Baleno Livingstone Men's Drovers Coat

Ordered it in Camel, size S. Color a bit darker than it appeared on the screens of my devices. Fabric feels nice but is softer than I expected. Had some doubts about the size, since I am at the upper limit of the chest/hip measurements in the size chart, but it fits very comfortably nevertheless (I'm 174cm, slender athletic build, 71kg). Even wearing a thick sweater or the like under shouldn't be a problem. Sleeves reach slightly beyond my knuckles. It's a very long coat, stops just above my ankles. Clearly, size M would have been much too big for me. Out for the first time in light rain it's comfortable, I did not sweat wearing a T-shirt under at c. 20 Celsius. Looking forward to wear it in rough weather later in the year...

When my last long coat died I spent a LONG time looking for a replacement. Most of those I found were too short ('long' means long!), or made of plastic like a pac-a-mac or designed for posing about in a city rather than being worn by country folk who actually know what bad weather is.



And I live in the North of Scotland, so I definitely know.



This jacket hits every requirement right on the nose. Firstly, it's long; PROPERLY long. It covers the top half of my Aegle wellies meaning driving rain doesn't flow down into them. The cuffs are easily adjusted with gloves on and have 3 sensible options. The hood can be removed but is generous and fully adjustable for fit. The collar is comfortable and can be turned up against the winter wind, and stays up. The lower portion of the coat has poppers to prevent it being blown by the wind, effectively sealing you into a tube of warmth.



This coat is my friend, so much so that I have bought 2 of them, one (light tan) to keep clean for office trips and another (chocolate brown) for daily dog walking. I'm seriously toying with buying a third for stock, in case they are discontinued in the future. Basically, this is my go-to coat for the winter which up here is every month other than August.



The only thing to bear in mind is that this isn't waxed cotton, so don't try forcing your way through a hawthorn hedge like you would in your favourite waxed jacket. But thorns aside, this coat is just perfect.

I have had a large Livingstone Men's coat for nearly 2 months now, love it and expect it will last me for many years. I am 5' 11" and bought this coat as it was the longest I could find, and with previous coats and raincoats finishing about my knees I still get wet legs. With the Livingstone I still have a small gap between the bottom of the coat and my walking boots, and while I get a bit wet there, it is better than anything else I have had. I wear it with the front press studs done up all the way down, and don't have the rear press studs done up.

By measurement I was just at the top end of a small, but bought the large to give room for additional layers underneath. With or without a jumper the size has been great. I was concerned the sleeves were too long, but then found the cuffs are designed to be folded back, at which point my hands are free. However I normally wear it with the cuffs down as with my hands in a fist they are fully covered and dry, and there is a small tab I can hold on to.

The coat has been nice and dry, even in some proper rain. It has no issues at all with misty type rain.

I wear the coat to work wearing just a business shirt and light trousers and it is warm enough with temperatures down to 10 deg C. The first day at that temperature, without rain, I put a jumper on as thought I might get cool, however had to open the coat up as I was getting hot. If it is raining, I have found I need the jumper as I guess the rain takes the heat away.

The one item that could be improved is the size of the outside pockets. They are only just big enough to hold my gloves and beanie - it would be nice if they were larger.

Overall though, if you can afford it, a great coat

Fantastic coat, you will not get wet in rain ,highly satisfied with my purchase. Coat is spot on .

Great all round coat.

First impressions are that this is a quality garment, well designed, great fit and also stylish. Haven't tested it out in poor weather but am confident it's up to the task!

Love the coat. Bit long in the arms but can live with that, good cover when wearing gloves. Not had a chance to test in heavy rain yet but I'm sure the opportunity will come along. Bit snug when fleece zipped in round the tummy but that's down to me having put on a few pounds. Coat very well made, great zips and overall a great purchase.

Amazing quality can’t wait to go for a walk with the dogs in all weathers and stay warm and dry x

Very pleased with purchase. Ordered 2 for size confirmation and refund on return was quick and straightforward.