Customer Reviews The North Face Ultra 109 Waterproof
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Customer Fit Survey:
95%"Felt true to size"
97%"Felt true to width"
90%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at The North Face US
Excitement quickly went away after a single use. After a 15 mile hike, I took my shoes off at the trailhead and noticed some of the rubber grips on one sole were peeling off. Upon further inspection, 8 out of the 10 traction grips are gone or almost gone. The rest of the shoe seems fine and the other shoe seems fine, no peeling there. Need better QC for a relatively high priced brand.
Causal P,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at The North Face US
I've owned three pairs of these shoes and love them, but the last 2 pairs that I've purchased literally fell apart. These are my go-to shoes for light hikes and strolls with my dogs. Despite regular wear the uppers have remained in perfect condition, but the soles eventually became detached from the footbed. As a result, the shoes leak from the bottom walking on wet grass. Great shoes - wish they wouldn't fall apart.
Brian,
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Great overall shoe that feels solid. I ordered about 6 similar styles from NorthFace and Saucony and this was the winner for me. It came down to this and The North Face Trail Edge Waterproof in blue. Both are excellent and it was hard to decide. I think this edged out because it is more diverse as far as color goes. Excellent arch support and should last a while.
I'd also recommend:
North Face and Saucony.
Joseph, Zappos Customer,
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I needed a comfortable pair of walking shoes. I had an older pair of North Face from about 5 years ago. So decided to start my search there. I first brought the Headhodge hiking and walking shoes. they were comfortable. So decided to get another pair of North Face walking shoes for daily wear.
I brought these GTX 109's. They were so comfortable I absolutely love them. So much, that I decided to switch. As I walk by dog between 2 to 5 miles daily, I made the GTX 109's as my walking shoes and the Headhodes as my daily wear shoes.
I'd also recommend:
Mephisto
Jim, Zappos Customer,
4 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at The North Face US
Buyer beware. Something has changed over time with regard to product quality.
Within 3-6 months after purchasing, the gore tech membrane leaked and no longer kept my feet dry. Additionally, all of my shoes developed a tear in the mesh fabric near the toe cap on the right shoe. This has happened on at least 3 pairs that I have owned. This were not used for rugged trails. As a matter of fact, most of my daily walks are on a concrete path. An email to Northface brought about no assistance or explanation as to why this might be occurring. No offer to make it right. Very disappointed.
KC W,
4 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at The North Face US
I bought this pair to replace another pair, not because the others are useless, but because after 5 years of enduring running, water and tough terrain the looks are not the best. I will still use the old ones for taking care of the garden and other chores that require durable shoes.
ICHIBAN,
2 found this review helpful.
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Hugely disappointed This shoes only have 323 mile on them. They are comfortable however this Type of wear is totally unacceptable.
Hugh, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at The North Face US
The heel cup wore out shortly after the first year. They sat unused for a while due to the wear. Tried sending back for warranty repair and was told it's out of warranty. The heel cup was made of obviously cheap material. Could have been an easy fix to keep a customer. Will not buy again..
Nick,
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Pros - adequate comfort, look good enough
Cons - Not waterproof (the test I use is walking through wet grass - socks get soaked), tread and lateral stitching wear pretty quickly (see photos), despite rugged appearance they seemed to provide much less cushion than I expected (but disclaimer - I am not a running minimalist and prefer shoes as rugged as truck tires).
They were a fine experiment and I’m moving on to something else.
Graham, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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It stopped being waterproof after only about 3 months. The tread is pretty bald after only a year. I would not recommend.
Thomas, Zappos Customer,
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shoes died in 6 mo. Will be the last pair of northface I purchase
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Very satisfied with style and comfort. Purchased a second pair.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Great style and comfort. Tons of compliments.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Top notch style and comfort.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Surprisingly comfortable out of the box, worn a few times on shorter hikes, kept feet dry and warm. Fairly wide tow box nice room if you are wearing thicker socks. Durability is tbd.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Wonderful fit.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Third pair great shoe
I'd also recommend:
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Mark, Zappos Customer,
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I have been wearing North Face hiking/trail running shoes for years. They always feel true to size and after a short break in time they are very comfortable. They wear well and are very waterproof. I used to run everyday with my dogs and got great support and traction from North Face shoes. The Ultra 109's are no execption/
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Nice look.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Great sneakers. My second pair that I use for outdoor work around the home.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These are the only shoes I can find that are waterproof and work for my wide ball-of-foot and narrow heel. I can use different shoelace tying methods to secure my heel to the back of the shoe while keeping the front end loose. I used to get Montrail but after they were bought out by Columbia they changed the design. These come closest to replicating my old Montrails. Thanks!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Great shoes. Just what I was looking for.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Light as a feather but super supportive, just wonderful my favorite sneakers.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at The North Face USIncentivized Review
This review was submitted as a sweepstakes or contest entry in exchange for an opportunity to win a prize.
Used them for a hike on Saturday March 19th and they are fantastic.
Comfortable and the fit is perfect.
James,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at The North Face USIncentivized Review
This review was submitted as a sweepstakes or contest entry in exchange for an opportunity to win a prize.
Really comfortable for walking and regular activity. Love to take hiking with these shoes. Comfortable and light weight.
Bhuvana,
0 found this review helpful.