The North Face - VECTIV Enduris 3 Trail Running Shoes

I really like the Enduris 3. Comfortable, simple, soft, and a really nice rocker that keeps you rolling through the miles. The new foam in the Enduris 4 should be awesome and a great upgrade on the 3.

Brooks Cascadia and The North Face Vectiv Enduris 3 are my two that have most room.

North Face Enduris 3 - this is the shoe the Speedgoat 6 wishes it could be.

I’ve run 1000 miles in TNF shoes, including the OffTrail TR, Alta Mesa 500, the Pro 1, Pro 2, the Enduris 3, and the Vectiv Infinite 2 and they’ve all been solid. Every iteration has been markedly better, so I’m always pumped for new ones to come out. The Enduris 3 is a great daily trainer, hiker, or all day shoe. It’s got a nice wide platform, great cushioning, and a solid ride.

I really like the Enduris 3 but I’ve never known a shoe die so quickly.

Does this trail shoe exist? I've been trail running in Western Washington for around 15yrs and been thru a lot of shoes. Here's what I'm looking for. I have shoes that have most of these features, but have not found one that has them all. About me: 50yo male, 210#, 25-35 miles per week (some weeks closer to 100 during the summer), steep/technical terrain, lots of rocks and slick durt/mud 1. Super foam midsole 2. Plate (rock plate or propulsion) 3. 6-8mm of drop. 4. Good energy return 5. 4-5mm lugs 6. Grippy (mostly) full rubber sole 7. Reasonably padded tongue 8. Stack in the 30mm-40mm range 9. Handle 30+ mile days 10. Can be found for $100 or less on sale Most recent shoes Merrell Agility Peak 5 - almost perfect but tongue is too thin and causes discomfort when having to tighten on steep downhills, good foam, but wish it had better energy return. Love the mega grip sole. Saucony Endorphin Rift - close to perfect. Main issue is the lack of plate leads to more rock strikes than I want. Great energy return. Nike Zegama 1 - great cushion and energy return. Sole didn't have enough grip and no plate. Saucony Xodus Ultra (v.1)- again very close but felt very unstable, rolling my ankle numerous times. I have a pair of North Face Vectiv Enduris 3 to try, but I know the 3mm lugs is will keep them from being my daily shoe, but that seems to be the only thing holding them back. Was a big fan of older Xodus series, but have not liked it as much since they switched to the Ultra series. Also less interested in the boutique brands since they are rarely on sale. Go thru too many shoes to be dropping $150+ every time. What am I missing that's out there? The cost piece can be anticipated due to brand (e.g. Merrell, North Face, Nike and Saucony go on sale or on Sierra.com).

Zegamas also get a lot heavier if wet, so if there is chance of that, another reason to look elsewhere. If you want spend some cash, the Tecton X 3 would be a great fit in this situation! Others similarly priced shoes to consider. North Face Enduris, only a bit lighter than the Zegama but more cushioned and doesn't feel as heavy. Breaths better. Topo Vista - also only a bit lighter than the Zegama and about equal cushion. I'm excited about it nonetheless. Finally, I replace a lot of my lower stacked shoes insoles with beaded tpu insoles which adds a bit of cushion and resiliency. Cheap way to make a shoe you like more cushioned, but you do have to be aware of volume of the shoe to make sure it doesn't cause issues.

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 !