The North Face Hedgehog XCR
The North Face Hedgehog XCR - easy walking women's £69.99
From the moment you pull on the Hedgehog it feels sturdy and stable with good support from both the heel cup and footbed. It's well-cushioned and gives that added spring, which makes you want to break into a run. It may look like a trainer, but the stiff midsole provides stability and protection on rugged terrain and the Vibram® grip reinforces this. With the Gore-Tex® waterproof membrane I happily splashed through puddles without worrying about leaks, but in hot conditions even Gore-te x® may struggle to give enough breathability; feet can produce around half a pint of sweat a day each, so it's asking a lot to keep things dry in there. My only grumble is that I had a fold of the Goretex® lining in one shoe that I had to keep trying to smooth out.
Reviewed on 24/06/2007 by Minnie Burlton