Is London Fog any good?

Submitted by Neverendingnerd t3_z6jzt3 in BuyItForLife

I got one of there wool jackets around 5 years ago for cheap from a store that was going out of business. As far as the jacket goes, its super warm, but I didn't get to use it much before I got too big in my back and shoulders and the jacket stopped fitting (I can still wear it, but I can't lift my arms up without looking like some weird t-rex, and as far as I know, I can't tailor it). Thinking about getting the same jacket again, but I want to know how well they hold up for more regular use.

this is the jacket in question: https://londonfog.com/collections/mens-trench-coats/products/mens-wool-button-front-coat-with-contrast-bib?variant=43248228368629

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chrstnhlms04 t1_iy1tgxs wrote

London fog is a good brand. Durable.

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KerseyGrrl t1_iy1vrjt wrote

40 years ago they were amazing, but I've heard the quality has slipped significantly in recent years.

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TammyinOh t1_iy1zgeu wrote

I can't speak to their current quality, but I'm still using my trench from circa 1983.

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LividWonk t1_iy20lit wrote

Have a trench coat they made, found it at a goodwill. Bought it at age 19. I'm 41, it's still perfect, no holes.

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DirtRoad357 t1_iy27fia wrote

If you’re looking for wool I would recommend Sleeping Indian. I use their heavy wool jacket for hunting, I abuse it like no other, and it’s held up wonderfully.

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Muncie4 t1_iy47zkq wrote

Unless you are wearing it in the coal mine, it should hold up just fine, but make no illusions that this is a lifetime or close purchase. Its a partial wool jacket with high polyester content with a low price made in a country not famous for coats. Look at the specs on something roughly similar: https://www.schottnyc.com/products/navy-peacoat.htm

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scorpinock2 t1_iy4sjg4 wrote

Considering you can get their socks and some other things at Walmart now, I would say their quality is probably slipping a bit. That being said, directly from them the quality may be better.

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con40 t1_iy5yxs0 wrote

Check their FAQ, doesn’t look promising.

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ZombieManilow t1_iy60vd1 wrote

I assume they exist only as a name at this point. The original London Fog is surely long gone.

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MrMoistly t1_iy6bzs8 wrote

I’m more of a Member’s Only man myself

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