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The North Face Fire Road Trail Running Shoe - Men's - 2008 BCS

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Fire Road Trail Running Shoe - Men's
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A lot of trail runs begin on forest service roads. Sometimes your entire run is along a dirt or gravel road or an ATV trail. Wear lightweight, low-profile The North Face Men's Fire Road Trail Running Shoes for these runs on mildly technical topography. To create the Fire Roads, The North Face put together elements of a road running shoe, such as flex and responsiveness, with the control and stability you find in a trail shoe. A heel pad cushions and reduces overpronation while the forefoot Snake Plate protects your sole from stone bruising. The lugged outsole moves you over rocky and muddy terrain alike.

Bottom Line: If most of your trail runs are on fire roads, ATV trails, and well-maintained hiking trails, then pull on The North Face men's Fire Road Boa Trail Running Shoes.

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Rating for this product: 3

COMFY!

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January 17, 2010

great shoe, ive worn em just about every day for the past year and have been very impressed with the fact that theyre still extremely comfy, however there are some things that i hate about em.
1- the toe rubber starts talking after a couple months if youre rough on your stuff like me
2- if you step on one blade of grass thats wet, youre screwed because you now have soaken wet socks and feet. (a tad bit of exageration)
3- the black mesh on the outside frays SUPER easy, so if youre looking for a show that stays pretty after a month, keep looking!
4- DON'T EVER DRY NEAR A FIRE! not even 3 feet close!

despite all these things, i loved em and theyre still comfy and rad

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Rating for this product: 3

Comfy, but disapointed

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February 15, 2010

These shoes look great and feel great, but it didnt take long for the parts of the shoe that were glued together to start coming apart. not completely but enough so that a new shoe looked like an old one. The shoe has remained very comfortable after 2 years though.

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I have a pretty narrow foot. would these shoes work for me? and

I have a pretty narrow foot. would these shoes work for me? and i wear between a 9.5 or 10 depending on the brand. do these run pretty true to size??

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October 10, 2009

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same for me: I have narrow feet and this shoe fits fine

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February 15, 2010

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I have a pair, and I have a very narrow foot. They fit me the best of all the North Face shoes I own (have 6 or 7 pair..). They also seem to run true to size to me.

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October 10, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

TNF- Fire Road-best running shoe yet!

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April 14, 2008

These are the best running shoes I have tried yet! Excellent ventilation, very cushy ride and an absolutely affordable price. The best thing about these shoes is the extremely wide sole. The waist of the shoe is almost as wide as both the forefoot and the heel, thus the fire road is as stable a ride as you can get. Road, fire road, or technical singletrack, just put these babies on and run!

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Rating for this product: 5

Super comfy

By: Backcountry.com Vendor Rep
April 1, 2009

My favorite non-technical terrain shoe. If I'm not on a super burly trail where I look for a stiffer platform - this is my go-to shoe. Great comfort and flexibility. My favorite fit in the TNF trail line (I have a more narrow foot).

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I am a woman, 5'9.5" and approx. 145lbs. with "duck-shaped";

I am a woman, 5'9.5" and approx. 145lbs. with "duck-shaped" feet in that I have a wide forefoot and squared-off toes and a narrow heel. I usually size up to an 11 Women's running shoe (like to wear cushiony socks) so in Men's I would normally get a 9.5 running shoe. Would this discontinued color size 9 (Euro 42) be roomy enough in the toe box without being sloppy in the heel???

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March 17, 2009

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Yes, yes and yes! You should be good with a 9.5 in this shoe. These shoes don't seem to have too sloppy of a heel. You might also consider looking at GoLite shoes. They are perfect if you have "duck-shaped" feet. Absolutely fantastic for cushion as well.
Hope that helps.

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March 18, 2009

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Rating for this product: 4

Great Quality, Great Shoe

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December 28, 2009

Very good shoes. I use them as my every day sneaker and they're great. Fit to size very well. Insole comes out which I need as I wear orthotics.

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Rating for this product: 4

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December 8, 2009

Great shoe. Have had them for almost 6 months now and put some good miles on them. Very comfortable and they look great.

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will this shoe be just fine for a xduro 21k

will this shoe be just fine for a xduro 21k

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June 9, 2008

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I think this shoe would be very good for that application. It isn't an ultra shoe, but I think it would work well for that distance. I have run 10 miles in mine a few times, and they have worked well.

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March 31, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

Love the shoes

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January 7, 2009

I trained and ran a 50k in these shoes and loved them. I have a pair with the boa system and with traditional laces. They both feel great I think it's a matter of personal preference on which option is better for you. I hope that The North Face continues to make this model because I will buy more pairs.

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Rating for this product: 5

Fantastic Footwear

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May 14, 2009

I run along a beach trail that devolves into a collection of igneous rocks herded into place by Amtrak. My previous shoes left me vulnerable to the whims of railway stones; these shoes offer a sense of protection. They are as comfortable as any shoes I have worn, and they fit true to size.

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Rating for this product: 5

Best shoe yet!

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April 14, 2008

These are my absolute favorite running shoes yet! They will drain water quickly, are extremely cushioned and the price is relativly cheap. But the best part of these shoes is the waist of the shoe is almost as wide as the forefoot and heel. Thus the stability is amazing! Road, fireroad, or technical trail- it doesn't matter. Just run.

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Rating for this product: 5

worth every penny

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September 22, 2008

these are awesome shoes. bought them just before 6 weeks of hard training with the Marines. they work awesome on wet or dry trails or dirt and dry very fast. I also never got tendonitis, which is usually a problem for me.

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Rating for this product: 3

The North Face Fire Road Trail Running Shoe - Men's

By: Backcountry.com Employee
December 4, 2009

Pretty solid shoe, but after a two week trip to peru, the font rubber toe flap, whatever you call it came detached from the shoe.

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DO NOT BUY THIS. I NEED A 1/8 STAR OPTION HERE.

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April 13, 2009

I ran in this shoe as I was getting back into shape. My left knee began to hurt. The more miles I added to each run the more it hurt. This never used to be the case so I reasoned once I lost some more poundage the pain would cease. Not the case. These shoes trashed quickly (thankfully) and I bought some Mizuno Wave Ascend. Right out of the box I put 10 miles on the 'Zunos and guess what? No knee pain. I don't believe in Jesus so there was no miracle. I was running in sh*tty shoes that were the cause of my pain.

I had to shoe goo the toes, the "reflectors" fell off on the left shoe, padding in the ankles ripped....I don't even run trails, this occurred from runs along the side of the road. "Never Stop Exploring" means "Never Stop Exploring Ways To Make Cheap Products Expensive" stay away from these until TNF realizes they need to start making quality things again.

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August 7, 2010

Ever think your knee hurt because you were "getting back into shape"?

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Rating for this product: 5

The North Face Shoes

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May 21, 2008

Great Shoes at a Great Price

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Item: TNF2806

2008 Model No Longer Available

We have a lot more Men's Trail Run Shoes than that

Men's Trail Run Shoes

COMFY!

3 star rating

By: Nathan Ivy January 17, 2010

great shoe, ive worn em just about every day for the past year and have been very impressed with the fact that theyre still extremely comfy, however there more...

Comfy, but disapointed

3 star rating

By: Gordo February 15, 2010

These shoes look great and feel great, but it didnt take long for the parts of the shoe that were glued together to start coming apart. not completely more...

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Material:
Synthetic leather & mesh 
Sole:
UltrATAC 
Arch Support:
High 
Lacing:
Traditional 
Weight:
[Pair, size 7] 1lb 6oz (632g) 
Recommended Use:
Dirt-road & smooth-trail running 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 Year 
Country of Origin:
Vietnam