Barbour Duracotton Duffle Coat (For Men)

This is the fourth Barbour coat that I've bought, and although not my favorite, I'm still very pleased with it. Perhaps not the most stylish unless you happen to prefer the sort of clunky English country look, but quality materials, durable construction, and my favorite attribute, high utility (easy on and off, light and comfortable, not too hot or cold, etc.) Only problem I've had w. Barbour is their sizing isn't consistent across different models (XL too big in some coats, sometimes as w. this one too small, and sometimes just right) but STP has an exceptionally customer friendly and easy return and exchange policy, so that's not a real problem w. me.

Wonderful brand, wonderful product, great buy!

This coat is well made, but I don't get the design. First, the zipper is on the left side as if the coat was designed for women. (Why wasn't this mentioned in the product description? Is this a British/Barbour standard?) Second, the coat, when zipped, is way too tight in the hips. In fact, it's so tight that it makes it difficult to engage the zipper without pulling it up around waist height. (There is no center back vent -- though that's not expected in this type of coat.) Third, the snapped/flapped pockets are the only two exterior pockets -- no side hand-warmer pockets. Though the product description mentions the flap pockets, the first thing you want to do with this kind of coat is put your hands in the (non-existent) side pockets. I'm returning this to STP because of the above factors.

I like the coat, it's a Barbour and that means quality - but the size says it's a large, 42 to 44. I'm normally a 43 short. It's good in the cold and rain - I believe it is waxed cotton. The shoulders are just wide enough, snug when I'm wearing a T-shirt. Really warm and comfortable when I wear a T-shirt. Tight if I wear a sweater or sweatshirt - I can't get my arms into the coat without the shirt sleeves rolling up and getting stuck. My son is really slim and I think I will give it to him.

I purchased this jacket for school in Great Britain. I wanted something water resistant and warm, but not too heavy. I was also interested in a jacket that had a classic look to it, and you can't beat Barbour for great timeless classic style.