NORTH FACE Mens Plasma GTX XCR Boa II Hiking Shoe

FEATURES:

• Gore-Tex XCR waterproof, breathable liner
• Abrasion-resistant, waterproof bomber synthetic nubuck and breathable sandwich-mesh upper
• Molded rubber toe cap
• Northotic footbed with AgION antimicrobial lining
• Compression-molded, lightweight EVA midsole
• Heel X-2 O2 air pod
• Injection-molded TPU shank plate
• Exclusive, lightweight Vibram rubber outsole

The North Face uses Gore-Tex fabric in shoes, not only because of its waterproof / breathable capabilities, but because it is rigorously tested for durability. Abrasion and flexing tests are done in laboratory conditions that exceed even the most extreme weather environments. Perched on the cutting edge of technology, The North Face introduces Gore-Tex XCR fabric, a revolution in breathable fabrics. Designed in conjunction with W.L. Gore and Associates, Inc., Gore-Tex XCR fabric (extended comfort range) is durable, waterproof, windproof, and extremely breathable. The bottom line: unparalleled comfort. Gore-Tex XCR fabric increases the breathability of your footwear without compromising waterproofness or adding weight.

Boa Lacing System
The Boa Lacing System provides a unique glove-like fit on performance footwear. The precision Boa reel allows minute and repeatable adjustments to closure force. The replaceable ultra high strength stainless steel lace cables slide easily through the patented elongated lace guides to distribute closure force perfectly and create Dynamic Closure. This unique closure automatically micro- adjusts with foot movement to eliminate pressure points, kind of like a suspension system. The resulting fit is unique and unattainable with shoelaces. Plus the mechanical system never loosens or changes.

Northotic Footbed
The Northotic ergonomically designed footbed takes a footwear element normally relegated as an afterthought and infuses it with performance features. The shoe insert may seem trivial - in fact, some inserts are the performance equivalent of corrugated cardboard - but it holds the potential to enhance the athletic experience. The North Face has taken the insert and elevated it to a superior-performance, multi-density footbed with enhanced stability, support, and cushioning.

AgION
AgION is an anit-microbial sliver agent woven into the top sheet of the footbed inhibits the growth of odors and disease causing bacteria.

NorthFit
The mission of NorthFit is to scientifically 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. The North Face partners with English shoemakers with experience totaling hundreds of years to craft and create last shapes. We also continuously collaborate with The North Face athletes, collecting and applying their feedback from epic expeditions and training sessions. Finally, The North Face consults with labs and think tanks to ensure that the most reliable, quantifiable data and recent studies are taken into account. This includes three-dimensional foot modeling, measurements of virtually every curvature of the foot, including widths of joints, heights of cones, and calcaneus angles.

Scientifically outfitting the outdoor athlete with the most precise fit.
Mountains of data go into each NorthFit implementation. For example, research has found that the human foot can expand and swell up to two centimeters over the course of a long run, so our shoemakers have adjusted for a larger toe box in our endurance running shoes. By the same token, a morphology study of almost 900 men and women revealed no differences in foot length measurements relative to sex, but it did reveal a statistically significant difference in ball and heel width, instep height, and width. As a result, The North Face women`s footwear has a proportionately unique build from that for men. In this way, the outdoor athlete can rest assured and focus on the task at hand, knowing that the most up-to-date scientific data and historical learnings have delivered comfort and performance that is certifiably NorthFit.

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