There are none better for what i needed....excellent fit...breathes...waterproof...comfy
Super durable....easy to clean up...stay looking nice....true to size....
I just like these shoes.....and i usually would not pay over100.00 for shoes (i cheap in that respect) i typically buy sketchers in the past few years...but then i decided to get these...i collect north face coats....i like their product...and these didn't let me down...great all around use...great at the river!
Size 12 ...

Most comfortable running shoe I've ever tried.



I tend to have very moist feet so have fought blistering on arch and toes in other runners, which really kept me from getting into running until now. With these I feel like my running is no longer limited by my feet and can push as long or hard as my cardio will allow. The padding on these is on the firmer side of what I'd tried in the past and has really limited rubbing with each strike.



Typically more of a hiker. I now do a 3 mi. out and back mixed (packed dirt to full volcanic rock) trail run with some pretty steep sections 1-2 times a week at this point (~10min pace run average) with an occasional ~5 mi. street run near my house on the weekend.

Stable with great traction on all terrain I've encountered (can't speak to snow or ice in these but imagine they would do well and handle microspikes better than a standard runner)



Right balance of cushioning to support for me



Flexes well like a runner needs to but provides great protection too



Has performed well on concrete, asphalt, dirt track, grass, mixed trails. I generally try to keep the out of deeper (anything deep enough to come up the sides) mud just because I hate cleaning all the knobby tread which holds a lot of mud.



These have been great specifically for the trail I run which can be very rocky, loose, and steep in sections. The shoes have a large platform for stability and has kept me on my feet even running by headlamp and feel before sunrise. The soles provide great protection against rocks (both toe and under foot)while still flexing naturally with my gait and strike. The sole feels neutral throughout contact without excessive arch cushioning.



After about 50 mi on them the insoles seems to have lost some additional cushion from new and I may look to see if NF sells a direct replacement insole. This pre-mature wear isn't all that uncommon for me though, given my weight (~185lbs), I have to replace my road bike tires pretty frequently as well due to wear from the same. If not available I'll look into a trim to fit replacement insole.

These shoes are really nice for everything including everyday walking, running, and hiking. They are a stiffer shoe than the last Salomon trail running shoes I had and are a bit more burly. Great for trails and could even be a lightweight backpacking shoe. The gore tex and material around the toe is nice for keeping water out on wetter days. I recommend them!