Customer Reviews The North Face Arctic Parka

Seems like a warm coat, but looks too bulky on me for my taste and not a fan of the graphite color..

The jacket is well made, no doubt. It just didn't fit me quite the way I imagined it would when I ordered it online. The sleeves were a little too short for me, and it did not look flattering on me. I ended up exchanging it for the Far Northern Down Parka, which accentuates my womanly figure better than this coat [Arctic Down Parka] did. The huge pro about the Arctic Down is that the hood is completely removable if that's a selling point for you.

This coat is extremely warm. I have not had a chance to wear it yet in cold weather but I suspect it will be brilliant. Another pro is that this coat is less fitted than most TNF coats.

The sizing is very difficult to figure out. Realistic chest and shoulder measurements need to be implemented. I have broad shoulders and cannot find the correct size coat.

I purchased this as a treat to myself during the winter sale. I'm excited and can't wait until next winter when it'll be cold (and wet) enough for me to wear it. I did try it on and although the chest area is a little snug (I'm a 40 DDD), I am looking forward to being stylish and warm next winter.

Great coat, just didn't like the way it looked on me.

I first bought a medium and it was huge, but other than that I loved it so I exchanged for a small. The one I received had a messed up zipper. It took serious work to get it to zip, and when it did the bottom of the zipper would immediately split apart. It was very frustrating. I finally returned it which sucks because I really wanted this coat.

I WEAR IT DAILY BUT IT IS UNCOMFORTABLE BECAUSE IT HURTS THE THROAT WHEN ZIPPED UP AND THE MATERIAL AT THE THROAT IS SO RUFF YOU CAN'T FOLD IT DOWN UNLESS YOU ZIP IT OPEN WHICH WILL LET IN COLD AIR. THE HUDD IS ALSO TOO SMALL WHICH LETS IN COLD AIR BECAUSE IT DOES NOT COVER MY HEAD COMPLETELY.

Nice fabric and warm but made me look wide so I am returning it. I cannot go with a smaller size because it fits in the shoulders but is too wide on bottom.

I bought this jacket in black (size medium) 2 yrs ago and love it! So much so that I just ordered it in navy from moosejaw (got it cheaper). Love the color but the medium is too small all over. I called moosejaw and the girl asked if I ordered the NF Arctic down parka. Apparently they have had many returned for the same reason. Reordered in large.

I ordered both the medium and the large as I tend to have issues with North Face. I'm 5'6" at an athletic 160 lbs. The large was huge, and the medium was incredibly tight in the chest area. Had to return both due to poor fit for my body type.

I used to be a North Face fan of everything; but this new parka is not as expected. The insider filled down is too little and not provide enough warm for windy day in Boston; during a windy day, i can feel the cold wind come through my arms and my shoulder. The sleeves are too short and the inner linen is also too short. definitely returning. Comparing to the one i purchased 8 years ago, this one is a lot thinner (equivalent to about 30% of the down filled from my old parka) , not worth of even the sale price. Hoping North face would add more down to this parka next year so i would considered buying it.

Top was fine and reasonably fitted so wearer does not look like The Michelin Man or a Pillsbury Doughboy. But the hips were so wide, it felt as if the coat should belong to two different people. If hips were cut slimmer (not tight, just not so wide), the coat would have been great. I am 5'4", 118 lbs; size 4-6 clothing; and medium in this coat. A small would have been too tight on top.

Based on other reviews, I tried a small and a medium in this coat. However, it may not be the coat for me. It really would suit someone with a very small top and sloped shoulders, accompanied by substantial hips. I am 5'7", 135 pounds but the top felt tight and short-waisted. (I am debating trying a large.) I love the teal color, though.

Large was too big and the medium had a weird cut to it... I'd buy the jacket again if I tried it on first

Loved the fabric they chose for this jacket but I had to exchange it for another style. I am 5'8" and 140, I ordered a medium, it was much too short in the arms and too wide on the waist with no adjustability. I love north face an have several of their coats and I've never had a too short in the arms problem. I did however decide to splurge and go for the Shavana parka and I'm in love! It has amazing features (like built in "emergency" gloves, they're kinda like running sleeves) great fit with adjustable waist/hood/sleeves. It's is by far the warmest coat I have every put on! Id give the Shavana a 5*

A nice coat, but to bulky for me, added about 20 pounds.

Stiff fabric especially uncomfortable around the neck, unless you keep it unzipped several inches and use a soft scarf. Awkward pockets.

Nice coat but not as warm as I expected for the price.

I did not use the product , just tried it once. Bought this online and thought to go a size up . It looked ugly on me didn't fit right , had to buy something else instead

I'm a big fan of North Face and have many of their coats as well as other items. This coat looks nice but is definitely not as warm as I expected it to be. Not worth the money.

I ordered several coats from Zappos to compare. This one was just "OK". I really liked the grey color and the fur collar, but the fit was not as flattering as some of the other coats. The bottom curved out and make me look pear shaped. This coat was also not as comfortable as some of the others. (I tried Marmot, Under Armor, North Face and Merrell) Fairly true to size. For reference, I'm 5'8"/130lbs and ordered a small. I may have been able to get away with an XS as I don't wear bulky sweaters. As far as North Face options, I much preferred this coat to the North Face Shavana, but the Marmot Chelsea was my top pick.

Fits nicely except the arms are too short. I have to wear extra long gloves. Also, not many pockets. My old north face had some inside and breast pockets

I was very disappointed that the size chart dimensions were not accurate - the coat seems to be scaled for Juniors or very slim adults

I was a little bit uncomfy in collar area, just doesn't sit on me right, and zippers don't look too durable, I had hard time with them from the beginning. Arms and shoulders are good though, when you raising your hands the parka stays where it supposed to be, without gathering somewhere in your waist. I didn't test it out very carefully (in fact, I've just tried it on few times at home), but it looks to me that it's not very warm.. So keep in mind that it was not made for a very cold conditions, which makes it great for city sightseeing, casual city wearing and makes it undesirable for hiking or something like that. Overall not bad, but for that price not great either. My beliefs, activewear has to be comfortable and durable, when something you wear is bothering you every step you make - it's unacceptable. That's why I'm gonna exchange it.