NORTH FACE Mens Vindicator GTX Hiking Shoe
The Vindicator GTX ia a high-performance hiking shoe with waterproof, breathable Gore-Tex membrane, Vibram outsole, and stout, supportive construction.
FEATURES:
- 1.6-1.8mm velvet suede upper
- Bomber, abrasion-resistant and breathable textile mesh
- Waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex membrane
- Gusseted tongue provides protection from unwanted debris
- Protective toe cap and heel mudguards
- Northotic ergonomically-designed footbed with Poron forefoot and heel inserts an AgION antimicrobial footbed covering
- X-2 dual-density, injection-molded EVA midsole
- Nylon shank for optimal support and stability
- Exclusive Vibram outsole provides excellent traction over varied terrain
Gore-Tex
The most tested and most trusted weather protection you can wear. For more than 20 years, Gore-Tex fabric has been the leading technology in high performance weatherwear. Windproof, waterproof, and breathable are more than just words to The North Face; they are guaranteed in every Gore-Tex garment and accessory. Original Gore-Tex fabric, available in 2-layer and 3-layer construction, is the technoogy that started it all.
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.
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Upper: | 1.6-1.8mm velvet suede upper; Bomber, abrasion-resistant and breathable textile mesh |
| Footbed: | Northotic |
| Midsole: | X-2 dual-density, injection-molded EVA midsole |
| Outsole: | Exclusive Vibram rubber |
| Weight: | 2lbs 3oz, pair size 9 |
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