The North Face Back to Berkeley Boots Review (Are They Worth It?)

There might not be such a thing as the perfect winter boots, but the North Face Back to Berkeley boots come very close. They are a unique blend of old-school silhouette and modern technology. The modern technology of these boots includes PrimaLoft insulation, HydroSeal waterproofing, and an OrthoLite ReBound footbed. In plain English, these are boots that not only look good, but are also waterproof, warm, and comfortable.

We’ll take a look at some of the best features of the Back to Berkeley boots, but we’ll also examine where the boots fall short of expectations.

Read on to find out whether the North Face Back to Berkeley boots should be your next purchase.

Materials

You might expect your usual winter boots to be bulky and heavy, but that’s not the case with the iconic North Face Back-to-Berkley boots. These hiking boots are incredibly lightweight with only 1.2lbs per boot, and they will not slow you down one bit. This is mostly because the sole of the boots is quite thin and flexible, but it still manages to provide you with enough support.

The upper part of the boot is made from full-grain leather, and features a HydroSeal waterproof membrane. The Back to Berkeley boots should keep you completely dry when threading through the snow. If you want to try them out in heavy rain and slush, we suggest that you look into some additional waterproofing options, such as a spray, or a rub, just to be safe.

The inside of the boot itself features a compression-molded TPU heel clip, an OrthoLite ReBound footbed, so that you will have enough ankle and arch support with every step you take. The footbed is machine washable, and you don’t have to worry about getting it dirty or smelly (after those long sweaty hikes!).

These boots are equipped with a compression-molded EVA midsole. This i