Trail-Running Shoes Buying Guide

From daily training to race day, The North Face VECTIV Enduris 4 women's trail-running shoes deliver high performance and long-distance comfort with enhanced cushioning, propulsion and stability.
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View the The North Face Vectiv Product LineView all The North Face Women's Trail-Running ShoesBest Use | Trail Running |
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Trail-Running Shoe Type | Light-Trail |
Running Shoe Cushioning | Moderate Cushion |
Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 6 |
Heel Stack Height (mm) | 32 |
Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 26 |
Footwear Height | Ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Upper | Engineered dual-warp mesh (57% recycled content) |
Midsole | DREAM nitrogen TPU |
Outsole | SURFACE CTRL rubber |
Rock Plate | No |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 1.9 oz. |
Gender | Women's |
Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | |
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U.S. Women's | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 |
UK | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 |
EU | 36 | 36.5 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.6 | 39 | 39.5 | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 41.5 | 42 |
Foot Length (in.) | 8.7 | 8.9 | 9.1 | 9.3 | 9.4 | 9.6 | 9.8 | 10 | 10.2 | 10.4 | 10.6 | 11 | 11.3 |
Measurements are stated in inches.
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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was surprised at how amazing these running shoes are!!! They are my new 5k trail path race/training shoes!! Super light and fast!! I bought a 2nd pair (black ones)! Plenty of toe room!! Rocker is amazing!!! I've also trained in the best of saucony trail shoes! Also trained in Asics. Bought these (pink ones) North Face just to give a try on half trail/have pavement run. Boy, was I impressed!!! My favorite so far! I'll definitely run my 5ks in these!!
This is the third pair of this shoe I've purchased. I have some arthritis in my feet and this shoe helps minimize aggravation. I'm not impressed with this particular order though. I received the shoes in August and am just now getting ready to wear them. The shoes have mud on them and the soles are dirty. I'm well past the stated return time period, but their return policy also states that shoes must be unworn - so maybe the policy is flexible.
Too tight on the top .
The Women's VECTIV Enduris 4 shoes were clearly updated since the Enduris 2 (which I still have). The new Dream sole is so cushiony and bouncy that it really propels you forward when running. They are lighter than the 2, but sturdy and provide great ankle support. While I use them for road running, the rugged tread clearly makes them ideal for trails as well. I really appreciate the more durable laces (more than the 2) and the slightly longer length than the 2 which makes them easier to tie but not so long as to get in the way or become untied while running. In fact, I never had a problem with these untying, feeling uncomfortable, or needing serious breaking in before my race. No blisters. No heavy foot feeling. I HIGHLY recommend buying these for any level of runner (I just used them in a 5k). Make the investment in something that will last and not weigh you down. Oh, and the Bright Foam/Midnight Petrol color pairs well with my TNF T-Shirt.
I've owned four of these shoes and have liked them. They have great arch support! This year's model has been a bit off. My first order was for the blue pair in a women's size 7.5. The shoe that arrived was huge. It said women's but it looked liked a men's size. I sent it back and tried again with the black pair. The size was better, however this 7.5 fit pretty tight. The tie box felt smaller than it has in the past. It's hard ordering shoes online and not being able to try them on to get the sizing right. I had a race coming up and didn't have time to send the pair back for a half size bigger. I wore them in the race. My feet felt good in them until the steep down hill, when my toes slipped past the insole and the insole buckled under my toes. Maybe it was due to needing a different size, not sure. While this shoe has the best footbed for my feet, I've had strange issues with this shoe which is sad because I haven't had any with the past 4 years with the same shoe.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I'm a road runner - not a trail runner and I got these specific for winter/spring runs when the roads are covered in sand and salt from winter road care. Those conditions are slippery and dangerous for the stack shoes I run in over summer. These are some of the best shoes I've ever run in! I have somewhat problematic feet (some accessory bones that can cause extreme soreness in the wrong shoes) and I'm very very prone to blisters because my feet get really hot when I run. These shoes are wonderful - no soreness or problems at all! Not only that - they have a great feel underfoot - responsive and snappy yet supportive with just the right amount of cushion/bounce. I absolutely love them! I wish TNF made road specific shoes too!
Is it supposed to feel so tight or is there a break in period ? I know when you walk a lot or hike your feet swell up so is the compression supposed to be good ? Lol it would be cool to test them out but the return policy says the product needs to be unused ?
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have some arthritis in my feet and the rocker bottom helps relieve some of the flex while on my 5 mile daily walks. This is the second pair of this model shoe I've purchased, so that should speak for how much I like this shoe.
The Enduris 3 are my favorite trail running shoes hands down. After trying several other brands, these shoes provide everything I want in a trail running shoe: arch support, cushioning, comfort, and durability.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Ran my last 100-miler in them and my feet still felt pretty good at the end. These are my go-to shoes for long days and haven't had any issues with blisters or hot spots. Minimal wearing in time.