Trail-Running Shoes Buying Guide

Run your daily miles or chase a new PR. These trail-running shoes from The North Face are highly cushioned and highly stable. They've been redesigned with roomier toe boxes and a more inclusive fit.
Imported.
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) | 31 |
Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 25 |
Footwear Height | Ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Upper | 3D-printed upper |
Midsole | VECTIV 2.0 rockered midsole; forefoot 3D TPU plate |
Outsole | SURFACE CTRL rubber |
Rock Plate | No |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 2.14 oz. |
Gender | Women's |
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 have some arthritis in my feet and this shoe's mid-foot rocker bottom helps relieve stress in the joints while walking. I try to walk 5 miles a day, at least 5 days a week and these shoes feel great on my feet. As of this review I've logged almost 100 miles on my daily walks while wearing these shoes and my feet are very happy.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This pair is better than my previous Vectiv, nice looking, good cushioning, good traction, and I have used it in three 18+ mile long runs. No pain paints. I bought one pair for my daughter and she likes it too. Since it has good cushioning I used it on road also. I will buy again.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These shoes are super comfy, cushy, and fast! Not the most grippy for technical stuff. I've been having ankle issues all season so the high stack did start to make my ankles sore 37 miles into my hundred miler and I swapped them out. But excellent for shorter, faster efforts
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] great looking shoe, awesome lockdown, breathable upper, acceptable price, sticky outsole and confort ride. i would buy it again.
I ordered a pair over the winter in black for a trail run in May. I previously have worn Altra and Topos. Hands down, I choose to put on The North Face shoes every time. They could use a bit more traction on the bottom (I love the cute butterfly prints they make in the dirt), but comfort and hop are A+. My stride feels propelled when I run in these shoes, which is a great motivator!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchased these to replace my original Vectiv Enduris trail runner shoes. Love the fit, cushion, and the way that they rock forward. They protect my toes well. I also have a pair of North Face Vectiv Flights and a pair of zero drop from another brand, but the Enduris are by far my favorite trail shoes for comfort on long runs over varied terrain.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I try to walk 5 miles a day at least 5 days a week and with some arthritis in my feet it can be painful with the wrong shoe. The midfoot rocker sole on this shoe minimizes flexion across the arch and keeps my feet happy. I've paid more money for shoes I can't wear comfortably - these are my new favorite.
I was recommended these shoes by my PT for running/hiking to help with a foot injury. I was honestly skeptical about Northface running shoes (not the first brand that comes to mind when I thinking of quality running shoes) but I have been pleasantly surprised with the quality, support, and fit of these!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These hiking shoes are lightweight, supportive (especially great for us with very high arches), and very good looking, I am not one who hikes extremely long distances or on extremely rough terrain, so I can't in all honesty speak to that, but for me they are perfect. Couldn't be more pleased.
So comfortable, this is my second pair! I use them mainly for walking, I usually walk 5 miles a day and these have held up tremendously. Would definitely recommend, especially for anyone with achilles problems. The cushioning helps with the pain in my heel and achilles.