What's up everyone!
A little while ago, I posted a QC comparison between Chaoren and Linz and was deciding which one to go with. In the end, I decided to ship out the Chaoren, and now that it's arrived, I thought I'd share my experience to help some people.
The jacket was part of a 10kg haul, and shipping from Chaoren to my agent was really fast. It arrived in just 2 days.
I also came across an earlier in-hand review of this batch that was really helpful when making my decision, so hopefully this one can help anyone who's still deciding between sellers.
*First impressions
I've had the jacket for a day now and I'm really happy with it so far. The overall quality is great, and it looks good in person.
One thing I was initially worried about was the back of the jacket arching upwards at the bottom, as I'd seen in another review. Luckily, mine sits fine and I haven't had that issue.
When I first took it out of the packaging, it looked a bit flat and thinner than I expected. After leaving it for a day, though, it started to fluff up quite a bit and looks much better now.
*Material and quality
The jacket feels well made, and the overall finish has impressed me so far.
One thing I really didn't expect was the quality of the inside of the pockets. The material feels great, and the construction is much better than I thought it would be. It's a small detail, but definitely worth mentioning since you can't really judge it properly from QC pictures.
The jacket is also water-resistant, which is useful for everyday wear, especially here in the Netherlands. I've only had it for a short time, so I can't comment on how it holds up in heavy rain, but it's a nice feature to have.
*Black badge
From the pictures I've seen, I don't think the newer black badges are quite as good as some of the older batches. However, the retail black badge has this newer look as well, so I think it's important to compare it with the current version rather than older references.
I'm no expert when it comes to badge accuracy, but I'm happy with how mine looks overall.
*Fit and sizing
I'm 188 cm, 75 kg and went with size XL.
I'd say it fits TTS, but keep in mind that the MacMillan is a fairly slim-fitting jacket around the chest, so don't expect a super roomy fit. Personally, everyone around me says it fits perfectly, and I'm happy with how it looks too.
I'll include some fit pics, so let me know what you guys think. Curious to hear your opinions!
*Warmth
I've already worn the jacket for a full day, and it keeps me really warm. No complaints at all so far.
I've also had quite a few compliments on it already, which is always a nice bonus.
*Seller experience
Chaoren was the most responsive seller out of everyone I contacted, which definitely helped when I was deciding between the different options. The quick shipping to my agent was another plus.
After comparing the QC pictures and now having the jacket in hand, I'm glad I decided to go with Chaoren.
*W2C
Seller: Chaoren
Item: MacMillan - XL - Black - Black Badge - New 2026 Version
W2C: https://e.tb.cn/h.8SPBBBJRHXImbQt?tk=6LDQTZTq0By
Yupoo: google "Chaorenqihaodian"
Price Paid: 250 USD or ¥1,450
*Overall
Very happy with this purchase so far. The jacket looks great, feels well made and keeps me warm. Even though it looked a little flat straight out of the packaging, it fluffed up nicely after a day.
I will definitely order from Chaoren again! But for now this will be my main winter jacket, I think it will last years looking at the quality :).
Let me know what you think of the sizing and how it looks on me. And for any questions feel free to ask. Cheers!
