I'm 5'2" so this coat hangs down to just above my ankles which is great. It keeps me completely dry. I wear it to ride my bicycle to the bus stop on rainy days and not only does it make me highly visible to drivers, it keeps me fairly dry. My knees and face got a little wet but it kept most of me dry and I didn't have to worry about any loose ends that could get caught on my wheels or chain.

This is a fairly lightweight full rain coat that easily rolls up and fits into my backpack and doesn't weigh a ton. As I stood at the bus stop, it started to come down hard. Others only kept their heads dry under their umbrellas. The rain was coming in sideways so their bags, legs, and feet were soaked. I was dry from head to toe thanks to my trusty yellow raincoat. It was great. The vented back helped a little bit with the heat. It gets humid here so it was nice that i could feel some breeze through the coat. It was big enough that I could have my backpack on, put the coat over me and turn my back to the rain so all my belongings were kept dry. Obviously I couldn't button it, but I was just standing there waiting for the bus so I was fine. It is a little big for me so I sometimes have to roll the sleeves up about an inch or two but other than that, its a great coat for a great price.