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.

Brooks Cascadia, ASICS Trabuco, TNF vector enduris 3, all good all rounder trail shoes. Look for deals, avoid altra unless you know that you want zero drop.

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.

Everyday road: Mizuno Wave Inspire Long road/race: Puma Deviate Nitro Light and mixed trails: La Sportiva Kaptiva More technical trails: La Sportiva Bushido Slushy winter misery: Arc’teryx Norvan VT Goretex At my mom’s house when I visit: North Face Endurus Backpacking/fastpacking/looser fit: Norda 001 (two pairs, both at 900ish km) I’d buy everything but the Norvans again. I’ve already got a spare of the Mizunos, Nordas, Pumas and Kaptivas on standby. 

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 !