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The North Face Jannu II GTX Hiking Boots - Men\'s

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Got some burly, beefy and bodacious treks in mind? The Jannu II GTX hiking boots from The North Face are built just for such endeavors, and handle long, treacherous miles with ease.

  • Rugged uppers utilize the classic 1-piece, full-grain leather construction for ultimate durability and performance; thermoplastic urethane overlays at heels supply support
  • Gore-Tex® waterproof liners let feet breathe while protecting them from the elements, keeping them dry and comfortable
  • Nylon linings wick moisture away from feet, helping keep them dry and comfortable
  • Gusseted, padded tongues keep out trail debris and relieve lace pressure; toe caps and heel guards protect toes and uppers from bumps and abrasion
  • Removable multidensity EVA footbeds offer cushioning and light support
  • Midsoles feature dual-density polyurethane for lasting cushioning; EVA heel inserts add extra impact absorption and cushioning for greater comfort through long miles
  • Rigid, full-length nylon shanks control flex and add the stability needed during long slogs with heavy packs
  • Vibram® rubber outsoles handle technical, varied terrain with ease; self-cleaning lugs enhance traction

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The North Face Jannu II GTX Hiking Boots - Men's Specs
Specification
Description
Best use
Backpacking
Over-the-ankle
Lace-up
Yes
Full-grain leather/thermoplastic urethane overlays
Gore-Tex waterproof breathable membrane/nylon
Dual-density polyurethane/EVA heel insert
Full-length nylon shank
Vibram rubber
Strap-on
3 lbs. 7 oz.
Men's
Footwear height
Footwear closure
Waterproof
Upper
Lining
Midsole
Support
Outsole
Crampon compatibility
Average footwear weight (pair)
Gender

The North Face Jannu II GTX Hiking Boots - Men's Customer Reviews

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The North Face Jannu II GTX Hiking Boots - Men's
 
3.1

(based on 9 reviews)

56%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Great traction (7)
  • Ankle support (5)
  • Water resistant (5)
  • Sturdy/durable (4)
  • Comfortable (3)

Cons

  • Long break-in (5)

Best Uses

  • Harsh terrain (5)
  • Wet / rain (4)
  • Day hiking (3)
  • Everyday (3)
  • Long-distance hiking (3)
    • Sizing:

    • Feels full size too small

       

      Feels half size too small

       

      Feels true to size

       

      88% 

      (7 reviews)

      Feels half size too big

       

      Feels full size too big

       
    • Width:

    • Feels too narrow

       

      Feels true to width

       

      100% 

      (7 reviews)

      Feels too wide

       
    • Arch Type:
    • High arch (5)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (6), Casual/ recreational (3)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (6)

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May

17

2010

(9 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Great Boots

By Burch Diesel

from Thule AB, Greenland

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Site Member

Pros

  • Ankle Support
  • Comfortable
  • Durable
  • Great Traction
  • No Break-in
  • Pronation Control
  • Water proof

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backcountry
    • Cold weather
    • Day hikes
    • Everyday
    • Wet Weather

    Comments about The North Face Jannu II GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

    I bought these boots to use for everything I like to do outdoors. They have not let me down. They are medium weight, warm, and have great traction. They are extremely comfortable and can be worn for long periods of time. They have great ankle support. They are also wel built and very durable.

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

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (9 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jan

    13

    2011

    (6 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    Most Unsatisfying

    By lvt06

    from Boulder, CO

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    See all my reviews

    Pros

    • Great Traction

    Cons

    • Terrible Ventilation

    Best Uses

    • One time use

    Comments about The North Face Jannu II GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

    Oh, they're waterproof alright. Outside AND inside. All the moisture from normal wear got trapped inside the boot and caused mayhem. Within three days of routine use and airing out, moisture was seeping out through the leather. Within a month of normal wear and rotation, the boots were spongey damp inside and foul-smelling. The only solution was to cut out the goretex lining, add ventilation holes and let them air out for a week with cedar chips and lysol treatments. I could not imagine taking these on a long hiking or hunting trip. The dryness/warmth of goretex was not worth the tradeoff. These rugged boots were useless within 90 days. Sad-face for North Face.

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

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

    (6 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

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    Feb

    4

    2011

    (4 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

     
    2.0

    Great potential

    By agee

    from Santa Barbara

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    See all my reviews

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    Pros

    • Great Traction
    • Sturdy/Durable
    • Tough
    • Water Resistant

    Cons

    • Long Break-in
    • Too Stiff/Not Flexible

    Best Uses

    • Everyday
    • Harsh Terrain
    • Light Loads
    • Wet Conditions

    Comments about The North Face Jannu II GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

    Took these boots to the Sierra's last year & Yosemite. Both trips were approximately 30 & 45 miles, respectively. Within a couple of hours hot spots were developing - ended up getting heel blisters on both trips, requiring constant attention. Prior to both trips I used the boots on 3-5mi. hikes multiple times to loosen the leather with no problems developing. Going to give them another try this season, but if after 75miles of hard backpacking and they still don't loosen up I will get a synthetic boot. However, functionally this is a universal boot for all conditions which is why I selected them in the beginning.

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width
    • Arch Type:
    • Low Arch
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

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

    (4 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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    Aug

    12

    2010

    (4 of 20 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    Boots and Northface failed

    By Surviver-Dan

    from Seattle, WA

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    See all my reviews

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    Pros

    • Ankle Support
    • Comfortable
    • Great Traction
    • Warm
    • Water Resistant

    Cons

    • Not Durable/ Wears Easily

    Best Uses

    • Day Hiking

    Comments about The North Face Jannu II GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

    Let me start out by saying that I used to be a walking northface billboard, nearly everything thing i owned had a northface logo on it! I originally bought these boots at my local REI. I got them because of their comfort and good balance between price and features, e.g. comfort, stability, waterproofing. The boots feel great and they never gave me a blister, my feet have never hurt after wearing them even with 60 lb back and 8 hour hiking. But, and this is a big but, I took my boots on a 45 mile hike through the Olympic Mountain chain and they broke on the first day, a short 8 mile jaunt. The black rubber part of the boot cracked and split forming a gash about 2 inches long. I hadn't ever really used the boots before this day and would estimate the total mileage on them to be less than 15 miles before they failed. Yes, I was upset. I had grown attached to these boots and they represent a significant investment for me as I am a student and live by meager means. I fedexed my boots to northface, [...]and requested a rush decision. Good news is they agreed that the boots failed due to defects in the product. Bad news they didn't tell me my replacement boots were on back order for a month and a half. I finally called northface after several weeks without word on my order status and they told me that the quickest way to get reimbursed was to have them issue a gift card. Okay, then the gift card takes a week to get here. I used my card at northface.com to buy my boots but I now had to pay for another [...] All in all i spent [$] on a pair of boots worth half as much. Northface could have told me there was a northface store less than ten miles from my house where i could pick up a new pair immediately and not have to spend more money on a pair of boots that shouldn't have failed in the first place. I contacted northaface customer services to complain about all this and the lady made me feel as if i didn't have a reason to complain, like this was business as usual. All northface products are now considered unreliable and unworthy of purchase.

    • Width:
    • True to size
    • Gift:
    • No
    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • Arch Type:
    • High Arch

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

    (4 of 20 customers found this review helpful)

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    Feb

    16

    2011

    (3 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    Jannu II FAIL!!!

    By mcintosh

    from Oklahoma

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    See all my reviews

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Ankle Support
    • Good Arch Support
    • Great Traction
    • Warm
    • Water Resistant

    Cons

    • Difficult Laces
    • Long Break-in
    • Not Durable/ Wears Easily
    • Too Stiff/Not Flexible
    • Uncomfortable

    Best Uses

    • Wet Conditions

    Comments about The North Face Jannu II GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

    I was in the market for some new hiking boots, I saw these and thought they were exactly what I wanted, plus they were on sale so I went for it. When I got them I couldn't be happier, sure they were in need of a good break-in period, but they were awesome. Then, after wearing them three times, one of the lace hook things (I'm not sure what to call them) pulled loose from the boot. I only wore them three time and just around campus trying to break them in. I didn't abuse them in any way, they just broke. [...] If the lace eyelet things (again, I don't know what they're called) weren't faulty these would be awesome boots. Disappointing.

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width
    • Arch Type:
    • Low Arch
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

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

    (3 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    12

    2011

    (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Great Boot.

    By S Adams

    from Fredericksburg, VA

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    See all my reviews

    Pros

    • Ankle Support
    • Great Traction
    • Sturdy/Durable
    • Water Resistant

    Cons

    • Long Break-in

    Best Uses

    • Day Hiking
    • Harsh Terrain
    • Long-Distance Hiking
    • Wet Conditions

    Comments about The North Face Jannu II GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

    This is the only piece of NorthFace gear I own. I selected this boot for the ankle support, as I've injured both of mine and one of them multiple times and suffer along with permanent damage.
    My assessment of the boot;
    Very stiff until broken in. Do not wait to buy this boot the day before you go out into the forest or on a long hike. I had to break mine in for a few weeks they were so stiff. The good news is; this is exactly what I needed. Now I have broken in boots, that provide great ankle support. I haven't tested this boot too too long, but I've hiked, camped and hunted in them for probably a total of 45 to 50 days. The more I wear them, the more I love them. I would recommend this boot, especially to anyone with ankle issues such as myself. The thin rubber that is glued up onto the leather has pealed away a small amount, but this doesn't change anything about the boots or how they perform. In fact, if I had to guess, I'd say this is a sacrificial piece of rubber intended to lengthen the life of the leather.
    Good luck, I hope this helps.
    S.Adams

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width
    • Arch Type:
    • High Arch
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jul

    18

    2011

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    "Wow"

    By Hicker

    from Visalia, CA

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    See all my reviews

    Pros

    • Ankle Support
    • Comfortable
    • Good Arch Support
    • Great Traction
    • Sturdy/Durable
    • Warm
    • Water Resistant

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Cold Weather
      • Day Hiking
      • Everyday
      • Harsh Terrain
      • Heavy Loads
      • Light Loads
      • Wet Conditions

      Comments about The North Face Jannu II GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

      These boots were my first, "The North Face Purchase", and I am shocked at the response other REI members are rewarding them. I am a rugged person so the weight and stiffness of the product does not bother me. I feel confident on the trail especially rocky terrain where the construction excels. Not one day has the boot felt uncomfortable and I have never come close to getting a blister, aided with a good quality sock of course. I enjoy wearing them so much I were them more than any other shoe I own.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels half size too big
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
      • Arch Type:
      • High Arch
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      9

      2011

      (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Great boot.

      By S Adams

      from Fredericksburg, VA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      See all my reviews

      Pros

        Cons

        • Long Break-in

        Best Uses

        • Cold Weather
        • Harsh Terrain
        • Long-Distance Hiking

        Comments about The North Face Jannu II GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

        This is the only piece of NorthFace gear I own. I selected this boot for the ankle support, as I've injured both of mine and one of them multiple times and suffer along with permanent damage.
        My assessment of the boot;
        Very stiff until broken in. Do not wait to buy this boot the day before you go out into the forest or on a long hike. I had to break mine in for a few weeks they were so stiff. The good news is; this is exactly what I needed. Now I have broken in boots, that provide great ankle support. I haven't tested this boot too too long, but I've hiked, camped and hunted in them for probably a total of 45 to 50 days. The more I wear them, the more I love them. I would recommend this boot, especially to anyone with ankle issues such as myself. The thin rubber that is glued up onto the leather has pealed away a small amount, but this doesn't change anything about the boots or how they perform. In fact, if I had to guess, I'd say this is a sacrificial piece of rubber intended to lengthen the life of the leather.
        Good luck, I hope this helps.
        S.Adams

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width
        • Arch Type:
        • High Arch
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        Feb

        11

        2012

         
        4.0

        great boots for heavy backpacking

        By idmtbiker

        from boise

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        See all my reviews

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        Pros

        • Sturdy/Durable
        • Very strong burly boot

        Cons

        • Burly means breakin time
        • Long Break-in

        Best Uses

        • Harsh Terrain
        • Heavy Loads
        • Long-Distance Hiking

        Comments about The North Face Jannu II GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

        TNF makes great gear. These boots are for the niche of heavy load hiking. They are stiff, and so you need to break them in like any stiff backpacking boot. Took me about 2-3 weeks of daily short hikes after work.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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