I am from Chicago and those of you that are familiar with our weather know how cold and snowy it can get here. I was on the hunt for a good winter coat that would be great for temperatures between 18 degrees to 30 degrees. I have a coat for 18 degrees and below that. The reviews that helped me the most were the people from Canada, Minnesota, Wisconsin. etc. If they give this coat their stamp of seal of approval I am all on board with that. I noticed from the description that it was exactly what they said it would do. I also was looking for jacket that was stylish and classy that doesn't fall under the puffy coat trend that makes you look like one of the cast members in Zoolander.