THE NORTH FACE - Men's Hedgehog Fastpack Shoes - Waterproof Hiking & Outdoor Trekking Shoes

Product Information

On everything from hikes in Patagonia to long days hauling a 30-pound load in Washington’s Cascade Range, I consistently dealt with foot soreness. Brought these on a recommendation from a member of staff in Millets who told me he had brought several pairs over the years. It’s a testament to the Hedgehog Fastpack’s popularity that its design has gone untouched for a number of years. This shoe has been around for more than a decade (the latest “2” was released a couple years ago), and is a proven choice for day hikes and short backpacking adventures. The The North Face Men's Hedgehog Fastpack Gore-Tex Approach Shoe has the following sustainability attributes.

On top of all this, the synthetic nubuck upper is waterproof and the mesh is abrasion resistant, ideal for rocky and gravelly terrain. Running is among the most approachable forms of fitness, requiring only a pair of quality shoes to get you going. The North Face Hedgehog Fastpack GTX hiking shoes are perfect for moving swiftly over uneven terrain even when it’s wet. Fitness Savvy looked online and discovered 2876 online user reviews of the North Face Hedgehog Fastpack GTX. The shoe’s low stack height puts it close to the ground, its collar wraps nicely around the ankle, and the reinforced heel counter helps limit rolled ankles while boulder hopping.We tested this shoe alongside the Fastpack and found it to be the better option in just about every way. The Hedgehogs are our classic, tried and tested hiking shoes built for versatility and comfort balanced with a lower profile and weight than boots.

Whether you're just getting started or an experienced climber, whatever your adventure needs, we have the gear. A waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX® membrane keeps your feet dry, while stability-enhancing CRADLE™ GUIDE midsole combined with Snake Plate™ technology support and protect you on uneven paths and rocky slopes. The North Face also makes a women’s version, which has a similar upper, midsole, and outsole construction. For you, this means more springy support for as long as the hike lasts; less time spent worried about the terrain at your feet and more taking in the beauty of nature around you.

This will be either BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative) or SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit), which are social auditing methologies and reports but are not an accreditation. We’ve had good success in terms of durability with The North Face shoes (one exception was the old Ultra 109), and the Hedgehog Fastpack GTX has held up pretty well throughout our testing.

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. It's a fast hiker over technical and varying terrain, with waterproof and a reinforced mesh providing long term protection. When you're adventuring over rocky, uneven terrain, there's nothing more essential than long-term support. All told, I think the level of stability is completely sufficient for most hiking and light backpacking trips, but those who prioritize a stiffer construction should check out a shoe like the Adidas Terrex Swift R2. If you're the kind of hiker that tackles rocky, steep, uneven terrain with pace then The North Face Hedgehog Fastpack II Shoes are for you.

Width is average in the heel and toe box, and the length was sufficient for my swollen feet when hiking in hot weather.