When choosing equipment for sports, most of us, first of all, pay attention to the value for money. At the same time, not everyone will buy products of little-known brands.
One of the first places in the sportswear market today is rightfully occupied by the North Face company. Choosing a jogging uniform, you definitely can't go wrong by choosing a product of this particular brand.
Brand history
Everyone knows the history of the creation of one of the richest companies in the world, the Apple Corporation. Several friends united by one idea managed to create a real empire in a couple of decades. And here Steve Jobs and his brainchild, you ask? It's just that the history of The North Face brand is painfully similar to the example mentioned above.
Exactly 50 years ago, back in 1968, two Americans, Dick Klopp and his friend Douglas Tompkins, started sewing clothes for athletes. But what should you call your production? The idea with "The North Face" was unexpected, but both friends liked it.
The literal translation of the company's name in Russian sounds like "Northern Face" - this is how the part of the mountain is called in the Northern Hemisphere, the most difficult to conquer. Dick and Douglas decided that there was no better name for sports equipment. “North Face - together we will ascend to any peak” - something like this was the motto of the new company.
The peak of popularity of NF reaches already today, in the middle of the two thousandth. It was at this time that winter sports began to develop widely. In just a couple of years, the company gained recognition from Russian outdoor enthusiasts. Today North Face is one of the TOP brands of winter sportswear sold in the countries of the former CIS,
Main advantages
The main rule of the company from the first days of its existence is that the quality of the product is always put at the forefront. It is for this reason that the main advantage of North Face clothing has become manufacturability. Today it is a comfortable piece of equipment that retains heat, does not allow moisture to pass through and protects from the wind.
At the same time, the form of the NF brand is designed in such a way that all moisture will be taken out without causing discomfort. In other words, you won't feel like you're sweating.
And, of course, the company takes care of the quality of the goods produced. The marriage rate has been practically reduced to zero.
The North Face is not only a popular brand. Today it is a well-known online store offering users a huge selection of their clothes. The company produces jackets, down jackets, bags and backpacks, shoes, running clothes and many other types of sports ammunition.
The price of the product
Along with the many advantages and advantages North Face has over its main competitors in the market, the brand's products have perhaps one single drawback. This is the price of the item. So, for certain types of clothing, for example, winter jackets, you will have to pay about 60-80 thousand rubles.
Well, this is the most expensive type of product. On average, the price of North Face clothing varies from 15 to 25 thousand rubles. Agree, not much for clothes that have many advantages. In terms of value for money, NF has no equal in the world market.
By the way, another drawback of North Face clothing, which can only indirectly be attributed to the conscience of official manufacturers, is a huge number of fakes. It is easy enough to protect yourself from them. Firstly, you should buy the goods only in the company's stores, and secondly, do not succumb to suspiciously low prices for products.
It must be remembered that real NF clothes are unlikely to cost less than ten thousand rubles. Especially if we take into account the current dynamics of the domestic currency.
Running clothes
But now, actually about the main thing. As you already understood, North Face is not only clothing for the North people, where it is always cold and warm equipment - the only way to stay warm on the street.
First of all, the brand offers a wide range of ammunition for outdoor enthusiasts and athletes.
It is warm clothing, its quality and comfort, that brought the company widespread fame. It is perfect for joggers and professional track and field athletes.
- Jackets. For sports, the manufacturer has developed a special series of Triclimate jackets. It was made using a special technology. Despite its lightness, it is difficult to freeze in such clothes. Moisture will be removed outside, and the athlete will not feel an additional load on his body. For running in the winter cold (temperature minus 15-20 degrees) it is advised to use a special liner. In warm weather, it can be worn separately as a windbreaker. The average price of such jackets is 25-30 thousand rubles.
- Thermal underwear It is used as an extra piece of clothing in cold weather. North Face thermal underwear are long- or short-sleeved T-shirts and sweatshirts, which are not in fact, but thanks to their production technology are used as warm clothing sets. Among the names of this type of product, you can find quite budget options at affordable prices. On average - from 1,500 to 8,000 rubles.
- Footwear It should be mentioned in a separate line. Here you can find both powerful hiking or mountain climbing boots and sneakers. They are also made using special technologies, equipped with shock absorbers built into the sole, which will make running as comfortable as possible. In general, running shoes are a separate product line of the American brand. It is equipped with special inserts that repel moisture. At the same time, the sneakers are very warm, which will be important in cold weather. The average price is 8-16 thousand rubles.
How and where to buy?
You can buy North Face products, as mentioned above, from the company's official online store. True, domestic credit cards are not accepted there, so you will have to use other services.
You can find clothes and accessories of the brand in other popular online stores. But in this case, there is a high probability of running into a fake.
In order not to miscalculate with the size, study the special grid, which sometimes changes frequently. Therefore, before buying running clothes, it will not be superfluous to read reviews from other users.
North Face Clothing Reviews
There are quite a few reviews of North Face clothing online. We will focus on just a few.
I bought a jacket with fleece. I have worn it for two years, as good as new.
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Maxim, 38 years old, St. Petersburg
I bought myself the entire North Face line of clothing for running. From socks to gloves. I had to spend money, of course. Everything about everything took about 200 thousand. But guys, if you play sports professionally, it's worth it!
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Marina, Myshkina, Saratov
I ordered shoes at the office. I paid through WebMoney. I was right with the size, but the choice of sneakers was not great, to be honest.
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Mikhail Grigoriev, Rostov-on-Don
I have tried many brands over the years. I can say that I did not notice any special differences. It is equally comfortable for me to run in Adidas, Umbro and North Face. It's more for skiers though.
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Viktor Kalashnikov, Vladimir
Convenient, practical and comfortable. Although the brand is a decent overpayment. For the same price, you can find something else.
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Valery Olshansky, Rostov-on-Don
North Face clothing is definitely the best option for anyone looking for a reasonable value for money. Having spent on the product once, you will definitely be sure that it will last more than one year. After all, as the classic said, "I'm not rich enough to wear cheap things."
