The North Face’s Summit Series gear has always served those who look at a skyline of peaks and think, Let’s go farther. The new Summit Series Fastpack GORE-TEX® Boots push that ethos to its limit, delivering a lightweight, ultra-distance-ready boot engineered for hikers, trail athletes, and anyone who measures a good day by how many miles they covered. Built with a Spectra® ripstop upper and PFAS-free GORE-TEX 3L membrane, the Fastpack shrugs off punishing weather while keeping weight impressively low.

Underfoot, a dual-density setup transforms long hauls into surprisingly comfortable endeavors. The bottom layer—The North Face’s DREAM nitrogen-injected superfoam—delivers energetic rebound. At the same time, a firmer EVA stability chassis above it adds control on uneven terrain—the result: a boot that cushions like a trail runner but stabilizes like a true mountain tool. With a 31 mm heel stack and 6 mm drop, it’s tuned for long-distance comfort, whether navigating broken granite or fast-packing singletrack.

A climbing-inspired ankle collar with hook-and-loop closure provides security without sacrificing flexibility, complemented by a scratch-resistant rubber toe cap and metal eyelets for durability. And when the weather turns ugly, the Vibram® Megagrip outsole with 5 mm lugs proves why it’s an industry standard—delivering relentless traction on slick rock, muddy roots, and everything in between.

At $250, the Summit Series Fastpack GORE-TEX® Boots embody The North Face’s mountain-minded engineering in a fast, modern silhouette built for real-world adventure.

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