How to Choose Trail-Running Shoes

From daily training to race day, The North Face VECTIV Enduris 4 men'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 Men'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. 4.2 oz. |
Gender | Men's |
Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
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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I've been running and racing in VECTIV's since the VECTIV 2 and consistently love them, the fit is excellent for my feet and the 4's are so comfortable under foot, a dream to run trails on.
Was excited to try a running shoe from a new brand in the running sene but after running a total of 40 miles in them I found out that their toe box is incredibly narrow and your foot strikes the outer edge of the plate which curls over the side of the shoe. Got plantar fasciitis and had to stop wearing them. Unbelievably terrible for running. Buy trail shoes from any other brand that has a long history of making running shoes and is able to provide proper arch support and a large toe box.
I am not a trail runner, but I am an active (commuting) college student and also a type one diabetic. Learned of VECTIV in Fastpack Mid's. I walk several miles each day. Impressed, to say the least.
The fit and ride are SO GOOD! The dream foam paired with the rocker is smooth as butter. And the outside is grippy. The upper is supportive and seems to conform to the foot after a few miles. Unfortunately the tips of the "wings" dig into the sides of my forefoot (and I don't have a particularly wide foot). I did take them on a 20 mile trall run out of the box and love the characteristics I mentioned, but man, those wings hurt.
Absolutely love this shoe, but there is 1 major issue...North Face doesn't make WIDE shoes! Huge miss as this could become the must have trail for EVERYONE
Wanted to love these. Foam has a great feel and roll. Grip was an improvement over the 3. Nice toe box and heel lock. Insole is cheap feeling and they give me a blister on inner arch consistently. The way the liners are pebbles get stuck in between which can be a problem. Unfortunately can't trust them for races or long runs.
Im a new trail runner, I've been using my shoes since February, probably used them to run like 50 k before running my last race. After the race (20k) while I was washing them I noticed a tear in the shoe, at the ankle part, it isn't big enough to make me stop using them, but im quite disappointed about the quality and durability of the shoe, wouldn't recommend it to a friend because of this, sorry north face, I love your products but you fail with this one :(
I have about 200 miles on these now (about 50 miles hiking the TMB) and the rest running the local trails like the AT. I've run in every version of the Enduris and this is by far the most pure trail running shoe TNF has done.
all these reviews are for last years model, vectiv Enduris 3 Not helpful REI
Perfect fit with good cushion for long runs. Ran a 50k in the shoe and didn't have to think about my feet which is always great.