The North Face Vanton Winter Boot - Women's - 2008 BCS

Love these boots. Bought these to wear for snow shoeing and taking my pup winter hiking. They are 100% waterproof, and extra warm. As they are full height boots, they are very stiff around the heels and ankles. The ice-pick technology on the soles is truly astonishing. I've walked through ice patches that would have normally been quite treacherous with full confidence. I have them in the khaki/cherry, and get non-stop compliments on them.

Seems like a nice boot, lightweight, plenty warm but the toes are too pointy and pressed on the side of my big toe. They are not very supportive in the ankle area, and they lack a gaiter ring. They seemed like a good fit with my MSR lightning ascent snowhoes, microspikes and crampons, so if you don't need so much ankle support and have a pointy foot you'll probably like them.

I bought these boots for my daughter for using in deep snow in Vermont. She says that they are very comfortable and did not hurt her feet at all, even breaking in. We were worried that since the boot was tall it may cut into her leg. She also says they are extremely warm. Great boot all around! Exactly what I would expect from North Face.

These boots are awesome. They have plenty room throughout the toe area. Plenty warm and very, very lightweight which I like. They also have great treads. Knock on wood...I haven't thrown out a hip yet trying to catch myself from falling.