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The North Face Ultra 106 Gore-Tex XCR Trail-Running Shoes - Men\'s

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    The North Face Ultra 106 Gore-Tex XCR Trail-Running Shoes - Men's

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    Waterproof and breathable, The North Face Ultra 106 Gore-Tex XCR trail-running shoes deliver rugged, reliable performance for the roughest, wettest trails.

    • Polyurethane-coated leather, nylon mesh and thermoplastic urethane are used in unison to create uppers offering flexibility and stability that is just right for the trail
    • Wide-based lacing system facilitates a secure and personalized fit
    • Supportive thermoplastic urethane overlays wrap ankles and heels for enhanced support; vented toe caps add durability and breathability
    • Gore-Tex® XCR® membranes provide waterproof protection and superior breathability; gusseted tongues keep debris out
    • Nylon linings wick internal moisture away from your feet and dry quickly for enhanced comfort
    • Removable multi-density footbeds offer cushioning, stability and AgION™ topsheets for odor control
    • Footbeds have urethane foam inserts in forefoot and heel areas for additional cushioning
    • Dual-density EVA midsoles provide shock absorption and support; medial posting in forefeet delivers extra support for overpronators
    • Nylon plate in forefeet provides lateral stability and protection against sharp objects in the trail
    • North Face Ultra 106 Gore-Tex XCR trail runners have durable rubber outsoles for reliable traction and stability over rugged terrain

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    Item 806640

    The North Face Ultra 106 Gore-Tex XCR Trail-Running Shoes - Men's Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Running
    Trail
    Ankle
    Lace-up
    Yes
    Polyurethane-coated leather/nylon mesh/thermoplastic urethane
    Gore-Tex XCR waterproof breathable membrane/nylon
    EVA/polyurethane
    Thermoplastic urethane shank plate
    Rubber
    1 lb. 11 oz.
    Men's
    Running shoe type
    Footwear height
    Footwear closure
    Waterproof
    Upper
    Lining
    Midsole
    Support
    Outsole
    Average footwear weight (pair)
    Gender

    The North Face Ultra 106 Gore-Tex XCR Trail-Running Shoes - Men's Customer Reviews

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    The North Face Ultra 106 Gore-Tex XCR Trail-Running Shoes - Men's
     
    4.2

    (based on 39 reviews)

    85%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Comfortable (35)
    • Good traction (30)
    • Rugged (30)
    • Durable (25)
    • Cushions impact (15)

    Cons

    • Heavy (5)
    • Wears quickly (5)
    • Poor traction (3)

    Best Uses

    • Trail running (27)
    • Mixed terrain (25)
    • Wet weather (23)
    • All weather conditions (18)
    • Walking (18)
      • Sizing:
      • Feels full size too small

         

        Feels half size too small

         

        Feels true to size

         

        87% 

        (33 reviews)

        Feels half size too big

         

        Feels full size too big

         
      • Width:
      • Feels too narrow

         

        Feels true to width

         

        97% 

        (37 reviews)

        Feels too wide

         
      • Arch Type:
      • Average arch (30), High arch (3), Low arch (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Casual/ recreational (21), Enthusiast (9), Gym rat (7)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (37)

    Reviewed by 39 customers

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    4.0

    Decent Trailrunner

    By PHX Trail Runner

    from Phoenix, AZ

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    See all my reviews

    Verified Buyer
    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Cushions Impact
    • Durable
    • Good Arch Support

    Cons

    • Poor Traction

    Best Uses

    • Mixed Terrain
    • Trail Running

    Comments about The North Face Ultra 106 Gore-Tex XCR Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

    Pretty good trail runner. Good cushioned heel for impact. Decent support (stiffness) near ball of foot, but more would be nice for running South Mountain Park (many sharp rocks). Good toe box. Rubber isn't as grippy as previous North Face shoes on rough granite rocks. Haven't experienced any other terrain in them.

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width
    • Arch Type:
    • Average Arch
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Comment on this review

     
    5.0

    Go Anywhere Shoes

    By Ed Rush

    from Boulder, CO

    About Me Avid Athlete

    See all my reviews

    Verified Buyer
    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Cushions Impact
    • Durable
    • Good Traction
    • Rugged
    • Waterproof

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • All Weather Conditions
      • Mixed Terrain
      • Trail Running
      • Walking
      • Wet Weather
      • Work

      Comments about The North Face Ultra 106 Gore-Tex XCR Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

      With a closet full of shoes for different purposes this is my default pair.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
      • Arch Type:
      • Average Arch
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Comment on this review

       
      5.0

      Awesome Day-Hiker

      By Jerrell Stark

      from Hermosa Beach, CA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      See all my reviews

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Cushions Impact
      • Durable
      • Good Traction
      • Rugged

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Hiking
        • Trail Running

        Comments about The North Face Ultra 106 Gore-Tex XCR Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

        I find this shoe a bit stiff and lacks heel cushion for a trail runner but I think it has a niche as a top of the line day-hiker. It has good support but it's also light, breathes well and fit me perfect (I added insoles). I used this shoe for a Whitney day hike and I ran it hard for 15 hours - I could not have been happier with it!

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width
        • Arch Type:
        • Average Arch
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

         
        4.0

        Third pair and I still love them.

        By Dr Jones

        from Bothell, WA

        About Me Gym Rat

        See all my reviews

        Verified Buyer
        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Durable
        • Good Traction
        • Rugged

        Cons

        • Poor Arch Support

        Best Uses

        • All Weather Conditions
        • Mixed Terrain
        • Trail Running
        • Wet Weather

        Comments about The North Face Ultra 106 Gore-Tex XCR Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

        I've used this shoe as everyday shoe and for work outside and have throughly enjoyed them.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width
        • Arch Type:
        • Average Arch
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

         
        4.0

        Great Shoe!

        By LuvTheDesert

        from Mesa, Arizona

        About Me Gym Rat

        See all my reviews

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        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Good Traction
        • Lightweight

        Cons

        • Wears Quickly

        Best Uses

        • All Weather Conditions
        • Backpacking
        • Mixed Terrain
        • Walking
        • Wet Weather

        Comments about The North Face Ultra 106 Gore-Tex XCR Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

        I've owned more than 10 pair of these shoes! Before I started wearing them I tried all types of hiking boots but I would always get blisters. Funny, but the blisters always showed up at about the 6 mile marker. Not with these shoes! I've used them for hiking and backpacking and don't get any blisters. I like that you can take them from the box to the trail with no break in time.

        The downside is that the sole wears out quickly. From my experience I get about 80 to 100 miles out of a pair before the desert rocks start to hurt and it's time for a trip to REI.

        So why do I keep buying them? They work, and when you find something that works you stick with it. As everyone knows, if the feet aren't happy, then nobody's happy :-)

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width
        • Arch Type:
        • Average Arch
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

         
        4.0

        Wonderful for Everyday and Hikes!

        By mr3wan

        from Austin, TX

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        See all my reviews

        Verified Buyer
        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Durable
        • Good Traction
        • Rugged

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • All Weather Conditions
          • Mixed Terrain
          • Trail Running
          • Walking
          • Wet Weather
          • Work

          Comments about The North Face Ultra 106 Gore-Tex XCR Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

          I'm on the 3rd iteration of the ultra shoes. This specific model matches the shape and last of the Ultra 104 and Original Ultra/Ultra 102.

          These ones fit true to half a size small. Personally I like them a tad bit snug but it might be too snug for some folks and need an extra half size.

          I've found these shoes to fit much better than the middle series (Ultra 103/105).

          I have used these shoes for around town and hiking with no issues. They feel comfortable and are very supportive for rock scrambling. I have also used them when hiking and photographing near streams to keep my feet dry.

          I haven't taken this pair on Travel yet but my earlier pairs were wonderful for travel. A solid, comfortable, dry shoe I could wear all day long without an issues

          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width
          • Arch Type:
          • Average Arch
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Comment on this review

           
          4.0

          Good Out of the Box

          By kenstar23

          from South Puget Sound

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          See all my reviews

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Durable
          • Rugged

          Cons

          • Poor Cushioning

          Best Uses

          • All Weather Conditions
          • Mixed Terrain
          • Wet Weather
          • With Orthotics/Inserts

          Comments about The North Face Ultra 106 Gore-Tex XCR Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

          I bought these shoes for trail hiking on Mount Rainier and other hiking in wet areas.

          They are a little stiff right out of the box so it took a couple of weeks to break them in. The stock insoles did not provide much cushioning at all so I purchased some hiking specific insoles which was a big improvement.

          Sizing runs about a half size small (at least for me). I normally wear a size 10 in ASICS running shoes which fit me perfectly...the Keens are 10 1/2.

          I haven't been on a wet hike yet so I don't know how the water resistance will be.

          • Sizing:
          • Feels half size too small
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width
          • Arch Type:
          • Average Arch
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Comment on this review

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          3.0

          Great shoe until the sole blew out.

          By dmcarolan

          from Logan, UT

          About Me Avid Athlete

          See all my reviews

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Cushions Impact
          • Good Traction
          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Mixed Terrain
            • Trail Running
            • Wet Weather

            Comments about The North Face Ultra 106 Gore-Tex XCR Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

            I loved this shoe. Tough and sturdy, much lighter than a hiking boot but more solid than a typical trail-runner. I do not recommend this for street running, because they are too stiff, or hot climates, as your feel will sweat more than lighter trail runners. Good grip over slippery river rock crossings. Could even use snow-shoeing if paired w/gaiters. Less flex meant the water proofing hadn't worn out after 100's of miles. It is a wide shoe which I very much appreciate. I wore it without insoles as my feet are short but wide and removing the insoles gave me some more wiggle room. This shoe went through the snow, rivers, deserts, mountains, up, down, flat terrain, and I loved it. Then, the sole blew out and I had a big bump sticking into my foot when I put them on. Bummer. This shoe did a good amount of mileage and could have done much more if the sole hadn't blown out. It got me a lot of places and I still recommend it and hope that what happened to me was a fluke, but I will not be spending the time to break in a new pair.

            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Width:
            • Feels true to width
            • Arch Type:
            • Average Arch
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Comment on this review

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            3.0

            Flat Tire

            By Matt the Medic

            from Winfield, IL

            About Me Avid Athlete

            See all my reviews

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Good Arch Support

            Cons

            • Wears Quickly

            Best Uses

            • Walking

            Comments about The North Face Ultra 106 Gore-Tex XCR Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

            Was debating on purchasing these last May as the previous pair of Hedgehogs by North Face did not preform to my standards. I decided to go with brand loyalty mostly because I didn't trust the Salomon lacing system and wanted to save the $20 difference. I will say I put them through a lot of miles and rough terrain. But I figured an All-Terrain Trail Running Shoe could handle it. The right sole has gone "flat" dropping a full cm on the interior aspect of the heel throwing off the base of the shoe. My chiropractor recommended throwing them out after only owning them 6-7 months. Besides that the interior heel has collapsed so every time I put them on I have to reach my finger inside to pull up the structure of the shoe. Some might point out that having that under my heel might compensate for the compression loss of the sole. I'll be paying a little extra and switching brands.

            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Width:
            • Feels true to width
            • Arch Type:
            • High Arch
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Comment on this review

             
            5.0

            Excellent

            By Nick Pacific

            from Michigan

            About Me Professional Athlete

            See all my reviews

            Verified Buyer
            Site Member

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Good Traction
            • Lightweight
            • Rugged

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Mixed Terrain
              • Trail Running
              • Walking
              • Wet Weather

              Comments about The North Face Ultra 106 Gore-Tex XCR Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

              Excellent combination of rugged trail shoe, superior waterproofing but in a runner's type shoe.

              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size
              • Width:
              • Feels true to width
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

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