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The North Face has added new looks to its acclaimed hiking Hedgehog franchise since 2006. Now, with people seeking nostalgia more than ever, the outdoor brand is releasing a Hedgehog look from its archive with modern updates.
Available now is The North Face Hedgehog 06 RVST Gore-Tex, a look the brand described as a “modernized version of the original Hedgehog from 2006.”
The reimagined Hedgehog was built with modern technology for today’s adventurers. For starters, The North Face added durable and waterproof Gore-Tex liners made with 100 percent recycled materials, as well as non-marking Vibram XS Trek rubber outsoles that were designed with a balance of traction and durability in mind. And the uppers are made with breathable, 100 percent recycled P.E.T. mesh with synthetic overlays.
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The hiker was also constructed with gusseted tongues, injection-molded TPU shank plates, protective molded-TPU toe caps, single-density molded-EVA midsoles and molded-EVA footbeds with 100 percent recycled P.E.T. top sheets.
The North Face Hedgehog 06 RVST Gore-Tex can be purchased now via Thenorthface.com for $179.
The brand has launched several new innovative shoes as of late for outdoor adventurers. For instance, The North Face debuted its Offtrail TR sneaker at the beginning of the month, a look the brand stated was designed to handle tough terrain at the intersection of hiking and running.
And late last month, The North Face revealed International Klein Blue, a collection timed to the start of UTMB done in partnership with the Yves Klein Archive. The highlight of the collection is the Summit Series Vectiv Pro 2.0 trail running shoe, a race-ready style that features seamless engineered uppers made with 92 percent recycled material that are reinforced with high-tenacity yarns.
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Peter Verry is the Senior News and Features Editor for Athletic and Outdoor at Footwear News. He oversees coverage of the two fast-paced and ultracompetitive markets, which includes conducting in-depth interviews with industry leaders and writing stories on sneakers and outdoor shoes. He is a lifelong sneaker addict (and shares his newest purchases via @peterverry on Instagram) and spends most of his free time on a trail. He holds an M.A. in journalism from Hofstra University and can be reached at peter.verry@footwearnews.com.
