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Backpacker Magazine – February/March 2013
Gear Review: The North Face Verbera Backpacker GTX
A burly boot that doesn't beat up your feet.
The North Face Verbera (Courtesy Photo)
Verdict
It’s rare to find a burly boot that’s ideal for long days, big loads, and rough terrain—but doesn’t beat up my feet. Yet the stiff and well-armored Verbera, with ample cushioning underfoot and padded calf-leather at the cuff, delivered comfort and protection on rough granite terrain in the Trinity Alps. A TPU arch shank proved stable and supportive for off-trail scrambling with a 45-pound load. The full-grain leather upper has a hydrophobic treatment that works better than most, preventing the Gore-Tex-lined boots from absorbing water during repeated stream crossings. Gripe: The insoles dyed my socks red. $260; 3 lbs. 10 oz. (10.5); m’s 7-14, w’s 5-11; thenorthface.com
Best For
Carrying heavy loads for extended trips in rough terrain
Tester Data
» Dan Larson (other tester: Annette McGivney)
» Duration March to Oct.
» Locales/conditions CA, NM, OR; 40°F to 103°F, melting snow, on- and off-trail
» “The fit is roomy but not loose, with a solid-gripping heel cup and wide toebox.”
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READERS COMMENTS
I have these boots since January and only can say they are the best i haver can buy. All what you need from a boot like that you will get from confort to performance in all terrain and even when wet as can be a like small river crossings etc.
And you can use crampons whith it too!
5* will be my rating!
Our winter here is sometimes to wet and cold,and windy it never snow (except on one mountain here ) but we have a cold that is more agressive than most below 0s winters elsewhere in the World believe me. Portugal is the place.
I've had these boots for 4 months now, used them around 10 times, the rubber / plastic toe has started peeling away from the leather. Not impressed for the number of miles these have done
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