The North Face Activist FutureLight Walking Shoes

If walking takes you from urban parks and city streets to countryside paths and mountain trails the Activist FUTURELIGHT Shoes are for you. The North Face have combined our experience in the mountains with a contemporary aesthetic to create shoes that are one-part cool comfort, one-part technical performance.

FutureLight Upper

Developed to be lightweight, supportive and protective, the upper of the Activist Walking Shoes has been constructed using futurelight technology. Futurelight is an industry-leading advanced technology that is rigorously tested to withstand the harshest weather conditions whilst still providing enhanced breathability. The nano-spun membrane and unique laminating process take lightweight waterproof breathability to a new level; the futurelight upper works to keep your feet dry, cool and comfortable at all times by creating airflow and keeping water out. The waterproof membrane protects your feet in the harshest rainstorms and allows your feet to breathe when temperatures begin to rise. By allowing cool air to flow throughout the upper futurelight technology creates a perfect microclimate for your feet to thrive in so you can go further for longer in complete comfort. As well as this, a no-sew, toe cap and midfoot overlays ensure a natural lockdown fit whilst a gusseted tongue sits comfortably against the skin and prevents dirt ingress. Completing the upper is a ghillie lacing system which locks down the midfoot so you can enjoy distraction-free strides.

EVA Midsole

A single density platform of EVA resides underfoot for lightweight, responsive cushioning. Generous, soft and durable, it spares your joints as you strike down onto hard, unforgiving surfaces. Exceptionally lightweight, the EVA ensures long-lasting cushioning to keep you comfortable on long distance days. EVA is extremely firm, which will absorb shocks instantly and effectively, preventing them from causing any damage to the sole of the foot. Energy produced from this will also be returned as rebound, which will give you an added spring in your step. Completing the midsole is an OrthoLite footbed which works to provide additional comfort creating a comfortable platform underfoot. The footbed also works to wick excess sweat and moisture away from the feet to reduces the risks of unpleasant sweat and odours.

EXTS Outsole System

Designed to be hardwearing and grippy the Activist FutureLight Walking Shoes have been developed using The North Faces signature EXTS outsole. This durable compound has been specially designed to ensure traction on both wet and dry surfaces. Not only does the outsole work exceptionally well on wet and dry terrain but it also works to ensure multi-directional traction on a wide range of surfaces. The highly durable rubber is strong enough to withstand the toughest trails yet, is flexible enough to adapt on different terrain so you can have complete control. The durable rubber provides a strong grip on the most challenging terrain; it works to protect itself from damage, and protect users from losing control and slipping. The EXTS rubber also features a zonal pattern which allows you to brake with your heel and propel with your forefoot for a more dynamic ride; this increases overall efficiency and allows you to have control over any surface.