Customer Reviews The North Face Hedgehog Fastpack GTX

I really wanted to keep these hiking boots as they are comfortable on all fronts- they are soft and true to size and my feet don't feel cramped, but I had to return them because oddly enough, the sides of the tongue overlap and cause a hard bump on the top of the foot. So hard that it actually really hurt whenever I walked in them! I thought if I adjust the tongue and wore them in a bit it would change but I think it's just the way the shoe is designed. I'm sure my case is rare, but just something to keep in mind. Bummer

About a decade ago, I needed durable shoe that could withstand semi-rough terrain and cold, icy, wet weather on occasion. Saw these online, tried them on in-store, and purchased. They were extremely comfortable and kept my feet warm and dry. They are actually still holding up today. There is just minor tread wear on the bottom sole and slightly less support in the inner arch supports. There is also minor wear & tear around first two shoestring eyelets (nearest my ankles). All this is expected after having the shoes for nearly a decade. Since they lasted so long, I decided to purchase another pair and hoped the quality was still the same. I was not disappointed with the comfort part. I'll find out next winter if they still keep my feet warm and dry.

I purchased these waterproof hiking/tennis shoes specifically for European travel. My dress shoe size is a 6, but I purchased these a half-size larger because I will be wearing thick/wool socks (otherwise a regular size 6 would have been okay with thin socks). The 6.5 size fit perfectly. I've worn the shoes all weekend and they were extremely comfortable. I've not been disappointed yet by a North Face product. Wish they would reproduce the women's waterproof leather/suede bootie they had several years ago. Mine are almost worn out and they're the perfect winter bootie for me.

I now have owned three pairs of these shoes. I come back to them because they are the most comfortable shoes I have worn for day hikes with the dogs, in all conditions: sand, dirt, mud, rain and puddles, and light snow, so I would say I've tried them against any and almost all weather conditions at almost daily wear for 3/4 of the year. The shoes need zero break in time for my foot and the wider box fits me perfectly. I have never felt uncomfortable in them. The GORE is 100% for the first year, meaning that you can walk through puddles and your feet are completely dry. Around the 2nd year, the seaming near the sole of the shoe shows some wear and won't keep your feet totally dry if you're encountering puddles. I can say that north face has improved their models by using a coated material on the sides of the shoe near the sole to prevent water from going in in the first place which works, but higher up I still got a wore down seam that can let in water--just less and less often. I haven't yet had a pair of shoes whose seams don't rip after the first year mark because of extended use, so I consider the full GORE protection early on to be a plus, and can get at least an extra year or two out of them after this point, so it's a good purchase for me. North Face, I will keep buying, but please use better colour schemes like previous years (this year I purchased the ultra fastpack gtx iii model for looks and expected good quality and design like the hedgehog (we'll see because there is no coated material on the sides like the hedgehog).

These were my very first pairs of hiking shoes and I couldn't be more impressed! They're extremely comfy, light, and the grip is amazing. These are perfect for Kansas but I used these mostly on vacation in Colorado, hiking every day for almost a week. From rocks to rivers, these shoes never let me down. The waterproof feature came in handy more than I expected. The grip on these is also amazing. I could walk down huge rocks and not worry about slipping. Not to mention these are really cute! I think these will last a very long time and I'm really happy I bought these!

I absolutely love these shoes. They are light and comfortable, so yummy on your feet, but with support.

These shoes have been fantastic for hiking and general everyday use, and best of all, they're incredibly comfortable. There was no break-in period whatsoever.