The North Face

Chilkat V Zip WP Boot - Men's

Practically Impossible To Get My Foot In

Familiarity:

I returned this product before using it

Size Bought:

9

I really like TNF footwear and have had great experiences with every pair I've owned. They really messed up the design on these boots though. It's near impossible to get your foot into these, which defeats the purpose of buying a zip up snow boot in the first place. I have lace up boots for winter activities like snowshoeing or snowmobiling, but I bought these specifically for an easy-to-throw-on boot when I go out, and they were anything but "easy".

Snow boot

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Fine snow boot A bit difficult to get on

Nice snow boot

Size Bought:

11.5

Bought this 2 weeks ago and I'm so happy I did Nice and warm boots.

boot

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] fine product good looking boot well-made Haven't worn outside yet

Too hard to get feet inside the shoe.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The waterproof boots are very well made. But, the shoe is made too narrow on the inside and I cannot easily get my foot in the shoes.

Perfect Mid-rise Muck Boot

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Comfortable boots. True to size, but you might want to go up a half size to accommodate thick socks as I did. They are not difficult to get on when using the provided webbing loops. Fast on-fast off with the side zipper feature. Very happy with these boots.

poor quality / poor design

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

10.5

Height:

5' 10"

Weight:

162

I've had these boots for about a month and have worn them at least 20 days. I primarily used them for shoveling snow and plowing. The first problem is as others noted; the zippers keep coming down. This results in snow getting inside the boot - very poor design. I then used them to go back country hiking in the snow. As the snow was deep enough to cover familiar trails, there was some off-trail hiking. Upon returning to my house I noticed that the toe of my left boot was sliced open, and insulating material was coming out. I communicated with Backcountry.com, and since it is not a "workmanship defect" they will not warranty or replace the boot. So... These boots are not meant for "back country" use, nor would they be acceptable on the "north face" of any slope. Unless you are buying "snow boots" to use in snow less than 4 inches, and walk exclusively on paved surfaces, I cannot recommend these.

Nice boots in store but not so nice in field

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchased these boots after a similarly constructed pull-on North Face boot I own split at the seam between the leather upper and the plastic bottom. I really liked the previous pair of North Face boots, so naturally wanted to replace them. This new boot is well constructed with nice quality materials. I read that they run small, so I ordered a half size larger than my previous and similar North Face boot. They fit very well, but the boot is unusually difficult to get on. I cant imagine wanting to go through that every time I put the boots on. Once on, the zippers wont stay up, they unzip themselves after about 15 minutes of being outside. Also, the boot has a hard unpadded upper edge that cuts into my lower leg at the top of the boot. Pretty uncomfortable after a couple hours of wear. Sorry to say I am disappointed and will be returning these.

Nice boots in store, but so nice infield

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

11

Weight:

190

I purchased these boots after a similarly constructed pull-on North Face boot I own split at the seam between the leather upper and the plastic bottom. I really liked the previous pair of North Face boots, so naturally wanted to replace them. This new boot is well constructed with nice quality materials. I read that they run small, so I ordered a half size larger than my previous and similar North Face boot. They fit very well, but the boot is unusually difficult to get on. I cant imagine wanting to go through that every time I put the boots on. Once on, the zippers wont stay up, they unzip themselves after about 15 minutes of being outside. Also, the boot has a hard unpadded upper edge that cuts into my lower leg at the top of the boot. Pretty uncomfortable after a couple hours of wear. Sorry to say I am disappointed and will be returning these.

Never

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Once you go through the agony of putting them on they are OK. But It's not worth it.