Your ex never thought that you would actually start hiking the AT, let alone finish it. Looks like you and The North Face Women's Vindicator Mid II GTX Shoe have some gloating to do.
| Activity: | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Approx Weight:* ½ pair: | 15.3 oz (435 g) pair: 1 lb 14 oz (870 g) *based on Women’s 7 |
| Footbed: | Northotic Pro |
| Lacing: | standard |
| Last: | L\TNF-015 |
| Material: | velved suede upper, bomber abrasion resistant and breathable textile mesh |
| Midsole: | dual-density EVA |
| Midsole Support: | Heal Cradle rearfoot support system |
| Model #: | AX5C |
| Recommended Use: | hiking, backpacking, lightweight trekking |
| Shank: | Nylon shank |
| Sole: | Vibram outsole |
| Source: | Imported |
| Upper Material: | [upper] suede, nubuck; [tongue] ballistic nylon |
| Warranty: | lifetime |
| Waterproof: | Yes - fully seam sealed |
| Waterproofing: | Gore-Tex membrane |
| Weight: | 15.3 oz (435 g) pair: 1 lb 14 oz (870 g) |
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I'd bought these shoes because they have Gore Tex, Vibram and felt right away comfortable on my feet.
Throughout my 3 week journey (i wore them from 1st day on a lot) my feet were almost all the time warm and dry. Actually quite surprising to me because i usually freeze. So really really positive. Wearing them was still comfortable all day long. No blister, not even at 1st time wearing them. One is able to walk in them a whole day long (and no stinky feet afterwards ;) )
But what was quite upsetting me it's the fact that the sole wasnt that good at all. Some of the white stuff of the sole is already ripped off. (at least still protecting me if it's slippery)
And also the leather of the shoes is already scratched a lot. And the Gore Tex became partly thin. So you feel it's comes slightly wet inside (ok i have wax to cover for this, but anyway within 3 weeks already?)
After these 3 weeks my shoes look like i own them for more then 3 years.