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Cryos Down Parka II

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Parajumpers Masterlight Gobi Bomber Jacket

Masterlight Gobi Bomber Jacket

Parajumpers, $770 $539

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Stone Island Paclite 4 Pocket Parka

Paclite 4 Pocket Parka

Stone Island, $1098

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Arctic Parka DF

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Best Canada Goose Alternatives in 2019

Best Canada Goose Alternatives in 2019

With an extensive history and well-renowned reputation, Canada Goose produces high-quality products. After being worn by film crew members in Hollywood and then worn in movies by actors, the recognizable jackets began to gain a reputation of luxury and wealth.

You may ask: even so, why is Canada Goose so expensive?

Canada Goose Jackets On Rack

After years of struggles, I finally bought myself a Canada Goose at full price. Here here is what I can tell you:

Yes, the jacket is of high-quality and it keeps you warm in the coldest month of the year. And I like how it looks although it may be far from stylish in the eyes of fashionistas.

But if these are the things you're after, Canada Goose, who proudly presents itself as a jacket maker for Antarctica expedition back in the 1980s, seems like overkill for city dwellers.

So let's face it: it's all about the hype.

But if you're on the fence of buying a Canada Goose jacket and don't want to shell out thousands of dollars, keep reading to find your options.

Canada Goose sale

This is not a brand known for sales. I’ve never seen an online sale, but you can find Canada Goose items for sale in some physical stores. However, you’re unlikely to find the style or size you want.

Canada Goose Scam Website

When looking online for discounted items you need to be wary of scam websites which claim to offer authentic Canada Goose clothing but aren’t.

Daniel Craig Spectre Canada Goose Daniel Craig on set for the 2015 James Bond movie Spectre

It is worth buying from legitimate sources and getting the style and size you want because these are top-quality jackets made from the best materials. Spending even half cost price is still a lot of money for something that will undoubtedly be worse in quality. The logo is an iconic fashion statement of luxury and expense, so invest in the real product.

David Beckham UNICEF Canada Goose David Beckham in Antarctica in 2015 for UNICEF

Used Canada Goose jacket

If getting Canada Goose for less than cost price is important to you, searching for pre-owned items on websites like eBay and Grailed may be your best option. Items are usually discounted 20%-80% but be sure to get all the details of the product and lots of pictures. Also try to haggle down the price if you can to get the best value for money.

Canada Goose alternatives

Woolrich

Woolrich Arctic Parka DF

Woolrich Arctic Parka DF

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If you’re after exceptional coverage for really cold weather, Woolrich offers great jackets which have longer hems, specific hand pockets and throat tabs. Still expensive but slightly more mid-range, they offer a good range of styles and colors to suit personal preferences.

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Parajumpers

Parajumpers Masterlight Gobi Bomber Jacket

Parajumpers Masterlight Gobi Bomber Jacket

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Parajumpers offers clothing that is minimalistic in appearance but complex in construction. Most of their jackets are well-insulated and are made of high-quality materials for great mid-range prices.

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North Face

The North Face Cryos Down Parka II

The North Face Cryos Down Parka II

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The North Face offers a great variety of practical items that also look stylish. Most of their clothing is made to be waterproof and very durable. Often less expensive than Canada Goose pieces.

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Stone Island

Stone Island Paclite 4 Pocket Parka

Stone Island Paclite 4 Pocket Parka

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With a long history behind it, Stone Island offers classical styles in unique colors, as well as stylish pieces for more formal occasions. You’ll be able to find something for almost any event and all their products are more fashion trend focused, with a price range to match.

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Moncler

Moncler Jacket

Moncler Vernoux quilted-down blazer

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For high-quality pieces that have a more streetwear appearance, Moncler has a large assortment of clothing that is eye-catching and stylish. The price range is mid to high, but worth the investment for quality staple items.

Mackage

Mackage Jacket

Mackage Black Fur Moritz-D Parka

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Arguably the main brand in competition with Canada Goose, Mackage aims to incorporate specific fabrics and use certain details in their clothing to set themselves apart. The brand often uses down, fur and wool to fortify the overall quality of the items. They offer styles which keep up with current fashion trends.

Why is Canada Goose so expensive?

With an extensive history, Canada Goose has been able to build a strong reputation, first with those who required well-insulated jackets for freezing temperatures, then with celebrities and then the masses. The recognizable logo of the brand has become an image of class, style, and luxury.

The brand prides itself on its authenticity as a company which sprouted out of the coldest regions of Canada and the coyote fur also represents where the brand originated from. Fur has been used for centuries to protect humans and their designs are reminiscent of this historic use of fur. Their use of animal-sourced fabrics adds to the price of their pieces.

Canada Goose animal cruelty

In the past few decades, there has been a growing trend in fashion to avoid utilizing animal products. PETA has made a huge impact on this through protests and exposé videos and articles. Through this there have been extensive changes in legislation across the western world to ensure the protection of animals killed for their fur or other products.

Canada Goose sources fur from wild-only sources which use traps to catch coyotes and then they are killed and skinned. Critiques of the brand remark that there is not enough transparency and assurance about the processes used, many are concerned that the animals involved suffer greatly in the process. However, the farming of wild coyotes can help regulate the population of the species.

American Coyate

While other brands who use fur and goose down may have unclear sources, Canada Goose aims to be honest about their suppliers and their aim to adhere to Canadian laws regarding animal cruelty. They even have spoken out against a PETA video which claimed to show a source of Canada Goose abusing geese, they stated that they had not used that supplier for at least 10 years.

They reassured the public that they do all they can to ensure that the animals killed for these materials do not suffer unnecessarily. Notably, their wool is sourced from sheep which have not undergone the painful process of ‘mulesing’, which removes the skin and fur around the sheep’s backside to avoid parasitic invasion and infection.


My Selection

The North Face Cryos Down Parka II

Cryos Down Parka II

The North Face, $1059 $685

Buy
Parajumpers Masterlight Gobi Bomber Jacket

Masterlight Gobi Bomber Jacket

Parajumpers, $770 $539

Buy
Stone Island Paclite 4 Pocket Parka

Paclite 4 Pocket Parka

Stone Island, $1098

Buy
Woolrich Arctic Parka DF

Arctic Parka DF

Woolrich, $909 $598

Buy