Customer Reviews The North Face Arctic Parka

I'm 5'1"... This coat was a little too long for my short body. It looked a little strange on me. I'm returning it for a different model that isnt as long

I ordered this coat and sadly had to return it. It is so tight in the chest that I could not zip it and I am not that big. I have had the same problem with several of the jackets/coats. It looks very warm and well made. I really wanted to keep it but not possible. I would recommend The North Face, just not this coat unless you are very small chested.

Something is wrong with the size, it is not exactly small or large. It is just the wrong size and uncomfortable

Parka is stylish and warm.

The largest size this coat came in was an XL, and even then, it's too small! The armpit area is too small, I can't layer underneath - it feels like I'm being suffocated. This is a terrible cut coat. I really wanted to like this coat. What a terrible purchase.

I live in Toronto, it's mid-December, around -5 degrees only and wish I could return or exchange this parka. I can feel the chill in my chest and arms while wearing a fleece sweater and long sleeved shirt. The fit and look are great, but it is not practical. Very disappointed.

This coat runs small. when paying $300 for a coat one would expect it to be warm. I am in Michigan, when the coat was purchased it was not our coldest yet this coat was not worth the price.

This coat was just too tight under the arms. I really wanted to ignore this issue, but unfortunately, I had to return the medium, and the large was way too big. I am 5'5" and 125 lbs. Hoping that TNF redesigns it for next season to be a tiny bit roomier under the arms.

I bought this coat because of the extreme cold weather we have been having this winter, I have another north face spring jacket and I love it. This coat??s name and price should indicate that it would be an ideal coat for Canadian winters - this is not the case!!! The second I went outside wearing the coat I knew it wasn??t warm enough. The wind blows right through it. I can??t even wear it because I freeze. I have gone back to wearing my old Columbia coat. Very disappointed in this coat

I was excited to finally get a North Face Coat so I would be WARM as the winter has been somewhat brutal out here in Indiana this year. My old Eddie Bauer Lodge Parka was shedding terribly and again time for a replacement??_so I figured I would spend the $$ on a good parka and it would last more than the Eddie Bauer's 1 season stint. I was sorely disappointed. I bought the small and it fits perfectly, however the coat is NOT warm! I went outside several times hoping it was just me but the cold goes right through the sleeves and shoulders. There is also a patch in the back around the elastic that is cold as well. I left the tag on and will be returning. It is sad. Such a nice, pretty coat! It is sad that my beat up Eddie Bauer, which is shedding feathers everywhere, is still warmer. I don't see any store that has another in my size and color to see if perhaps I received a dud, so I guess I will have to be returning for my $ back.