Gear Review
The North Face Padda Amphibious Shoe - Men's
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By Sean Macha
Ranked #166 - Kayak Clothing
June 17, 2009
I bought these shoes because I can been using my northface trail shoes hiking on the coast. The jagged rocks and coral was shredding my trail shoes quickly and the grip was very bad. Finally decided I would buy a pair of shoes more purposed for the task. Was I ever happy.
The grip on wet surfaces is excellent, everything from jagged coral, smooth stone, slippery seaweed and sharp barnacle covered rocks. I've even done a hike up a creek bed and was also pleased. Grant it your feet do get soaked so only for warm conditions. I wear these barefoot as I believe they are intended but when water gets a little too cold for the toes I match them with a pair of NRS neoprene socks.
Excellent shoe from TNF.
View Details: The North Face Padda Amphibious Shoe - Men's
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Upper] hydrophobic synthetic leather, open mesh; [Lining] hydrophobic SBR; [Midsole] EVA Northotic;
- Lining:
- Nylon
- Sole:
- [Outsole] HydroTrak sticky rubber with drainage ports
- Lacing:
- Standard
- Weight:
- [Pair, size 9] 1lb 3oz (528g)
- Recommended Use:
- Getting wet, canyoning, rafting, hunting anacondas
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
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