ounces on our scale (The North Face lists them at 1 pound 14 ounces), which lands right in the middle of the waterproof hiking shoe market.

North Face themselves apart with the Hedgehog Fastpack by using technology to deliver a hiking shoe like no other, in tailored models for both men and women. On the plus side, the Hedgehog was pretty sturdy underfoot, felt reasonably light, and the lacing system—with actual metal grommets—tightened evenly. We've divided up all of the sustainable features we've identified across our product ranges and grouped them into three so you know how your purchase is making an impact: Think Nature, Think Welfare, Think People. Lighter than the classic Hedgehog boots but still packed with technology to support, cushion and stabilise your journey through rugged terrain, the soles are zonally fine-tuned with CRADLE™ offering support and comfort.The rubber toe cap does a decent job absorbing a direct hit, but, as I found, if you catch one from the side or just off-center, the protection is limited. The Men's Hedgehog Fastpack Walking Shoe from The North Face have a GORE-TEX® membrane, a water resistant upper and a Vibram rubber outsole for excellent grip. Low-top hiking shoes aren’t known for their stiff and supportive constructions, but the Hedgehog Fastpack provides more stability than most. Fitness Savvy looked online and discovered 2876 online user reviews of the North Face Hedgehog Fastpack GTX.

They are packed with technology to support, cushion and stabilise your journey through rugged terrain. Seen on the feet of many an outdoor enthusiast the North Face hedgehogs are an iconic shoe giving a stable, sure footed result on uneven and wet terrain. If you're the kind of hiker that tackles rocky, steep, uneven terrain with pace but likes the support of a boot rather than a shoe, the Hedgehog Fastpack II boots from The North Face are for you.

Highly abrasion and water-resistant, over 70 years of outerwear knowledge and experience have gone into this design.

To see how it fared, I tested the shoe in terrain ranging from the rocky trails outside of El Chaltén, Argentina, to hikes back home in the Pacific Northwest. Missed payments will show on your credit file potentially making credit harder to obtain and will result in late fees being added to the debt. The The North Face Men's Hedgehog Fastpack GORE-TEX® Approach Shoe has the following sustainability attributes. We’d love to see a non-waterproof version become available for those that live in dry areas or put a premium on breathability.Salomon’s X Ultra line of hiking footwear is one of our long-time favorites for all types of uses from day hikes to lightweight backpacking trips. On top of all this, the synthetic nubuck upper is waterproof and the mesh is abrasion resistant, ideal for rocky and gravelly terrain. Whether you're just getting started or an experienced climber, whatever your adventure needs, we have the gear.

The North Face also makes a women’s version, which has a similar upper, midsole, and outsole construction. Meanwhile, the Gore-Tex waterproof membrane guards against any liquid or moisture entering and keep feet dry in the chillier, wetter months. CRADLE™ Made for hiking, Cradle™ Guide technology utilises a dual density midsole to guide your gait cycle and support, stabilise and cushion your foot.As with most of our experiences with the brand, it’s another solid design: the small lugs bite into everything from hardpack dirt to mud and rock, and the substantial heel does a nice job with braking on steep downhills. The shoe was a little stiff out of the box, its sparse padding offered noticeably less cushioning than many modern designs, and the cheap-feeling insole was flat and provided essentially zero arch support (this can of course be a positive for those with flat feet).