This is a replacement of the same jacket I owned for well over 10 years (that one was red, which they don't have any longer). Over time, the sleeve-ends frayed, but I loved the jacket so much that I just trimmed off the frayed part. The brown jacket is very rich in color, the seams are very sturdy and I expect this one to last at least 12 years too (provided I don't lose it like I did my red one). The thermal lining is completely within the jacket, not just around the neck/front for decoration as some other men's jackets are (that was the main selling point for me originally). Very wind-resistant. I have another hoody that the wind just cuts through, which is why I'm anxious to wear this new one soon.