Customer Reviews The North Face Arctic Parka II

I wore this in 20 degree weather and it kept me warm. It wasn't to bulky or heavy and I love the slimming effect of this Parka

I bought this jacket for a three week trip to Paris in January. It was perfect! I was warm and dry the entire time. The jacket is comfortable and easy to move in. The pockets are warm and the hood is big enough to wear over a hat if necessary. Great purchase!

This coat runs small. I own The North Face Metropolis Parka in a size M and it's roomy with layers; I had to exchange this coat for a size L because it felt too fitted and tight worn with layers. For reference, I am 5'6" and weigh 135lbs. I've only worn this parka a few times, but so far, it has kept me warm in chilly New England January temperatures.

Great winter coat! I have a mile walk to work and this coat keeps me warm in the cold Midwest winter. I haven't experienced feather shedding.

I had bought this coat and then returned it. But after I couldn't find something else that was just as lightweight, fitted and stylish I rebought- and I'm so happy I did! Love the double zipper on the jacket (I'm constantly zipping the bottom up when sitting in my car). The sleeves and length are as expected- love that the back is a little bit longer. The pockets are warm (fleece lined) and the hood is removable (and the fur is also removable). The waist has a fitted look which is flattering. Overall would recommend to anyone woman!

Love love LOVE this coat. I am someone that is always cold and this coat has changed everything!! Thankful that I now look forward for my walk to work because I know i'm not going to freeze my butt off!

Too small and tight around the chest and waist area.I recommend using the size chart. I usually wear medium but it's def too tight. It's a beautiful coat! I have to return it and right now the L size is out of stock so I'm super sad about it. Hopefully I will get lucky and find it in stores when I return this one.

Great winter coat! Love it

I bought this in store. It's SO warm. I love that it's waterproof, windproof, and I find it MUCH more comfortable than my outer boroughs parka. (Less restrictive). I'm 5'10 and the sleeves are long enough in the size large! I'm normally a medium in NF, but for the length (and being able to wear a big bulky sweater underneath,) I sized up. I love this jacket!

This is a very warm winter coat. Perfect for cold weather. I will purchase another in a different color. Highly recommend.

My last coat was from North Face and after 10+ years with it I decided it was time to buy a new one. I bought this online knowing that the quality would be good and went with my old size and I was not disappointed at all. It's warm, windproof, waterproof, stylish...I just love it and have had so many positive comments!

I live in New England and for years refused to buy a "puffy" jacket because of the style/fit. This is a perfect compromise for warmth and style in the freezing NE winters!

This is a great parka! Just note that Arctic is in the title for a reason - it’s a thick, keep you toasty warm in the freezing cold parka! I wanted something a bit lighter so it was returned. True to size - I always buy a large in North Face jackets and the Large fit great.

I'm so glad I got this parka! It is so comfortable. It's perfect for walking or monitoring my first grade class on the playground. It's very flattering, especially when fully zipped. When I first got it I was skeptical about whether I should've ordered a larger size, but I'm glad I didn't exchange it. It is a form fitting jacket, but I'm able to completely move and bend in it. I'm consider myself to have an athletic build at 5'6" and 145 lbs and I got a medium. I love it!!

This coat keeps you so warm and dry. I recently used it when I took a trip to the Alps. It kept me nice and toasty and dry from all the falling snow. I also got a lot of comments on how nice the coat looked on me.

I love this coat....the arms and the chest area is most comfortable....again love this coat

Great, sleek, warm winter coat! Very well thought out design and the pockets are awesome!! One for your hands, one for easy access (gloves, earbuds etc), one for secure access (ID, wallet etc) and one inside pocket for your phone. Great color, great fit. The collar zips up to your nose so you don’t need a scarf and it blocks the wind. Very warm and fluffy. Tried a lot of coats and this was by far the best! Couldn’t bring myself to buy a Canada Goose - triple the cost. You want cute, warm, and well designed? This coat will not disappoint.

I love this jacket. Its so warm and cozy and stylish. I bought a 2x and fits me perfectly.

My wife loves this coat. I covers everything down to her knee and keeps her incredibly warm. It's in the 20s in nyc and she can walk or wait for the bus without a problem.

100% windproof, rather warm and lightweight. My first parka from The North Face and I'm totally in love. Highly recommended.

Absolutely love this jacket. It is lightweight, comfortable, and stylish. And most importantly it is warm! I bought this in the purple and it is a dark purple and matte (not shiny as others have reviewed, but not sure which color people stated was supposedly shiny). For size, I went with the recommended size after doing the fit finder quiz. I am a true medium (5'7", 140 lbs). This coat does not stretch in the shoulders or anywhere for that matter, so if you are on the fence about size, I suggest sizing up. I would not be able to wear a super thick shirt underneath this comfortably. My only complaint (and a minor one at that) is if I have the jacket zipped and am getting into my vehicle it is a little tight on my legs, but this can be alleviated by pulling the jacket up slightly when getting in.

I had been searching for months for the perfect parka to wear on my recent trip to Italy over the Christmas holiday, and after much deliberation, I went with this one. I was hopeful, as the coat I wore on the same trip the year before left me cold, miserable, and unwilling to participate in pretty much anything that involved going outside. This year couldn't have been more different - The Arctic Parka kept me so warm in -5 Celsius with strong winds (and with only a light sweater and a t-shirt underneath) and made my trip so enjoyable as a result. I definitely would not have had the holiday I had, if I did not purchase this coat. The hood is great, the insulation is evenly distributed and it's super lightweight and wearable. This was the best decision, and best investment, I have ever made, and i'll forever recommend this coat to anyone and everyone that'll listen.

I love this coat! It is so warm and fits perfectly.

Love this parka! Keeps me toasty warm! Living in Northern Minnesota you need a warm coat and this coat really delivers. Ordered a size up from my regular coat size and parka fit perfectly.

Comfortable coat