North Face Hedgehog GTX XCR

Invasion · 23 Nov 2009 at 20:09

Does anyone have a pair of these I was thinking of getting some just wanted opinions of them ?? also black or brown ??

http://www.millets.co.uk/product.html?code=083095&item=083095437....#

Sinque · 23 Nov 2009 at 20:10

Do you do year-round walking, trekking or sport?

Invasion · 23 Nov 2009 at 20:13

Yes I do a lot of walking I have walking boots I just want somthing a bit lighter for shotrer distance bad weather days

Bennie-Mac · 23 Nov 2009 at 20:16

I have a pair of them, they are comfortable to wear but mine ripped along the seams after a couple of months. They also dont offer any real support so for proper hiking i would say get a mid boot.

Invasion · 23 Nov 2009 at 20:18

Bennie-Mac said:
I have a pair of them, they are comfortable to wear but mine ripped along the seams after a couple of months. They also dont offer any real support so for proper hiking i would say get a mid boot.

Really did you have any trouble getting them replaced ?? do you think it is a design fault or just a one off bad luck?

Bennie-Mac · 23 Nov 2009 at 20:24

Invasion said:
Really did you have any trouble getting them replaced ?? do you think it is a design fault or just a one off bad luck?

I couldnt get them replaced, they said i had abused them by not using them for the purpose they were intended :rolleyes:

Their quality has slipped in the last few years in my opinion but i might just have been unlucky.

Sinque · 23 Nov 2009 at 20:25

Invasion said:
Yes I do a lot of walking I have walking boots I just want somthing a bit lighter for shotrer distance bad weather days

In that case I think they will be great.

Invasion · 23 Nov 2009 at 20:29

Bennie-Mac said:
I couldnt get them replaced, they said i had abused them by not using them for the purpose they were intended Their quality has slipped in the last few years in my opinion but i might just have been unlucky.

I have heard this said of Brasher as well. This guy had the sole wear down really quick an they said he had been walking on the wrong surface :eek:

saying that my last pair of brasher lasted 6 years but I think they have changed ownership now and gone down hill. so I got these to replace my Brasher http://www.millets.co.uk/footwear/men/product/083337.html

Did you play football in them or somthing??

ElliorR · 23 Nov 2009 at 20:31

I have a pair of Hedgehogs and find them very comfortable. I don't go "off road" in them, I walk to work and back, 30 mins each way, in them and they're fine.

Invasion · 23 Nov 2009 at 20:51

ElliorR said:
I have a pair of Hedgehogs and find them very comfortable. I don't go "off road" in them, I walk to work and back, 30 mins each way, in them and they're fine.

Hve you had them long? any signs of stitching coming apart ??

ElliorR · 23 Nov 2009 at 21:00

I've had them a week and no, thank god

Obviously longer term may show issues but hopefully not. After my walk to work today, in the pouring rain, my socks were bone dry. Shame the rest of me wasn't.

Invasion · 23 Nov 2009 at 21:15

ElliorR said:
I've had them a week and no, thank god

Obviously longer term may show issues but hopefully not. After my walk to work today, in the pouring rain, my socks were bone dry. Shame the rest of me wasn't.

ok well I hope they hold up

I am going to get some in the morning did you get your online and if you dont mind me asking how much did you pay?

I was also considering Merrell http://www.millets.co.uk/footwear/men/product/083146.html

Any thoughts on these ??

ElliorR · 23 Nov 2009 at 21:28

Paid £79.99 for mine from the Blacks shop in my town.

I did consider some Merrell Chameleon's but they didn't have the ones I wanted in my size.

Bennie-Mac · 23 Nov 2009 at 21:45

ElliorR said:
Paid £79.99 for mine from the Blacks shop in my town.

I did consider some Merrell Chameleon's but they didn't have the ones I wanted in my size.

I would be inclined to get a pair of Merrells if i was after another pair of walking trainers, very good quality, although mine have developed a strange squeak in the sole which is a bit annoying, but mine are about 4 years old

They also look wierd imo lol.

floatindolphin · 23 Nov 2009 at 21:49

I've had a pair for a while now and they stink like a badger's ass!

I guess the Gore-Tex loses it's breathability after a while....

ElliorR · 23 Nov 2009 at 21:58

floatindolphin said:
I've had a pair for a while now and they stink like a badger's ass!.

I can't imagine an accidental situation where someone would find out what that smells like. Every one has their kinks I spose

Invasion · 23 Nov 2009 at 21:59

floatindolphin said:
I've had a pair for a while now and they stink like a badger's ass!

I have just spat tea all over my desk lmao

GeForce · 23 Nov 2009 at 22:54

I've had a pair for 18 months and use them as everyday shoes along with a bit of light hillwalking.

They're a bit tatty now but they're still in one piece and still waterproof. Can't fault them, especially seeing as I got them for £50ish.

cobrax · 23 Nov 2009 at 23:05

I have two pairs, and i must say they really are the best ive ever worn.

Amp34 · 23 Nov 2009 at 23:07

Have a look at the Salomon XA Pro GTX trainers. I have had the non GTX version for about 5 years now, replacing them every year.

That may sound like a lot but they are worn daily as my only pair of trainers as well as used over Dartmoor, adventure racing and down the gym. Other trainers I used to have lasted about 3 months. Also other than one pair of XA comps (where the quick lace broke after about a year) the reason I replaced each pair was the inside backs and soles wearing out completely. Other than that bulletproof!

I've wanted to get a pair of GTX ones for ages but never been able to justify buying a non and GTX version.