I have a version of this coat that I got at a NF store in Maine probably 15 years ago. The zipper broke and there was a tear at the bottom and I've tried to replace it, but nothing came close to its comfort or warmth, so I just continued to use it. Finally decided to just order another North Face and this looked like the closest match. I have to say that the quality downgrades are very disappointing. It doesn't feel nearly as thick (although they both say they are 550 fill; old one is fluffy down and the new one is some down/poly alternative mix?maybe it is as warm but I can't imagine so?), the hood is no longer detachable, the North Face logo is an iron-on plasticky material that will surely peel off rather than embroidered, and the fabric itself is different - it feels more fuzzy and less slippery, which some may like, but I do not. Zipper is also too small and flimsy for a coat at this price.

They also changed the cut. The new model is far more tapered at the waist, which I hate in a jacket. I'm wearing this for warmth, not to look snatched. And the arms are soooo skinny. I have long, skinny arms, I'm 5'7" and 135, slim with long arms/legs, and these arms were uncomfortably tight over anything other than a thin l/s tee. I tend to wear oversized sweaters or thicker materials, and this felt constricting in the arms and armpits; another feeling that I strongly dislike in a jacket. If I can't drive comfortably in it, it's too tight. And I ordered a Medium, which is my normal size in tops and jackets. It fit fine in the width of the body, just way too tight in the arms. For reference, my older model was a size Small - and the new model fits smaller in a Medium than the old one in Small. I don't know what NF was thinking with these new measurements. I guess size up? And don't bother if you have thicker or more muscular arms, because I am neither and it was still too tight for me.

Since I dislike most things about this jacket, I'll be returning, so I can't speak to the warmth. But if the thinness is any indicator, it wouldn't have lived up there, either. I would give this 2 stars for fit, quality, and comfort, but am giving 3 to be generous due to not being able to rate warmth.

Nice Coat. Too small. I had to return.

Very disappointed with this product. It is used in normal wear traversing outside from vehicle to inside. I love the color, but it stains so incredibly easily and does not clean. I would expect a product from a brand such North Face to be more resilient and durable especially in casual everyday use. Additionally, the feather stuffing of the coat pokes through the exterior fabric of the jacket either poking your skin on your arm inside the jacket or being visible on the outside of the jacket.

Love this jacket. Finally a new nice slim fit. Hits right above knees and I'm 5'3 /116lb. Got XS. Now I want the short version too :)

I really wanted to like this parka because I love the color, but the fit was very weird. It was too tight at the bottom and too loose up top. I couldn't zip it comfortably even though I sized up. I'm 5'5, 138 lbs, and a medium is normally big enough to layer under. Huge disappointment. Worse was the return process, which I just spent 40 minutes on. The online return didn't work. The first representative I spoke to was supposed to email me a return label but the call dropped. The second representative spent fully 15 minutes "filling out the form" for the return, and then I waited 5 minutes for the email to come through. Columbia, Title Nine, any other company, the return process takes less than 2 minutes. Very annoying!

I bought this coat to replace the old style Gotham that I wish you guys would please please bring back. It was mid thigh length this one is knee length little too long, but I miss my coat and had to get it replaced and this was as close as I could get it I really wish you guys would stop using the iron on Logos, I really wish you would go back to the stitching of the logo as much as you charge for your product. At least you could do is give us some good quality stitching for the logo. The ironing patch will come off melt off. It makes the jacket look horrible and I love the black stitching that you used on the Gotham Parka Mid Thigh Length please
And Please try to resize because your sizing is off.
I got a small. I'm 5-6, 127 pounds Extra small is too tight around the arms and armpit but it fit in mid section, so settled with small it's still a little too big in mid section, but The price is high, but I missed The Gotham Parka, so had to buy it.

This coat is great super warm but lightweight exactly what I was going for. The color is a little more purple than mauve and it's really really long. I wish that it hit mid thigh rather than my knees.

Kept me warm in sub zero temperatures! My advice would be to size up, I am usually a small, but a medium was the best fit - especially when layering.

Purchased this coat 3 months ago. Zipper broke. Teeth came off zipper. Unable to zip. Called customer service about warranty or return. Unable to return due to being outside the return window. A warranty repair could take up to 6 weeks. It's the middle of winter?. When do you need a coat? If you are wanting something that holds up this coat is not for you. And honestly no point in buying if you're buying for the limited lifetime warranty because it takes 6 weeks for repair. Your coat is most likely going to break while you are wearing it or needing to wear it. So really no point in offering the warranty. Over priced garbage.

I have wanted a north face jacket for years. After losing 80 lbs I decided to treat myself to a new jacket.