Product description

The North Face Mens Hedgehog GTX XCR III Shoes

Light in weight and streamlined in design, its advanced Gore-Tex® Extended Comfort Range membrane leaves the shoe both waterproof and breathable, and ideal in particular for fast light hiking through splashy conditions.

The synthetic leather and mesh upper is sturdily resistant to the sort of abrasion encountered along rough trails, while the Northotic™ Pro footbed is complemented by Heal Cradle™ support and extra cushioning pads at the heel and forefoot.

A Vibram® rubber outsole adds a sure, sticky grip underfoot to leave a shoe that responds to athletes’ demands time after time. 

Features:

“A new addition to our best-selling Hedgehog collection, the Hedgehog Tall gives you a protective, waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex® upper paired with a lightweight and responsive bottom with Vibram® rubber; perfect for your all-season light-hiking need

Gore-Tex® Extended Comfort Range waterproof, breathable membrane

“Synthetic leather upper with breathable mesh panels

”Northotic™ Pro upgraded EVA footbed with Poron®

ReSource heel and forefoot cushioning pads and ESS Heal Cradle™

Pro support.X-2™ dual-density, compression-molded EVA midsole with Heal Cradle™

Pro rearfoot support system

Injection-molded TPU shank plate

Exclusive lightweight Vibram® rubber outsole.

APPROX WEIGHT pair: 862 g

Last/TNF-001

GORE-TEX® FOR FOOTWEAR

Provides durable waterproof protection from rain and snow.

HEAL CRADLE™

The North Face® Heal Cradle™ consists of a polyurethane (PU) foundation with five pegs protruding vertically from it.

A soft EVA panel is placed over the pegs, locking the two together like building blocks.

The top layer of soft EVA has a slightly cupped shape that literally cradles the heel, helping to stabilize it in the process.

It also works with the underlying PU to absorb impact.

Lastly, it offers more lateral/medial stability, positioning the foot for a smooth transition into the next stage of the stride cycle.

NORTHFIT™

NorthFit™ outfit the outdoor athlete with the most precise fit between the human foot and a footwear last, as they both relate to the demands of the activity.

NORTHOTIC™ FOOTBED

The Northotic™ is a multi-density footbed that provides enhanced stability, support and cushioning on the trail.

SNAKE PLATE™

SnakePlate™ provides protection as well as an intimate feel for any surface.

High abrasion sticky rubber grips all surfaces, including the occasional water-slickened rock field.

A heel crash pads stand up to repeated pounding, stride after stride.

Breathablity lets the foot stay cool while drainage lets it dry out after a river crossing.

VIBRAM® OUTSOLE TECHNOLOGIES

The North Face collaborated with Vibram, long respected for quality and durability, to create various outsoles (Vibram® Humbolt Outsole, Vibram® Mikeno Outsole, Vibram® Walsh Outsole, and Vibram® Rubber Outsole Compound) with superior traction, stability and protection.