Styleforum › Forums › Men's Style › Streetwear and Denim › Durable, warm and stylish winter coat?
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:

Durable, warm and stylish winter coat?

post #1 of 19
11/8/07 at 11:32am
Thread Starter 
I basically have bought two winter coat in the last two years and they are both torn to complete crap. I went through a virgin wool Lacoste 'dressier' coat two years ago. So last year I figured out that I would go for something that seems more durable: a Dunderdon J-25 Parka. It is now quite discolored from having my messenger back rubbing against it all the time and the tailor had to do some major work on it.

Of course, its always important to stay stylish too. How do you guys keep a balance between warm and stylish? I mean, what kind of coat do you go for?

I am currently thinking about going for Canada Goose or Arc'teryx. Any other stylish alternatives?
Reply
Reply
post #2 of 19
11/8/07 at 4:13pm
At the risk of sounding like a broken record, I will once again suggest Arcteryx. Minimalist, exceptionally well-built, stylish, and last, but not least, utterly capable.

I was in your position a few winters ago: looking for a functional winter coat that was still stylish. I didn't want to fart about with layering, so I was looking for something insulated. Like you, I narrowed it down to Arcteryx and Canada Goose.

After trying on the Canada Goose Ontario Parka, I learned two things: Even the small sizes are way too big and sloppy, and, more importantly, they're more coat then anyone will ever need -- unless you happen to live in Antarctica. They're just too bloody warm; you'll overheat in minutes.

After trying nearly everything Arcteryx has to offer, I ended up choosing this beauty, the Fission LT Hoody:

http://arcteryx.com/images/popups/Fi...oody-Black.jpg

I have never been more pleased with a clothing purchase in my life. It's virtually weightless, durable, exceptionally warm, and still stylish enough to keep me looking good when in town.

It isn't as puffy as the stock picture may lead you to believe, either. The front comes to just at my crotch and the rear covers my ass.
Reply
Reply
post #3 of 19
11/8/07 at 6:41pm
Thread Starter 
Nice. How much did you pay for it?
Reply
Reply
post #4 of 19
11/8/07 at 7:29pm
I just returned home from a jaunt to Starbucks for a Venti non-fat Peppermint Mocha. Mmm...

http://img473.imageshack.us/img473/3377/dsc00444fd8.jpg

I bought mine locally and paid just under $500 CAD (inclusive of taxes), but it can be had for much less in the US.

I'm also wearing an Arcteryx Emissary Beanie and Arcteryx Delta SV gloves -- also kickass articles.
Reply
Reply
post #5 of 19
11/8/07 at 7:48pm
Thread Starter 
It does look very nice. I'll take a look at these and the Canada Goose tomorrow. I may end up ordering online though as the US dollar is weak and the canadian prices still high.

Are you sure that Canada Goose would be too warm though? I am in Québec City which is considerably colder than Toronto in the winter.

Thanks!
Reply
Reply
post #6 of 19
11/8/07 at 7:57pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Histrion View Post
It does look very nice. I'll take a look at these and the Canada Goose tomorrow. I may end up ordering online though as the US dollar is weak and the canadian prices still high.

Are you sure that Canada Goose would be too warm though? I am in Québec City which is considerably colder than Toronto in the winter.

Thanks!

Even with only a tee on underneath, in -20 Celcius temperatures, I've been toasty while waiting for the streetcar in my Fission LT Hoody.

A note about sizing on my jacket: I'm 6', 155lbs, a 38R jacket, and I find the small fits like a glove. Find a store, try them on, then order online.

Canada Goose stuff is very nice, but I thought it was too much. I was also turned off by the metal reinforcement lining the brim of the hood on the Ontario Parka.
Reply
Reply
post #7 of 19
11/8/07 at 7:58pm
I love Arc'Teryx gear. I've been eyeing a Fission SV for two years now, but couldn't pull the trigger because it's over $500.
Reply
Reply
post #8 of 19
11/8/07 at 8:46pm
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Brigden View Post
Even with only a tee on underneath, in -20 Celcius temperatures, I've been toasty while waiting for the streetcar.

A note about sizing: I'm 6', 155lbs, a 38R jacket, and I find the small fits like a glove. Find a store, try them on, then order online.

Canada Goose stuff is very nice, but I thought it was too much. I was also turned off by the metal reinforcement lining the brim of the hood on the Ontario Parka.

Oh.. and how is the sizing on Arc'teryx? I am a 36, in-between S and R. I don't think Arc'teryx does XS so if the sizing is like Canada Goose, it wouldn't be an option..
Reply
Reply
post #9 of 19
11/8/07 at 9:46pm
I've been secretly loving Arc'teryx for years, but afraid to admit so on here. They're the best outdoors gear you can buy. It's what North Face tried to be before they started making "fashion pieces". Even though they're slimmer than most camping apparel, they have a greater range of motion.

As a testiment to they're quality, certain tier 1 units of the military (CAG and DEVGROUP) issue Arc'teryx.
Reply
Reply
post #10 of 19
11/8/07 at 10:30pm
Thread Starter 
Why were you afraid to admit it on here? Is it stygmatized and I didn't know it?
Reply
Reply
post #11 of 19
11/8/07 at 10:45pm
I just felt like it wasn't "exclusive" enough.
Reply
Reply
post #12 of 19
11/8/07 at 11:03pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Sola View Post
I just felt like it wasn't "exclusive" enough.

People round here are more likely to covet obscure Norwegian companies because they're: a.) obscure, and b.) Norwegian.

Arcteryx is the best money can buy. Functional, stylish, and quality; their stuff affords you the opportunity to wear technical outerwear and not look like a tree-hugging university student.
Reply
Reply
post #13 of 19
11/8/07 at 11:28pm
Thread Starter 
Well, Dunderdon and its relative 'exclusivity' hasn't served me very well.
Reply
Reply
post #14 of 19
11/9/07 at 12:37am
Quote:
Originally Posted by Histrion View Post
Why were you afraid to admit it on here? Is it stygmatized and I didn't know it?
Arc'teryx also makes a lot urban stuff. They also have a very stupid name.
Reply
Reply
post #15 of 19
11/9/07 at 1:09am
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arethusa View Post
... They also have a very stupid name.

So do you.
Reply
Reply
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:
  Return Home
  Back to Forum: Streetwear and Denim
Styleforum › Forums › Men's Style › Streetwear and Denim › Durable, warm and stylish winter coat?