The coat is substantial in weight and kept me warm walking in the 30-40 degree winds.  When the coat first arrived,  I discovered that the lining in one of the pockets had not been completely sewn closed;  I'm glad I discovered it before I had put money or keys in the pocket as I would have lost it.  I did have to finish sewing the pocket closed;  the faux fur collar/hood feels good on the shoulders and on the front chest area as it gives extra warmth and the hood is excellent with the full lining in it. The cold wind doesn't get through it at all.  I had bought the same coat a few months ago in brown from a department store;  I liked the coat a lot, so when I saw it in black on Amazon, I decided to order it as well.