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The North Face’s Stunning New Release Is Made with an Unexpected Heritage Material

The outdoor apparel giant’s latest city-meets-mountain footwear is Gorpcore like you’ve never seen it before.

Close-up of black padded fabric with white embroidered The North Face logo.The North Face
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By Hayley Helms

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The North Face is continuing its venture into largely unexplored territory: luxury outdoor apparel.

The brand most known for capable yet stylish outerwear recently released the Leather Pack Collection, which reimagines three of its classic styles with timeless craftsmanship, contemporary design and as the name suggests, fine leather.

While the collection’s leather-ized puffer jacket has already sold out, the still-available Leather Bootie Hybrid bridges the gap between mountain and city with stunning looks and durable, reliable components.

Pair of black insulated winter shoes with The North Face logo hanging from a carabiner clip.
Although unexpected, the leather rendition of The North Face’s insulated bootie hybrid looks pretty slick.
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Step out in style

The Leather Bootie Hybrid merges TNF’s signature insulated style with premium sheepskin leather, resulting in a boot that, while not waterproof, is perfectly suited for the frigid temperatures winter brings.

Pair of black insulated winter boots with thick soles and "The North Face" logo on one side, displayed on a dark background.
Technical components play nicely with the sophisticated leather upper on this hybrid style.
The North Face

The supple, durable sheepskin leather of the upper is sourced from Leather Working Group–certified tanneries, which ensures more responsible construction methods, including a focus on minimizing environmental impact, better waste management and safer chemical use.

Close-up of a black hiking boot with "700" embroidered on the ankle and a yellow Vibram logo on the sole.
A Vibram outsole and 700fp down insulation keep this new release from coming off as too luxurious for outdoor wear.
The North Face

The new upper is paired with 700 fill power down, which The North Face makes sure is also responsibly sourced. All of that toasty and ethically produced insulation and leather rides on top of the brand’s proprietary, lightweight Dream nitrogen foam midsole and a nimble EVA stability chassis.

Close-up of black padded leather boots with adjustable drawstring closures.
The cord closure makes dialing in fit seamless, even with gloves on.
The North Face

An adjustable cord (with cord lock) plus a pull tab make these easy to slip into and out of after a trek. A Vibram XS Trek outsole with 5 mm traction lugs for enhanced grip and durability completes the package.

Close-up of black padded The North Face shoe with textured midsole and white embroidered logo.
Protective details blend seamlessly with sheepskin leather uppers.
The North Face

Although the new leather upper on this new bootie is not specified as having any sort of waterproofing, these high-end hybrids would be the ideal boot for cold, dry conditions, or short walks on city streets.

You can risk taking them to camp — just make sure to bring something to wipe them down with after exploring.

Availability and pricing

The Leather Pack Bootie Hybrid is available now on The North Face’s official website, but like its puffer compatriot, this luxe style is selling out fast.

About the Author: Hayley Helms is an associate editor at Gear Patrol specializing in outdoor gear. Once upon a time, she wrote for Men’s Journal, Gearjunkie and Shape. Whether it’s testing a new rain shell or putting a pair of hiking boots through its paces, she leaves no stone unturned (however, she always Leaves No Trace).

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