Customer Reviews The North Face Arctic Parka

Very disappointed, model is completely different style than last year's. Waist is not cinched much and as a result not as flattering. Sizing is also off. Would've purchased last year's model had I known but now my size is sold out while I was waiting for this to arrive.

Way to tight for me

I just wore this about 3 times and the feathers are already coming out.

very disappointed in the sizing! I know I am a bigger person, I know there is more I could do, but for a 3xl to fit so differently between styles is sad. my denali fits GREAT! this parka feels almost 2 sizes small from how the denali fits. couldn't even get the zipper zipped. I would give it more stars, the jacket itself is good quality, well made, warm and wieghty, but somethings needs to be done about women's sizing!

This was my first North Face coat. I wore it last winter and now this winter. The coat is super warm and has a flattering fit for something with bulk. (It's not a packable kind of coat.) Unfortunately, this coat sheds tons of tiny feathers all the time- some from the inside shell of the coat, but most from the pockets. Anything that goes in my pockets comes out with feathers- my gloves get covered. I have to check and de-feather my clothes every time I wear it. Sending it back through warranty means I'll be without the coat for a long time so I'd have to wait until after winter, but I'm also sure they won't be able to fix this, so eventually I'll end up without a coat anyway. I wouldn't mind the occasional feather, but this is excessive and I'm really disappointed.

I had the Artic parka 1 and loved it for years but unfortunately it got lost during travels. Due to the style being multi functional and waterproof I continued with it's next edition. The Artic parka 2 is different when it comes to the press buttons of hoodie in side collar section>>> they keep coming loose with the littlest movement. It's not pleasant to have to keep trying to fasten them, especially outside in the cold:/ These press buttons are like a cheap version of the ones that are in the front of the coat. Those are pressed closed and stay closed as they should. Next thing is the ongoing little (recycled) down feathers that are on the inside of the goat and cover whatever I'm wearing that day. This seems a a bigger problem, cause the volume is being reduced and the isolation will be less and less. At this pace, it's going to be a outer shell coat:/

I have waited an entire year to write this review to give the coat a fair assessment. Yes, it is warm, but much like others have commented, the constant leaking of feathers everywhere (all over my clothes, my car, you name it) render it unusable. I am so disappointed. I paid over $300 for this.

Very disappointed

This coat is very warm and perfect for Michigan winters when temps are < 0 degrees. The downside to this coat is quality. Within 3 days of having it, the material started to rip by the zipper. I immediately took it back to the store wherein they told me I would need to file a claim, pay to ship my brand new coat to Texas, and wait for it to be evaluated there. At the time, it was -30 wind chill outside and I'd have to go without this coat for 6-10 weeks. I find this to be ridiculous and poor customer service. For the price of this coat, it should not rip or tear at any time during casual wear, especially within just a couple days of buying it. The rip has now spread about 5-6 inches and gets worse every time I sit down. (Note: this coat is not tight on me and I am wearing the correct size, so it is not like I am stretching the material.) Very disappointing. I wanted a warm coat & I thought this would be perfect, especially given the price. I'd rather spend more on a different brand than on another North Face with this quality and hassle of a warranty process.

warm and fits well

Sadly, I received this coat as a Christmas gift last year - it felt a bit snug but as I had already tried on a larger size, I knew going up a size wouldn't work. I generally wear between a small and medium, purchased a medium after trying all sizes on. I am 5'2", 140lb, pear shaped and according to the true fit, I should have been able to wear the medium. What true fit doesn't take into account is hips and I feel like NF jackets are made for women without curves. For those females with a less curvy body, this is a great jacket. The unfortunate thing is that one year later I still haven't been able to wear it because the fit is just too restricting and now it's too late to return. Lesson learned and will pass the jacket on to someone who will wear it.

I was so excited to order this coat and was hoping that it would keep me warm but back it goes. The first thing i noticed was how lightweight it was but as soon as i put it on i knew it wasnt going to be a keeper. The sleeves are tight and so is the band at the waist. I wouldnt even think about sitting down in it for fear of ripping a seam. I ordered a size up and it was just odd fitting. The bust area fit great but the hip area was too big and that hood...they is no way to keep the hood from flopping down and covering your face. Maybe it is just my body but im really sad that this didnt work for me. I have always heard great things about North Face

Strangely the shoulders in this are very cold. I guess they didn't put much insulation in them so they would be feminine and reduce bulk. Mediocre coat. Doesn't breathe. Often come in sweaty from ploughing driveway because this coat doesn't breathe appears to have pure polyester lining. Not particularly warm the rest of the time, Not particularly waterproof either.

Strangely the shoulders in this are very cold. I guess they didn't put much insulation in them so they would be feminine and reduce bulk. Mediocre coat. Doesn't breathe. Often come in sweaty from ploughing driveway because this coat doesn't breathe - appears to have pure polyester lining. Not particularly warm the rest of the time, Not particularly waterproof either.

Returning product as it runs a full size smaller. I wear a 0x some 1x but ordered xxl to allow for slightly fitted style. I could barely zip this.

I would have used this coat for walking in the evenings in frigid Minnesota winters, but the flare out at the bottom of the coat was so wide that it let tons of ice cold air in and up my legs and lower back. So I returned it!

The medium was way too tight, but the large was way too big. I am 5'7.5", 140lbs, 32DDD, and an athletic adult female.

For some reason the medium fit me like a small. I ordered a large, and it is a bit too big but fits much better than the medium. I will be keeping the large because I like this jacket, its features, and the brand.

It is a very well-made parka, very fashionable. However, the jacket is thinner than I expected and I had to return it. Arctic II parka is suitable for winter in some places, but it does not give enough warmth to those northern areas like New York.

This is the second year I've used the Arctic Parka. When I originally invested in the coat, I wanted it to be my ultra cold weather parka. I like The North Face products and I was excited to get something truly warm--I live in the Northeast and walk outdoors a lot with my dog so I needed something that would last me quite some time. As it's bitterly cold out now (wind chill is -2/4 and highs in the teens-farenheit) it's just not keeping me warm. I do notice it's a bit snug (I am 5'4", 135 lbs, I got the size Small) and I have 3 layers on underneath and still feel cold to the bone. I've owned other parkas in the past; a JCrew down parka which was "meh". The ultimate parka I loved was from a company in Canada (not Canada Goose) --and that was the warmest by far, but the company went out of business. I'm very disappointed with the warmth factor since I read so many great reviews. I'm now reviewing other brands for the warm parka I yearn for.

I loved my old Arctic parka and was super excited to get this new one in the Grey. The material feels cheaper and the coat is just not warm enough for a real Chicago winter. Anything below zero you will need to layer this coat. It fits tight at the waist and I hate that there isn't a built in glove sleeve because when I have to wear a second layer which is more often than I thought I would have to, it's just too bulky. It's not warm enough and seems way thinner than before. Very disappointed going to sell it and get another coat from another brand. Yes get the coat if you aren't out for long periods of time and not in a Chicago winter often or don't mind layering to stay warm.

I bought this jacket last year. Zipper got broken after a month. The zipper would not come out and I had so much fun removing my jacket. I sent it back to fix. it took me 3 months to get it back after bothering them 3 times.They sent me a wrong coat (different style). First of all, they claimed I was lying without even checking what I bought compare to the pics I sent. Horrible service. I am waiting to find out what they will do for me. btw its warm but not warm enough for Canadian winter.

I am always cold in this coat around the shoulders and arms. Not enough down in these areas. Not a good commuter coat. I need to wear a down sweater under it to make it warm enough. Not what I was expecting from Northface

This is my 2nd year of owning this parka so its time for a review. It's very stylish and looks great. I get lots of compliment from my friends. The style is hand down. However the performance is another story. I'm 5"2. I consider myself skinny and I don't have a lot of layer of fat. I get cold very easily. I bought this parka as I think this is top of the line and it should keep me warm. I live in Wisconsin so no doubt I need serious winter coat. The weather here is frigid cold in Jan and Feb. The coat is not warm enough for me. I always get cold around the arm. I have to wear another layer of jacket before I wear the parka. It's not fun to be wearing many layers just to go some places. When I took my jacket off, my husband noticed I got feather looking thing on my clothes. This is not kool. It came from the parka. The zipper get stuck at the bottom when I tried to take it off sometime.

This jacket is quite stylish, as far as parkas go. However, it is not warm enough for the price. The cold gets in through the shoulders and at -25, it's definitely not warm enough. It looks great but do not buy if you live in a place that routinely gets below -20c.