The North Face Hedgehog GTX XCR Hiking Shoe - Men's

These are my 3rd pair of north face hiking shoes and are by far the best yet. I broke them in in no time. great traction and love the lacing system. After my first hike in them my wife was so jealous that she had to get her own and loves them just as much.

These are excellent multi-use shoes. Great arch support, and nice and lightweight. These have been a nice replacement for the trail runners that I used to hike in. The uppers hold up better, and they have better rock protection than I am used to getting with trail runners.

Charcoal Grey/Sage Green, 11.0: These shoes are awesome! I've been hiking with them numerous times and I never have any discomfort whatsoever. They are completely waterproof and surprisingly durable. They grip well on all terrain I've experienced and I actually like the thin laces. They wash off well with a power washer!

Really good stuff. These are light, good grip, feels nice and of course water proof. I used them when biking and it's raining (although not a biking shoe, they perform really well for an amateur like myself)

I got these for a trip to Hawai'i in March with my geology class. We'll be hiking 11-14 miles plus per day and I wanted a comfortable, low cut shoe much like a trail running shoe, except with the traction and support of a hiker. So far I've just worn these around campus to break them in, but that wasn't even necessary, they are very comfortable out of the box. They are my new favorite shoes, with the feel of a tennie and not clunky boots. Gore-tex lining works great, and as long as you wear some good socks there's no problem with stinky feet. The only thing I don't like are the laces. Tightening the laces sucks because they loosen up again as you tie the shoe. I'll write another review about durability after the trip, the lava fields are notoriously tough on shoes!

I used these primarily for the Archery Elk season here in Colorado. I put these shoes to a serious test. I did some really radical hiking: scree fields, extreme vertical up and down, wet a lot of the time, for miles and miles and miles. I thought they did ok. I ended up tearing off quite a few of the nubs on the sole. They had pretty good traction, except when they were wet. I ate it a few times side-hilling on wet grass. Yes the waterproofness was nice at times (morning dew on everything), however most of the time my feet were moist from the sweat. These shoes don't breathe near as well as they say they do. This led to some serious stink...not good when your after those wiley wapiti. My Biggest complaint were the shoelaces. I think I stopped to retie them about a hundred times. the material and round design of the lace just wouldn't allow it to catch on itself reliably. In the end they did help me get a big one, so I can say that I would recommend them.

Good looking comfy shoes. I had to return the first time because they run a little small - similar to New Balance sizing.

These, quite honestly, are the best hiking shoes I have ever owned! They perform on the trail, yet do not look 'geared-out' when you wear them to go shopping. Water has never been a problem thanks to the Gore-Tex, and the aggressive Vibram soles grip the trail with ease.

These shoes are definitely worth putting on your short list.

I've used these primarily as a hiking shoe with a little bit of trail running mixed in. They are durable and will keep your feet dry. They are comfortable right out of the box. I have not gotten any blisters from them which has been a problem for me with past hiking shoes. Keep in mind this is a hiking shoe, and not a hiking boot. If you are looking for ankle support, this doesn't have it (that should go without saying).

I like these shoes. I wear them pretty much everyday, for several hours. They are pretty comfortable, provide great traction when I go offroading, and keep my feet dry when it rains or there is dew on the ground.

On the other hand, they're wet traction is terrible. They also leak at the toes.

As with more and more TNF products, the trendier they get the lower the quality. I expect more in a $100 pair of shoes.

My Hedgehogs are working exactly as I anticipated. Great traction on the outsoles, if the lugs were made more burly it would have made them feel clunky and/or reduced their flexibility in the forefoot. I have moderate to higher arches and the nylon shank and arch support worked well for me. The potential of the Goretex layer making feet feel stifled is offset by the use of meshing and minimal nubuck. These shoes are low cut, so that waterproofing will keep rain out, mud out (don't get crazy!) and early morning break-camp-and-get-moving dew out. Just don't expect that you can ford the river in these shoes. I have had no problem keeping the strangely thin laces secured. The only issue I can think of is that the Goretex booty is sewn together at the back of the heel, which could cause blistering if the thread isn't flat, but at this point I haven't had issue with it.

Recommended for most activities short of heavy packing and rock climbing.

I bought these to be my daily shoes for the winter and ugly weather conditions, i wanted something with good tracking, comfortable and being water proof is a plus. They look great but i do have a few issues with them. The water proof liner doesn't breath well so they will get an odor soon, also the laces like to come undone so i have to double tie them. Overall i'am happy with them.

i have hard feet to match up with footwear. not because they are deformed or anything, but because of so many ankle/foot injuries its difficult to find something comfotable. well these are very comfy, i can wear these all day long and not have sore feet @ the end of the day. tnf makes great products!

I love my The North Face Hedgehog Hiking Shoes!!! In the summer I use these shoes for mountain approaching. A lot of guys wear hiking shoes with Vibram sole, but the most of them experience the difficulties on wet grass on ascending or descending routes- EXCEPT ME!!! I guess that good traction is conditioned by contraflexure of soles teeth. Sometimes during a hiking we have to cross a river, and my shoes will get dry very soon- this is one of the best advantages. Hedgehog Hiking Shoes will look great as casual shoes if you like it. Just one thing upset me- an inner sole is not so breathable and gets an odour sometimes.

I LOVE these shoes. I have been on many long hikes in these shoes and they have past the test. I have walk through many creeks and have never had these shoes leak a drop. The Vibram sole performed great. As with all TNF products, I highly recommend these shoes.

I am a woman who has trouble finding shoes in my size. The shoes were comfortable right out the box and throughout my hike. The shoe design and color (grey/pumpkin orange) were fashionable enough to appeal to my fashion taste.

I live in New York and needed winter shoes. People walk a lot in the City. I had a pair of Columbia gortex shoes that completely wore out after 3 winters.

I tried these based upon the reviews. Now that I've worn them for 2 months, I think I got great value even though they were expensive.

They handle rain, snow and icy pot holes exceptionally well. They are lighter than my old shoes, and they are clearly of higher quality. Even thought the tread is more agressive, I hope to get 4 winters out of them.

They were comfortable right out of the box.

People walk a lot in New York City. Traction, weight and pot hole performance is what's important to me. I've been wearing them for 2 months. These shoes replace a Columbia gortex shoe I wore out over 3 winters.

These are excellent urban hikers. Wet, dry and snow traction is great. Compared to my prior shoes, they are superior on ice too. They are light, and the quality of the shoe is better than the Columbias. Although the tread pattern is more agressive, I'm hopping to get 4 winters out of them.

I had no breakin issues. They were comfortable right out of the box. Of course, the box was expensive, but I got value for it.

This is my second pair of these. My first pair lasted two summers of brutal golf course maintenance(wet all the time)and heavy outdoor use in Colorado. They maintained their waterproofness and held together very, very well. Super breathable, awesome sole that's very grippy on wet grass and rock, overall this is one of the best shoes I've ever owned.

Purchased these shoes over a month ago, nothing short of awesome. Great traction, light, and dry. As the poster below mentioned, the laces are small, but that doesn't bother me at all. They are extremely comfortable. The minute I put them on I knew they were some of the best shoes I ever put on.

I hike quite a bit in the rough terrain of the Missouri Ozarks and these shoes perform very well in these conditions. Good grip action of shoe sole on rocky areas and also seem to be very stable on my feet. My feet are staying dry and believe me, it is wet in this part of the country right now. Water ways are full so water crossings are often and shoes are working great on wet surfaces. ENJOY!!

I've put these shoes on dry/hard and wet/squishy ground and haven't been disappointed. They are definitely water tight. I have one flaw in the right shoe. The tongue of the shoe is a little short so the laces creep up above and I have to re-tie. Not a big issue...yet.

I have worn these shoes plenty. They are my first hiking shoe but they are very light and feel the same on. They were true to fit and grab in the steep loose gravel and navigate through the boulder fields like a champ. I have worn them hiking and camping through the Wasatch plenty, as well as through the Cloud Rain Forest of Costa Rica. only Suggestion is since they are such a low cut make sure to get some nice water repellent socks.

Gore-tex broken after few months of use. Wet traction is very bad. Shoes are light, good for running and light hiking once broken in. Broken in period was terrible for me (2-3 weeks).
If you need a good hiking shoes look for another brands.

Great shoes, ventilate well and stay comfy in temperatures from the 40's to the 80's, and sloughs off mud and water during moderate hiking on decently maintained trails. Fit seems true. The only disappointment is that the laces in mine were weak and had to be replaced. Sadly TNF store in downtown Seattle didn't have any replacements and apparently couldn't get any.

I've had them a few weeks now and they make for great traveling shoes (easy to slip on and off, comfortable, and slip-proof on wet concrete) and also did extremely well when I walked/hiked several miles rocky paths and ancient uneven stone streets in Petra, Jordan. I haven't tested their ability to keep moisture out, but they did an awesome job.

Amazing...Simply an amazing shoe

I purchased these as a birthday gift for my brother. He immediately put them on and has been wearing them ever since. He loved them so much, I ordered another pair for my Dad for Father's Day. another hit!

Comfortable, light weight, totally water-proof. Excellent grip on wet concrete, fiberglass, steel and wood. Unbelievable warranty. Mine stay wet all day, most days, and I get about 4 months before the shoe and sole separate, and then they leak. Just send them back and get a brand new pair. It only costs you shipping. Like I said, unbelievable warranty.

I did a lot of research on shoes before i bought a pair and i finally decided on these based on their amazing reviews in backpacker magazines gear review issue and other online forums. I have no regrets whatsoever. These shoes are absolutely amazing and you'll never want to take them off. They are incredibly light and super comfortable and a great value for 100 bucks. You will get minor discomfort the first few times you put them on from bunching of the extra material between the tongue and the body of the shoe that makes it waterproof but if your used to this you will have no issues and after you wear them for a week or so and break them in you wont even feel them on your feet. Buy them, no questions asked.

I work in the field and use these while hiking into the hills, etc. The Vibran sole grips like a champ. They are very comfortable and wash off well. My feet stay dry and the fit is very comfortable. The sizing is just right on for me, similar to nike tennis shoes.

Have had these shoes for about two months now and love them. North Face knows how to make an awesome all-terrain shoe. This is my third pair of North Face, again a very satisfied customer.

These are great shoes. Have a little break in time. Have been on two camp outs and a hike. Rained all weekend on one camp out, feet stayed dry. Need to buy big as they run small.

These are extremely comfortable shoes. Sizing is just right, great support, super lightweight. Overall an excellent hiker.

I live in the Tahoe area. My front yard gets 5 feet of snow sometimes. These shoes are fantastic. They keep my feet dry, and good traction. I have 2 pairs. Great traction for hiking in the summer too. If you are a hiker, there is no substitute for the Hedgehog. Peace out.

While these shoes were a bit bulkier than I thought, they are very light for their size. The traction is good and they seem to be water resistant from the limited use i have put them through. I will report back after i take them for a 5 day hike through the A.T. So far so good!

These are great hiking shoes. Stiff sole, waterproof, breathable, supportive, all around great shoes. I rarely use boots anymore and have carried medium to heavy packs with these and they have given great support.

Cool looks. Definitely recommended for slow walks in the park or airing the dog, pretty much unfit for any other type of activity.
Designed like a summer type hiking shoes (why use XCR?) these do not ensure enough ventilation during walking nothing to say about running, not stable enough for scrambling and worst of all these fancy rubber grips on sole are gone after couple of days of moderate pace hiking. After that hold onto wet rock like a pair of slippers. Disappointing...

The Hedgehog GTX XCR is a great, versatile-use shoe. They are comfortable enough I wore them on a dirt road leg of the Wasatch Back Relay, but are hiking shoe enough I can take them on rough trails with a light pack on. I have not always been a huge fan of waterproof/breathable materials(Gore-Tex, eVent) in my shoes, but it is incredible in the Hedgehog. The Gore makes these shoes great for running on early morning wet grass. I put a pair of PolySorb insoles from Spenco and I don't take these shoes off very often, ask my wife. Highly recommended for a general purpose shoe.

These shoes are great for keeping outside moisture out, but the Gore-Tex in the shoe does not help feet breathe any better than other materials I've tried. All in all, I loved them and use them very frequently.

Cool looks . Definitely recommended for slow walks in the park or airing the dog, pretty much unfit for any other type of activity.
Designed like a summer type hiking shoes (why use XCR?) these does not ensure enough ventilation during walking nothing to say about running, not stable enough for scrambling and worst of all these fancy rubber grips on sole are gone after couple of days of moderate pace hiking, after that do hold on wet rock like a pair of slippers.
I went for 4 days leisurely hike in Mallorca (it is not like TMB or Caucasus god forbid)- that was it, shoes still look somewhat OK but are completely unusable for what they were designed for.