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When double-digit miles over wet, rugged trails is a standard outing, pull on The North Face Men’s Ultra 105 GTX XCR Trail Running Shoe. Thanks to a Gore-Tex waterproof breathable membrane, a tough synthetic leather upper, and an injection-molded TPU shank plate, the Ultra eats up the hardest trail miles and comes back for seconds. The North Face also added X-2 cushioning, a Northotic ergonomic footbed, and an EVA midsole for trailhead-to-trailhead comfort.
--- Word of warning on the 103 design --- I've owned both the TNF 103 and 104. The 103 (design is very very similar to this 105 as stated by Jim) was plagued with issues of durability: The leather on the sides of the shoe by the base of your toes (i.e. where the rubber toe cap meets leather as pictured) would tear after about 6 months of use. This happened to my shoes (mainly city walking use) as well as those of 2 friends with the same. Time will tell if they fixed this in the 105. The 104 had no such issues.
Otherwise, both shoes are amazing. The 104 wider style I found to be more comfortable. My feet are kept dry through rainy days in the PNW hiking around. Comfortable as sneakers which you can take hiking and out into the rain.
If you liked the TNF 103 GTX XCR, you'll more than likely LOVE this shoe. I bypassed the 104 GTX XCR, as I did not like the lacing so wide on the shoe. Evidently, I was not the only one, as TNF returns to a very similar style with the 105. I do find the 105 to be a little less stiff and more flexible than the 103, which in my opinion is a very good thing. I think part of the secret is the heel cushioning TNF uses in this shoe. X-2 cushioning is superb. I did not realize it had an incorporated air pocket, which helps soften the ride, but is still firm. My 103s lasted two years, which for me is amazing. The kicker. I have a wide toe box, and wear a 13 2E in road running shoes. Hard to find in a trail shoe. I did find a size 14, while just slightly too long, addressed the width I needed. Still in the 90s here in Tennessee, but can't wait to put them to the test soon. Next month should be raining and cooler, and off we go....All-in-all, a GREAT shoe thus far.
it is a really good shoe. The goretex really works. It's stable. However, it is not very comfortable for my left foot. The upper side of shoe makes pressure on the top of my foot.
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