February 03, 2010Footwear Review: The North Face Snow Sneaker

Ahhh, winter. Season of breathless beauty. Season of heavenly outdoor activities. Season of hellish weather.

That hellish weather sure takes a toll on your footwear. Especially if you're inclined to wear running shoes or sneakers. Boots simply aren't made for everyone. I for one prefer shoes simply because my bike is my main mode of transportation and you pedal better with sneakers than with boots. Not to mention that once you are inside, shoes are much more comfortable. We all have our reasons and whatever those are, we want something for the winter.

Here's why I like my Snow Sneakers:

In the past, I was left with freezing feet and destroyed shoes. No longer my friend, no longer. Behold the Snow Sneaker by The North Face. Like an Oasis in the desert, the first time I even saw the world Snow Sneaker, I thought it was too good to be true. Boy was I wrong.

The Snow Sneaker in its natural element

The Snow Sneaker seems to have been designed with me in mind. Insulated? Yes. 100gr of Primalof Eco. Waterproof? Check. Ice-friendly grip: check.

And although it's not quite the look I desire (I would have preferred a more cityfied look), it is low key enough to blend into a variety of situations. You won't look like you belong on Aconcagua.

They also have neat

features like a D-ring for gaiter compatibility and a heel cup for use with snowshoes.

It's the perfect shoe to get you though the winter.