saves me in the mountains! I would be freezing without this! It is very durable in the wind/rain and handles temperatures down to the negatives easily (with layering). This is the best jacket for the northeast, the only complaint is the feathers are already coming out after 3 months of wear.

I love, love, love this jacket! It is warm, covers my but and looks great on me. I am 150 lbs with an athletic build. I initially listened to the reviews and sizing advice that this jacket fit small and I ordered a medium. It was to big. I exchanged it for a small and the fit was perfect! Every time I wear it I get so many compliments. I love this coat! It is warm, stylish and fits like it was sewn just for me!

Have a ten year old North Face parka, heavily worn, that is tired. Needed to replace it. No other brand would do.

I love the look of the coat, its warm and I really like the sleeve design at the wrists. The only downfall is the zipper. I have trouble getting the zipper started and every time i try to unzip the bottom zipper to sit in my car it gets stuck nearly every time. Very frustrating.

This coat is great for a cold, northern winter. Very warm. I sized up (bought a medium, typically a small) to get a bit more length in the sleeves and mobility in arms/shoulders. I wear it around town, on walks/hikes and playing with kiddos outside.

Pros: Warm, stylish, the quality of the material Cons: My arms feel the draft if I'm not wearing a long sleeve top under my coat.

Use this jacket as a heavy winter coat

I am a petite woman (5"0) and usually order clothing in XS but I tried the XS and it felt way too tight especially when wearing layers. The small feels a bit too bulky and and long but this jacket does the trick. I am comfortable walking 20-30 min in the cold. Great option for a warm jacket that won't break the bank

I ordered one online, a large. I am 5"4 and I weigh 155 pounds. When I tried the medium it felt a little tight in the back and it was a little hard to zip it and move my shoulders. Think a large would be better? Im nervous it would be too big in size.

This jacket is beautiful but very big and heavy. I am only 5'2 and it was too long for me as well. This jacket may be great for someone in harsh weather conditions, I just needed something light to run errands.

Full disclosure, I returned this jacket in favor of the $450 one. The fabric is a little too shiny and wrinkles easily. The small was the right fit for me but it was a little confining. I like the fleece lined pockets though and the fur hood is quite chic! Good for the price, but I am glad that I paid a little more for one with magnetic closures.

I tried at least three other coats before settling on this one. The length is great for the cold weather. It's a warm coat. It may run a little bit small. I'm usually a Small/Medium and the Medium fits just right. The only downside is the lack of extra pockets. Also the zipper on the pockets that hurt my hand when I put them in. Other than that - I'm okay with it.

This coat looks tailored and classy. It does not have the "wet Michelon tire", thank goodness! My daughter loves the length, warmth, and look for running errands in the cold and damp New Hampshire winter (she doesn't have a car at school) and crossing campus. We all agree that this isn't designed for playing in the snow; so it is limited in how/when to wear it.

Coat is very warm but the fit runs small. I ordered XL but it is still snug.

Great jacket. I purchased it as my first true winter coat. More about functionality and less about style. Would recommend.

The coat is lighter than I thought it would be, it is very warm and flattering. Although I wish the bottom was tighter (or longer) because cold air can enter easily. I am 5ft 4in and 123 lb., ordered it in a medium size but I exchanged it for a small.

This is a stylish, high quality and warm coat, good length and fit, ture to size and just the right weight. It is good for cold and windy days. The only issue is the fur on the hood, it is undetachable, you have to remove the whole hood.

I bought this coat to wear in Chicago and am very satisfied overall. There are no upper (breast) pockets or interior pockets, very common in women's outerwear. I expected more from North Face. Two way zipper is a must with knee length coat but the zipper pulls are different making a quick zip impossible. It must be fiddled a bit.

I am a college student at a big school and I use this coat for warmth and wind protection when I am walking across campus. The jacket fits nicely with just enough room to add a layer underneath, I am just under 5'8 and weigh 132 lbs. Its extremely fashionable AND warm, I'm usually sweating as soon as I enter a building. The only complaint I would have is that when i zip it up all the way it doesn't cover my face like it seems like it is supposed to, it just jams into the bottom of my neck/chin and its not comfortable, this was a little disappointing because I was looking forward to it shielding my face from cold/wind. That is the only reason I gave it 4 starts instead of 5, and that could just be happening bc my head or neck is shaped weird. (lol) I would recommend this coat for someone who needs a reliable winter coat.

Doesn't feel very heavy, but is exceptionally warm.