i'm searching for a winter coat between -20°C and -40°C

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#31
CEC.LV4eva said:
If you say you don't want to spend a fortune, there are TONS of good non-designer coats for less than 200$. All the other posters have given designer names, which probably is not what you're looking for.
Honestly, ANY of the good puffer coats will keep you warm. That DKNY wool coat is for something like +5 to +10 degrees C. You won't survive in that.
As for what others have mentioned regarding fur... no offense, but clearly they're not Canadian. I'm serious, people will laugh at you down the streets if you wear a gigantic long (or short) fur coat for daily use. In all my years living and growing up in Montreal which is one the coldest cities in Canada, I've NEVER seen one person wear a fur coat everyday. People only wear fur for special occasions or dinner parties around the holidays. Not only is fur impractical, it's even more expensive than Moncler, Mackage, Canada Goose, North Face....etc.

Seriously, just go to The Bay for affordable coats that will keep you warm. They have a very decent selection :yes:
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CEC.LV4eva, how does down compare to shearling? I've always preferred the look of shearling to down but was wondering how they compare warmth-wise, if you have any experience with both. :smile1:
 
#32
Kleio said:
CEC.LV4eva, how does down compare to shearling? I've always preferred the look of shearling to down but was wondering how they compare warmth-wise, if you have any experience with both. :smile1:
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I personally find down to be much more warm and practical than shearling. It's hard to explain, but with all the feathers, it sort of adds "multiple" layers to the puffer jacket whereas shearling is just one piece of leather (and no company would add a lining to shearling since by definition, you want the fuzzy part). It would also have to depend on the quality of shearling. Most shearling that you get for about 100-200$ is not *that* great (think Uggs' boots)... Then if you go up in price, you're venturing into the fur and high end leather skins that will cost you at least 500$+. Quality shearling should also never be in contact with heat and moisture, which makes things super impractical because you'll get rain and snow for sure in Winter.

I'm actually wearing a lambskin shearling jacket in my Avi. I don't wear it for everyday, only maybe once a week because it's not very practical. It's incredibly soft and warm though (which in comparison to my old non-designer shearling jacket is like a night/day difference). However I'm very careful that it doesn't get wet or damaged because the lambskin is very delicate. I recently moved to a warmer city in winter, but I would never wear this everyday in Montreal or Toronto because it's just not enough.

Hope this helps :)
 
#33
I own several down coats, but my warmest are full length wool coats. I have a wool Dolce & Gabbana coat, and a full length wool & cashmere blend Burberry coat, and when we drop below 20 degrees F, those are what I wear. I wear my down coats when its 30-40 degrees F, when I shovel, or play in the snow with the kids in layers, because they're more waterproof. I don't own fur, so it may be warmer, but definitely wool gets me through my winter.
 
#35
CEC.LV4eva said:
I personally find down to be much more warm and practical than shearling. It's hard to explain, but with all the feathers, it sort of adds "multiple" layers to the puffer jacket whereas shearling is just one piece of leather (and no company would add a lining to shearling since by definition, you want the fuzzy part). It would also have to depend on the quality of shearling. Most shearling that you get for about 100-200$ is not *that* great (think Uggs' boots)... Then if you go up in price, you're venturing into the fur and high end leather skins that will cost you at least 500$+. Quality shearling should also never be in contact with heat and moisture, which makes things super impractical because you'll get rain and snow for sure in Winter.

I'm actually wearing a lambskin shearling jacket in my Avi. I don't wear it for everyday, only maybe once a week because it's not very practical. It's incredibly soft and warm though (which in comparison to my old non-designer shearling jacket is like a night/day difference). However I'm very careful that it doesn't get wet or damaged because the lambskin is very delicate. I recently moved to a warmer city in winter, but I would never wear this everyday in Montreal or Toronto because it's just not enough.

Hope this helps :)
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Yes, it does! Thanks, CEC.LV4eva! That was super-helpful! It's nice to hear from someone who has actual experience with that kind of extremely cold weather.

One more question. ;) You mentioned that UGG boots won't do the trick in staying warm in Canada winters, so what shoes do you wear to keep your feet nice and toasty while still fashionable-looking?

Granted, I'm not sure that I'll ever end up in a place as cold as Canada in the winter, but just in case, I'd like to know, as I am terrified of being cold. :D
 
#36
Kleio said:
Yes, it does! Thanks, CEC.LV4eva! That was super-helpful! It's nice to hear from someone who has actual experience with that kind of extremely cold weather.

One more question. ;) You mentioned that UGG boots won't do the trick in staying warm in Canada winters, so what shoes do you wear to keep your feet nice and toasty while still fashionable-looking?

Granted, I'm not sure that I'll ever end up in a place as cold as Canada in the winter, but just in case, I'd like to know, as I am terrified of being cold. :D
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I have never worn Ugg boots, but survived seven -45 degree winters in just thick socks and good hiking boots that were waterproof. You can also get snow boots of all kinds (Baffin etc), but they're even less stylish. However, when the snow is several feet high you can barely wear pretty shoes and nobody will notice them anyway :)
 
#37
Kleio said:
Yes, it does! Thanks, CEC.LV4eva! That was super-helpful! It's nice to hear from someone who has actual experience with that kind of extremely cold weather.

One more question. ;) You mentioned that UGG boots won't do the trick in staying warm in Canada winters, so what shoes do you wear to keep your feet nice and toasty while still fashionable-looking?

Granted, I'm not sure that I'll ever end up in a place as cold as Canada in the winter, but just in case, I'd like to know, as I am terrified of being cold. :D
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Sorry, I should clarify when I said that about Uggs. I meant the quality of the shearling fiber is like Uggs when it's not the greatest, ie the fibers are sort of hard and "lumpy" if this makes sense. This happens when the fibers are pulled from the outter hairs rather than the inner softer layer. I'm sure the Uggs are still comfy and would keep your feet warm.

I actually don't wear Uggs for the winter. When I was a kid, it was just thick socks and not so fashionable cheap rubber boots lol. Then later on, I found Cole Haan's leather boots to be very good. I've worn this brand for like 5 years straight (with 2 pairs) and I'd tread snow and rain in them everywhere. Some other girls wear Hunter's rubber wellies...
 
#39
CEC.LV4eva said:
In all my years living and growing up in Montreal which is one the coldest cities in Canada, I've NEVER seen one person wear a fur coat everyday. People only wear fur for special occasions or dinner parties around the holidays. Not only is fur impractical, it's even more expensive than Moncler, Mackage, Canada Goose, North Face....etc.
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This is very true.

Wearing a fur coat out & about here in Montreal is reserved for elderly women. You would never see a woman under the age of 60 doing it, and people would probably look at the OP like she had 2 heads.
 
#40
Kleio said:
Yes, it does! Thanks, CEC.LV4eva! That was super-helpful! It's nice to hear from someone who has actual experience with that kind of extremely cold weather.

One more question. ;) You mentioned that UGG boots won't do the trick in staying warm in Canada winters, so what shoes do you wear to keep your feet nice and toasty while still fashionable-looking?

Granted, I'm not sure that I'll ever end up in a place as cold as Canada in the winter, but just in case, I'd like to know, as I am terrified of being cold. :D
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From the Scottish winters, its usually a good pair of Timberland boots, either the desert ones or a pair of more fashionable black ones that have a lower ancle for me, however a pair of Wellington Boots is also a good investment with a good pair of fleese socks. Hunters are popular here, but i have a pair of Dunlops.

Hessefan said:
I have never worn Ugg boots, but survived seven -45 degree winters in just thick socks and good hiking boots that were waterproof. You can also get snow boots of all kinds (Baffin etc), but they're even less stylish. However, when the snow is several feet high you can barely wear pretty shoes and nobody will notice them anyway :)
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Hiking boots also good for the cold, any pretty shoes should be kept for the office in the cold weather, but why would you want to change from a pair of nice warm boots/wellies to pretty shoes when its so cold???

lacoccinelle said:
I'm sorry if I missed it, but have you tried Kanuk? It's a local Montreal company. It's expensive but quality Canadian production and very warm (I believe some go down to -40 or -50C). I'm not sure if the site is offered in English but the orders certainly would be.

http://www.kanuk.com/
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That site is offered in English, theres a englis translation. They look good, posibly a mid way between Canada Goose and Mackage. The 3/4 Length and Full Length look like the most stylish ones they do.
 
#42
thx CEC.LV4eva. though i want a warm coat, i never would have the audacity to buy a fur coat, especially living in montreal V_V
it's just that, sometimes in montreal, the weather gets really icy-cold and it freeze my legs completely. i have this sharp pain when i'm walking in this weather. i can't describe exactly that feeling but i really hate it. i never really check the temperature so i never really paid attention how cold is -20 or how cold is -40.

so far, i bought pajar boots, so my feets are warm and toasty
i have been searching on the internet for a down coat and i found this black zara puffer coat
http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/ca/en/zara-W2011-s/163050/387167/HOODED+PUFFER
if you guys don't mind, can you please give me some advice if it's a good coat

though i would like to have a mackage coat, i see them EVERYWHERE in montreal. last winter it was canada goose. i just don't like to have the same thing what everyone owns. i don't like following trends
 
#45
iloverien said:
thx CEC.LV4eva. though i want a warm coat, i never would have the audacity to buy a fur coat, especially living in montreal V_V
it's just that, sometimes in montreal, the weather gets really icy-cold and it freeze my legs completely. i have this sharp pain when i'm walking in this weather. i can't describe exactly that feeling but i really hate it. i never really check the temperature so i never really paid attention how cold is -20 or how cold is -40.

so far, i bought pajar boots, so my feets are warm and toasty
i have been searching on the internet for a down coat and i found this black zara puffer coat
http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/ca/en/zara-W2011-s/163050/387167/HOODED%2BPUFFER
if you guys don't mind, can you please give me some advice if it's a good coat

though i would like to have a mackage coat, i see them EVERYWHERE in montreal. last winter it was canada goose. i just don't like to have the same thing what everyone owns. i don't like following trends
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I have a Zara down coat from two years ago and though it's warm enough for a UK winter, it wouldn't be enough for the Canadian winters I experienced. Apart from that it keeps ripping in the seams and losing feathers, but that may be just the one I bought not all. Still not impressed with the quality though.
Also, if your legs get that cold, you want something longer than the one you posted, at least knee-length and the rest could be covered by boots. Zara is more fashion than utilitarian I believe.
 
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