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The North Face Metropolis Down Parka - Women's
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The North Face Metropolis Down Parka - Women's

Item # 770663

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Don't let the frigid temps stop you—The North Face Metropolis knee-length parka provides exceptional thermal warmth.

  • Durable plain-weave nylon fabric is filled with 600-fill-power goose down for unsurpassed warmth
  • Durable Water Repellent finish fends off light rain showers and snow
  • Adjustable, insulated hood snaps off when not needed
  • 2-way zipper and snap center front closure seals in warmth
  • Features zippered handwarmer pockets and an interior zip pocket with headphone port

Please note: The North Face products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

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Item 770663

The North Face Metropolis Down Parka - Women's Specs

Specification

Description

Average weight28 ounces
Insulation600-fill goose down
LiningPolyester
Shell fabricNylon
Back length38 inches
WaterproofNo
GenderWomen's

The North Face Metropolis Down Parka - Women's Customer Reviews

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The North Face Metropolis Down Parka - Women's
 
3.8

(based on 5 reviews)

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (4)
  • Warm (4)
  • Stylish (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Casual wear (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual adventurer (4)
    • Gear Usage:
    • Cold weather living (3)

    Reviewed by 5 customers

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    Dec

    6

    2008

    (15 of 18 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    A bit spendy for what you get

    By newfie

    from Wisconsin

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Pros

    • Lightweight
    • Stylish

    Cons

    • Not Warm Enough

    Best Uses

    • Casual Wear

    Comments about The North Face Metropolis Down Parka - Women's:

    I was debating between this jacket and a similar one from another store (I don't think I can say the name here but this store is supposedly known for down jackets). I decided to go with this one because I liked the ink blue color and I admit that I am a snob about name brands. To me, fashion rates a bit higher than function. I do really like how the jacket looks, but it is not very warm. I live in Wisconsin and it gets pretty cold here. It is nice to have a long jacket to keep my thighs and butt warm, but I have to wear another fleece jacket underneath it (usually over a sweater) to be warm enough on top. Thankfully it is big enough to fit a few layers underneath (I tend to be a big medium in North Face stuff so I was worried about this. It is a good size, but the arms are a bit long - not obnoxiously long though). The competitor's jacket would have been a smarter buy because it was less expensive and warmer (700 fill, supposedly with warmer down) but I'm ok with this purchase since it was partly a Christmas gift anyway. Although I do like how it's not one of those really big puffy down jackets (also, it's fitted nicely), I wish North Face would make a warmer version of this jacket or a long liner for it. The other one I was considering is warmer and still thin. It's kind of lame to have to wear another coat underneath but the pro of that is I can wear it earlier and later in the season as well, I suppose. Would I recommend it? If you live somewhere a bit warmer than Wisconsin and you have a coupon [$], then maybe. If warmth is your main focus and you don't mind black, brown, or white only, check out somewhere else.

    • Chest Size:
    • Feels true to size
    • Sleeve Length:
    • Feels too long
    • Gear Usage:
    • Cold Weather Living

    (15 of 18 customers found this review helpful)

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    Dec

    16

    2008

    (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Overall a great buy, some reservations..

    By JSC

    from Chicago, IL

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Pros

    • Stylish
    • Warm

    Cons

    • A little drafty
    • Tight at the hips

    Best Uses

    • City Life

    Comments about The North Face Metropolis Down Parka - Women's:

    Overall this is a great jacket - I was pleased with the color selections and overall look. I live in Chicago, and we've been experiencing extremely cold conditions already this winter, and this jacket has held it's own very well. It gets a little drafty on very windy days, but overall is VERY warm without feeling too hot. I personally get cold very easily and consider myself a bit of a cold-whimp, and I can't say that I've felt cold in this coat, even on a day when the windchill factor was -20. I'm completely serious - I took the dog for a quick outdoor walk, and the only places that were cold were my lower legs and face (i.e. not covered by the coat.).

    The only fit issue I have with this jacket is in the hips. I don't have particularly large hips, per se, but I've definitely got a bit of a curvy build. The jacket fits a little snug right at the hips, giving it a little bit of a pucker just at my thighs...so from the side, it's not such a flattering look, especially if I've got things (keys, gloves) in the pockets.

    The other issue is that the feathers tend to shed out of the shell. I think the shell perhaps is a little thin. It doesn't shed much, but enough that it's noticeable.

    • Gift:
    • No
    • Chest Size:
    • Feels true to size
    • Sleeve Length:
    • Feels true to length
    • Gear Usage:
    • Cold Weather Living

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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    Nov

    21

    2008

    (5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Love it!

    By Kim C

    from Hebron, Ct

    About Me Competitive Athlete

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Breathable
    • Durable
    • Lightweight
    • Stylish
    • Warm
    • Wind Resistant

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about The North Face Metropolis Down Parka - Women's:

        I love this jacket. I was tied of the lower half of my body being cold at the horse barn, so I purchased this jacket this year. What a difference! I love it! Doesn't matter that it's long since I don't ride my horse in a winter jacket, but rest assured, when I am done riding, I will be warm when I put it back on!

        • Gift:
        • No
        • Chest Size:
        • Feels true to size
        • Sleeve Length:
        • Feels true to length
        • Gear Usage:
        • Cold Weather Living, Winter Sports

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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        Oct

        9

        2009

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Warm, Stylish, and Comfortable!

        By adill930

        from Minneapolis, MN

        About Me Casual Adventurer

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Lightweight
        • Warm

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Casual Wear
          • Cold Weather

          Comments about The North Face Metropolis Down Parka - Women's:

          I just picked my jacket up at the store yesterday and I already wore it today! It's 40 degrees today and I was plenty warm wearing it to work! I know it's not extreme conditions yet, but I think it should work pretty well. I wanted a jacket that was not too bulky, however still very warm, and I think this jacket will just just that. I love the color and the style- it has nice shape to it and it looks nice. The ONLY thing I'm a little worried about is that it won't be warm enough in the Minnesota frigid cold temperatures. It's only 600 down and it feels a little light weight. I'll just have to see!

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Fit:
          • Feels true to size
          • Sleeve Length:
          • Feels true to length
          • Chest Size:
          • Feels true to size

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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          Nov

          12

          2009

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          3.0

          Very cute - but don't get too wet...

          By LAURA J.

          from Chicago, IL

          About Me Casual Adventurer

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Lightweight
          • Warm

          Cons

          • Could be warmer
          • Feathers popping out
          • Inadequate Protection
          • Smells when rained on

          Best Uses

          • Casual Wear
          • Cold Weather

          Comments about The North Face Metropolis Down Parka - Women's:

          I like the coat - it is cute and sporty. I do have a couple of problems with the outer fabric ... I wore my new coat to my kid's soccer game - well it rained and I was a little disappointed with the water-resistance. I let it air dry and while it didn't seem wet the next day, I smelled like a wet duck for a week!
          Also, feathers seem to 'escape' from time to time, and since it is a dark color it is noticeable.
          I do like the coat - but I have had other down coats that have not had the problems with the feathers and with the smell long after getting damp. I also read in a different review that it ran a little small in the hips and I would agree.
          I would probably buy it again but probably just because of the name, not necessarily the quality on this one.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Fit:
          • Feels too small
          • Sleeve Length:
          • Feels true to length
          • Chest Size:
          • Feels too small

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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