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The North Face New Speed Hiking Shoes: Havoc Mid GTX XCR

Published: 2026-09-24 👁 101 views
Last updated 2026-09-24 — ――CRADLE Advanced Technology Achieves the Perfect Balance of Speed and Stability
       ――CRADLE Advanced Technology Achieves the Perfect Balance of Speed and Stability
        The word “HAVOC” in English means destruction or devastation, symbolizing that these speed hiking shoes can overcome various environmental and terrain challenges. The North Face HAVOC series is specially designed for those who pursue higher, farther, and faster.
 


Equipped with Cradle technology

 


HAVOC Detail Showcase


       HAVOC ensures foot placement aligns with anatomical principles by supporting the outer heel edge. The EVA forefoot liner cushions naturally to absorb impact and stabilize the foot. The dual-density PU midsole is durable and protective, effectively reducing heel impact while providing excellent rebound. The TPU SNAKE PLATE offers effective forefoot protection, ensuring the entire gait follows biomechanical principles. The exclusively designed VIBRAM® rubber outsole is essential for swiftly and lightly traversing challenging terrains.
 

 
HAVOC Sole Structure

 
       The design of HAVOC is inspired by The North Face’s long-term close collaboration with outdoor athletes. These athletes often need to carry gear over long distances and reach destinations within limited timeframes, which demands high levels of professionalism and portability from their gear. They require a shoe that combines the comfort and protection of a hiking boot with the durability and lightness of a trail running shoe, capable of handling all kinds of complex terrains. HAVOC fully meets these requirements, making it a highly functional and technically comprehensive outdoor shoe. It achieves the perfect balance of stability, cushioning, and comfort.
 

 

       Yan Dongdong, a mountaineering athlete, shared his experience after trying HAVOC:
       “So lightweight, agile, and comfortable, with a vibrant appearance—it doesn’t look like a mid-cut hiking shoe but more like a trail running shoe—that’s the first impression The North Face Havoc Mid GTX XCR gives. Yet, its fully waterproof mid-cut design, Cradle all-around support system, and multi-terrain adaptable outsole give it both excellent protection and functionality. It handles long treks through rugged, muddy, wet, and ever-changing outdoor environments with ease. The perfect combination of powerful performance and lightweight agility is unmatched.”
       Who says outdoor hiking has to be heavy and slow? Put them on, make your steps and movements lighter, float freely to where you want to go, unleash your most natural self—go wild out there!

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