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The North Face Rucky Chucky Trail-Running Shoes - Men's

The North Face Rucky Chucky Trail-Running Shoes - Men's

Item # 763577
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Push the limits of your physical endurance with these high-performance, mountain-running Rucky Chucky shoes from The North Face.

  • Named after ultrarunning landmark (the Rucky Chucky river crossing) at mile 78 of the Western States 100-mile endurance run, these shoes are made to run long
  • Highly breathable sandwich mesh on uppers allow cooling airflow in; synthetic nubuck provides forefoot protection without sacrificing breathability
  • Integrated thermoplastic urethane (TPU) X-Frame™ on uppers provides side-to-side midfoot support
  • Removable Northotic™ multidensity footbeds offer cushioning, stability and AgION™ topsheets for odor control
  • Footbeds have Poron™ urethane foam inserts in forefoot and heel areas for additional cushioning
  • Lightweight compression molded EVA midsoles feature medial posted Thrust Chassis™, providing moderate support for overpronators
  • X-2™ polymer positioned in heel and forefoot areas provides cushioning where it is needed most
  • TPU Snake Plate™ in forefoot provides side-to-side stability and protection against stone bruising
  • TPU X-Dome™ acts as a suspension system to provide rebound under your heels
  • TNF Tenacious Grip™ rubber outsoles provide excellent traction both on- and off-road

Average weight specification is per pair, based on size 9. Please note: The North Face products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

Imported.

Item 763577

The North Face Rucky Chucky Trail-Running Shoes - Men's Specs

Specification

Description

UpperSynthetic nubuck leather/mesh/thermoplastic urethane overlays
LiningNylon
MidsoleEVA/thermoplastic urethane
SupportThermoplastic urethane
OutsoleRubber
Running shoe typeTrail
Average weight29 ounces

The North Face Rucky Chucky Trail-Running Shoes - Men's Customer Reviews

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The North Face Rucky Chucky Trail-Running Shoes - Men's
 
4.6

(based on 5 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (5)
  • Good traction (5)
  • Stabilizes foot (4)
  • Dries quickly (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Mixed terrain (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Competitive athlete (3)

    Reviewed by 5 customers

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    Mar

    31

    2008

    (8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    More like Lucky Chucky

    By RN,ner

    from Portland OR, Reno, NV

    About Me Competitive Athlete

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Dries Quickly
    • Good Traction
    • Rugged
    • Stabilizes Foot
    • Supportive

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • All Weather Conditions

      Comments about The North Face Rucky Chucky Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

      When it comes to picking shoes, I'm pretty picky. Kind of like my wife when she wants to buy curtains. I try on multiple shoes from multiple companies in order to find a good fit. In regards to trail shoes I've tried Montrail, Salomon, Asics, and Vasque in many different models. I have never had a shoe like the Rucky Chucky. I wear an 8 E-EE with a moderate amount of pronation support in my road running shoes, and have never really found a trail shoe that works. To start off with, the Chucky locks your foot into place with it's x-chassis system. Only on steep decents did my foot touch the toe of the shoe. It never heel lifts and the shoe "floats" over terrain. Not so soft that you feel every poke and prod, not so hard that you feel like your running in hiking boots. This shoe holds down any terrain. I've run in mucky, soupy, snowy trails as well as sandy, rocky, off-camber single-track and this shoe does it all and asks for more tomorrow. Do your self a favor and pick'em up. [...]

      Service and delivery comments:

      All I can say is, thank God for REI. What other retailer will let you take out gear to use and abuse. If you don't like it they let you bring it back for a full refund. It's a win/win situation.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

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      Mar

      29

      2008

      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Great Trail shoe

      By L1Para

      from Shippensburg, PA

      About Me Competitive Athlete

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Dries Quickly
      • Good Traction
      • Stabilizes Foot

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • All Weather Conditions
        • Grass
        • Mixed Terrain
        • Muddy Conditions

        Comments about The North Face Rucky Chucky Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

        I love this shoe, maybe the most comfortable running shoe I have ever owned. I wore them for a week of hiking and slot canyon exploring in Death Valley recently and they performed beautifuly. Very stable and comfortable, light weight as well. Beefy bottoms but saves weight by light uppers. Good looking shoe as well.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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        Apr

        11

        2008

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Awesome shoe

        By GoFast

        from Phoenix

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Dries Quickly
        • Good Traction
        • Rugged
        • Stabilizes Foot

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Mixed Terrain

          Comments about The North Face Rucky Chucky Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

          I hike and trail run the Phoenix Mountain preserve and these shoes are the best I have worn hiking period.They have great arch support, lightweight,great stability on the rocky,mountain terrain.The traction is great,you don't feel the abuse from the rocks on your feet.Even with the thick soles I can't believe how much they feel like a running shoe and not a boot.Do your feet a favor and buy these shoes.

          • Sizing:
          • Feels half size too big
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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          Sep

          27

          2008

          (2 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          All for mountain

          By Francois the fou

          from New Paris,OH

          About Me Competitive Athlete

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Good Traction
          • Stabilizes Foot

          Cons

          • Cushion Less

          Best Uses

          • Tough Mountain

          Comments about The North Face Rucky Chucky Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

          I bought it at REI Atlanta.and use for cross country running.

          As you know,it's made for mountain running/endurance running.Of course it's terrible when I use it for XC race,I have already plan to get a new race shoes.It's my fault.

          But Rucky Chucky is still a legend.Perfect structure,very comfortable,Good staff!Always remember your purpose,than do choice correct.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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          May

          2

          2009

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Trail Show for the Average Joe

          By Butch Vinegar

          from Eugene, OR

          About Me Gym Rat

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Awesome Green Color - NOT
          • Comfortable
          • Good Traction

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Mixed Terrain
            • Single Track

            Comments about The North Face Rucky Chucky Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

            I like this shoe as it was priced at a good price point, and is a quality product.

            Service and delivery comments:

            Shoes were delivered to the Eugene, OR store ahead of schedule.

            • Gift:
            • No
            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Width:
            • Feels true to width
            • Arch Type:
            • Low Arch

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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