Best men's waterproof winter coats for cold snowy winters

Top pick: Fjällräven Nuuk Parka. It's the one here built for real snow: a 10,000 mm water column shell, a long back, and enough bulk to stay warm through a wet, windy winter. It's heavy, so it's a coat for standing at bus stops and shovelling, not for hiking.

Who the others suit:

• Patagonia Tres 3-in-1 — the flexible one: wear the down liner, the shell, or both, so it covers fall through deep winter.
• Patagonia Stormshadow — the most weatherproof shell of the group (GORE-TEX), for wet snow and slush.
• Sitka Blizzard Pro — GORE-TEX plus serious insulation for long hours outdoors; overkill for a commute.
• Tough Duck SJ39 — a workwear parka with a quick-release hood, for job sites.
• Patagonia Jackson Glacier — a lighter, city-friendly down parka; water-resistant rather than fully waterproof.
• Sport-Tek Sideline — a budget waterproof shell for sidelines and light winter use.