A great buy
It has been a few years now when i bought it, black version,wear it every winter and it still looks good. No tears, no holes, stitching still good, zipper as new. Very happy i bought it.
Pros: Very durable, Looks good, Warm
Cons: Careful with sizing, its big
Sizing: Feels large
Would recommend: Yes
Reviewed by Raigo K in Estonia
M65
Bought this coat here and glad I did. Great snug fit. Warm On cold days as i am in a wheelchair and can not stand the cold this as gave me a new way to get out in the cold.
Pros: Strong Martial , And Good Strong, Really warm, Fits well, Value for money, An excellent jacket well made an, A very good jacket
Cons: None that i can find
Sizing: Feels about right
Would recommend: Yes
Reviewed by Kevi reynolds in Daventry
Cracking Buy
Bought this coat here and so glad I did. Great snug fit. Warm with loads of pockets. On milder days just remove the fleece inner and wear either or. Very robust.
Pros: Very warm , You are buying more than one jac, Plenty pockets, Robust make
Cons: none
Sizing: Feels about right
Would recommend: Yes
Reviewed by Martin in DUNDEE
Outstanding Authentic Repro Vintage Military Issue US Field Jacket M-1965
One of my best ever purchases on here! Liked so much I actually bought two! Great for the cold weather, or take out the button in liner and good to go for all times of year just about.
Pros: Great value for money., Lots of pockets, Nice US Woodland camo pattern, Tough construction, Hardwearing
Cons: none
Sizing: Feels about right
Would recommend: Yes
Reviewed by Trevor DC Gamble in East Grinstead, West Sussex UK
Size
I see there are a few issuses with sizes. Im 5ft 7 with a 41 inch chest. I always wear medium size clothes so i ordered the medium and it fits great.
Pros: Really warm, Fits well
Cons: none
Sizing: Feels about right
Would recommend: Yes
Reviewed by Juan pablo popscotch in Coventry
Great jacket
An excellent jacket well made and warm . I also own an alpha m65 from mean and green and the alpha is in a class of its own in regards to build and material but this jacket is still an excellent buy . As usual first class service from mean and green .
Pros: Value for money
Cons: none
Sizing: Feels about right
Would recommend: Yes
Reviewed by Nick in Stockton on tees
Excellent
I bought one for my better half last year and she loves it. Camping, festivals and walking she's always in it. If you want a warm winter coat and a cool summer one you really can't beat them and you will never run out of pockets. Highly recomended
Pros: Stylist, Plenty of pockets, Very warm
Cons: Can be a bit bulky
Sizing: Feels about right
Would recommend: Yes
Reviewed by Ian marsden in Darwen
Fantastic Coat To Wear
This is my second review after wearing it for a yell it is a nice and light jacket to wear and you do not know you have it on and very warm in the cold weather sins i have been wearing this coat i have never felt cold like i have wearing other coats i should have got one of these coats a long time a go i can see it is going to last a long time as it as good strong jacket and the sips are very strong and there is plenty of room in the pockets and i would recommend this jacket to anybody to wear i have not stop wearing it sins I Purchase it i would give this jacket 110 %.
Pros: Light , Plenty Of Room In The Pockets , Very Warm , Strong Martial , And Good Strong Zips
Cons: none
Sizing: Feels about right
Would recommend: Yes
Reviewed by Michael in Northwich
5'10
The jacket will go a little past your buns, however there are strings that can be tightened to fix this. (32" collar to hem)
The arm length is just right. (19-20" armpit to wrist)
The liner separately fits perfectly.
The jacket separately is baggy (not so much with the strings done).
Together they fit very comfortably but may look big. I like the jacket and would recommend it for larger individuals, but would love it if they had xs stock.
Pros: Comfortable, Warm
Cons: none
Sizing: Feels large
Would recommend: Yes
Reviewed by Dick in London
I Would Recommend this
I have just received my jacket this morning and i like the jacket very much and it is very comfortable on and the fit is just right wish i add come a cross mean & green a lot sooner and on looking at the reviews they are spot on with this jacket i am looking forward to getting good service out of this jacket and it looks very warm as well it was just what i was looking for
Pros: And will last a long time , A very good jacket
Cons: none
Sizing: Feels about right
Would recommend: Yes
Reviewed by Suppermike in Northtwich
3rd M65 jacket
This will be my third M65 jacket from mean and green. You couldnt buy a better jacket for the money.I took advantage of the 25% off but worth every penny.I wear it everywhere.Plenty of pockets nice and warm and easy to clean
Pros: Very warm and comfy, As said before plenty of pockets, Great sizing
Cons: Cant find any
Sizing: Feels about right
Would recommend: Yes
Reviewed by Simon in Welwyn garden city
Fantastic jacket - so warm!
Great quality jacket. Looks fantastic. Is incredibly warm. I would normally buy a large, but took other reviewer's advice and ordered medium - and the jacket fits perfectly. I had concerns that it wouldn't looks as good as it does in the pictures, but my fears disappeared when I took it out the packaging.
Pros: Production quality seems good, Feels nice and chunky, Warm!, Looks great
Cons: Can't think of any!
Sizing: Feels about right
Would recommend: Yes
Reviewed by Col in Hampshire
2 Years in and still wearing it
Got one 2 years ago in October ( see review way below the others). Jacket is great I wear it with a T shirt or just a sweat shirt as it's so warm if your going to the shops or whatever. Out with dog its great its not gortex so yeh it gets wet but it drys out ok. You won't be disappointed
Pros: none
Cons: none
Would recommend: Yes
Reviewed by Craig P in Balloch, Scotland
Two years later.....
If you look down the reviews you will see that I have had one of these jackets for nearly two years now. I still think it was worth every penny. Brilliant cold weather jacket that I have no reservations in recommending.
Pros: Warm,looks really good with more
Cons: Heavier hood would be good.
Sizing: Feels about right
Would recommend: Yes
Reviewed by Numbnut uk in Staffs
Great jackit
Best coat I've ever had
Pros: Ever thing about it
Cons: none
Would recommend: Yes
Reviewed by Hunter in Leeds
Another great jacket
I bought the older style one a few years ago and still wear it most days.Was so pleased with it that i had to buy the newer one but in a different colour.Few extra pockets on the new one which is a bonus.Cant fault this jacket in any way.
Pros: Very warm loads of pockets
Cons: Cant find any
Sizing: Feels large
Would recommend: Yes
Reviewed by Simon in Welwyn garden city
M65. Worth it!
First off, this is a great jacket for the price. Most points have been covered by previous reviewers so I will deal with just a couple of niggling issues.
Just arrived today so will veer away from usage and longevity.
If fits like a glove. I am 6ft and just under 14 and a half stone so I would normally order an XL or even XXL as I don't like close fitting garments. I took the advice of above reviews and went for a large. Can still fit a hoody underneath if required but works best with just a T shirt, it feels that warm and snug. An XL would have looked ridiculous.
If I am honest at first impressions it does not have that full on urban army surplus look that I envisaged. This is probably because it is straight out of the bag and the liner does give the jacket some volume. Dare I say that it almost feels slightly 80's blouson.
This will fade in time I'm sure and some wear and tear will see to that, also the fact I got this item in black gives it more of a high street look.
I'm being picky , much like when I say, please dispense with the printed Seargent stripes on the sleeve, they add nothing and cheapen the item.
Apart from that, buy with confidence, this is a year round jacket with a price that you get nothing for if this was a brand name.
Pros: Different from the , Price, Warmth, Comfort
Cons: Appliqué insignia
Sizing: Feels about right
Would recommend: Yes
Reviewed by Murphybarnes in Aberdeen
A Must Buy Jacket !!!!!!!
I read the reviews an eagerly awaited delivery and all i can say is wow , it is solid , well made , hard wearing , toasty warm and it looks great on , i cannot say enough about this jacket, if Rambo went into Mean and Green this is what he would buy. I live in the countryside and this is the best coat i have ever bought, you simply must buy one.But buy a size smaller than usual is good advice.
Pros: Warm as Toast, Great Material, Well made, Feels Solid, Looks Mean.
Cons: Will not want to take it off.
Sizing: Feels about right
Would recommend: Yes
Reviewed by Steve Tyler in Cumbria
Nice enough jacket, nightmare customer service
I purchased this coat last year, I was rather excited for it. It looked great in the picture.
Being from out of the UK i was expecting extra shipping fees, so I can't complain about that.
But when it arrived I found it was too large. The product itself was nice enough. If i fit into it I bet it would be very comfortable. For a small it was ENORMOUS.
So I tried returning it, which cost me even more money. The comany said to post it to the shipping address on the package i received. Which I did. No problems. 6 months later and several inquiries with M&G and my shipping service as to where it might be and it returned to me in Canada. Tracking reveled it had waited at the shipping station for almost four moths of that time. In the end it had been sent back to me and M&G denied any responsibility and made no effort to help recoup any of my expenses.
Overall buying this coat was a huge waste of time and huge money sink for me. Dealing with M&G customer service was a long line of excuses and denial.
Pros: Warm, Nice fabric
Cons: Be a large person to wear it, Huge for a small, Customer service
Sizing: Feels large
Would recommend: No
Follow-up by Meanandgreen: Sorry to hear of your disappointment Ben. We're always happy to accept returns, but as the jacket never arrived back with us we were unable to process a refund on this occasion.
Reviewed by Ben in Canada
An incredible piece of kit
I ordered the M65 after some deliberation. In hindsight that was a waste of time.
This jacket is extremely warm, comfortable, well fitting and looks great. On the day of arrival it was 4 degrees out, so I ventured out, wearing a sweatshirt and t-shirt beneath. However, within five mins the sweatshirt had to come off. The M65 is that warm.
I am 6'2", 14 stone with a 44" inch chest, yet the size M firs perfectly. Normally I have to buy a L or XL to cope with my long arms and broad shoulders. If you buy one, buy a size down from your normal!
My only negative is I can't find any! I like to moan about stuff.
Pros: Look, Warmth, Price
Cons: None found!
Sizing: Feels about right
Would recommend: Yes
Reviewed by Mark in Southampton
Great Coat
Good value, more than one coat, very good pockets layout
Pros: Concealed hood, Size, Warm
Cons: none
Sizing: Feels about right
Would recommend: Yes
Reviewed by Naveed in Luton, UK
Best Winter Jacket Ever
I had never been big on wearing winter jackets as I always hated the look of them, but my interest in the military brought me to this. The jacket keeps me warm in the autumn winds without the liner but further into winter it will be good to try the full thing. Being 5'10 and quite scrawny, the small is a bit wide in the chest but I still have time to grow into it. The 6 pockets on the front of the jacket make going out very convenient and has been praised by friends at school. I always look for an excuse to wear this is jacket it is that good.
Pros: Six front pockets, Detachable liner, Looks great
Cons: none
Sizing: Feels about right
Would recommend: Yes
Reviewed by Jordan in Edinburgh
Money well spent
I searched high and low for an M65 Jacket which would live up to the name and my expectations. The Mean and Green M65 Infantry Jacket is an exceptionally good buy, I would have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone. I'm short, 5'9" 80kg and muscular build and always find it difficult to get a jacket which fits and looks good whilst still allowing me to move; I usually end up buying a coat which is too long so i can get the fit across the shoulders/chest. I bought a medium size and it fits a treat, they are very large fitting. The quality of the jacket is tops. The only thing I didnt like was that its not water resistant, so i bought the Wet Blocker Spray along with the jacket and treated it; got caught in the rain a few times and it held up fine, no water got through and I was warm and dry, JOB DONE.
Pros: Stylish, Well made, Comfortable, Warm
Cons: Not waterproof
Sizing: Feels large
Would recommend: Yes
Reviewed by Darren in Ireland
M65 Infantry Jacket
Overall, an excellent jacket with all the features I expected and more. The only thing that could be said to be a hassle is the large sizing; I'm usually a large so I bought a small but it was a big baggy, however this is no problem at all and I have managed to fix that. Still, this is undoubtedly the best jacket I've ever bought from here so far.
Pros: Can be altered to suit climate, Stylish look, Excellent quality
Cons: Aside from bagginess, none
Sizing: Feels large
Would recommend: Yes
Reviewed by Banksy in Edinburgh
Best coat you'll EVER buy!!!!
Crackin' coat, ultra versatile as inner lining easily pops out when needed eg Summer months. Even during the recent cold weather, this coat didnt let me down at all. One morning walk I did was at -10C and I couldnt feel the cold at all. Dont hesitate to buy this coat, just make sure you get the right size. They are massive so if you usually wear a large, the medium will probably feel extra roomy!!
Pros: Very chunky zip, 3 coats in one, Huge, multiple pockets, Ultra warm
Cons: Double check the sizes!!!!!!!!!!
Sizing: Feels large
Would recommend: Yes
Reviewed by Danny in Bristol, UK
Vintage look and feels great on
The M65 Infantry Jacket has the vintage look and quality of a WW11 era jacket. Nice detailed attention to design and comfort; with a quality choice of materials.
It definititely has the right look and feels great on. The outer shell fits nicely over the insulating quilted and fleeced liner. I'm in the mountains of VA., U.S.A.; and appreciate the wind resistance and warmth.
The liner has good quality zippers up the sides, a few buttons across the back neck to shoulders and a snap tab at each cuff. A jacket for all seasons. I usally wear a medium 40- 42; the small fits good. I don't know that adding the distress stitching on the right shoulder made any sense; but it does blend with the jacket. My dad's WW11 Air Force patch covered the area,
and definitely looks right on the jacket.
Thanks MeanandGreen- for a great jacket and quick ship.
Pros: Style, Quality, Fit, Warmth, Removeable Liner
Cons: None
Sizing: Feels about right
Would recommend: Yes
Reviewed by John Hevener in Monterey, VA., U.S.A. 24465
Amazing Jacket!!!!!!!!!
This jacket is the best purchase I've made in a long time. The quality is second to none and is very comfortable and hard wearing. The sizing is spot on, unlike alot of other companies selling similar ones. In my opinion no one can compete with Mean and Green on quality, and affordability, truly second to none!
Pros: Functional, Stylish, Amazing fit, Comfortable, Durable
Cons: none
Sizing: Feels about right
Would recommend: Yes
Reviewed by Ginger Ninja in Carlisle
Spot on for me
Well pleased with this jacketgood fit well worth the money
Pros: 100%
Cons: none
Sizing: Feels about right
Would recommend: Yes
Reviewed by Jimagy in Skipton
Best coat I've ever had
The best coat i have ever owned. my mum got the jacket for christmas although she gave it to me in november as an early present. We've had some really cold weather recently and the coat has kept me warm all the way through, i can't actually wear anything more than a t-shirt underneath it as i start to get too hot. i would recommend this jacket to anyone. my dad like mine so much he ordered one for himself. please don't make the mistake that i did and buy the jacket in your normal size otherwise it will be too big. I originally asked for the large but when it arrived it was far too big so had to order the size down. As i say its a really good jacket that will keep you warm no matter when. The only thing i would say thats bad about the jacket is that when you take the inner lining out it becomes a bit baggy but i went to see Richard Ashcroft last year and he was wearing a army jacket with a leather jacket underneath it, he looked the sh*t! Ive since tried it myself and it looks pretty cool so every cloud. GREAT JACKET!
Pros: none
Cons: none
Sizing: Feels about right
Would recommend: Yes
Reviewed by Lewis in Liverpool
Well worth the money
Brought today (05/01/13), lovely and warm (need for Iceland in Feb), really comfy to wear and looks good on am really pleased with purchase. The only let downs are the cuffs and the inner liner when removed makes the jacket that much larger when worn.
Pros: Stylish, Smart, Comfortable, Warm
Cons: Umcomfortable cuffs, Jacket when inner liner removed
Sizing: Feels about right
Would recommend: Yes
Reviewed by Alan (aka Ming) in Wolverhampton
Worth Every Penny...
I bought an M65 two or three weeks back. The coat is excellent for the cold weather, and because it has three variations in one coat can be used in various situations. Taking the outer off, and using the liner in a warmish pub is a good option. The liner doesn't look silly on its own, and is warm to boot. There are no pockets in the liner, having an inside pocket would be handy ( I have had one sown in to mine) The hood is a little light weight, I would like to see it made of the same material as the rest of the coat. I am a 40 chest and the medium fits me well, with the liner in that is. I haven't had it out in the rain, it isn't sold as water proof anyway, but in the cold and windy weather that we have had lately it has been first class.
Pros: Thumb Extensions!, Very adaptable style, Good looking coat.
Cons: Hood is lightweight
Sizing: Feels about right
Would recommend: Yes
Reviewed by Numbnutuk in Staffs
Looks good but....
I received this jacket yesterday evening - I am 5'7" 150lbs and 38 inch chest - I normally hover between small and medium - I read that these come up big so plumped for the 'small'. First impressions was that it looked huge when I unpacked it but it fittied ok, it does tend to bellow out a bit at the shoulders, giving the effect of being much larger across the shoulders - also the arms seem to come up very long - I think I am at the absolute limit for the sizing, anyone smaller than me would be swamped. It does look to be well made and very warm, was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the lining - I think you you could wear that on its own - so it really is 3 jackets in one.
Pros: Looks good, Warm, Well made
Cons: Very wide across the shoulders, Long arms needed
Sizing: Feels large
Would recommend: Yes
Reviewed by Markazz in London
Awesome jacket
Couldn't be happier with this jacket. Bought a couple of weeks ago and I'm really satisfied with it. The fleece liner keeps me very warm and snug when I'm out in the cold. And I love the vintage style is right up my street.
Pros: Lots of pockets, Vintage look, Good price, Very warm
Cons: none
Would recommend: Yes
Reviewed by Larry Williams in Norfolk
Glad I waited
I saw the old regiment jackets in the meanandgreen shop but i only spotted them toward the end of last winter so couldn't justify buying one. so this year i went back and found that theyve repleaced them with this new version which seems even better so glad i waited! so far its been really good, had cold weather last week and this kept me nice and snug while waiting in an arctic wind at the bus stop! i didn't realise the fleece zips out until they told me in the shop so i'll be wearing it in the summer too.
Pros: Lots of pockets, Good value, Warm, Cool look, Heavy weight
Cons: none
Sizing: Feels large
Would recommend: Yes
Reviewed by Twister99 in Wolves
Amazing Jacket
A really good high quality jacket, haven't tested it in snow weather but the day I bought it, it was fairly cold. The fleece lining is amazingly warm, I was walking back and was really warm with the jacket done up fully. Fully worth the price and would definitely reccomend to anyone wanting a big, thick coat.
I tend to wear the coat without its fleece lining so that I can wear a jumper underneath, but when winter hits, the fleece lining will be in.
Pros: Detachable Fleece Lining, Very Warm with Fleece, Large Pockets, Feels High Quality, Thick Material
Cons: No Obvious Flaws
Sizing: Feels about right
Would recommend: Yes
Reviewed by The Spateman in Wolverhampton, UK
Hugely Pleased
I must admit my heart sank when I clicked on the homepage and saw that the M65 regiment jacket had been replaced, I am a cautious buyer and was monitoring the reviews and decided to take the plunge. When I saw the new M65 Infantry Jacket and the stock photo I was a bit unsure however I went ahead. I'm glad I did. Staight out of the packaging I thought 'my god it looks massive!' I had ordered a medium however my mind was put at rest when I tried it on, a perfect fit, I am 5'10" and 13 1/2 stone. I have long arms and the sleeves sit perfect for me which means they might be long for some.. The general stitching is high quality, the button studs are small in my experience but very strong and work fine. The material is good heavy cotton I chose the olive colour. The zipper for main jacket closure is a heavy duty brass type metal which runs clean and there are no 'sticky' bits that often mar your enjoyment of a jacket. The back has a bellow type cut (nothing to severe)at each shoulder which looks good and is needed due to the padding of the fleece lined inner. Each pocket is thoroughly stitched and reinforced and feels substantial. The new addition of the side pockets works well and are comfortably placed behind the bottom two pockets. The sleeves have a fold away extension at the cuff, which can be secured by velcro to help keep your hands warm. The inner fleece is very warm and fits into the jacket perfectly. It is secured at the back of the jacket by three solidly stitched buttons one either side on the neck and one in the centre with button holes on the inner lining of the M65. The inner jacket sleeves are attached to the outer by a stud attachment at the cuff. The inner fleece is zipped to the front of the jacket with good quality zips. The hood is thin cotton. The overall quality of this jacket is impressive and it is extremely warm, worked well on my evening walk to the pub, out with the dog and to the local shops in some heavy rain and gusting wind. Although its not waterproof as such it didn't let me down. All in all I'm mightily chuffed with this jacket and will be wearing it through the winter and beyond.
Pros: Interchangeability , Quality, Warmth
Cons: None so far
Sizing: Feels about right
Would recommend: Yes
Reviewed by Craig P in Balloch, Scotland
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