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The North Face Hedgehog GTX XCR Cross-Training Shoes - Men's
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The North Face Hedgehog GTX XCR Cross-Training Shoes - Men's

Item # 763575

$110.00

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The North Face Hedgehog low-cut cross-trainers deliver supportive, waterproof, extra-breathable performance for outdoor activities.

  • Synthetic nubuck leather uppers with sandwich-mesh nylon panels are flexible, lightweight and waterproof
  • Reinforced toe boxes and molded rubber heel counters protect uppers from abrasion; gusseted and padded tongues keep out debris and add comfort
  • Seam-sealed Gore-Tex® XCR® inserts with wicking nylon linings offer waterproof protection while allowing your moisture vapor to escape
  • AgION™ silver threads in linings help prevent odor buildup
  • Removable X-2™ footbeds with AgION topsheets add cushioning and odor control
  • Lightweight, compression-molded EVA midsoles deliver all-day cushioning and shock absorption
  • X-2 O2 ™ air pods in heels provide an added measure of cushioning and protection, soaking up shock with every stride
  • Thermoplastic urethane shank plates add torsional rigidity and protection from uneven terrain
  • Vibram® rubber outsoles supply dependable traction on uneven terrain

Average weight specification is per pair, based on size 9. Please note: The North Face products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

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Item 763575

The North Face Hedgehog GTX XCR Cross-Training Shoes - Men's Specs

Specification

Description

StyleCross-training
CutLow
WaterproofYes
UpperSynthetic leather/nylon mesh
LiningWaterproof breathable membrane/nylon
MidsoleEVA/air inserts
SupportThermoplastic urethane plate
OutsoleRubber
Average weight30 ounces
Average weight - metric0.85 kilogram
GenderMen's

The North Face Hedgehog GTX XCR Cross-Training Shoes - Men's Customer Reviews

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The North Face Hedgehog GTX XCR Cross-Training Shoes - Men's
 
3.6

(based on 25 reviews)

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Attractive design (15)
  • Comfortable (15)
  • Absorbs shock (9)
  • Durable (9)
  • Lightweight (9)

Cons

  • Wears out easily (4)
  • Difficult laces (3)

Best Uses

  • Pavement (9)
  • Wet conditions (9)
  • Endurance training (7)
  • Everyday wear (7)
  • Trails (7)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Casual adventurer (13), Competitive athlete (5), Frequent exerciser (4), Avid adventurer (3)
  • Arch Type:
  • High arch (5), Low arch (4)

Reviewed by 25 customers

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Aug

14

2008

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

 
2.0

Not Waterproof - leaks like a sieve

By Hill Climber

from North Central Oklahoma

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Comfortable
  • Good Padding

Cons

  • GoreTex leaked soon
  • Wears Out Easily

Best Uses

  • Pavement
  • Trails

Comments about The North Face Hedgehog GTX XCR Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

I bought these Gore-Tex cross-trainers because I walk early each morning, 7 days a week, on the fareways and edges of a golf course. Most of my walking, 8-10 miles per day (avg'd 9.3 miles/day for the past 4.5 years) is off cartpaths, on fareways and through rough. My walking motivation is maintaining health and climbing 14,000 ft peaks (summitted 25 14ers since 2004) in CO during the summer. I started wearing these shoes in early May, 2008. They started leaking when walking through short wet rough grass within 2-3 weeks, and got progressively worse. By mid-to-late June, they leaked like a sieve. After less than three months wear, the outer sidewall material is showing serious wear and failure, no doubt due to being wet and flexing daily.They are now cleaned and packaged in a shipping box, ready to return[...] My leather back-packing boots, 4+ years old, are Gore-Tex lined. They've covered a lot of trail and don't leak. No leaks --that's what I expect from a GoreTex low-cut cross trainer. I'll order Brand X or Y GTX low cuts ASAP, and keep testing until I find one that does not leak after many miles/months of wear.

  • Sizing:
  • Feels true to size
  • Width:
  • Feels true to width

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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Nov

6

2008

(5 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

Risky Purchase

By broadbo

from Milwaukee Wisconsin

About Me Competitive Athlete

Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Definitely Waterproof

Cons

  • Laces break easily

Best Uses

  • Walking

Comments about The North Face Hedgehog GTX XCR Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

Shoe is great when weather is inclement especially light rain or when ground is damp to soaking wet. Main drawback is the extremely small eyelets which made locating replacement laces difficult. Unable to locate replacement laces even from the manufacturer.

  • Gift:
  • No
  • Sizing:
  • Feels true to size
  • Width:
  • Feels true to width
  • Arch Type:
  • Low Arch

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

(5 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

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Oct

6

2008

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

 
3.0

Good shoe.

By JAWBECK

from Redding, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Versatile

Cons

  • Uncomfortable

Best Uses

  • Endurance Training
  • Pavement
  • Strength Training
  • Trails
  • Wet Conditions
  • Winter Conditions

Comments about The North Face Hedgehog GTX XCR Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

This a good shoe. It is waterproof and stable. But the tongue is poorly designed. This makes the shoe uncomfortable to wear. This is the first shoe I have ever had in which the shoe caused pain on the top of my foot.

  • Gift:
  • No
  • Sizing:
  • Feels true to size
  • Width:
  • Feels true to width

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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Sep

23

2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Comfortable, supportive

By PS612

from Triangle NC

About Me Gym Rat

Site Member

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Good Padding
  • Versatile

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Pavement
    • Strength Training
    • Trails

    Comments about The North Face Hedgehog GTX XCR Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

    I added strength training to a busy trialthon schedule and running shoes aren't stable enough for heavy weights. I purchased these primarily for weights and was very impressed. They are supportive and yet you can run comfortably too. I also like they that don't have wild colors.

    • Gift:
    • No
    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jun

    4

    2009

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Buy these shoes

    By NetworkTroll

    from Anchorage, AK

    About Me Competitive Athlete

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Absorbs Shock
    • Attractive Design
    • Comfortable
    • Flexible
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Everyday wear
      • Running
      • Walking

      Comments about The North Face Hedgehog GTX XCR Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

      I almost didn't but these shoes based on the previous reviews but had good luck with TNF Rucky Chuckies so I figured I'd give these a shot. Totally happy with them. The tongue design is a little different and I had to pull them up a bit during break in but now they're great. On the laces: Tie laces normally then rotate lace loops 180 degrees - pull hard on loops. No double knotting required and look ma, no breakage!!!

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
      • Arch Type:
      • Low Arch

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jan

      16

      2009

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Better than most, but has the one flaw.

      By TheSpuddy

      from Portland, OR

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Absorbs Shock
      • Durable
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • The laces

      Best Uses

      • Everyday wear
      • Running

      Comments about The North Face Hedgehog GTX XCR Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

      I switched to this shoe 13 months ago after returning a pair of Vasque Blur trail shoes which were horrid. I needed something that was waterproof and durable as I was delivering newspapers at the time and running through the rain in Portland and peoples dewy lawns made my feet very wet. The waterproofing on these shoes is great. I have run through mega puddles and could feel the shoe keeping the water away from my feet. I have since stopped delivery newspapers and use this as my everyday shoe and sometimes go running in it when it's really raining and don't want to mess up my good running shoes.

      Another part of the shoe I appreciate is the sole. It has shows some sign of wear, but nothing compared to other shoes of this type. Gotta love Vibram soles.

      As other’s have noted, the main problem in the laces; I agree that a double knot is always needed. I have never had them break, but they are thin which can hurt your fingers if you are trying to pull them really tights.

      Overall a great shoe and worth the money.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Sizing:
      • Feels half size too big
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
      • Arch Type:
      • High Arch

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Aug

      25

      2008

      (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      exellent

      By Ghiorse

      from Barrington RI

      About Me Competitive Athlete

      Pros

      • Attractive Design
      • Comfortable
      • Durable
      • Good Padding
      • Versatile

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Endurance Training
        • Pavement
        • Trails
        • Wet Conditions

        Comments about The North Face Hedgehog GTX XCR Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

        i got these and out of the box i hiked 15 miles since then ive done five more of those and they are holding up great i didnt check winter conditions because i havent use ed them in the winter yet but they are fantastic for a summer on the trails and for caddying for snobs on the golf course

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jun

        22

        2008

        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        2.0

        Great at first!!

        By Peter Jacob

        from Dallas, TX

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Attractive Design
        • Comfortable
        • Versatile

        Cons

        • Wears Out Easily

        Best Uses

        • Trails
        • Wet Conditions

        Comments about The North Face Hedgehog GTX XCR Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

        I've had these shoes for a little more then 6 months and have been relatively pleased. However; for the price I would expect the shoe to last longer. I wear them almost daily on wet grass(golf course) and they were great at first and now they have cracked and are not waterproof anymore. For the price I would expect more....I will probably try a different shoe next time.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        May

        8

        2008

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        3.0

        Great shoe, but does not hold up

        By Anywaytothetop

        from Puyallup, WA

        About Me Gym Rat

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Attractive Design
        • Comfortable
        • Versatile

        Cons

        • Wears Out Easily

        Best Uses

        • Trails
        • Wet Conditions

        Comments about The North Face Hedgehog GTX XCR Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

        I love this shoe for being in the wet Northwest weather with my dog. The gortex keeps your socks dry. I usually wear a size 12 in running shoes, but an 11.5 fit great and is my true size. With casual wear the shoe laces needed to be replaced twice in the first year (the shoes cut the laces). Also I question how they hold up. The trim is peeling and cracked. So bottom line: great shoe, but be prepared to replace them.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Apr

        25

        2008

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Best Shoes Ever

        By Ivanizer

        from Houston TX

        About Me Competitive Athlete

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Attractive Design
        • Comfortable
        • Durable
        • Good Padding
        • Versatile

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Endurance Training
          • Pavement
          • Strength Training
          • Trails
          • Wet Conditions

          Comments about The North Face Hedgehog GTX XCR Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

          At first I was a little scared about buying these shoes. I always loved my Nike Shox, but when I tried these on I was speechless! What really impressed me was the water proof. I had to walk through water and my socks were dryer than dry!

          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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