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User Review: The North Face Dhaulagiri GTX

The North Face Dhaulagiri GTX
Above: The current Dhaulagiri GTX, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed June 21, 2009 by Ironboots

Rating: rated 4 of 5 stars
Materials: gore-tex
Use: rough terrain and steep terrain
Break-in Period: zero breakin period
Weight: 198 lbs
Price Paid: $120

I just came back from a hike in very rough and rocky terrain and wet conditions. This hike was more of a mountain climb than a simple hike. The boots, socks, and feet were wet from all the rain for days. I was carrying a 30 pound back. This was my second hike with these boots.

These boots have a number of excellent features: 1.) the outside sole grips wet and rocky terrain, the grip meets my expectations. 2.) The boot is broken in right out of the box. 3.) Comfortable. 4.) The boot looks good.

The only downside that I experienced on this second hike was blisters on my left foot, side of heel and side of big toe. Ouch! I should have stopped sooner to address the hot spots. I will take out the Superfeet insert and replace it with the stock inserts and will wear a liner under my socks to reduce friction and change out my socks in wet conditions. A few modifications may make the difference.

The first hike was not as steep and not has rough, no blisters.

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Dhaulagiri GTX at 5 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Campmor
2 purchase options:		Men's Dhaulagiri GTX Hiking Boot$160.00Buy Now
Women's Dhaulagiri GTX Hiking Boot$160.00Buy Now

Backcountry.com
2 purchase options:		Dhaulagiri GTX Backpacking Boot - Men's$169.95Buy Now
Dhaulagiri GTX Backpacking Boot - Women's$169.95Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors
2 purchase options:		Men's Dhaulagiri GTX Backpacking Boot$169.95Buy Now
Women's Dhaulagiri GTX Backpacking Boot$169.95Buy Now

EMS		Women's Dhaulagiri GTX Boots$160.00Buy Now

Buy direct from The North Face
2 purchase options:		MEN'S DHAULAGIRI GTX?$170.00Buy Now
WOMEN'S DHAULAGIRI GTX?$170.00Buy Now

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