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$The North Face Betasso Trail-Running Shoes - Boys\'$

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The North Face Betasso Trail-Running Shoes - Boys'

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The North Face Betasso shoes will have your young ones racing up and down the trails or across the playground with confidence and ease.

Synthetic leather uppers with highly breathable nylon mesh are flexible and abrasion resistant
Micro cord laces with plastic aglets allow for easy on, easy off and a secure fit
Wicking nylon linings allow moisture vapor to escape
Removable X-2™ footbeds supply lightweight cushioning
Lightweight EVA midsoles deliver all-day cushioning and shock absorption
Multidirectional UltrATAC™ rubber outsoles supply dependable traction on uneven terrain
Please note: sizes 10k - 2k feature toggle lacing; sizes 3k - 6k feature standard lacing

Please note: The North Face products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

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The North Face Betasso Trail-Running Shoes - Boys' Customer Reviews

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The North Face Betasso Trail-Running Shoes - Boys'

3.2

(based on 13 reviews)

54%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (8)
Durable (5)
Great traction (5)

Cons

Wears out quickly (4)

Best Uses

Everyday (6)
Day hikes (3)

- Sizing:
- Feels full size too small
  
  Feels half size too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  86%
  (6 reviews)
  Feels half size too big
  
  Feels full size too big
- Width:
- Feels too narrow
  
  Feels true to width
  
  100%
  (5 reviews)
  Feels too wide

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (3)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 13 customers

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Dec

2008

(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!

By Alpinepro

from Franklin, TN

About Me Outdoor Professional

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Cons

Best Uses

Comments about The North Face Betasso Trail-Running Shoes - Boys':

Save your money! I purchased these shoes for my 5 year old to wear to kindergarten and they lasted less 2 weeks before both lacing systems began to fray and come apart. About a week after that the rubber on the tips of both toes started to come unglued. A few weeks after that, I noticed the soles had began to wear at a rate I have never seen his shoes wear. I would consider that he was doing something to the shoes, but a pair of TNF trail running shoes that my 16 year old had over the summer only lasted 2 months before they had many of the same issues. I of course blamed that on the teenager...oooops, I was wrong, it was just a poorly constructed shoe just as these are. NO MORE TNF SHOES IN THIS FAMILY. Next time I will special order the XAs from Salomon.

May

2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

I would buy this again.

By Remo

from Oakland, CA

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Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Everyday

Comments about The North Face Betasso Trail-Running Shoes - Boys':

I have twin boys in first grade. They are hard on shoes. Structurally, this is a solid shoe. It has held up well under 6 months of use. I had the same problem as the reviewer above with the stretch laces which frayed quickly. But the shoes also come with regular laces which work fine. (I eventually replaced the North Face laces with triathalon lace which continue to hold up just fine). The sole has held together well.

It is far better than a lot of the junk sold as kids shoes.

May

2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Should have checked the reviews!

By T D

from Minnesota

About Me Recreational Walker/Hiker

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Pros

Cons

Not Durable/Wears Easily

Best Uses

Everyday

Comments about The North Face Betasso Trail-Running Shoes - Boys':

Bought these for my 8 year old and they are falling apart in less than two months of normal use. The tread is pealing away, the top is shredding, and the tread is nearly worn away. Don't waste your money, [...]

Jan

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

I am buying these again

By Jill in RI

from RI

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Arch Support
Good Cushioning
Great Traction
Stabilizes Foot

Cons

Best Uses

Everyday
Mixed Terrain

Comments about The North Face Betasso Trail-Running Shoes - Boys':

I bought these about a year ago for my 4 and 7 year old. They wear them daily for anything from school to basketball to hiking to playing in the stream. I've washed them amny times and they still look great. I'm buying another pair for my oldest because he has out grown the first pair. Well worth the money.

Dec

2011

4.0

No problems with daily use for five mont

By TBMR

from Seattle, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Good overall support
Great Traction
Stylish

Cons

Best Uses

Day hikes
Everyday

Comments about The North Face Betasso Trail-Running Shoes - Boys':

I bought these for my son five months ago and he wears them every day. He's an active 5 1/2 year old, walks to school every day and is usually hard on shoes. They've gone through the wash and are still doing great, but he's outgrown them. Some color on the sides wore off right away, but that didn't really bother me. I'm ordering a pair in the next size up today.

Sep

2011

3.0

Mixed bag

By Zermatterhof

from Austin, Tx

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Great Traction

Cons

Laces come untied even in
Wears Out Quickly

Best Uses

Comments about The North Face Betasso Trail-Running Shoes - Boys':

I bought three pairs of these for my three boys for back-to-school. They all liked them (which is amazing in itself) but two out of three have had problems with them. One had the rubber toe piece come up and is now flapping about. I bought Shoe Goo to glue it back. Then another one won't wear them any more because the laces won't stay tied. I have to go buy different laces that aren't as round and slippery. I'm not happy with that track record. No pun intended. I think I will stick to Nike or Adidas next go round.

Aug

2011

1.0

disappointed

By mamax3

from NC

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable

Cons

Wears Out Quickly

Best Uses

Comments about The North Face Betasso Trail-Running Shoes - Boys':

I love the look of these shoes and my 5 year old thought they were comfortable, but the shoes are are just not made well. I noticed as soon as we got them home that the rubber stripping was peeling off the sides of the soles. My son loved the shoes and wanted to wear them to his first day of school the next day. He did and came home with shoes that looked a year old instead of a day old. Sadly we returned them and after reading the reviews I felt confident that another pair would do the same. It's a shame because they are nice shoes otherwise.

Jun

2011

5.0

Great shoe, My Son loves them.

By TaiChiGirl

from Riverside, CA

About Me Environmentalist

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Great Traction

Cons

Laces wore quickly

Best Uses

Day hikes
Everyday

Comments about The North Face Betasso Trail-Running Shoes - Boys':

My son has been wearing his for a year and is very happy with them. They have worn well over the year. We did replace the laces after 3 months but the shoe has held up great. My son has worn them everyday, to school, camping, bike riding and hiking. I am planning on buying the same shoe in the next size up. Great bang for the dollar.

Apr

2011

1.0

Durability issue

By The Stick

from Sacramento, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Great Traction
No Break-in

Cons

Not durable
Wears Out Quickly

Best Uses

Day hikes

Comments about The North Face Betasso Trail-Running Shoes - Boys':

Bought this shoe for my boy. Fits nicely for his high arch and wide feet. But it's not durable. I know that boys wear out their shoes fast, but within a week? The pull lace was great, no friction or snags. But the thing broke. Luckily they provided old fashioned regular laces. The synthetic leather frayed and glue for front tip came undone for both shoes.

Feb

2011

2.0

Not durable

By mom of two

from Boulder, Colorado

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Pros

Cons

Wears Out Quickly

Best Uses

Comments about The North Face Betasso Trail-Running Shoes - Boys':

These shoes have NOT held up well. I understand that our 4 year old boy wears them but they should not wear out in less than 2 months. The laces broke within a week and the tongue and upper parts of the shoe look like they've been through the war. I'm very disappointed with these shoes and feel like they should have been made much better for the price!