User Review: The North Face Ultra Gore-Tex XCR
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Use: 3 season hiking / running
Break-in Period: 1 week, maybe
Price Paid: $110
I'm more of a hiker than a runner, so for me these shoes were terrific. I was sad when it became too cold to wear them - they are way more comfortable than my winter weather boots, and are even usable in light snow, but not when it's measured in feet.
Otherwise, I wore these shoes year-round for two years (this is for the 2004 model). They absolutely rock. I did a number of significant hikes in them, including one longer than 34 miles in one day - Rachel Carson Challenge. I mention it specifically because if there was ever a good test for a pair of shoes, it was that thing! Mud, multiple creek crossings, crumbling hillsides, hot pavement... 7,000 feet of elevation gain and loss all put these shoes and my poor feet through hell. They held up beautifully.
The only thing I will mention is that I happen to have freakishly skinny feet, and they were a little wide for me. It's not really a complaint of the shoes, more my genetics, but if you have skinny feet like me, you may notice a tendency for the shoes to want to 'roll' when walking on an angle.
I definitely recommend these shoes for anyone that likes to hike without wanting the weight of a boot on his feet. I finally wore the soles out on mine, and I plan on buying another pair.
Where to Buy
Buy Online We found the Ultra Gore-Tex XCR at 1 online store:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
 Sierra Trading Post | Ultra Trail Running Shoes - Waterproof Gore-tex (r) - For Women | $71.50 | Buy Now |
You may also want to check availablity with these other The North Face retailers:
- Moosejaw
- Backcountry.com
- Altrec Outdoors
- Backcountry Outlet
- REI
- RockCreek
- Ramsey Outdoor
- Oregon Mountain Community
- Teton Village Sports
- Massey's
- EMS
- US Outdoor Store
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