The North Face  Chilkat V Lace Waterproof Boots - Men's

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought these boots a while ago, but after 30 hours of use, both of them cracked on top and the front rubber splitted from the top leather cover. Other customers posted videos having the same issues.

I had the product for 3.5 years but hadn't worn them in 2 years due to no relevant snow. They were stored on a shoe rack in the garage. Just wore them due to accumulating snowstorm and they started seperating/cracking as I was driving. Once I began to walk, they starting falling apart terribly. The left foot starting doining the same. I had no extra shoes with me and was horrified and had to go straight home.

god forbid you ever get these wet inside. they stink terribly. after having them for 2 months, they're already falling apart with regular use. i don't recommend these. the pull tab's already broken.

I am just so utterly disappointed in this product that I am still compelled to write to you. These boots are effective, in regards to comfort, waterproofing, and traction, but I was just so appalled today when they basically self destructed while simply out for a short walk. Look at the tread to see how gently these have been used. They have been used for a maximum of 20-30 times. To me, it is unconscionable to produce footwear made of materials that are unable to hold up better than this. I’ve never seen rubber fall apart like this. It raises huge concerns about the quality of all North Face products.

This the second pair of Chilkat I buy, the 1st pair were either the original model or II and both boots exploded on me on the same after +7years (i spent 3 yrs living south, so did no wear them during that period. I went back with the same model as they are very comfortable, waterproof and easy to put on/off and no too high. I just hope that NF improved their sewing process and rubber quality this time.

Bought these boots a few years ago and never really wore them, so they sat in my closet. This season we got some snow so I put on and the rubber just split and fell apart. Contacted support and obviously they only give 1 year warranty so I bought boots to throw away. Thanks northface

I've only had a few years and they dry out and fall apart, North Face replaced my first pair but it happened again. I've barely worn them. Great and warm only when brand new.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Total disappointment after wearing them 4 times, one boot cracked like glass. The boots were kept in the box and away from heat. Not worth the money paid

Have had several North Face products over the years and though expensive, they always were top quality. In this case, I bought a lace up pair of these boots for myself in Michigan and a few years later a slip-on pair for my Dad in Illinois. Both pairs were only worn for snow shoveling or snow blowing in the winter...maybe a dozen times per year? Evidence provided by the limited wear shown on the soles. Both pairs stored in our cool basements out of season, out of the sun...and both pairs similarly had their lowers crack and fall apart on their own. One spring when put away for the season they are fine...next fall they are cracked and falling apart. Both pairs were bought from a national outdoors retailer who used to provide excellent customer service where if you were ever unhappy with a product regardless of age, you could return it for a refund...not anymore. They had me contact North Face directly. I filled out the required paperwork, paid over $25 to send them to North Face, and they returned them with no admission that they had a manufacturing or material issue. Lowers on all varieties of the current boots seem to be identical to the older ones I have...and a replacement pair I bought. Judge for yourself based on the pictures and above if these boots and the company are where you want to spend your hard-earned money...and if you want to risk having your boots blow out on an excursion.

After almost two years of use this boot has proven to be waterproof and warm, I would buy it again. Haven't had any cracking or breakdown as others have reported. This boot is perfect for cool sloppy days in spring and fall, but isn't warm enough to wear on a frigid day with new snow, even if working up a sweat snowshoeing or hiking on hilly uneven terrain. Most of all the soles aren't well enough insulated. I bought additional insulating footbed inserts that help, but even with the inserts and the thickest socks that will fit inside the boot the bottom of my feet eventually feel the cold.