Women's parkas

Women's parkas didn’t become just another fashion trend that’ll fade away in three seasons; they’re much more than that. Thanks to their cut, comfort and universality parkas have secured a solid place in your wardrobe. While the first models were designed for men, later models had a more prominent waistline, were slimmer and fancier... and at that point women couldn’t resist and fell for parkas. And why is that? There’s a simple answer. Parkas are a good choice for spring, autumn and winter. In the spring you can wear one with just a t-shirt or thin sweater, complemented for instance by a pair of Vans Old Skool sneakers. In autumn and winter you might need a warmer top or two under the parka, and here it’s good to keep in mind that the more layers the better they look. Now put on a hat, scarf and for instance a pair of Timberlands and you're guaranteed to stay warm, dry, and stylish!

How does one actually identify a parka? A parka is defined by its longer cut, buttons, and a band either around the waistline or below it. Every real parka also comes with a hood, large pockets and outdoor colours such as dark green, dark blue, brown and black. Nowadays parkas are made of special materials which look like standard fabric, but are in fact water-resistant. Many manufacturers make sure that their parkas remain water-resistant and wind-proof while providing users with comfort and warmth. At Footshop we carefully prepared a top-notch selection of nice parkas by globally leading manufacturers and designers.

Fun fact: Did you know that historically parkas were inspired by the lifestyle of Eskimos? Eskimos typically wore reindeer and seal leather to make long coats with hoods, often impregnated with fish oil to further enhance their heat insulation properties. These were called parkas, loosely translated as “animal skins”. Eskimos wore parkas mainly over their heads, and of course the originals were significantly larger and heavier than what we wear today. However, that allowed them to nicely layer their clothes to make sure they stayed warm. The parkas we know look like they do today thanks to the influence of military “fashion”, which added a range of various bonuses to the jacket in the form of pockets and buttons.