The North Face
The North Face makes technical outerwear, fleece, footwear and packs, and is owned by VF Corporation, which acquired it in 2000 and moved its headquarters to Denver in 2019. Core products include the Nuptse and Himalayan down jackets, Denali fleece, Base Camp duffel and Gore-Tex shells, plus the athlete-tested Summit Series. Streetwear reach comes from its long-running Supreme collaborations, begun in 2007, and Japan's nanamica-designed Purple Label line. The brand continues to trade globally through owned stores, outdoor retailers and fashion wholesalers.
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| Category | Runs | Shape | Length | Size advice | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | slightly large | relaxed, slightly boxy through the body | regular, occasionally long in the sleeve | Order your normal size, or size down if you dislike a drapey, oversized chest. | medium |
| Shirts & overshirts | slightly large | relaxed outdoor shirt cut with a broad chest and shoulder | regular, long enough to tuck | Consider sizing down if you prefer a tailored shirt fit rather than a layering-friendly one. | low |
| Trousers & pants | true to size | regular hiking cut, straight to lightly tapered leg | inseams often run long on shorter wearers | Take your usual waist and check the inseam option, since standard lengths can be long. | medium |
| Jackets | slightly large | relaxed with room for mid-layers; Nuptse and puffers read boxy, Summit Series and softshells are more athletic | regular hip length, with some parkas and heritage styles longer | Stay true to size if you plan to layer a fleece underneath; size down one for a cleaner streetwear silhouette in puffers. | high |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | slightly large | regular to relaxed, straight through the body | regular to slightly long | Size down if you want a fitted tee, as the standard cut is fairly generous. | medium |
Does The North Face run big or small?
The North Face fits slightly large. Take your usual size for layering room, or size down if you want a trimmer, less boxy look in lifestyle pieces like the Nuptse or a fleece. Most shoppers find North Face US/EU sizing runs a touch large and roomy — designed with layering space — while Japanese/Korean-market and Summit Series pieces fit noticeably slimmer.
How does The North Face fit?
Most shoppers find North Face US/EU sizing runs a touch large and roomy — designed with layering space — while Japanese/Korean-market and Summit Series pieces fit noticeably slimmer. Overall shape: generally relaxed and roomy, with technical Summit Series pieces cut closer to the body.
How do The North Face hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
The North Face hoodies & sweatshirts fits slightly large. Order your normal size, or size down if you dislike a drapey, oversized chest. Shape: relaxed, slightly boxy through the body.
How do The North Face shirts & overshirts fit?
The North Face shirts & overshirts fits slightly large. Consider sizing down if you prefer a tailored shirt fit rather than a layering-friendly one. Shape: relaxed outdoor shirt cut with a broad chest and shoulder.
How do The North Face trousers & pants fit?
The North Face trousers & pants fits true to size. Take your usual waist and check the inseam option, since standard lengths can be long. Shape: regular hiking cut, straight to lightly tapered leg.
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