Customer Reviews The North Face Arctic Parka II

I'm probably too short for this coat. It goes past my knees and feels overly puffy above my shoulders. Not as comfortable as my last NF coat.

I bought this coat as a replacement for another TNF coat that ripped and couldn't be repaired under warranty. I don't like this one as much. It doesn't have the hand warmer pockets and the only pockets it does have are a bit low on the coat. The hood is way too shallow and it attaches to the coat by a little zipper and two cheap plastic buttons on either side that detach with any little tug. It's extremely annoying.

I really wanted to love this parka, because of how attractive it is. Although it looks great on, it doesn't protect much against Wisconsin winters. I tested it outside in 20 degree, windy, snowy weather, and it wasn't warm at all. I could feel the wind right through the jacket. Particularly in the sleeves, it didn't appear to provide much protection from the cold. I typically wear LL bean down coats, and I can tell the difference in warmth between their 650 down fill, and this parkas 550 down fill. This would be a great jacket in mildly cold weather with no wind, but would not recommend for winter.

Great length, fit & fashionable winter jacket option. The only issue I have with the detachable hood, is that it is not secure on the sides of the hood, and does not stay on my head. Therefore, on cold windy days it does not keep my head warm and is more of an inconvenience than a perk.

I bought three North Face coats in the same size and this one ran so much so much smaller.

Nice jacket but I bought this one and another north face and I'm keeping the original one I bought. This jacket was not as heavy as the other one I purchased and I wasn't a fan of the hood detachment. Other than that it was warm and nice if you like a simple looking jacket.

I was surprised by how thin and not puffy this felt--which could be a pro for some people but I wanted a really warm coat. It also went down a little longer than I wanted--to my knees--and flared out a little too much. I bike around on a daily basis and thought the length wouldn't work. I returned it.

Sadly I had to return this coat. It’s good quality and stylish, but it did not fit comfortably and wasn’t as warm as I was hoping for on those cold, windy winter days. It is a fitted style making it a little too tight with a sweatshirt on underneath. I am 5’5 125lb 34b chest and I tried Small. I’d try medium, but for $299 I need to love it!

Background: I'm 5'8, 125lbs, hourglass/pear-shaped build, waist 26 inch, hips 38 inch. Bought a size small. PROS: Really nice, good quality, stylish. If it fits your body type and you like longer jackets then this is perfect for you. CONS: The fitting is really strange. The chest is fitted, the sleeves are very baggy and loose, the sleeves are also extremely long. But the waist is too cinched, it's hard to fit a bulky sweater under. If you like to wear sweaters, buy a size UP. It's also way longer than it looks on the model, came down to below my mid-thigh. I was looking for something more similar to the Mauna Kea Parka they released a couple years ago.

The size recommendation was off. Too big for daughter but it fit me and I am 35 lbs larger, XXL. Also, coat is stiff but it is stylish if fits you fitted.

The coat was exactly what I needed to keep warm while walking my dog. I've had other down coats that feathers flew out of frequently. I was hoping A Northface would be an improvement. The coat does keep me warm but the feathers are problematic for me.

Neck comes up really high, which is great for warmth but not for comfort.

I needed something warm for work but for the price the zipper wasn't the best and this coat felt too heavy for me. For the price I was expecting a higher quality.

The jacket is great. But the picture of the Vintage White is misleading and jacket is more beige if anything. I would recommend this jacket....but not this color.

I'm so so so so so disappointed that this coat won't work for me. It's beautiful & absolutely EVERYTHING I want in a coat: long enough for good coverage, removable hood, great tight fitting material at the wrist, double directional zippers, warm, windproof, etc. etc. I'm 5 foot 3 inches and 138 pounds. I am not a body builder but I have muscle through my shoulders and arms. I can't lift my arms over my head!!!!! This has not happened to me with a coat, ever. I am accustomed to some women's fit shirts that will inhibit my arm movement but a coat has never done this to me until now. So to call this coat a standard fit is incorrect. Since I am 5' 3" I will not buy a large. The arms will be too long as will the coat. North Face, please do better.

I live in upstate New York and a large Parka-Like coat is a necessity. I liked this style compared to the one before because it seemed as though it would be more waterproof than my previous standard puffy long north face, I also think that it has a much sleeker look. My parents bought it for me for Christmas and my previous North Face Coat had been as XS but I knew I wanted a Small for this one so that I could fit sweaters and sweatshirts under it. After one winter and now going into my second season with this coat I wish that I had gotten a medium so that I could fit sweaters and sweatshirts more comfortably underneath. Would suggest sizing up for that reason. Wish I had it in a Medium.

Coat is nicely made but a bit stiff to wear. I have another northface long down coat in medium and it fits normal. This is very snug around chest and waist and I don't think I could wear anything thicker than a t-shirt undeneath. I am 5'8 145 lbs wear size 8. Its definitely slimming though. I will likely return due to size issue.

I wish I ignored the sizing guide and all the other reviewers who tell you to size up- which I did and the jacket was too big. For reference, I'm 63", 130lbs, 36D. Ordered a M and it was a little too baggy, even in the bust. The coat is comfortable and it seems like it will hold up really well in wet weather. Love the fleece lined wrist cuffs. Didn't like the longer drop in the back of the coat, made me look like a penguin, and the "skirt" of the jacket is very wide, I feel like it won't do a great job keeping the cold windy weather out. The hood is a very awkward fit- way too tall of a hood, and the fur doesn't come down low enough in the neck. I tried it on in my 60 degree apartment and was surprised it didn't feel toasty warm. I get cold really easily and am hoping to find a parka that makes me feel like I'm wrapped in a giant sleeping bag. The hunt continues...

I wear EU size 36/37, this jacket size S felt too big and long for me.

I had to return the jacket it was too bulky and too long for my preference. It was very warm though. Very nice good quality.

it is cut small

For the price of this jacket, it's unbelievable how terrible the quality of the zipper is. It's an agony when I put this jacket on and can't get the zipper to work! Seriously NORTHFACE I expect something of better quality from you. I bought this jacket thinking it could last for many years, but it looks like the zipper will go out way before the rest of the jacket would.

Very good quality and warm. I'm 5'2" and the small fit well everywhere but it came to my knees! The model in the picture must be 6'!

I am fit, 32DDD, 5'7", and 140 pounds. It was tight in the shoulders when both arms reached forward in the driving position (to hold the steering wheel of a car). I could not close the coat around my chest to zip it up. I usually always wear a small or medium. This medium fit like an extra small.

I am 5’1” with a 36 DDD chest. I ordered this coat for a trip to Iceland and got the large because I wanted to wear layers underneath. When I got the jacket and tried it on with just a T-shirt, it was snug. Tried it on with a sweatshirt and couldn’t bend my arms. The length went to my mid shins. Definitely keeps your body heat in though, and the hood is small so it fits on your head nicely and won’t blow off in the wind. Returned.