I bought my Niobe down jacket Feb. '06 after a friend of mine recommended it to me because I was not staying warm enough. I live in Montana and it's crucial to have a warm jacket, sometimes 6-9 months out of the year. This is my first down jacket. I'm still wearing it in '08! I did try on sizes at my local sports store, but bought online cuz it was cheaper. I am 5'3" tall and normal in size. This coat is so tailored to a T to a woman's body! The sleeves do not ride up at all--and you can velcro them shut around your wrists even. The back is long enough and does not ride up. The sides are tailor fitted and on the inside bottom there are cinches so you can close the bottom up. I love the inside deep pockets. It's puffy, but not as puffy as TNF down jackets and I can even wear a a few layers (even a sweater) without feeling constricted. I do not overheat AT ALL, even when I wear it indoors for awhile. I tried Mtn. Hardware Phantom jacket at the same time and did not like how thin it felt, how transparent the material was, and how short is was in the back. However, I do not need my jacket to be super lightweight and things may have changed since '06. I highly recommend this jacket or even the vest! It's such a great deal for the price.

I have the Niobe Down Vest by Isis and it is super warm. I was expecting the jacket to be as warm and I don't think that it is! Other than that disappointment, I really like the cut, fit and overall style of the jacket.