Trail-Running Shoes Buying Guide

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Cushioned and stable, the men's The North Face VECTIV Enduris 3 trail-running shoes have a lightweight, responsive ride that will let you focus on chasing your next PR—or enjoying the scenery.
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View the The North Face Vectiv Product LineView all The North Face Men's Trail-Running ShoesBest Use | Trail Running |
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Trail-Running Shoe Type | Light-Trail |
Running Shoe Cushioning | Maximum Cushion |
Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 6 |
Heel Stack Height (mm) | 31 |
Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 25 |
Footwear Height | Ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Upper | Textile |
Support | Dual-density 3D TPU plate |
Outsole | Surface CTRL rubber |
Rock Plate | No |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 5.7 oz. |
Gender | Men's |
7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 14 | |
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U.S. Men's | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 14 |
UK | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 |
EU | 39 | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 44 | 44.5 | 45 | 45.5 | 46 | 47 | 47.5 | 48 |
Foot Length (in.) | 9.8 | 10 | 10.2 | 10.4 | 10.6 | 10.8 | 11 | 11.2 | 11.4 | 11.6 | 11.8 | 12 | 12.2 | 12.4 | 12.6 |
Measurements are stated in inches.
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Bought from REI, very comfortable , however sole wore off in less than 1 year in normal usage, primarily walking and used on weekends. Not work the money spent.
This shoe was almost perfect for me. It was the real goldilocks of midsoles I'd been searching for in a trail shoe: firm enough to feel stable and trustworthy, but plenty of cushion especially in the heel so I felt comfortable on longer runs and bombing downhills. Unfortunately, the shoe didnt really work for my foot shape. I found no matter how much I cinched down the laces my feet had too much play in the front. It felt like it was more from the height of the upper than the width of the toe box, but either way, on some technical descents my forefoot felt loose and it did not inspire confidence. I decided to return.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Comfortable, rock solid and trail worthy. My pair performed perfectly in a 120 mile trail race in the Colorado across the Rockies. No blisters. No issues. I have two pairs of the second version of this show and this version (Enduris 3) is even better!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Took them on a rainy day through the Appalachian trail. They really ate up the wet rocks and roots! Very balanced with comfort and protection.
Awesome update and super comfortable to run in. The plate gives me some light stability but soft enough to still feel the cushioning. Nicer more open fit in the toe box compared to the first version I tried a year ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] LOVE these shoes! They have a good foot depth, snug from mid-foot around the ankle, and an ample toe box, which holds my foot right where it needs to be without sliding around in the wider toe box. I love the slight "rocker" shape of the bottom and they come with a decent amount of arch support, which isn't the case in most shoes. I have higher arches and almost always require supportive insoles. I could get away without them in this shoe. Plus, the style of these are great and the cushion is just right. Love the colors.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This shoe has two glaring issues that only took a few miles to figure out. Not real impressed by whoever tests this stuff. First, the bottom of the insole is shiny and smooth which becomes a huge problem after submerging in water. The insole slides all over the place on anything but flats. Second, the outsole can't handle smooth wet rocks...at all. I've used other shoes on said rocks and didn't feel like I was in imminent danger with every step. With that said, I have really enjoyed the dry miles so far.
The 2s were good the 3s are great. They fixed the tongue gusset and added more stack height. Also feels a little more grippy. I have already ordered another pair because we all know they will change a near perfect shoe. REI shipping time 2 days is awesome as well
Love this shoe. Good fit for average to wide feet. Comfortable and light. More than enough underfoot support for the average trail runner on average terrain.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] this is my 2nd pair of vectiv enduris, they are really comfortable to run because of their great cushioning and without feeling that they lose reaction power, they surprised me from the first moment. I have heard that these shoes are not for very technical terrain but I have to say that I have never had problems running on terrain with stones, gravel, even some mud... My conclusion is that they are very well balanced shoes between cushioning, reaction and sole