Love the shoes. If they're clean I can wear them around town. But normally I'm trail running or day hiking in them on muddy pacific northwest trails outside of Seattle and they stay impressively dry in these conditions.

Picked these up to be more of a fast hiker rather than a trail runner, but I was very surprised after running in them. The 105 is more agile than it looks. It won't be my first choice for more moderate terrain, but for burly trails the support and protection is great. All around I think this shoe fits very well.

This year i have done a 35 mile one day app trail challenge and dayhiked/summited Mt. Whitney in these shoes and i have to say my decision to go with this shoe over a boot was the right one. Extremely comfortable with enough support for my weak ankles, great traction on rocks and in mud and at the end of both of these hikes the only parts of me that weren't sore were my feet. I am going to bring them along for my Grand Canyon Rim to Rim day hike in a few weeks and have no doubt they will perform as before. Having used these, i would never go back to a boot for hiking/backpacking with 30lbs or less on my back.

This trail shoe rocks! The constructed outsole and midsole really takes this running shoe? into light-hiking territory. Everything that is said in the description is true. Very comfortable, the vivid color scheme with reflective markers - cool, and with one-of-a-kind colored lacing. The lacing is based on mountaineering boots and it also features the "catches" instead of the eyelets, so you will have to adjust them to get your desired fit. I would not suggest to wear these above the 70-degree mark, XCR gets warm. And the shoe-size is actually a little roomier - perhap compensating your selected socks, so I would also suggest, not to order a half-size down. Other than that, I think they're really worth buying - Just like the quote from ROBOCOP, "I'd buy that for a dollar!"

Great shoe. Rugged and comfortable. True to Size. Had this show a few years back where sizing was off, current model is true to size. Keeps water out. Because its Gore-tex shoes, my feet sweat if its warm.

I used these shoes in my first 25km trail race an they worked great on the muddy wet course I encountered.
They have good support,and they seem to be built in a way that would make them good for hiking also!

This is a great shoe. It has a stable wider foot base that is great for any obsticles. The shoes are tough and durable under any conditions. I would recomend these to anyone for a hiking shoe, but as far as trail running they might be great for some, but i would recomend something like coopers hill.

By far "THE BEST SHOE I HAVE EVER OWNED". I am very flat footed fit was perfect with great support. I work outdoors and didn't use boots last winter with these. After a year the fit is still comfy but I've no tread left, time for a new pair.

These are great, a huge improvement over their XCR 103's which I had issues with. North Face replaced them with these 104's and I absolutely love these. One feature I liked on the 103's was the front of the sneaker was very tough/hard, you could kick a rock and not feel it. These are a little softer, which is fine, but I liked the "steel-toe" effect that the 103's had. But I had so many issues with the 103's that I couldn't care less about the toe right now.

This was my second pair of north face shoes and they're the best all-around running/walking/working shoes I've ever owned.

I got these shoes because I wanted a light hiker for the weekends that was more durable with more traction than regular running shoes. I have found these to be extremely comfortable and great for hiking or for just wearing around. I am an ER nurse and walk around nonstop for 12 hours a day and so far these are my favorite work shoes. They are support my foot and I've noticed that I don't have any back pain related to poorly cushioned footwear. The Gore-tex is really sounds cooler than it is functional because if you step in a puddle deeper than 3 inches your getting wet. Nice feature in wet mowed grass I suppose...I think they look cool and have been great so far for me. Good job TNF!!

I loved the shoe! Great feel and comfortable. I had to return mine because I got the wrong size. But I would highly recommend TNF shoes, I've loved every pair I've ever had.

I was pleasantly surprised at the durability, ,features, comfort, and overall quality of the North Face's "Ultra 104 GTX XCR" trail runners. I purchased these primarily as a light hiking and backpacking shoe and am pleased to announce that these definitely surpassed my expectations! First of all, they are extremely comfortable due to the "Northotic" insole, generously spacious width, and ability to customize your lacing system, via regular and wide-based lacing eyelets. I've hiked up to about 18 miles per day in these shoes, including a backpacking trip up Harney Peak and have never felt any discomfort. Secondly, the gore-tex lining in these shoes makes them my personal favorite pair of hikers when the weather is expected to take a turn for the worse. They are surprisingly warm and extremely waterproof. I noticed that another reviewer mentioned them being treacherous on tile floors and other slick surfaces, which I must agree with. Seeing as these are hikers and not really intended for indoor use, I did not deduct any points from my rating for the tile floors or wet slick cement. However, I've noticed that traction is somewhat lessened when crossing streams and creeks on moss and algae covered rocks (This is why I gave them 4 stars) Lastly, I've found that these shoes work pretty well for caving. I've taken them on several caving expeditions through Wind Cave and I've found that they work very well, as they allow for more dexterity in your ankles to move around, not to mention great traction; this was a great durability test for them as well, because caving shreds shoes and boots to pieces after awhile, but these guys don't have a single tear in them.

took these babies trail-running through the winter thaw down in Turkey Run State Park in Indiana this past weekend. The shoes went through mud, water, and still-frozen creek trails with ease. Feet stayed dry the whole time. highly recommend for trail running. i also wear these around town to keep my feet dry and looking cool whenever it snows.

These shoes were light in weight and very cushy inside. They may perform well for their intended purposes, but I never got a chance to wear them. They were sized too small, perhaps even mislabeled for size. my feet (which are size 13.5 at best) were cramped inside the size 14 shoes I ordered. Furthermore, the left shoe was smaller than the right.

I just took mine up Castle Peak in Colorado. I hit mud, loose boulders, snow, everything you can think of. My foot stayed warm the entire time (thanks Gore-Tex!) They're a little low cut if you're looking for some ankle support and when the snow got above the ankle rim, it got a little wet inside, but when I took them off at the summit, they dried super quick (10-15 minutes). Might be a little heavy for trail running, but great for backpacking and hiking!

I got these for my husband. He really wanted another company's shoe, but they don't make his size (7). So we settled for TNF brand. I have to say we're pleasently surprised. Only complaint so far is they are heavier than desired. He's still making adjustments to the shoe laces to prevent heel slip but the end is near. Thanks to TNF for making sizes smaller than men's 8. Way to keep an open mind! Also thanks for not making such narrow shoes anymore. We were shocked they have such a wide toe box - a-typical for the brand.

good shoe, fits right, waterproofing is good, and they look pretty nice as well, good buy.

I had researched extensively for a pair of lightweight non-ankle supporting shoes to wear on the Pacific Crest Trail. I found that these are the closest most rugged shoe before you take the next step in cutting off your ankle freedom, but still prefer lightweight. Two pairs of thick socks and strategic lacing and you've got yourself a nice set of wheels. One of the key elements I like is the wide outsole, which reduces tweak significantly thus making it more of a hybrid than comparable trail runners. I had a pair of Solomon's that I adored for their bullet proof construction, but I ended up developing bunions due to a narrow toe space, the Ultra 104's are a superb remedy.
Bottom Line: Huge rubber sole makes for more milage, comfy, supportive foot space, wide traction, lightweight, and customizable lacing.

I am a pool tech. and I'm outside from the sun to come up til it comes down. It's spring time now and in Chi it's been really wet. These shoes keep my feet dry all day long, and there is nothing better than to come home with dry feet and not having to peel off my socks. They are pretty comfy and not so heavy, only thing is that when it gets real hot out they get a bit hot. Other than that I love them.

Great fit, durable, and work great in any trail environment.