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If you want grip and dont might the extra bulk, go for the North Faces model. If you want a single bootie that does a little of both, this is your pick. One head-scratcher: Ignore the stuff about this bootie offering arch support. Its referring to an insignificant hump in the EVA foam that doesnt really do anything substantial to support your arches. No Replica Franck Muller watches matter. If you are looking for arch support in your down booties, I think you might be shopping a wee bit hard. But good on ya! —JUSTIN NYBERG
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