Not a good fit for cold Chicago Winters
594018
These gloves are not very warm. Not a good fit for cold Chicago Winters.
1890483
This looked so great when I saw it on the Macy's model.  It doesn't look great here, and this shapeless oversized bag is what it really looks like.

I was under the mistaken impression this was a winter, wool coat.  I wore it when it was 39 degrees Fahrenheit, and I froze in it.  The coat is incredibly thin, and the wool blend it not up to the job of keeping you warm.
2265651
I love vibrams toe shoes, and I wanted a pair I could wear during my commute during mild Chicago winter moments.

The lining inside in the toes is not very comfortable for some of the toes for me. I tried wearing wet socks to form the inside of the toes more, and it mildly helped, but after a few rounds of wearing them, it is still uncomfortable. I may try again, but with the cost of these shoes, I do not think these are worth it. Getting a larger size would not work as I already went a size larger for this pair based on reviews.

That being said,I really like the look of these and there is definitely more cushion to the bottom of your front foot. They also kept my feet and toes warm enough for the 30 degree warm days of Chicago.
4372539
Last winter was a cold one in Chicago. I needed something to keep my head warm.
This smartly styled wool hat seemed to be the solution. First I ordered the L/XL size. That was too large. I then ordered this S/M size. This was too small, so I returned both.
1886319
This is more of a spring item. Not very useful in the cold weather of winter.  . The fit is small. It will work great for warmer weather but there is very little room to fit layers undeneath.
1171373
The hood in the collar was too bulky and I removed it. I live in Southern California and the jacket is way too warm for my needs.
264378
They warm well but are not a snug fit, does not work well with fitted jeans or certain suit pants.
558633
I thought that by paying $330.00 for a Northface parka that I would get a very warm coat for the Illinois winters. Boy was I wrong. This piece of junk produced in China will not even keep you warm on a 23 degree day with a 10 mile an hour wind.( REAL FEEL OF 7 )

Are you kidding me ? It won't even keep you warm at 7 degrees ? For $330.00 ?

Don't be fooled by the name, Northface. It is not even worth $100.00. I have bought coats for less than $100.00 that were warmer and better designed than this Northface Mcmurdo parka. I am in the process of returning it now.

I will edit this review in a few days and add the details as to what is wrong with this coat.

Just take my word for it that if you want a warm parka, look elsewhere, because this coat is not warm by any means.

As for the glowing Amazon verified purchase reviews, I really wonder if they are truly verified purchased customer comments.

Edit 1/17/2014

The arms were not insulated well at all. Ten minutes outside in winter temps and you could feel the cold on your arms, even with a mid weight hoodie under the coat.

The neck, upper back and shoulder were not insulated well either. Ten minutes outside in winter temps (with mid weight hoodie underneath) and they started to get cold also. Where the hood attaches to the coat with a zipper let all kinds of air in and beyond the hood zipper on both sides there was a gap that allowed wind to blow in. Poor design for sure.

No elastic around the cuffs and the Velcro closers were not sufficient in length to close tightly around the wrist. Another area where wind would get in.

As for the good about the coat.

The main body in the front was warm. The hood was very warm and long enough. The styling was good too.

With all the areas that were not well insulated, and the areas that allowed cold air to get in, I can not recommend purchasing this coat. For a coat that is advertised to be of artic quality, this one fails, even in Illinois winter weather.
3213650
A bit too light, not good to wear for high-winded cold weather. Much suitable for an end-of-fall-coming-into-winter type of weather.
140967
Given the expensive price for this jacket, it wasn't anything special. It is very thin and could only be worn in the early fall or spring. This is not a jacket for those cold winter months. The coat fit loosely and was not at all a great fit. The one positive item was the two pockets. I just cannot justify spending close to $200 for this coat when you can go to your local TJ Maxx or Marshall's and get the same coat without the label for under $50. Wish I could have given this a better review but for my money I would pass on this.
1010390
This shoe is stiff and uncomfortable to wear. Much too warm for summer wear.
Maybe will be better in winter.
2129156
Do not buy these if you are attempting to keep your feet warm in cold weather. I bought them for football games that I attend and my feet are still freezing. Not worth the money.
3220256
This coat is a cute style, & being longer keeps your rear-end & upper thighs covered.
I bought an XL. I am 5'7, 175 lbs well distributed weight and wear 38C bra.
Found this fit a little tightly, espec chest & arms.
The sleeve length was long enough which was nice.
Had a little trouble with the zipper & had to work it a bit each time to zip up.
This has 2 zippered outer pockets, & 2 nice inside cell phone pockets, and the hood fits great & stays in place.
It covers your neck to right under your chin which would be wonderful except it poked me a bit.
Wanted to love this coat, however it failed me in the most important feature....not warm!
 At only 36 degrees out walking my dog for just 15 minutes I was quite cold.
Will be returning.
1433849
My feet get very cold in winter despite wearing Merrell fur lined clogs.  I put these in a pair of boots and they were too tight with thicker socks.  Barely ok with thin socks.  I would suggest getting your boots either in a wide width or a half a size larger to accommodate for this.  I ended up wearing these without socks and my feet finally got warm.  I did order about 6 pair of a thinner brand to replace all my insoles in my Merrell clogs.  I am still waiting for them to arrive.  I suspect they are coming from China, as its is taking 2-3 weeks.
4182601
Not what I expected, there is insulation that would be great for the winter but not for the summer. covers too much of the wrists. Shipping was fast.
2125778
I love the fit and grip but they didn't serve their purpose. Granted, I live in Chicago, but cold is cold. These gloves are perfect for riding in 20-40 degree weather but anything under 20 and your fingers will freeze. I experienced this firsthand when riding when it was 18degrees.
740738
I purchased these boots to wear on my one-mile walking commute to work, so I was looking for something that would a: keep my feet warm, b: keep my feet dry, c: keep my feet on the ground (rather than my tookis), and d: be comfortable.  They do about 2 out of 4 really well (my feet are always warm and dry).  I find the fit to be just fine lengthwise, but very snug around the arch of my foot--so much so that they are uncomfortable after wearing them for more than a couple of hours, and it is difficult to fit one's pant legs into them to keep the pant legs dry.  As for thick socks?  Forget it.  They are fine in rainy conditions, but get more than about 4 inches of snow, and these boots are overwhelmed: the tread on the bottom is nowhere near to being deeply grooved enough to keep my feet steady when slogging through uneven snow and ice--I slipped often. Also, these are inappropriate for deep snow, as drifts often reach over the top of the boot.  I don't remember what I paid for them, but it wasn't enough to make me feel like I wasted my money.  However, I would not purchase them again, and will likely find a way to purchase something a little more expensive and more suited to hefty winter weather.