The r/BuyItForLife community holds Gloverall in high regard, particularly their wool duffle coats, which are consistently praised as some of the best outerwear money can buy for durability and warmth. Many users own multiple pieces and report coats lasting decades, with several calling them generational purchases. The surplus and sale lines are frequently highlighted as an excellent way to access Gloverall quality at significantly reduced prices.
Gloverall wool coats, particularly duffle coats, are consistently praised across many years and owners for exceptional durability, warmth, and timeless style, with numerous community members reporting decades of reliable use.
Gloverall is celebrated for exceptional wool quality, longevity, and timeless style, with the duffle coat in particular regarded as the definitive version of that silhouette. Community members frequently report coats lasting 15-20+ years with minimal degradation, and the brand's UK manufacturing is seen as a mark of authenticity.
Minor criticisms exist around sizing inconsistencies, coat length getting shorter in newer models, and toggle durability. Some users note that lined-sleeve versions are not truly BIFL due to elbow lining wear.
One user bought a Gloverall wool toggle coat in the late 1980s and has worn it as their daily Chicago winter coat ever since, expecting it to outlast them entirely.
A community member who owns five Gloverall jackets describes them as genuinely well-made gear at a fair price, noting the surplus site and sales can make them a true bargain.
One commenter recently purchased a used Gloverall duffle coat and says they're convinced it will outlast them — framing wool as superior to down in both warmth and durability.
A user who bought a Gloverall during a summer sale for around £180 reports excellent quality and fit through an entire winter, recommending patience for sales over buying at full price.