Eider Smooth II Down Parka - Waterproof (For Men)

I bought this for my boyfriend for Christmas. He moved to me from a warmer climate and this coat is a great value for extremely wonderful quality. It is not your usual bulky down coat that makes you look like a dough boy. It is light weight but really warm- I've worn it too.

This parka comes with an uninsulated hood. Also, I don't think it would have been quite warm enough for conditions in Quebec, really it could use more down. Still, I would've kept it but that hood is a deal-killer for me. Normally, Eider make excellent products.

Purchased the Eider Smooth II in January'09 to stay warm this winter in Toronto. The jacket fits slightly small. I typically buy Medium, but found Large fit just right. Sleeves could be just a bit longer. For the price, lacks features. No snowskirt to cut down drafts. Faux fur does look cheap and not sure how functional to keep the cold out. Warm enough for the city (house to car\bus to work\school), and not very bulky with 700 down fill. May not be warm enough for extreme cold conditions. Also not gore-tex. Uses Eider Defender technology. Cannot see seam seals. May be under down layer. For the price, a great jacket $. For more colder conditions (and price is less of a concern), maybe look at the North Face McMurdo $$, and extreme conditions, go with Canada Goose $$$

This coat is a joke. The zipper is on the wrong side, the down if any at all has no loft. It is at least 2 sizes to small. I am 6-2 210lbs. with an athletic build. The XL fits more like a medium. Save your money or buy a real parka from The North Face.

Had to send a XXL back. It was so small that it felt like a medium. I could not even zip it up. I bought a XXL Rainforest down lined jacket on sale at a nearby Orvis store this afternoon and it fits beautifully. It even had some loft in the down. This didn't.