Written by Paddy Maddison in Essentials on the 7th October 2016

So the summer is officially over now but it’s not all doom and gloom, in fact we don’t know about you but to be honest we’re getting a bit bored of t-shirts and shorts anyway. With winter just a stone’s throw away it’s time to start thinking about our favourite purchase of the year, a new winter coat. It’s the perfect time to start shopping around now before the heat completely disappears.

We know it can be difficult to make your mind up; especially given that it’s a fairly expensive purchase and there are so many options to pick from, so we’ve rounded up some of our favourites to help get you started. 

Burberry Brit Faille-Trimmed Quilted Down Jacket 

Priced at £495 you should buy it because; it is water resistant, has hard-wearing Faille panelled shoulders, includes a detachable hood, features drawstring hem and has super warm down.

Acne Studios Beat Faux Shearling Corduroy Jacket 

Priced at £370 you should buy it because; it has a quilted lining, a detachable collar, features corduroy construction and a boxy fit style.

Fjallraven Singi Anorak 

Priced at £215 you should buy it because; it has G1000 fabric, can be waxed to waterproof, features detachable fur trim, has reinforced shoulders and It looks pretty damn good.

Universal Works Harris Tweed Chore Jacket 

Priced at £295 you should buy it because; it features classic Harris Tweed, has absolutely timeless design, features Harris Tweed, Oh and did we mention Harris Tweed?

AMI Classic 2 button Overcoat 

Priced at £495 you should buy it because; it is Made in Italy, features wool blend, has an oversized fit and is timeless.

Nigel Cabourn Antarctic Parka 

Priced at £2,999 you should buy it because; features Ventile Shell, is packed full of Goose down, has a Coyote fur trim, includes a waist strap with vintage buckle and is inspired by original arctic crossing parka.

Stone Island Hooded Padded Coat 

Priced at £545 you should buy it because; it is water resistant, features button & zip closure with storm flap, has elasticated cuffs and is padded with nice warm down filling.

Carhartt WiP Anchorage Parka 

Priced at £185 you should buy it because; it is water resistant, features storm cuffs, is coated for extra protection from the elements, is very warm and won’t break the bank.

Norse Projects Nunk Jacket 

Priced at £364 you should buy it because; it is primaloft insulated, is wool lined, has subtle branding, includes a visor hood and has hidden storage pockets.

We list some of the best men's winter coats for 2016 that you can buy right now including brands such as Stone Island, Nigel Cabourn and Universal Works.