Our verdict
Eastern Mountain Sports The North Face. Yes, you'll be adventuring in the snow without ending up with frostbitten toes in this mid-top hiker. Terrain superiority is also a thing in this boot, so being a bit more spontaneous and creative with your step (in winter conditions) should feel quite rewarding.
Pros
- No-sweat coziness
- Incredibly tenacious
- Amazing lightness
- Remarkably comfy
- Watertight
- Supportive ankle cuff
- Quite stable
- Fits wide feet too
Cons
- Frail laces
- With break-in (women's version)
- Lacks color variety
You want to prove to your friends that a burly-yet-lightweight boot does exist
Jan 18, 2023:
- If you prefer a pair that breaks in quickly with no issues concerning lace durability, check out the.
- Winter hiking boots with a relaxed fit are what you prefer.
- Stable rides in the Vectiv Fastpack Insulated Futurelight.
Who should not buy it
If you prefer a pair that breaks in quickly with no issues concerning lace durability, check out the Who should buy The North Face Vectiv Fastpack Insulated Futurelight from KEEN. Also, consider the Xero Shoes Alpine if you want something that comes in more than a handful of colorways.
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The featured boot's insulation is legit, and many hikers are all for it. Take a look at these very positive remarks:
- "Such warmth."
- "Warm in the winter and don't overheat."
- "Kept me warm in 7 feet of snow."
Someone also said that, in the cold, "these bad boyz are unstoppable."
A superstar in the grip department
When it comes to surface adhesion, The North Face Vectiv Fastpack Insulated Futurelight is astonishing. One reviewer says that it has "unmatched traction." Another one says, "the sole is very adherent." Yet one more trail-goer says that the shoe has "super grippy bottoms."
Hike light in the winter
For an insulated mid-top hiker, the Vectiv Fastpack Insulated Futurelight is not clunky at all. Comments like "lighter than any shoes I have ever worn" and "as light as running shoes" back this statement.
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Many trail-goers are head over heels for the comfiness of this fit-versatile TNF offering. "The comfort level on the feet is amazing," says one of them. Another one says that it's as "comfy as a running shoe." Note, however, that quite a bit of a break-in period is required to reach the boot's full potential comfort-wise.
Pray its laces last
There are those who are iffy about the flimsy shoestrings of the Vectiv Fastpack Insulated Futurelight. "The boot lace has already shredded," says an adventurer who has used the shoe for only a few weeks. "OMG the laces!" says another reviewer who isn't very confident that the shoestrings in question will last one winter season.
Stable rides in the Vectiv Fastpack Insulated Futurelight
This TNF kick cuts through rocky and uneven terrain like a boss. A non-professional critic says that, in this boot, losing your footing on rocks and boulders is highly unlikely. "I really feel the support," says another.
Wetness denied
Incredible waterproofing is among the featured boot's many upsides, and reviewers agree. One of them says that it leaves your feet "dry even in the most brutal winter weather."
Winter needs more colors too!
This hiking boot from The North Face comes in too few hues. An experienced adventurer says that it would be more awesome "if they came in bombdiggity colors."
