Customer Reviews The North Face Chilkat III

I've been trying to find a boot to replace the pair of insulated/lug-soled Columbia's I had for years and thought these were going to be the winning boot, for both their look and their functionality. Sadly I was wrong. While I normally wear a size 10 (never larger, occasionally smaller), as soon as I slid my feet into this boot, I knew they'd be going back. The insulated lining is really thick. Like *really really* thick. So thick it takes up almost every bit of empty space inside the boot (at the ankles and over the top of the foot are especially thick) But even without all that padding my toes still would have hit the front so back they went and in came the size 11 (no 10.5's). I was hopeful and thought, if anything, the 11's are likely going to be too big. I was wrong. They barely offered more space inside than the pair of 10's. But the biggest downfall of these boots is that insulated lining. It's just too thick. It's so thick, in fact, that it does the opposite of what it should do: It cuts the mobility in your toes (couldn't wiggle them no matter how hard I tried) and it cuts the circulation in your feet. I didn't notice that was happening until I took them off (wore them for 10 minutes while sitting on my couch to see how warm they would get). As soon as I slid my foot out, I could feel the blood (and warmth) coming back to my feet. So needless to say, they're going back this week and my search for a quality boot continues...

So I have been looking for a good sturdy but comfortable winter boot for 2yrs now. I have ordered and tried on dozens of pairs. Happy to say, LOVE the way these fit. Foot slides in easily. Based on other reviews, I did order up 1/2 size and am glad I did. I can wear with both thin and thick socks but would be too small if I ordered my regular size 9. Will be wearing these walking the dog, shoveling snow, running errands. Comfortable for all needs.

Amazing, life changing footwear!! These are like attaching clouds to your feet - snuggly warm, super rugged, yet stylish, clouds. They are super padded for warmth and comfort, but also very structured for hiking on rough terrain. I highly recommend!! Tip: I did end up buying 1/2-1 size larger than I usually wear because they were so padded inside. I usually wear an 8.5 or 9 and ended up returning a size 9 for a 9.5 and they are perfect.

The warmest, most comfortable winter boot that I have ever owned! I took the advice from other reviews and ordered one size larger and they fit perfectly! I’m normally an 8.5 and I ordered a 9.5 and it was perfect! At first, when I put them on, it took a few seconds to adjust to the elevated heel because it was nothing like my other winter boots. I walked around the house for a few minutes and fell in love with these boots! The warmth is unbelievable and I couldn’t get over how comfortable they felt. I did not notice any “hot spots.” These are truly worth every penny!

These boots are great. I had the forethought to order half a size larger than I normally wear. This was a good move. Half a size larger fits great with heavy socks.

I love these boots! I can walk through a blizzard and my feet stay warm and dry. I ordered a 1/2 size up based on reviews and they fit perfectly (there is a lot of padding inside).