The North Face Jannu GTX Hiking Boot - Men's from Backcountry.com

The toughest boot I know of is the Limmer Standard and Limmer Midweight. I have a pair of Limmers and an old pair of Montrail Moraines(no longer made) both tough as nails. I also have some vasque sundowners in 12W they are decent for trail hiking and some off trail also they are gore tex, mine leak but my brothers do not. Check out the La Sportiva Makulas in mountaineering boot section closest production boot to the Montrail Moraine.

By: cli100392677
December 21, 2009

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Cut in the rubber

By: Jorge Canelhas
January 3, 2009

This cutapeared because of the bending action on the boot,both sides had itand it let water enter the boot

is this a good hiking boot or is it a better mountainering boot

is this a good hiking boot or is it a better mountainering boot with its full nylon shank?
thanks mike

By: mhare123916456
August 31, 2009

It is uninsulated, so I would recommend it as a hiking boot.

By: Dave Drulard
August 31, 2009

Hi mhare. This boot works well as a stiff hiking boot suitable for multi-day excursions with a heavy pack. Yes, it has a full nylon shank, but it won't take clip-on crampons that you need for highly technical terrain. If you're looking for something to take you vertically (i.e. ice climbing) check out a true mountaineering boot by Scarpa or La Sportiva.

By: Ian McCalder
August 31, 2009

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Painted sole ? What is this

By: Jorge Canelhas
January 3, 2009

Why paint rubber ???

Not Recomended

By: Rinaldo
June 23, 2009

I've had the boots for just over a month. The boots were comfortable straight away and still are. The leather seemed a bit supple for a brand new boot but it meant less wearing in ie. no blisters. The fit is great as I have a narrow low volume foot. That's why I've decided to give it 2 stars. It looks the part and even though I had read some other rather negative reviews (on a different website) I decided to go with it as TNF is a brand I've come to trust.

Now for the bad news. After using the boots 5 days a week for 4weeks while doing construction site inspections the midsole has started to come away from the upper! The only thing I've been carrying is my clipboard!!! What's going to happen when I trek 20miles with a 40pound pack on my back! I didn't want to purchase the boot as I noted it was made in China but then again what isn't these days. Luckily I didn't buy these online and the guys at the store that I bought it from know me pretty well so I'm expecting a refund. Needless to say TNF definitely going to lose me as a customer. DO NOT BUY THIS BOOT!!!!

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i have really wide feet would you recommend these

By: jacob thetford
May 25, 2009

Not if you have exceptionally wide feet. These are more of a medium/standard fit. I would search for something that specifically comes in a wide option. That may suit your needs better.

By: Andrew
June 2, 2009

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Sweat stains

By: Jorge Canelhas
January 3, 2009

I have a narrow low volume foot. Will this boot fit?

By: Rinaldo
May 7, 2009

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Stains in the leather

By: Jorge Canelhas
January 3, 2009

Made by sweat

Confortable but with poor quality

By: Jorge Canelhas
January 4, 2009

Bought a pair, used it for a month in the city, and took them back to the store for a refund, The boots areconfortable but they are made with bad quality materials (either that or bad design). Mine started to loose color from the sole , sweat spots apeareared, and the rubr on the side broke up ! Cant recommend these boots.

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Is this available in a bigger size than 11.5?

By: Justin
December 26, 2008

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the north face 400gtx11 will they take crampons

By: bruce band. perth scotland
December 5, 2008

They will take strap-on crampons but not clip-on technical crampons. Thank you Angus for your reply Yours Bruce

By: bruce band. perth scotland
December 7, 2008