I have received the following reply:

"Thank you for contacting The North Face UK Shop.

The site you refer to is not operated by one of our The North Face partners and we are therefore unable to confirm that the product on this site is genuine. In these circumstances, we regret that we cannot assume any responsibility for the product a person may purchase.

However, please be assured that we continue to work tirelessly against all sources of potential counterfeits, and your case has been duly submitted to the attention of our Legal Department.

Kind Regards

Laura Zampieri
The North Face UK Online Shop Customer Service

Telephone:
0800 328 0012

Opening hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8am - 5pm (GMT)
Friday: 8am - 3pm (GMT) "