North Face Back To Berkeley Hiking Boots

The North Face Back-To Berkeley Hiking Boots

As promised, we are going to continue our discussion of different types of hiking boots. Today's focus in on the North Face Back To Berkeley hiking boot. If any of you have experience with these boots, I would love to hear about them. Feel free to leave some comments after the post. 

So the basics....First off, it's a mid top boot and there are several variations to choose from. The uppers are made of combinations of waterproof suede, Nubuck leathers and/or PU coated ballistic mesh. Although these boots are modern day hi-tec, they still retain some of that "Old School" classic good looks. These are truly innovative, insulated and functional boots. Again, keep in mind, they come in a variety of colors. Plus North Face, is right here in the U.S.A. and THAT is a very important thing to consider in my book....but before I digress to far, I'll try to refocus on the topic at hand.

 

Has anyone besides me ever wondered,  how the name "North Face" came about in the first place?  Well, for those of you (like me) who didn't know, as the story goes, the company was founded by a couple of hiking enthusiast's, right there in San Francisco's North Beach. But, the "North" in their name is not from North Beach. Oh no, it's because: "In the Northern Hemisphere, the "north face" of a mountain, is generally the coldest, iciest, and most formidable to climb." Since their beginnings, their dedication to manufacturing nothing but the most high quality products is bar none, top of the game. They've focused on quality, and durability, matching the formidability of the north face of mountains from which they chose their name. Thus, one of my choices of hiking boots, the North Face Boots.

So, even though the Back to Berkeley boots are lighter in construction than some, they still retain those durable, waterproof, winter insulated qualities of other, heavier boots on the market. As an example, they have a die cut EVA mid sole and 100 G PrimaLoft® Eco Insulation. This allows for ventilation of your feet while maintaining foot comfort. After wearing a pair of these boots for hours, upon hours on those long winter days? You will appreciate what I mean.

The uppers utilize a combination of waterproof materials as I said the gusseted boot tongue keeps foreign elements out and the metal lace hardware provides long life and durability. Beyond the obvious hi-tec boot talk, these boots offer great cushioning and impact protection as you hike. They are waterproof and most of all, lightweight. I just can't say enough about them. Keep in mind, these are not made for carrying heavy loads. But your feet will love them for long casual hikes, even in the snow.

The outsole (tread) utilizes Long-lasting TNF Winter Grip™ rubber, with Ice Pick™ temperature sensitive lugs. Allowing for great traction, on almost any winter surface. Exclusive to footwear from The North Face, these rubber Ice Pick™ lugs actually harden in cold weather for improved traction on hard pack snow and icy walkways. Despite their namesake, "Back to Berkeley Boots" Berkeley, California doesn't really get snow.

Next up, the Hi-Tec Jackson Hole 400 Boot. Thanks for reading and I'll see you on the trail