The North Face might have been around decades longer than up-and-coming trail running brand Hoka, but it's Hoka that seems to have cornered the market for comfortable-but-technical hiking boots in recent years. Now TNF is coming out swinging, with a brand new hiking boot drop that looks to have taken its cues from popular styles like the Hoka Kaha hiking boots.
Hot on the heels of the Summit Series Offtrail released in December, The North Face Offtrail Hike LT Mid GTX boots sport the same rocker sole as the Kahas for a smoother walking experience and a similar trainer-style aesthetic that hints at comfort over long distances. But like the Kahas, which launched in their third iteration at the end of 2024, they've got some surprisingly technical details.
