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The North Face Arnuva 50 Boa Trail Running Shoe - Men's

Item #TNF2787 | 65 in Stock
The North Face Arnuva 50 Boa Trail Running Shoe - Men's
$134.95
$62.48 for discontinued items
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3 Star Rating

Looks great, but that's it

By Ranked #1248 - Men's Trail Run Shoes November 18, 2008

I ordered these primarily because I am a Dean Karnazes fan and they look really cool. They are great for casual and gym wear, but don't make a good running shoe unless you already have near perfect biomechanics and you add a good footbed (like Dean does). I don't see how these could be called trail runners as the sole is extremely soft and flexible with no lateral support and no toe protection. The Boa lacing system is super cool, but I wouldn't depend on it to hold up through a lot of rough terrain. TNF generally does a fantastic job of combining looks with function, but these shoes are really just looks. If you want a real trail shoe with solid structure, look at a Montrail.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
TPU-injected saddle, mesh 
Sole:
TNF Tenacious Grip rubber 
Arch Support:
Neutral 
Lacing:
Boa 
Shank:
X-2 polymer dampening on heel & forefoot 
Weight:
[Pair, size 9] 1lb 9oz (710g) 
Recommended Use:
Trail running, road running, endurance running, ultra running, overpronators 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 Year 
Country of Origin:
China 

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