The North Face - Summit Series VECTIV™ Sky 2 Shoes

I'm an ankle twister/sprainer. Address the real problem, weak ankles/calves. Having said that, high stack, but also narrow sole does it for me. Speedgoat 5's were particularly bad for me. Found the TNF Vectiv sky are very stable for me (not the pro's - i had to give them away tro a friend).

Posting this, as there isn't much out yet. There will be undoubtedly be more thorough reviews than this coming out soon. **Vectiv Pro 3, size 9** * Surprisingly light given the size * They are rather bulky shoes, imo * Rocker not super pronounced, but noticeable to make for a fun ride * Fantastic lockdown, aside from roomy toebox (a sizing issue by me) Tbh I never ran trails in them and I ran very few miles in them. People should really try these on and make their own impressions. This is a **MASSIVE** disclaimer. I think these would be great for moderately technical trails, possibly up to more technical trails. The lockdown, as I put above was quite nice, and I can see this really helping them on technical terrain. My sizing issue possibly exacerbated my notion of them as bulky shoes; I definitely should have gotten an 8.5. I had way too much space in the toe box. But in general I prefer a more sleek shoe, which these did not feel like. For reference I really love the Terrex ASU, having used them on several runs, they feel like they want to go fast. I did back-to-back road runs in these and my Tecton X3’s and these felt like much more shoe. Tectons felt slim but more ‘flat’ and less fun in comparison. However, my speed/effort was roughly the same and I found it easier to pick up the pace in my TX3's. The Pro 3’s, from my brief time using them, seemed to want to cruise along better. If did more/ longer/trail runs in the Pro 3, I would have a more nuanced analysis. Ultimately returned then, couldn’t justify keeping them when my Tectons check enough similar boxes (plated high stack trail super shoe) and the ‘wow’ factor was not fully there. I was incredibly torn about returning vs keeping these, but I really prefer shows that feel more nimble. From my limited time using these, I would choose ASU's over these, because I value pure speed > stability. **Vectiv Sky 2, size 8.5** * Hugs foot nicely, great lockdown * Kind of feel like Terrex ASU ‘light’ (rocker less pronounced, noticeably less stack/cushion, more stable) * Feels very nimble * Relatively firm ride Ran a snowy/grassy mostly flat non-technical 5km in them. They are very light and snappy. Traction was pretty good. Tbh no crazy ‘wow’ factor, just very nice shoes. Ran 6km more on gently rolling grassy/snowy trails and got into a nice cruising pace, mid 6’s per mile. Picking up the pace felt quick. Aiming get some more technical trails next weekend and I'll update here (unless I forget 🙃) **Other shoes I have/have worn, for** reference Trail * Tecton X3, 9 (fits well) * Endorphin Rift, 9 (too loose, esp toe box) * Agravix Speed Ultra, 8.5 (fits well) * Normal Kjerag, 8.5 (fit well) Road * Hoka Mach X2, 9 (fit well, I love these shoes) * Takumi Sen 10, 9 (fit well) [Vectiv Sky 2](https://preview.redd.it/62j5rsz1e9fe1.jpg?width=5712&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1f111e85d97c828dd77424db6a967af200736d45) [Vectiv Pro 3](https://preview.redd.it/5f7z9102e9fe1.jpg?width=5712&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fa179bfc0837b8a106a123667998d1fc778e4098)

I just switched to North face vectiv sky 2 from the speedgoats and they are AMAZING. Light, better traction, still stabilizing

There's probably 50 pair that will work for you. I'm a big fan of the north face trail runners \*vectiv line, maybe have a look at them. New Nike Zegama 2 might be worth a look too, since you know how Nike shoes fit.

And after all that, I recently got a pair of North Face Vectivs from John Lewis for less than half price 💁🏻‍♂️

I bought north face trail runners in the sale and they have lasted me years. Definitely a great alternative for someone who runs and plays hockey !