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The North Face Valdez Short Winter Boots - Women's

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Stay agile in the snow with the Valdez Short winter boots from The North Face, which boast lightweight construction, waterproof protection and PrimaLoft® insulation.

Rugged and flexible synthetic leather uppers help keep you light on your feet; HydroSeal™ waterproof, breathable membranes ensure protection from the elements
Molded heel ledges are designed to keep snowshoe heel straps in place
Nylon linings wick moisture away from feet, helping keep them dry and comfortable; soft, lofted polyester collar linings enhance comfort
200g PrimaLoft Eco insulation uses a minimum of 50% recycled materials to ensure warmth and comfort during active use in conditions down to -25°F
Features removable footbeds with antimicrobial treatment to help deter odor development
Dual-density EVA midsoles provide lightweight, flexible cushioning with heel-specific support and cushioning for enhanced comfort
Full-length thermoplastic urethane shanks deliver torsional stability while reducing cold temperature conductivity
TNF Winter Grip™ rubber outsoles grip snow and wet surfaces for solid traction
Temperature-sensitive Ice Pick™ rubber lugs on outsoles harden when temps fall below freezing, providing extra bite into the terrain

Temperature ratings are approximate based on high activity levels and can be affected by many conditions, including weather, wearer's activity level, fitness, metabolism, perspiration, circulation, exposure time, clothing and cold sensitivity.

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The North Face Valdez Short Winter Boots - Women's Customer Reviews

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The North Face Valdez Short Winter Boots - Women's

4.3

(based on 22 reviews)

95%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Warm (19)
Ankle support (17)
Comfortable (17)
Great traction (17)
Sturdy/durable (16)

Cons

Too stiff/not flexible (5)
Long break-in (4)

Best Uses

Cold / extreme (20)
Day hiking (12)
Wet / rain (11)
Everyday (10)
Harsh terrain (5)

- Sizing:
- Feels full size too small
  
  Feels half size too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  82%
  (18 reviews)
  Feels half size too big
  
  Feels full size too big
- Width:
- Feels too narrow
  
  Feels true to width
  
  95%
  (20 reviews)
  Feels too wide

- Arch Type:
- High arch (5), Low arch (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (15), Avid adventurer (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (21)

Reviewed by 22 customers

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Apr

2013

4.0

nice winter boot

By 2hike

from Swatara Minnesota

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Ankle Support
Comfortable
Lightweight
Nice Snowshoe Boot
No Break-in
Warm

Cons

Best Uses

Cold Weather
Day Hiking

Comments about The North Face Valdez Short Winter Boots - Women's:

I have no complaints, does all I hoped it would, just had deep snow a bit longer than I wanted (late April). Previous boots rubbed on my bindings and these are just fine.

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Mar

2013

4.0

Great winter boot

By katydid24

from minneapolis, mn

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

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

Cons

Best Uses

Cold Weather
Day Hiking
Wet Conditions

Comments about The North Face Valdez Short Winter Boots - Women's:

I was looking for a good winter boot to go snow shoeing in, shovel my driveway, and that could hold up to almost anything. They had to be rated at -20+ degree weather, be waterproof, comfortable and be black.

This was the 4th pair of boots that I purchased. I bought Columbia and Merrels - They were either too soft, not the right color, didn't lace tight enough etc.

This boot was exactly what I was looking for.

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Mar

2013

4.0

Skeptical

By Bandit the hiker

from San Diego

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Ankle Support
Comfortable
Good Arch Support
Great Traction
No Break-in
Sturdy/Durable
Warm
Water Resistant

Cons

Best Uses

Cold Weather
Day Hiking
Everyday
Harsh Terrain
Heavy Loads
Light Loads
Long-Distance Hiking
Wet Conditions

Comments about The North Face Valdez Short Winter Boots - Women's:

I am taking the WBC class and needed to have a pair of boots for snow camp. With having a strict budget, I needed to find something that I could get away with using as a 3 season boot. I have to admit that the look of these boots is what got my attention at first. I just like the look of them. Then the next was the fact that they are rated up to -25º degrees and then of course the price. At the time when I purchased them, they were 50% off as well. So I bought them. I wore them to my Mountain Backpack trip, which turned out to be in the high desert. So it was warm, around 80º during the day. We scrambled over boulders and through a stream. My feet never got over heated and they never got wet with walking through the water. The first time I put the boots on, it was like walking on a cloud. Even while out on the backpack with my 40lbs pack on they were still like walking on clouds. I was very pleased with the boots after my trip. I wore them for a few days in a row and did a day hike in them before my trip and never had any problems with them. This weekend is our snow camp trip, after this weekend I will update this review to let you all know how they did.

Now the only other test will be time....Will they hold up over time like the leather boots do? Only time will tell :)

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Feb

2013

4.0

Great Shoes

By Kaitlin Keefer

from Derazhnia, Ukraine

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Pros

Ankle Support
Comfortable
Great Traction
Sturdy/Durable
Warm
Water Resistant

Cons

Best Uses

Cold Weather
Everyday
Harsh Terrain
Long-Distance Hiking
Wet Conditions

Comments about The North Face Valdez Short Winter Boots - Women's:

I bought these shoes before I left for Ukraine and before the winter weather hit Ukraine. I am so happy that I got these boots. Because of these boots both myself and my feet have survived the very long very cold Ukrainian winter.

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Feb

2013

4.0

Cool Winter Boot

By Adventure Angel

from Bend, Oregon

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Ankle Support
Comfortable
Good Arch Support
Great Traction
No Break-in
Sturdy/Durable
Water Resistant

Cons

Not as warm as I'd like

Best Uses

Day Hiking
Everyday
Harsh Terrain
Heavy Loads
Light Loads
Long-Distance Hiking
Wet Conditions

Comments about The North Face Valdez Short Winter Boots - Women's:

This is a great winter boot...very comfortable, light weight good traction... great for my outdoor winter class,however after a few hours my feet get cold even with 2 pairs of my ski socks... Otherwise I really enjoy this product and I would buy again expecially if the boot can warm my feet better.
Thank you :-)

Service and delivery comments:

I went to the store and they were all very nice and professional....Very helpful in finding me a good winter boot..

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Feb

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Mixed feelings

By hkrf1317

from Colorado

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Ankle Support
Comfortable
Sturdy/Durable
Warm

Cons

Long Break-in
No arch support
Too Stiff/Not Flexible

Best Uses

Cold Weather
Day Hiking

Comments about The North Face Valdez Short Winter Boots - Women's:

As a disclaimer, I haven't tried this "on the trail" yet because I'm not sure I am going to keep them. I am really torn about these boots. There are some really nice features:

Comfortable
Easy lace-up (but still laces tight)
Warm
Attractive
Lightweight
Not bulky

But there are some definite drawbacks. Some things I've noticed:

The other reviewers are pretty spot-on about the uppers being stiff and either uncomfortable or painful. I'm hoping this is a break-in issue for the time being, but I definitely noticed the "digging" problem as I walked around the house in them. It's not sharp, but I can see how it would bruise if you wore them all day.

Another thing I noticed that I didn't see mentioned was the lack of arch support in these boots. I was planning on using these for winter hiking and snowshoeing. I'm pretty flat-footed and don't normally need a lot of arch support, so if I'm noticing the lack of support, there is something to be wanted. Hopefully this can be remedied by an orthotic arch support insert without disturbing the positive aspects of how the boot fits.

A word of warning to people with narrow feet - I have wide feet and find these quite comfortable width-wise. They're probably not a good fit for narrow footed people.

The sole of the boot is very inflexible too. This takes away some of the natural bend the foot gives while walking, which is a little annoying, and reminiscent of a ski boot. In walking around in it for a while, I did get used to this, though.

I'm thinking about taking them back in to REI to see if someone there can talk to me to see if an insert is a viable option or if the stiffness is desirable in the boot, despite the discomfort. If I can find a good arch support insert, then I will probably keep these. The boots seem to be of good quality and worth investigating. Otherwise, I am sure there are other good, "waterproof" winter boots out there.

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Feb

2013

5.0

Best investment I've made

By the pet sitter

from Wisconsin

About Me Professional/Guide

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
Long-Distance Hiking
Wet Conditions

Comments about The North Face Valdez Short Winter Boots - Women's:

This was the best investment I made. I work out doors and needed something that was lightweight, flexible, warm, waterproof, comfortable, with good support and traction and I found all of this in these boots. I researched many other brands and types of boots and finally decided on these and I am very happy with them. They also look good with winter gear and casual attire too. Best boot that I've owned thus far.

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Feb

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Needed some breaking in!!

By Carver girl

from Carver, MN

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Ankle Support
Sturdy/Durable
Water Resistant

Cons

Ankles Sore At First
Long Break-in
Too Stiff/Not Flexible
Uncomfortable

Best Uses

Cold Weather
Wet Conditions

Comments about The North Face Valdez Short Winter Boots - Women's:

Bought these boots for snowshoeing. Found them to be uncomfortable around my leg at first. Needed to wear them several times to break them in. Got better with time.

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Feb

2013

4.0

Excellent Boot for Snowshoeing In

By Lonna

from Seattle,WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Ankle Support
Comfortable
Good Arch Support
Great Traction
No Break-in
Sturdy/Durable
Warm
Water Resistant

Cons

Best Uses

Cold Weather
Day Hiking
Wet Conditions

Comments about The North Face Valdez Short Winter Boots - Women's:

Used this to go snowshoeing, and hiking (5mi moderate incline). Very warm, very comfortable, and didn't require breaking-in. And they make my feet look small :P

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Jan

2013

3.0

So sorry I have to return them

By Tomboy1

from New York, NY

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Great Traction
Sturdy/Durable
Warm
Water Resistant

Cons

Difficult Laces
Long Break-in
Too Stiff/Not Flexible

Best Uses

Cold Weather
Harsh Terrain
Wet Conditions

Comments about The North Face Valdez Short Winter Boots - Women's:

These boots felt fantastic in the store, but there's nothing like real life to bring out the flaws you did not feel upon purchase. The top of the boots are stiff, and as they are not made of leather, they are actually less flexible and harder to break in.

So when I found that the top of the boot continued to jab my legs just above the ankles as I hiked in them through the snowy woods, you can imagine my frustration. By the time I was done there were bruises on my legs.

I am 5'2" tall and I cannot say if a taller person would have fared better in these, or even just someone with a different stride. All I know is I'm afraid to put them on again. I may try to shove a large object in to stretch these out, but since they are not made of leather but rather a very stiff synthetic, I do not expect much improvement. They were supposedly designed for ankle support and I think in this case the sturdiness of the top of the boot is going to work against me.

The boots are also not long enough at the top to be able to tuck pants in and keep them in place, so that would not serve as leg protection.

Additionally I am sick of finding boots and sneakers with the same poly laces. They never seem to stay tied even if you triple knot them! The laces do not grip together well.

It's such a shame because otherwise, these are warm, dry boots with great traction. But even thick wool socks are no match for the tough boot top that digs into my legs.