Canada Goose Mystique Down Parka - Women's - 2007 BCS

This coat is warm. You won't have any problem with the cold with this, but it has some serious faults for the price. First, it is VERY VERY heavy. You feel like you are wearing lead. 2nd, you can't wash it. IT MUST be dry cleaned, and it can only be dry cleaned so many times in its lifetime, otherwise you ruin the protective spray coating. ANd, down needs to be washed now and again, it can pack down, matt with sweat, and you need to refluff it. LAST, the one I had, broke micro holes in the seams of the sleeves, only after a few wears, looked like the material rubbed on the material at my side, and broke down, but after only 4-5 times? ALSO, canada goose as a manufacturer, is out dated, they don't revamp their technology or listen to product defaults, suggestions, like they live in their own world. SO beware, a lot to pay for some serious misgivings.

I bought this coat today and will be returning it. I live in Chicago without a car and need a coat that is impervious to the elements and that keeps me very warm when the temperature drops 20 degrees in an afternoon.
My previous coat was perfect in this regard--it never ever let me down, even in -30 degree winter. AS it was stolen the other day, I wanted to replace it with nothing less than the best money could buy.
After doing much research, I settled on the Canada Goose Mystique parka, which I must say is a very nice, slim-fit, well-made coat, but somehow isn't warm enough.
I wore it out for a test walk in 23 degree F weather, and my arms were very cold after 5 minutes. I felt the wind right through the coat, mostly in my limbs (my torso stayed warm). I even had a wool sweater underneath. The bottom flare was bulky and didn't keep my legs as warm as I would have wished. For $625, I would think that it would be lightweight AND warm enough for sub-zero temps. But it is certainly not a coat for anything under 30 degrees. It amazes me that Canada Goose would make such a long coat and not fill it with enough down to make such a bulky item worthwhile.
I am going with the Marmot Chelsea coat, which is half the price and much, much warmer (according to reviews on this site).

I've lived in Chicago and I agree, it gets cold...but I live in Minnesota now and the cold here beats the pants off Chicago.

This coat is absolutely functional. The knit cuffs are comfortable and keep drafts out. The outer pockets are lined with fleece and very cozy...I am confused about the previous post, because I myself only have two hands so don't much see the point of having more than two hand pockets...????? The length is just right, especially if you're going to be out walking about. I've worn this coat to hockey games and when I sit down, the part that's not zippered will unfortunately let the chill creep in. I don't consider that a defect, either. The hood is another nice touch, really blocks the draft.

I've had this coat for 3 months now and I bought it specifically because I was moving to Montreal, Canada. Don't be fooled by the negative reviews. Provided it is sized properly, if you are not warm in a real Canada Goose jacket (there are plenty of fake ones out there), then I don't think anything will keep you warm. Growing up in Canada, I've had plenty of jackets and this is the warmest I've ever had. Downtown Montreal is a wind tunnel and it gets below 0F. I've been walking 1 hour everyday in the winter and I'm never cold!

I am going nuts trying to find a replacement long down ladies coat for a 7 year chalet coat (which they forgot to fill with down in their new version). All of the coats I've sent back are lacking loft/fill. I was beginning to think I was going to have to design my own when I noticed the Ladies Mystique Parka. I hesitate to buy it after I saw it was designed for 1) a movie star who evidently didn't go far from her set or stay outside for more than 20 minutes 2) there are only 2 hand warmer exterior pockets on the outside. Those 2 factors alone are a turn off and could possible keep me from buying this coat in the future. The warmth factor is always a secret until you wear and test it yourself.
The (Canada Goose) Expedition & Resolute coats for ladies look great but the short length requires the use of snow pants with it as you wait long periods for a bus/train or work-out your dogs in any cold northern climate.
Any chance you'll be offering the Mystique in the future that has more serious features... like more exterior pockets? Fashion is also nice but this great coat will be worn for years; long after this year’s tight-fitting/show-off-the-bust style has vanished.
Would you like me to redesign this coat for you - I have a good sense of humor? It would be simple. 1) Relax the fit 2) put on 2 lower bigger exterior pockets 3) Make sure you have the goose down in the coat that allows for zero temps and this would be a sensational coat for any serious outdoor woman and well worth the price; i.e. my ideal coat.

I bought this jacket in July and couldn't wait to try it in cold weather. I also live in Chicago and yesterday the temperatures here fell to 25F with wind chill 14F. I wore a short sleeve t-shirt and a 3/4 sleeve thin, cotton shirt on top, and of course my new parka over it. And I wasn't cold at all! Everything is well insulated so the wind doesn't penetrate. I felt like I was wearing a duvet. The hood is fantastic - the fit is snug but not tight, so it will never blown off your head. With all my old winter jackets when it got windy, and it is a frequent occurrence in Chicago - I had to hold my hood in place (and had frostbites on my hands), otherwise the wind would blow right through it and off my head (I don't like wearing hats).
The only thing that bothered me a little was rather tall collar, and it is quite stiff - if I zipped it all the way up, which would be nice as a scarf wouldn't be necessary, it was forcing my chin up and it was hard to tilt my head down. I wanted to avoid my face touching the collar, as I hate when over time my make up ends up on the clothes. So, I opted for keeping it slightly unzipped in my neck area, and I was still very warm.
I'm sure I will figure out how to deal with the collar a bit better by the time the temperatures here reach sub zero. Then, I anticipate, I will probably have to upgrade the t-shirts underneath for something thicker, but it won't be 6+ layers that I used to wear.
I also like how this jacket makes me look slim comparing to other brands and jackets of that bulk. Yes, it has some bulk as winter jacket should, but at the same time it is snug and you don't have to wear so many heavy layers underneath.

This jacket was the only down coat I could find that was mid-calf length and had special sleeves so the cold doesn't seep up your arms. My old down coat wasn't up to par for Chicago winters but this jacket is perfect. The hood is deep enough that it actually stays on and doesn't fall off if you have a bulky scarf on underneath. I only wish they had a size small when I ordered because this jacket does run big. But it was worth the money and I am still glad I have it to get through the winter despite the fact that a size medium is a little too big for me (I'm 5'6" and 140). I disagree with the other reviewer who said that the arms don't keep you warm- I actually get hot walking around in this jacket most days!

Everybody loves this jacket, including me. Yes, it's a bit bulky and long. But it will definitely keep me warm all through the Scandinavian Winter.
Don't be afraid to buy a smaller size, it is big.
It's really great for those mid-winter parties and New Years, because you can get away with wearing almost nothing underneath. Me like! :)